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FEMA Issues Public Notice for Mississippi
News Release: PEARL, Miss. - A public notice has been posted to the FEMA and Mississippi Emergency Management Agency websites which describes available FEMA disaster assistance and proposed FEMA-funded actions, including activities that may affect historic properties, threatened and endangered species, critical habitat, or wetlands and floodplains in Mississippi.
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When Applying for Disaster Assistance, Provide FEMA with Your Insurance Documentation
News Release: LITTLE ROCK, AR - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded more than $5.5 million in disaster assistance for Arkansas survivors of the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred March 31.
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Ellis County, Texas, Flood Maps Become Final
News Release: DENTON, Texas - New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on Oct. 19, 2023, for Ellis County, Texas. During the next six months, a FEMA compliance specialist will work with the community to update each floodplain ordinance and adopt these new flood maps.
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Free Crisis Counseling Available to Tornado Survivors
News Release: RIDGELAND, Miss. - A disaster can shock the emotions of the people who lived through it. Survivors frequently report feelings of anger, depression, sadness, and stress or anxiety for months after the event.
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A Disaster Recovery Center is Open in Mariposa County
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Coulterville, where residents who were affected by the severe storms and flooding that started on Feb. 21 can get information on disaster assistance.
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McNairy County Disaster Recovery Center to Open April 18
News Release: NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A Disaster Recovery Center will open at 7 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, in McNairy County to accommodate residents who were affected by the storms and tornadoes and want to update their existing FEMA applications or learn about state and community programs and other available assistance.
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FEMA Reaches Historic $30 Billion Milestone for the Recovery of Puerto Rico
News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico -Highways, parks, hospitals, educational institutions, water and electricity infrastructure. These are just some of the areas included in projects amounting to $30 billion in allocations from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The assistance is destined for the reconstruction of Puerto Rico after the passage of Hurricane María, to address these and other social and essential service facilities.
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Stephen Roncone Appointed Secret Service Chief Financial Officer
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - United States Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has announced the appointment of Stephen Roncone to the position of Chief Financial Officer, April 24, 2023.
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Fair Market Rent Rate to Begin for FEMA Housing Units
News Release: BATON ROUGE, La. - Starting June 1, 2023, FEMA’s normal rent policies will apply to Hurricane Ida survivors living in FEMA’s mobile housing units (MHUs). FEMA had previously authorized a blanket rent reduction for all MHU occupants through May 2023 for survivors of Hurricane Ida.
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FEMA Extends Deadline for HBCU/Minority Serving Institutions Summer Internship Program, Opens Program to Tribal Colleges
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA is extending the application deadline for its Summer 2023 Minority Serving Institutions Internship, and will open the program to tribal colleges.
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Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available in Indiana
News Release: INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana residents who couldn’t work as a direct result of the March 31 - April 1, 2023, severe weather and tornadoes may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA).
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Additional Counties Now Eligible for FEMA Assistance
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Residents of San Bernardino County are now eligible for federal disaster assistance through FEMA.
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Wayne County Disaster Recovery Center Opened April 22
News Release: NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A Disaster Recovery Center opened at 7 a.m. Saturday, April 22, in Waynesboro to accommodate residents who were affected by the storms and tornadoes and want to update their existing FEMA applications or learn about state and community programs and other available assistance.
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Private Nonprofit Arkansas Houses of Worship May Be Eligible for FEMA Help to Cover Tornado Damage
News Release: LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- Qualifying private nonprofit houses of worship in Arkansas may be eligible for FEMA grants to cover expenses related to the March 31 severe storms and tornadoes.
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FEMA Issues Public Notice for Counties Affected by March-April Tornadoes
News Release: NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A public notice has been published that addresses FEMA’s intention to reimburse eligible government agencies and nonprofit organizations in 10 Tennessee counties on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work during the March 31 to April 1, 2023, storms and tornadoes.
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Indiana
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Indiana to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from March 31-April 1.
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Indiana: Be Alert for Post-Disaster Fraud
News Release: INDIANAPOLIS - After disasters, con-artists and criminals may try to get money or steal personal information through fraud or identity theft. In some cases, thieves try to apply for FEMA assistance using names, addresses and Social Security numbers they have stolen from survivors. Indiana residents recovering from the March 31 - April 1, 2023, severe storms and tornadoes need to pay attention for these risks and protect themselves.
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FEMA Joins Lafayette Libraries to Provide Inclusive Preparedness Information During Disability Book Week
News Release: BATON ROUGE, La. - FEMA is partnering with state, local and non-profit agencies to present a workshop on preparedness for persons with disabilities.
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FEMA Joins New Orleans Library to Provide Inclusive Preparedness Information During Disability Book Week
News Release: BATON ROUGE, La. - FEMA is partnering with state, local and non-profit agencies to present a workshop on preparedness for persons with disabilities.
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Oklahoma
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Oklahoma to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from April 19-20, 2023.