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Recent News About Federal Emergency Management Agency (fema)
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U.S. Fire Administration Announces Effort to Launch New Fire Information and Analytics Platform
Today, the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) announces the launch of the modernization effort to develop a new, interoperable fire information and analytics platform, known as the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS), for the American fire and emergency services. This effort is being carried out as a partnership between USFA and the US Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate (S&T).
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One Month Left to Apply for Federal Disaster Assistance
Homeowners and renters in Cannon, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Lewis, Macon, McNairy, Rutherford, Tipton and Wayne counties who had damage or losses in the recent storms and tornadoes have until Tuesday, June 6, 2023, to apply for federal disaster assistance.
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Cleveland County Disaster Survivors Now Eligible for FEMA
Cleveland County has been added to the major disaster declaration for Oklahoma’s tornadoes, straight-line wind and severe storms April 19-20.
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Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Broward County
The State of Florida and FEMA are operating a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Broward County.
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FEMA Provides Additional Support for Territory’s COVID-19 Response
FEMA has committed an additional $33.5 million to the U.S. Virgin Islands to reimburse the territory for emergency medical services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Additional California Counties Affected by Severe Winter Storms Now Eligible for FEMA Assistance
Residents of Madera, Mendocino and Mono counties are now eligible for federal disaster assistance through FEMA.
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Nearly $4 Billion in Flood Insurance Payments Reach Policyholders After Hurricane Ian
Recovery Boosted Through Advance Payments and Insurance Villages
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As Kentucky Rebuilds, FEMA Helps Build Resiliency
FEMA’s Public Assistance program provides supplemental grants to commonwealth and local governments, to help communities quickly respond to and recover from major disasters.
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FEMA Awards Rhode Island Nearly $1.6 Million for Covid Equipment Costs
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending almost $1.6 million to the State of Rhode Island to reimburse the state for the cost of purchasing, warehousing and distributing materials during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Three Weeks Left for Mississippi Storm Survivors to Apply for Federal Support
Mississippi homeowners and renters who sustained damage to their primary property from the March 24-25 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes have three weeks left to apply for federal assistance. The deadline is May 25, 2023.
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Disaster Recovery Center Open in Benton County
The state of Indiana and FEMA will open a Disaster Recovery Center in Benton County from May 4-6 to help survivors of the March 31–April 1 storms and tornadoes continue their recovery.
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Disaster Recovery Center Open in Owen County
The state of Indiana and FEMA will open a Disaster Recovery Center in Owen County from May 4-6 and May 15-17 to help survivors of the March 31–April 1 storms and tornadoes continue their recovery.
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Disaster Recovery Center Open in Grant County
The state of Indiana and FEMA will open a Disaster Recovery Center in Grant County from May 4-6 and May 15-17 to help survivors of the March 31–April 1 storms and tornadoes continue their recovery.
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Review Your Plan, Prepare Now Before Hurricane Season Starts
Now is the time to prepare yourself and your household for the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season.
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FEMA Provides Additional Support for Territory’s COVID-19 Response
FEMA has committed an additional $33.5 million to the U.S. Virgin Islands to reimburse the territory for emergency medical services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Additional California Counties Affected by Severe Winter Storms Now Eligible for FEMA Assistance
Residents of Madera, Mendocino and Mono counties are now eligible for federal disaster assistance through FEMA.
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Nearly $4 Billion in Flood Insurance Payments Reach Policyholders After Hurricane Ian
Recovery Boosted Through Advance Payments and Insurance Villages
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As Kentucky Rebuilds, FEMA Helps Build Resiliency
FEMA’s Public Assistance program provides supplemental grants to commonwealth and local governments, to help communities quickly respond to and recover from major disasters.
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FEMA Awards Rhode Island Nearly $1.6 Million for Covid Equipment Costs
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending almost $1.6 million to the State of Rhode Island to reimburse the state for the cost of purchasing, warehousing and distributing materials during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Kentucky Houses of Worship Affected by March Storms Can Apply for FEMA Assistance
Houses of worship and other private nonprofit organizations may be eligible for FEMA assistance to help reimburse costs for emergency protective measures, debris removal and restoration of facilities damaged by storms, straight-line-winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides and mudslides affecting Kentucky between March 3-4, 2023.