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Protect Documents to Start Your Recovery if a Disaster Strikes
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 12, 2023
News Release: ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands - Once the immediate danger passes after a hurricane or other disaster, having important documents such as insurance policies and property records will be crucial to help you start the recovery process. Taking time now to safeguard critical documents will give you peace of mind, and help you avoid additional stress during the difficult days after a disaster.
FEMA Announces 2023 Youth Preparedness Council
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 12, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced the new group of dedicated young people who committed to engaging and advocating for preparedness as part of the 2023-2024 FEMA national Youth Preparedness Council.
FEMA Seeking Local Hires to Help Guam Recover
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 12, 2023
News Release: As Guam continues recovering from Typhoon Mawar, FEMA is looking for local hires in Guam with experience in several areas including civil rights, environmental historic preservation, external affairs, human resources, interagency recovery coordination, logistics, operations, planning and public assistance.
Murray County, Oklahoma, Flood Maps Become Final
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 12, 2023
News Release: DENTON, Texas - New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on Jan. 11, 2024, for Murray County, Oklahoma. 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.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Emergency Declaration for Vermont
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 12, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Vermont to supplement state and local response efforts to the emergency conditions in the areas affected by flooding beginning on July 9, and continuing.
FEMA Seeking Local Hires to Help Guam Recover
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 11, 2023
News Release: As Guam continues recovering from Typhoon Mawar, FEMA is looking for local hires in Guam with experience in several areas including civil rights, environmental historic preservation, external affairs, human resources, interagency recovery coordination, logistics, operations, planning and public assistance.
Additional Help Available to Floridians Recovering from Hurricane Ian
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 11, 2023
News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - Help is still available for Hurricane Ian survivors through Disaster Case Management (DCM). This FEMA-funded program, managed by Volunteer Florida, provides case managers that work directly with disaster survivors to identify their recovery unmet needs, develop a goal-oriented recovery plan, and match them with resources to help them achieve their long-term recovery.
Public Squares Have FEMA Funds for Repairs
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 10, 2023
News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - With its theatrical performances and music events for residents and visitors, Los Fundadores Public Square in the Municipality of Santa Isabel represents one of the most important meeting places of the town. This is one of several plazas to which the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) granted funds to boost the economic and social development of the area.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for South Dakota
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 8, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available for the state of South Dakota to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding that occurred from April 9 to May 5, 2023.
FEMA to Host #SummerReady Webinar for Stakeholders Next Week on Extreme Heat Preparedness, Mitigation Projects
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 8, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- In support of FEMA's first ever #SummerReady campaign, the agency will host two webinars this summer for state, local, tribal and territorial officials to help stakeholders promote preparedness and resilience against extreme heat events.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Maine
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 8, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Maine to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm and flooding from April 30-May 1.
FEMA Seeking Properties to Support Disaster Survivors
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 8, 2023
News Release: FEMA is looking for property management companies and owners who have furnished properties that are ready to be leased. These properties can include various types, such as vacation rentals, corporate apartments, second homes, single-family homes, cooperatives, condominiums, townhouses, and other types...
Hours to Change at Disaster Recovery Centers
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 8, 2023
News Release: Disaster Recovery Centers in Guam will have new hours of operation starting July 9. The centers will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, and closed on Sundays.
FEMA Approves More Than $173 Million to Florida Division of Emergency Management
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 7, 2023
News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - FEMA Public Assistance has approved $173,113,639.73 to reimburse the Florida Division of Emergency Management for emergency protective measures following Hurricane Ian.
FEMA Encourages Communities to Purchase Flood Insurance Ahead of Peak Hurricane Season
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 7, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- In an effort to meet people and communities where they are, FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) launched its summer-long 2023 hurricane campaign on June 19, with outreach to diverse communities in some of the nation’s hardest-hit areas that are frequently impacted by devastating floods.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for North Dakota
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 7, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available for the state of North Dakota to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding that occurred from April 10 to May 6, 2023.
FEMA Funding Low-Carbon Materials in Public Assistance Projects in Guam
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 7, 2023
News Release: FEMA is starting to fund low-carbon materials in public assistance projects, thanks to the enactment of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The presidential declaration of Typhoon Mawar in Guam is the first instance that this initiative is being put into action.
FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight McEwan Fire in Washington
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 6, 2023
News Release: BOTHELL, Wash. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the McEwan Fire burning in Mason County, Washington.
Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Hays County, Texas
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 6, 2023
News Release: DENTON, Texas - Revised Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps are available for review in Hays County, Texas. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements.
Stay in Touch with FEMA
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 6, 2023
News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - If you applied for FEMA assistance after the Broward County severe storms, tornadoes and flooding, ensure that FEMA has your current contact information. FEMA may need to contact you for additional information.