FEMA Surveys States on Disaster Prep: Comments Welcome
Published Date: 2/11/2026
Notice
Summary
FEMA is asking for your thoughts on continuing a yearly survey that helps states, tribes, and cities figure out how ready they are for emergencies. This survey, tied to important grant money, keeps everyone on their toes without adding extra paperwork. You’ve got until April 13, 2026, to share your feedback and help shape the future of emergency preparedness!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Annual THIRA/SPR Reporting Continues
FEMA is extending, without change, the annual Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) and Stakeholder Preparedness Review (SPR) reporting requirement for the 56 States and territories, urban areas, and Tribes that receive DHS non-disaster preparedness grant funds. The notice estimates 256 respondents, a total annual respondent burden of 88,779 hours, respondent costs of $5,553,127, respondents' operation and maintenance costs of $18,564,156, and a Federal cost of $2,427,319. You can submit comments about the extension by April 13, 2026.
THIRA/SPR Costs Allowable Under Grants
The notice says completing the THIRA and SPR is an allowable expense under the applicable DHS non-disaster preparedness grant awards, so jurisdictions may charge the cost of completing these assessments to those grants. This affects States, territories, urban areas, and Tribes that receive those grant funds.
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