Webinar 9/16:
FEMA on Financial Resilience Tools
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) works with
partners to promote individual and community resilience. In
collaboration with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and
the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), FEMA will host a National
Preparedness Month webinar on Wednesday, September 16, at 1:00 to 1:30
p.m. ET. Hear experts from the FDIC and CFPB give real-world examples of
how to be more financially prepared for emergencies or disasters and
share tools that can help individuals and communities increase economic
resilience.
FDIC will focus on the financial preparation and disaster
recovery information in their Money Smart
for Adults curriculum, where you can find practical knowledge,
skills-building opportunities, and resources. CFPB will feature its Start
Small, Save Up initiative, which offers tips on
building savings, including guides on starting an emergency savings
account, saving at tax time, and opening a bank account. A booklet
that users can fill out to plan their savings goals is also
available. In addition, check out these free resources that can help
you financially prepare:
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