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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends Guam’s Major Disaster Declaration Authorizing Additional Federal Assistance to Help Individuals and Families Jumpstart Recovery Following Typhoon Mawar
By Homeland Newswire | May 30, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- President Biden amended the Major Disaster Declaration for Guam on Sunday, authorizing additional federal assistance to disaster survivors to help aid in their recovery from Typhoon Mawar. Survivors who are uninsured or underinsured can register for assistance that may include funding to repair or replace their homes, temporary housing, access to low-interest loans or other programs to help them jumpstart their recovery.
FEMA Coordinates with Network of Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster to Provide Support and Humanitarian Aid Following Impacts from Typhoon Mawar
By Homeland Newswire | May 29, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- Crews continue to work to restore electricity and water service in the affected areas, with more than 65% of Guam’s substations being restored and more than 70% of power restored in areas of Rota of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). Feeding and bottled water operations continue as needed and requested by the territory and the commonwealth officials.
Biden-Harris Administration Response Continues in Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands with Whole Community Support of Federal Efforts Following Impacts from Typhoon Mawar
By Homeland Newswire | May 28, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- Federal funding under President Biden’s major disaster declaration for Guam will help the territory recover from Typhoon Mawar as damage assessments are ongoing to determine the scope of damage from the disaster. The impacted areas continue to experience power outages, water service disruptions and communications are intermittent. Anyone trying to reach friends or relatives should remain patient as outages are being restored.
Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Offices and Helpline Closed Monday in Observance of Memorial Day
By Homeland Newswire | May 27, 2023
News Release: SANTA FE, N.M. -- The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Offices in Mora, Las Vegas and Santa Fe will be closed on Monday May 29, 2023, in observance of Memorial Day.
Temporary Disaster Recovery Centers Operating in Broward County Extend the Stops
By Homeland Newswire | May 27, 2023
News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - The State of Florida and FEMA are operating Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in Broward County.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians
By Homeland Newswire | May 27, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians to supplement tribal recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storm and flooding March 11-16, 2023.
Biden-Harris Administration, Whole Community Respond to Support Guam and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Following Impacts from Typhoon Mawar
By Homeland Newswire | May 27, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- President Biden granted a major disaster declaration for Guam on Thursday, which unlocks additional FEMA funding to help the territory respond to and recover from Typhoon Mawar. The disaster declaration allows for federal funding to be available for emergency protective measures to help eliminate threats to public health and safety.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Guam
By Homeland Newswire | May 27, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the territory of Guam to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Typhoon Mawar beginning on May 22, 2023, and continuing.
Broward County Disaster Recovery Centers Open Modified Schedule on Memorial Day
By Homeland Newswire | May 27, 2023
News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - The State of Florida and FEMA are operating Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in Broward County.
Two-Month Recovery Snapshot: More Than 3,500 Households Helped, More Than $28 Million in Support
By Homeland Newswire | May 27, 2023
News Release: MADISON, Miss. - Two months after tornadoes and severe storms hit communities across Mississippi, FEMA has helped more than 3,500 households with disaster assistance (as of May 26, 2023):
FEMA Seeks Public Input on Proposed Changes to the National Flood Insurance Program in Oregon
By Homeland Newswire | May 26, 2023
News Release: BOTHELL, Wash. - FEMA reopened the comment period for an additional 32 days of public input on proposed changes to the implementation of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) in Oregon. These changes may have significant impacts on Oregon communities, individuals, and businesses that intend on developing in the floodplain. FEMA encourages participation during the comment period.
FEMA and other Federal Agencies Continue to Support Typhoon Mawar Response
By Homeland Newswire | May 26, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA, federal partners and territorial officials are working to determine any additional resources needed to respond to the impacts of Typhoon Mawar as it moves past Guam and the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands.
Disaster Recovery Centers Closed for Memorial Day Weekend
By Homeland Newswire | May 26, 2023
News Release: OKLAHOMA CITY - FEMA and the State of Oklahoma Disaster Recovery Centers in Cleveland, McClain and Pottawatomie counties will be closed Saturday, May 27 through Monday, May 29 in honor of Memorial Day. All locations will return to normal operating hours on Tuesday, May 30.
Disaster Recovery Centers Closing, Federal Support Continues
By Homeland Newswire | May 26, 2023
News Release: MADISON, Miss. -With the application period ending today, the Disaster Recovery Centers operated by FEMA and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency will close permanently at 5 p.m. today, May 25, 2023.
Today, May 25, is the Last Day to Apply
By Homeland Newswire | May 26, 2023
News Release: MADISON, Miss. - For survivors of the March tornadoes, today is the last day to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. Homeowners and renters of Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe, Montgomery, Panola or Sharkey counties with uninsured or underinsured storm-related losses may be eligible. The deadline is 11:59 p.m., Central Time, today.
FEMA Suspends Flood Map Reviews in 38 California Counties
By Homeland Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: OAKLAND, Calif. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will suspend processing two types of flood map revision requests in 38 California counties starting July 1, 2023. This pause will affect requests for Letters of Map Revision Based on Fill (LOMR-F) and Conditional Letters of Map Revision Based on Fill (CLOMR-F).
Beaches Prepare with FEMA Funds for this Summer’s Wave of Visitors
By Homeland Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - The seaside towns of Aguadilla, Carolina and Manatí recently received nearly $1.6 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to restore its beaches. This obligation is part of over $9 million that the agency has earmarked for recreative areas in these and other beaches of the island.
FEMA and other Federal Agencies Continue Supporting Typhoon Mawar Response and Monitor Storm Closely
By Homeland Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- Following President Biden’s emergency declarations on Tuesday for both the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands and Guam ahead of Typhoon Mawar, FEMA has more than 130 staff either already deployed to the Pacific or pre-staged to be able to quickly supplement territorial and local response...
Protect Yourself from Contractor Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: OKLAHOMA CITY - As Oklahoma residents repair and rebuild their properties after the April 19-20 severe storms, those hiring a contractor should proceed with caution and heed the warning of local and state emergency management officials.
Tomorrow, May 25 is the Deadline to Apply
By Homeland Newswire | May 25, 2023
News Release: MADISON, Miss. -. Tomorrow, May 25 is the last day to apply for federal disaster assistance. If you are a survivor of the March tornados and severe storms and interested in help with your recovery, submit your applications.