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Filling Late Application for FEMA Assistance

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.


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Starting Soon: Five Villages Added for Residential Mawar Debris Removal

News Release: As The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) continues working to collect Typhoon Mawar related residential debris throughout the island of Guam, residential pick-up will begin in Santa Rita, Umatac and Yigo on July 31. Pick-up will begin in Dedado on Aug. 1 and in Inalåhan Aug. 4. Residents in these villages are encouraged to separate debris by type and place it within the right of way (ROW) within 10 ft of the curb prior to the start of pick-up.


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RISEUP Program Wraps Up, 537 Metal Roofs Repaired for Typhoon Mawar Survivors

News Release: The Roofing Installation Support Emergency Utilization Program (RISEUP), a collaborative initiative aimed at assisting Guam residents affected by Typhoon Mawar, has successfully completed its mission. As of July 27, RISEUP has repaired 537 metal roofs for survivors.


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FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Diamond Fire

News Release: OAKLAND, Calif. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) regional administrator authorized the use of federal funds on June 27 to assist the state of Arizona to combat the Diamond Fire burning in Maricopa County.


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Residential Debris Removal Program Set to Begin

News Release: Over the coming weeks, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will be working to collect Typhoon Mawar related residential debris from roadsides throughout the island. This is a free program available for all residential properties including apartments, condominiums.


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FEMA Offers Survivors Many Ways to Connect

News Release: WILLISTON, VT - Federal funds are available for affected individuals who suffered damage to their homes or personal property caused by the July severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides in nine counties: Caledonia, Chittenden, Lamoille, Orange, Orleans, Rutland, Washington, Windham and Windsor.


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Orleans County Now Eligible for FEMA Assistance

News Release: WILLISTON, Vt. - Federal funding is now available to help individuals in an additional Vermont county recover from the severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides from July 7, 2023, and continuing.


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Broward County Survivors Should Keep in Touch with FEMA

News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - As of July 26, 2023, $34.1 million has been approved for Individual Assistance, $171.5 million approved in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and $26.4 million approved by the Small Business Administration (SBA).


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FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Crews Support Vermont Communities

News Release: WILLISTON, VT - Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams from FEMA are going door-to-door in Vermont communities, canvassing neighborhoods and helping flood-impacted residents register for FEMA disaster assistance.


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FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Barre

News Release: WILLISTON, Vt. - A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Barre on July 27 to help Vermont residents affected by the floods kickstart their recovery. The joint DRC, a temporary facility established in partnership between Barre, the state of Vermont and FEMA, will help survivors apply for FEMA assistance, upload documents and answer questions in person.


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Army Corps of Engineers Set to Begin Residential Mawar Debris Removal Program

News Release: Over coming weeks, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will be working to collect Typhoon Mawar related residential debris from roadsides throughout the island. This is a free program available for all residential properties including apartments, condominiums.


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FEMA Approves an Additional $3 Million for North Dakota’s COVID-19 Response

News Release: DENVER - FEMA has approved an additional $3 million in Public Assistance funding for the COVID-19 response in North Dakota. The assistance was made available under a major disaster declaration issued April 1, 2020. FEMA has now approved more than $190 million in Public Assistance grant funds to North Dakota for their pandemic response.


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Two Days Left To Apply For FEMA Assistance

News Release: If you have suffered any damage or losses due to Typhoon Mawar, you may be eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance. Please note that you only have two days remaining to register for FEMA assistance, as the deadline of July 27, Eastern Standard Time, is rapidly approaching. Because of the time difference between the Eastern Standard Time and the Chamorro Time Zone, the deadline to register for FEMA assistance has been adjusted to 11:59 p.m. July 28, Chamorro Time.


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Three Days Left To Apply For FEMA Assistance

News Release: If you have suffered any damage or losses due to Typhoon Mawar, you may be eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance. Please note that you only have three days remaining to register for FEMA assistance, as the deadline of July 27, Eastern Standard Time, is rapidly approaching. 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.


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FEMA Celebrates Americans with Disabilities Act Anniversary with Accessibility Advancements

News Release: WASHINGTON -- As the nation celebrates the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), FEMA commemorates its ongoing efforts to advance accessibility in the agency’s mission to help people before, during and after disasters.


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Washington County, Arkansas, Flood Maps Become Final

News Release: DENTON, Texas - New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on Jan. 25, 2024, for Washington County, Arkansas. 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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FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Newell Road Fire in Washington

News Release: BOTHELL, Wash. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Newell Road Fire burning in Klickitat County, Washington.


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Renters Can Apply for FEMA Assistance

News Release: WILLISTON, Vt.- Renters in Caledonia, Chittenden, Lamoille, Orange, Rutland, Washington, Windham and Windsor counties whose homes and property were damaged by the July severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides can apply for FEMA disaster assistance.


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Commonwealth and FEMA Flood Recovery On Course One Year Later

News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - More than $281 million in federal funding has been pumped into eastern Kentucky over the past year to support individuals, families, communities and businesses as the region recovers from the disastrous flood of July 2022. FEMA, its federal partners and the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management (KYEM) continue to collaborate on a 13-county recovery mission. One year later, several dynamics are providing solutions where challenges first existed.


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FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Golden Fire in Oregon

News Release: BOTHELL, Wash. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Golden Fire burning in Klamath County, Oregon.