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Mobile Disaster Recovery Center in Broward County to Close
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers have made several stops in Broward County to meet survivors of the April 12-14 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding.
Disaster Assistance is Equally Accessible to Everyone Regardless of Disabilities
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
News Release: FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during and after disasters in ways that maximize the inclusion of, and accessibility for, people with disabilities.
How to Document Home Ownership and Occupancy for FEMA
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 10, 2023
News Release: As part of the disaster assistance process, FEMA must verify ownership and occupancy of damaged primary residences. FEMA has taken steps to make it easier for disaster survivors in Broward County who had losses from the April 12-14 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding to verify ownership and occupancy.
Santa Clara County Added to Major Disaster Declaration
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Santa Clara County has been added to the major disaster declaration for California’s severe storms and flooding Dec. 27, 2022 - Jan. 31, 2023. This means that those affected by these storms may now apply for FEMA disaster assistance.
Las Vegas Claims Office to Host Open House
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
News Release: SANTA FE, N.M. - The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Las Vegas Claims Office is hosting an Open House on Monday, June 12, 2023, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at its new location at 216 Mills Ave., Las Vegas, NM 87701 (in Mills Plaza near the Big R and Family Dollar). The Las Vegas Claims Office relocated to this new location on Wednesday, June 7 after previously operating from the Luna Community College campus.
FEMA Administrator Announces 2023 National Preparedness Month Theme Focused on Helping Older Adults Prepare for Disaster
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Months ahead of September’s National Preparedness Month, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced today that the Ready Campaign’s 2023 National Preparedness Month campaign will focus on preparing older adults for disaster, specifically older adults from communities that are disproportionally...
Million-Dollar Allocations from FEMA Will Boost Rebuilding of Baseball Parks Across the Island
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - The players of the Children’s and Youth Baseball League of the Municipality of Las Piedras will soon be running the bases on a renovated playing field thanks to a million-dollar allocation from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Around $5 million will be used to repair...
While recovering from Typhoon Mawar, Guam residents should be on the lookout for fraudsters
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 9, 2023
News Release: Guam residents affected by Typhon Mawar should be aware that crooks may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud or identity theft after a disaster. Please don’t forget...
Temporary Disaster Recovery Centers Operating in Broward County Extend the Stops
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 8, 2023
News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - The State of Florida and FEMA are operating Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in Broward County.
FEMA Opens Two More Disaster Recovery Centers In Sinajana And Inalahan
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 8, 2023
News Release: FEMA opens two more Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) for Guam residents who were affected by Typhoon Mawar.
Transitional Sheltering Assistance Ends
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 8, 2023
News Release: * Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA), which pays for hotel or motel rooms as short-term, emergency sheltering for eligible Hurricane Ian survivors ends June 29, 2023, with a checkout date of June 30, 2023. The program was originally authorized for 180 days and was extended for an additional 90 days.
FEMA Awards Additional $368.5 million in Hurricane Ida Public Assistance Grants
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: BATON ROUGE, La. - FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) grant program is an essential source of funding for communities recovering from a federally declared disaster or emergency. To date, more than $1.8 billion has been obligated to the State of Louisiana for the Hurricane Ida recovery. This additional $368.5 million will help pay for travel trailers purchased by the state, debris removal in St. Tammany Parish and water remediation expenses for the Lafourche Parish School Board.
Tornadoes Took Their Home, Possessions but Not Their Resolve
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. - The night the tornadoes hit, Elvis and Liz Doyle huddled around a television with their three grandchildren, monitoring the weather via WBBJ and alerts on their phones.
Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Suffolk County, Massachusetts
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: Boston, Massachusetts - Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps are available for review by residents and business owners in affected communities in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements.
FEMA Awards Additional $368.5 million in Hurricane Ida Public Assistance Grants
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: BATON ROUGE, La. - FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) grant program is an essential source of funding for communities recovering from a federally declared disaster or emergency. To date, more than $1.8 billion has been obligated to the State of Louisiana for the Hurricane Ida recovery. This additional $368.5 million will help pay for travel trailers purchased by the state, debris removal in St. Tammany Parish and water remediation expenses for the Lafourche Parish School Board.
Disaster Recovery Centers in Cleveland and McClain counties to Close June 10
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: OKLAHOMA CITY - FEMA and the State of Oklahoma Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in Cleveland and McClain counties will close permanently June 10. The DRCs assist survivors affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes that occurred April 19-20. Those centers are located at...
Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Suffolk County, Massachusetts
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 7, 2023
News Release: Boston, Massachusetts - Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps are available for review by residents and business owners in affected communities in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements.
Disaster Recovery Center Opens at Dededo Sports Complex
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
News Release: Guam residents who were affected by Typhoon Mawar can now apply for federal disaster assistance and get information on recovery in a Disaster Recovery Center at the Dededo Sports Complex.
FEMA May Be Able to Help with Transportation Repairs
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
News Release: FEMA’s Other Needs Assistance (ONA) provides financial help after a disaster to cover necessary expenses and serious needs not paid by insurance or other sources. This may include repair or replacement of a vehicle. You must first apply to FEMA (disasterassistance.gov, FEMA mobile app, 800-621-3362), ...
FEMA Region 3 Vaccination Center Items on View on Smithsonian’s Website
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 6, 2023
News Release: PHILADELPHIA - Items from a FEMA Region 3 community vaccination center established and operated in 2021 during the nation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic have been added to the permanent online collection of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C.