Federal Emergency Management Agency (fema)
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Recent News About Federal Emergency Management Agency (fema)
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FEMA Opens Two More Disaster Recovery Centers in Sinajana and Inalahan
FEMA opens two more Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) for Guam residents who were affected by Typhoon Mawar.
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Temporary Disaster Recovery Centers Operating in Broward County Extend the Stops
The State of Florida and FEMA are operating Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in Broward County.
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Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps are available for review by residents and business owners in affected communities in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
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Disaster Recovery Centers in Cleveland and McClain counties to Close June 10
FEMA and the State of Oklahoma Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in Cleveland and McClain counties will close permanently June 10
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FEMA Awards Additional $368.5 million in Hurricane Ida Public Assistance Grants
FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) grant program is an essential source of funding for communities recovering from a federally declared disaster or emergency. To date, more than $1.8 billion has been obligated to the State of Louisiana for the Hurricane Ida recovery. This additional $368.5 million will help pay for travel trailers purchased by the state, debris removal in St. Tammany Parish and water remediation expenses for the Lafourche Parish School Board.
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Tornadoes Took Their Home, Possessions but Not Their Resolve
The night the tornadoes hit, Elvis and Liz Doyle huddled around a television with their three grandchildren, monitoring the weather via WBBJ and alerts on their phones.
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FEMA Awards Additional $368.5 million in Hurricane Ida Public Assistance Grants
FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) grant program is an essential source of funding for communities recovering from a federally declared disaster or emergency. To date, more than $1.8 billion has been obligated to the State of Louisiana for the Hurricane Ida recovery. This additional $368.5 million will help pay for travel trailers purchased by the state, debris removal in St. Tammany Parish and water remediation expenses for the Lafourche Parish School Board.
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FEMA Approves $4.79 Million for Mosquito Control After Hurricane Ian
FEMA Public Assistance has approved a grant totaling $4,795,332 to reimburse the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for mosquito control expenses after Hurricane Ian.
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FEMA Region 3 Vaccination Center Items on View on Smithsonian’s Website
Items from a FEMA Region 3 community vaccination center established and operated in 2021 during the nation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic have been added to the permanent online collection of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C.
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FEMA May Be Able to Help with Transportation Repairs
FEMA’s Other Needs Assistance (ONA) provides financial help after a disaster to cover necessary expenses and serious needs not paid by insurance or other sources. This may include repair or replacement of a vehicle.
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FEMA Inspections Have Begun in Guam
If you applied with FEMA and have damages caused by Typhoon Mawar to your home or personal property, a FEMA inspector will contact you.
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to supplement commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Typhoon Mawar during the period of May 22, 2023, and continuing.
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Disaster Survivor Assistance Crews Hit the Streets in Guam
Guam residents will start seeing FEMA’s Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) crews in neighborhoods today to help Typhoon Mawar survivors apply for federal disaster assistance and to identify needs within communities.
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Las Vegas Claims Office Moves to Permanent Location
The Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Las Vegas Claims Office is moving to its new location at 216 Mills Ave., Las Vegas, NM 87701 (in Mills Plaza near the Big R and Family Dollar) and will be open for business beginning Wednesday June 7, 2023.
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Disaster Recovery Center Opens at Dededo Sports Complex
Guam residents who were affected by Typhoon Mawar can now apply for federal disaster assistance and get information on recovery in a Disaster Recovery Center at the Dededo Sports Complex.
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Disaster Recovery Center Opens at Guam Community College
Guam residents who were affected by Typhoon Mawar can now apply for federal disaster assistance and get information on recovery in a Disaster Recovery Center at the Guam Community College.
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FEMA Awards Over $1.3 Million to Connecticut for COVID Temporary Hospital Costs
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $1.3 million to the State of Connecticut to reimburse it for the cost of steps taken to open several temporary hospitals to handle the overflow caused by COVID-19 patients during the pandemic.
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Get Ready NOW: Hurricane Season Starts Today
As hurricane season officially begins today, it is crucial for residents to prepare themselves and their families for potential storms. While the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts a near-normal hurricane season this year, with the potential for 12-17 named storms, it only takes one storm to disrupt the lives of individuals, families, and businesses.
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Recovery Efforts Continue with over 600 FEMA Personnel Following Typhoon Mawar, FEMA Urges Residents in Guam to be Cautious as Possible Flooding Threatens the Area
Following President Biden’s amended Major Disaster Declaration for Guam on Sunday, FEMA has received nearly 5,300 registrations for assistance and urges survivors to continue to register.
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FEMA Funds Will Guarantee Power Generators to Serve Communities
Over $1 million will support critical services during an emergency through backup energy