Emergency News
FEMA, TSA Share Public Service Announcement Encouraging Travelers to Make a Plan and be Disaster-Ready
News Release: WASHINGTON -- Ahead of what is projected to be another busy holiday travel period, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and TSA Administrator David Pekoske joined together and distributed a new public service announcement (PSA) today, asking travelers to make a plan and be prepared before traveling.
Get Repair, Rebuilding Advice on Maui Sept. 11-16
News Release: HONOLULU - As Maui residents prepare to repair, rebuild and retrofit their homes after the Aug. 8 wildfires, FEMA has teamed up with the Home Depot in Kahului to provide free information and tips on how to make homes stronger and safer.
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces First Recipients Selected to Administer Innovative Climate Resilience Loan Fund
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- Today, FEMA is announcing that seven states and the District of Columbia will receive a combined $50 million in capitalization grants to help communities reduce vulnerability to natural hazards and disasters.
Whole Community Joins Effort to Help Idalia Survivors
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
News Release: Lake Mary, Fla. - They are serving meals, cutting trees, offering rides, staffing shelters, mucking out homes, assisting those with access and functional needs after the storm.
FEMA to Evaluate Readiness of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
News Release: FEMA to Evaluate Readiness of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
FEMA Approves Additional Georgia Counties for Public Assistance
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
News Release: ATLANTA - FEMA has added 25 counties in Georgia to last week’s presidential disaster declaration for assistance, under FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) program. In his major disaster declaration of Sept. 7, President Biden declared Cook, Glynn and Lowndes counties eligible for federal Individual Assistance as well as Public Assistance funding for debris removal and emergency services. These three counties are also included in the PA amendment.
Two Months Later, Recovery from July Storms Well Underway
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
News Release: Two months after the federal disaster declaration for the state of Vermont following July’s severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides, more than $54.7 million in federal assistance has been provided by FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) directly to Vermonters to aid in their recovery.
Couldn’t Apply with FEMA? Late Applications Must be Received by Sept. 26
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
News Release: The deadline for Guam residents to apply for federal assistance due typhoon Mawar was July 28, 2023. But what if you were hospitalized, or off island and unable to apply? In rare cases survivors may be eligible to submit a late application to FEMA. The deadline to submit a late application, is Sept. 26, 2023
Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Taylor, Citrus Counties
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 13, 2023
News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - The State of Florida and FEMA opened Disaster Recovery Centers in Taylor and Citrus counties to provide one-on-one help to people affected by Hurricane Idalia. The centers will remain open until further notice.
Unemployed Due to June Tornadoes? Application Deadline for Disaster Unemployment Approaching
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 12, 2023
News Release: MADISON, Miss. Residents of Jackson and Jasper counties who couldn’t work as a direct result of the June 14-19 severe storms and tornadoes may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). The deadline to apply is quickly approaching -- it’s this Friday, Sept. 15.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Wyoming
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 12, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Wyoming to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding on June 15, 2023.
FEMA Cost Share Adjustment Grants More Funds for Hawaii
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 12, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- On Sept. 8, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the state of Hawaii by authorizing an increase in the level of federal funding for Public Assistance projects undertaken in the state, as a result of wildfires beginning on Aug. 8, 2023, and continuing.
Additional Counties Approved for Individual and Public Assistance
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 12, 2023
News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - Florida homeowners with insurance policies covered by the National Flood Insurance Program are urged to file claims as soon as possible. Advance payments may be available for some policyholders.
Over $100M into the Hands of Cook County Residents: Federal Assistance by the Numbers
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 12, 2023
News Release: CHICAGO - As of Monday, Sept. 11, FEMA assistance to residents of Cook County affected by the June 29 - July 2 flooding and storms topped $109 million.
How to File Flood Insurance Claims After Hurricane Idalia
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 12, 2023
News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - Florida homeowners with insurance policies covered by the National Flood Insurance Program are urged to file claims as soon as possible. Advance payments may be available for some policyholders.
FEMA Teams in Field to Help Hurricane Idalia Survivors
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 11, 2023
News Release: ATLANTA - FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams are working in communities impacted by Hurricane Idalia to help residents of Cook, Glynn and Lowndes counties apply for FEMA assistance and provide referrals to other disaster resources.
Understanding Your FEMA Letter
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 10, 2023
News Release: TALLAHASSEE - Survivors who applied for assistance from FEMA after Hurricane Idalia will receive an eligibility letter from FEMA in the mail or via email.
The Peak of Hurricane Season is Here: Be Ready Today
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 10, 2023
News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - The peak of this hurricane season starts tomorrow, and with two tropical cyclones powerfully churning in the Atlantic Ocean that will not affect the Caribbean directly, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials encourage Puerto Rico residents to get their families and property ready, today. If all inhabitants take timely preparedness measures, it will enhance the emergency response and recovery process.
Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Levy, Suwannee Counties
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 9, 2023
News Release: TALLAHASSEE - The State of Florida and FEMA opened Disaster Recovery Centers in Levy and Suwannee counties today, Sept. 8, to provide one-on-one help to people affected by Hurricane Idalia. The centers will remain open until further notice.
A Month after the Devastating Wildfires, Maui ʻOhana Are Rebuilding Together
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 9, 2023
News Release: A Month after the Devastating Wildfires, Maui ʻOhana Are Rebuilding Together