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Typhoon Mawar Survivors Can Authorize a Third Party for FEMA Inspection
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 8, 2023
News Release: Once Typhoon Mawar survivors register for assistance, FEMA is required to verify losses to determine if they are eligible for the disaster assistance.
Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office places over $14 Million in the hands of Claimants
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 8, 2023
News Release: SANTA FE, N.M. - The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office has paid Claimants over $14 million as of early this week. Of that, nearly $11 Million has been distributed within the past week alone, and payments are increasing on a daily basis.
DHS Announces Additional $374.9 Million in Funding to Boost State, Local Cybersecurity
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 8, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the Department of Homeland Security announced the availability of $374.9 million in grant funding for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP). State and local governments face increasingly sophisticated cyber threats to their critical infrastructure...
Health Center with FEMA Funds Opens in San Lorenzo
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 8, 2023
News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - Residents of the town of San Lorenzo and its neighboring communities can now rely on the services provided by the Corporation for Health Services and Advanced Medicine (COSSMA, in Spanish), following the reconstruction of its facilities with funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for damage caused by Hurricane María.
FEMA Administrator Leads Senior Disaster Management Officials Dialogues at Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 7, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell led policy dialogues with Asia-Pacific Senior Disaster Management Officials on inclusive disaster risk reduction, pre-disaster recovery planning, resilient infrastructure through nature-based solutions and advancing women’s leadership in crisis management at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Senior Officials Meeting in Seattle Aug. 1-3.
Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office and USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 7, 2023
News Release: SANTA FE, N.M. - The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office recently announced its partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The partnehip offers landowners the opportunity to request a NRCS Conservation Restoration Plan for their property, tailored to recovering from the Hermrsit’s...
FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Eagle Bluff Fire in Washington
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
News Release: BOTHELL, Wash. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Eagle Bluff Fire burning in Okanogan County, Washington.
Public Invited to Review Flood Maps in Monroe County, WV
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
News Release: PHILADELPHIA- FEMA is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Monroe County, West Virginia. Community partners are invited to participate in a 90-day appeal and comment period.
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Porterville
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
News Release: A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Porterville to help residents affected by the severe winter storms.
FEMA to Highlight Hazard Mitigation Projects Nationwide, Announce Additional Climate Resilience Funding During Disaster Resilience Month
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 2, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- To celebrate Disaster Resilience Month, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell will travel across the country to highlight community mitigation projects nationwide throughout the month of August.
FEMA Hosts Hurricane Season Media Tour Ahead of the Peak Part of Season
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 1, 2023
News Release: PHILADELPHIA - On July 31st, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 3 hosted a media tour of the Regional Response Coordination Center (RRCC) led by Regional Administrator MaryAnn Tierney to highlight the importance of preparedness ahead of the peak of hurricane season.
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Plainfield
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 1, 2023
News Release: WILLISTON, Vt. - A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open in Plainfield on July 31 to help Vermont residents affected by the floods kickstart their recovery. The joint DRC, a temporary facility established in partnership between Plainfield, the state of Vermont and FEMA, will help survivors apply for FEMA assistance, upload documents and answer questions in person.
FEMA Approves $5.6 Million for Debris Removal in Mayfield
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 1, 2023
News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - FEMA has approved more than $5.6 million for the city of Mayfield to cover costs associated with an additional phase of storm debris removal after the emergency mission of clearing streets, common areas and public rights of way was completed following the Dec. 10-11, 2021 storms and tornadoes.
Clean and Sanitize Assistance Available for Flood-Damaged Homes
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 31, 2023
News Release: If your home was damaged by Vermont’s recent floods but you can still live in it safely, FEMA may be able to provide up to $300 to help with cleanup. This Clean and Sanitize Assistance is intended to help homeowners and renters quickly address contamination from floodwaters to prevent additional losses and safety concerns.
Over $150 Million from FEMA for Repairs to the El Maestro Hospital
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 31, 2023
News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) allocated $151.6 million to El Maestro Hospital, institution that has served the communities of San Juan since 1960, for permanent work on its structure due to damage following the impact of Hurricane María.
Last Day To Apply For FEMA Assistance
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 29, 2023
News Release: If you have suffered damage or losses due to Typhoon Mawar, you may be eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance. The last day to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance is July 27, Eastern Standard Time. Because of the time difference between the Eastern Standard Time and the Chamorro Time, the deadline to register for FEMA assistance has been adjusted to 11:59 p.m. July 28, Chamorro Time.
Filing Late Application for FEMA Assistance
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 29, 2023
News Release: For homeowners and renters who sustained damage from Typhoon Mawar, the last day to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance is July 27, Eastern Standard Time. Because of the time difference between the Eastern Standard Time and the Chamorro Time, the deadline to register for FEMA assistance has been adjusted to 11:59 p.m. July 28, Chamorro Time. In rare cases, though, you may be eligible to submit a late application to FEMA.
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) Opens in Londonderry
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 29, 2023
News Release: WILLISTON, Vt. - A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Londonderry on July 28 to help Vermont residents affected by the floods kickstart their recovery. The joint DRC, a temporary facility established in partnership between Londonderry, the state of Vermont and FEMA, will help survivors apply for FEMA assistance, upload documents and answer questions in person.
FEMA Obligates $9 Million to Rebuild Nebraska Rodeo
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 29, 2023
News Release: Nebraska’s largest rodeo is getting its historic structures rebuilt after suffering major damage from May 2022 severe storms that resulted in a Presidential Disaster Declaration.
FEMA Mitigation Funds Help Homeowners Rebuild Stronger
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 29, 2023
News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - To date 1,928 Florida homeowners have received funds from FEMA to rebuild their homes stronger after the severe storms, flooding and tornadoes in Broward County.