Update: FEMA Website Down During Government Shutdown — What It Means for Our Programs

Update: FEMA Website Down During Government Shutdown — What It Means for Our Programs

To the Covenant of Courage family (including students, cadets, and families of JLBC Cadet Corps),

We want to update you about an important development affecting some of our training resources — and clarify how it impacts our schedule moving forward.

What’s Happening with FEMA

Due to the current federal government shutdown, the FEMA website and associated online services are currently offline or severely limited. Many federal agencies, including those that host learning and certification portals, have had to suspend non-essential operations. During past shutdowns, FEMA has continued to fulfill core emergency functions, but long-term projects, grant processing, and education platforms are typically paused.

Because of this, any training or testing modules that depend on FEMA’s systems are temporarily unavailable.

What This Means for Covenant of Courage & JLBC Cadet Corps

Here’s how the shutdown affects our programs:

• ✅ Classes Will Proceed As Scheduled

Our in-person and virtual training sessions will continue per the published timetable. We believe consistency is vital, especially in times of uncertainty.

• ❌ Testing & Certification Modules Are Suspended

Any quizzes, exams, or certifications that rely on FEMA’s website or its connected tools will be paused until the federal systems are restored.

• 🔄 We’re Working to Adjust

We are actively exploring alternative assignments, contingency lessons, and offline testing options to minimize disruption and keep you progressing.

• 🤝 Your Patience Is Appreciated

We recognize that this is frustrating, especially for cadets aiming for certifications. Please rest assured we are committed to adapting in real time and communicating updates as soon as we have them.

What You Can Do

• Stay plugged into official updates from FEMA and federal agencies.

• Continue to engage fully in class sessions — the lessons themselves remain valuable.

• Prepare to resume testing once government services return online.

• Reach out directly with any questions or concerns.

Final Thoughts

In moments like this, we must be resilient and adaptable. The temporary suspension of a website doesn’t stop our mission — it only calls us to lean on creativity, patience, and perseverance. Let’s remain steadfast together, and when the systems restore, we’ll pick up right where we left off — stronger and more unified.

Thank you for your trust and commitment.

In faith and service,

Covenant of Courage & JLBC Cadet Corps