News from 2023


Million-Dollar Allocation from FEMA to Repair Coliseums

News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico -The Raymond Dalmau Coliseum is “the home of sports." That is how the mayor of the municipality of Quebradillas, Heriberto Vélez Vélez, described the home of the Pirates of the National Superior Basketball League (BSN). That facility hosts about 15 minor league tournaments and some 200,000 people visit it annually for the BSN season, something that is repeated to a greater or lesser extent in the various sports centers on the island.


Notice published by Homeland Security Department on April 25

The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on April 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


FEMA is Hiring – Join our Team in Kentucky

News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has an immediate need to fill temporary positions in Frankfort, Bowling Green, Mayfield, Hazard, Warren, and Chavies, Ky. to assist with recovery from the recent flooding and severe storms.


FEMA in the Field: Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams Help Indiana Survivors

News Release: INDIANAPOLIS- Beginning April 19, and over the next several weeks, FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams will be going door-to-door in neighborhoods throughout Allen, Benton, Clinton, Grant, Howard, Johnson, Lake, Monroe, Morgan, Owen, Sullivan, and White counties to help residents apply for FEMA assistance. DSA personnel offer survivors...


It’s Important to Return Your SBA Loan Application

News Release: NASHVILLE, Tenn. - After you apply for disaster assistance from FEMA, you may be referred to the U.S. Small Business Administration, the largest source of federal disaster funds for survivors. If you receive a disaster loan application, you are encouraged to submit it even if you’re not sure you want or need a loan.


FEMA Specialists to Offer Rebuilding Tips in Sherwood

News Release: LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- FEMA Hazard Mitigation Outreach Specialists will be available at F.L. Davis Ace in Sherwood from Tuesday, April 25 to Saturday, May 6.


DHS-DHS grant application closes on May 26

Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Case Management Pilot Program (CMPP) grant opened on April 26.


Cannon County Disaster Recovery Center Opened April 21

News Release: NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A Disaster Recovery Center opened at 7 a.m. Friday, April 21, in Woodbury 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.


FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips at The Home Depot in Vicksburg

News Release: PEARL, Miss. - Repairing or rebuilding your home? Disaster survivors who are making home repairs after the March 24-25 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes can visit The Home Depot in Vicksburg to speak with FEMA mitigation specialists about their damage and discuss how to best repair their homes.


A Disaster Recovery Center is Open in Tulare County

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A Disaster Recovery Center opened in Farmersville in Tulare County, where residents who were affected by the severe storms and flooding that started on Feb. 21 can get information on disaster assistance.


President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Texas

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Texas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe winter storm from Jan. 30 to Feb. 2, 2023.


Tipton County Disaster Recovery Center to Open April 16

News Release: NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A Disaster Recovery Center will open at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 16, in Tipton 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.


FEMA Seeks New Members for its National Advisory Council

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA is seeking qualified individuals to lend their expertise and serve on the agency’s National Advisory Council.


Federal Assistance for Tornado Survivors Tops $1.6 Million

News Release: NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Two weeks after Tennessee was granted a major disaster declaration for the March 31 to April 1 storms and tornadoes, more than $1.60 million in federal assistance was approved for Tennessee homeowners, renters and business owners.


Oklahoma Survivors in McClain and Pottawatomie Counties Can Apply for Possible FEMA Assistance

News Release: OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma homeowners and renters in McClain and Pottawatomie counties who sustained damage from the recent severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from April 19-20 could be eligible for help from FEMA.



Hours to Change at Disaster Recovery Centers

News Release: LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- The five FEMA and the State of Arkansas joint Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) will begin new hours of operation on Sunday, April 23. The centers assist survivors affected by the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred March 31.


FEMA Holds its First Water Summit

News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico -Among the most critical impacts of Hurricane Maria was damage related to water resources. Likewise, landslides caused or aggravated some of that damage, something that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will address during its first Water Symposium scheduled for Thursday, April 27.


Queen City Motors Owner Sentenced for $783,000 Fraud Scheme

News Release: Used Customers Stolen Identity Information to Obtain Fraudulent Loan Funds


FEMA Continues to Offer Free Rebuilding Tips at The Home Depot in Vicksburg

News Release: PEARL, Miss. - Repairing or rebuilding your home? Disaster survivors who are working on their homes after the March 24-25 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes can visit The Home Depot in Vicksburg to speak with FEMA mitigation specialists about their damage and discuss how to best repair their homes.