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Two Weeks Left to Apply for Federal Disaster Assistance
By Homeland Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Homeowners and renters in Cannon, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Lewis, Macon, McNairy, Rutherford, Tipton and Wayne counties who had damage or losses in the March 31 to April 1 storms and tornadoes have just two weeks left to apply for federal disaster assistance.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Emergency Declaration for the Northern Mariana Islands
By Homeland Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to supplement commonwealth and local response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Typhoon Mawar beginning May 22, 2023 and continuing.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Emergency Declaration for Guam
By Homeland Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the territory of Guam to supplement territorial and local response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Typhoon Mawar beginning May 22, 2023 and continuing.
FEMA Supporting Typhoon Mawar Response
By Homeland Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- President Biden granted emergency declarations today to both the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands and Guam ahead of Typhoon Mawar. The declarations authorize FEMA to supplement territorial and local response efforts to help save lives, protect property, public health and safety.
Disaster Recovery Center Revisits Clinton County
By Homeland Newswire | May 24, 2023
News Release: INDIANAPOLIS - A Disaster Recovery Center will revisit Clinton County from May 22 - 24 to help survivors of the March 31 - April 1 storms and tornadoes continue their recovery.
FEMA Offers Rental Assistance for Displaced Indiana Residents
By Homeland Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: INDIANAPOLIS - Renters in Indiana whose homes and property were damaged by severe storms and tornadoes may be eligible for federal assistance through FEMA’s Individual and Households Program. Grants provided through the program do not need to be repaid.
Deadline to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance is May 25
By Homeland Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: MADISON, Miss. -This Thursday, May 25, is the last day to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. If you are a survivor of the March tornados and severe storms and interested in help with your recovery, submit your application by 11:59 p.m. Central Time.
Disaster Recovery Center Revisits Owen County
By Homeland Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: INDIANAPOLIS - A Disaster Recovery Center will revisit Owen County on May 15-17 to help survivors of the March 31-April 1 storms and tornadoes continue their recovery.
FEMA Administrator Delivers Commencement Address, Receives Honorary Degree from Dickinson College
By Homeland Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell delivered the 2023 commencement address at Dickinson College on Sunday, after receiving an honorary degree from Dickinson College President John E. Jones III.
Disaster Recovery Center Revisits Monroe County
By Homeland Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: INDIANAPOLIS - A Disaster Recovery Center will revisit Monroe County on May 18-20 to help survivors of the March 31-April 1 storms and tornadoes continue their recovery.
Disaster Recovery Center Revisits Owen County
By Homeland Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: INDIANAPOLIS - A Disaster Recovery Center will revisit Owen County on May 15-17 to help survivors of the March 31-April 1 storms and tornadoes continue their recovery.
Disaster Legal Services Available
By Homeland Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: NDIANAPOLIS - Hoosiers in disaster-designated counties affected by recent severe storms and tornadoes may now have access to free legal advice through Disaster Legal Services (DLS), which provides free help with disaster-related legal issues for low-income disaster survivors.
FEMA, VDEM Approve Plan to Make Virginia Stronger Against Disasters with a Goal of Expanding Equity
By Homeland Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: The Commonwealth of Virginia adopts its updated Hazard Mitigation Plan with new goals and actions for the next five years.
Disaster Recovery Center Revisits Grant County
By Homeland Newswire | May 23, 2023
News Release: INDIANAPOLIS - The state of Indiana and FEMA will open a Disaster Recovery Center in Grant County from May 15-17 to help survivors of the March 31-April 1 storms and tornadoes continue their recovery.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Tennessee
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Tennessee to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and a tornado from March 1-3, 2023.
New Virtual Reality Experience Tests Users’ Fire Safety Skills
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 23, 2023
In partnership with Meta, FEMA’s Ready Campaign, the Ad Council and the U.S. Fire Administration co-launched a new virtual reality experience promoting fire safety awareness.
Additional Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Broward County
By Homeland Newswire | May 22, 2023
News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - The State of Florida and FEMA are operating Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in Broward County.
Nearly $80 Million from FEMA To Address Mental Health in Puerto Rico
By Homeland Newswire | May 22, 2023
News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - The stressful situations experienced by Puerto Rico's residents have disrupted their emotional health, regardless of their age or social status, according to the Administrator of the Mental Health and Addiction Services Administration (ASSMCA), Carlos Rodríguez Mateo, when describing the recent disasters that have affected the island.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians
By Homeland Newswire | May 20, 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 winter storm and flooding Feb. 23-26, 2023.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces an Additional $160 Million to Build Climate and Disaster Resilience Nationwide, Including Over $50 Million for Tribal Nations
By Homeland Newswire | May 20, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, FEMA is announcing $160 million in additional funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for states, local communities, tribes, territories and the District of Columbia to build climate and disaster resiliency, including the selection of more than 400 resilience projects and activities.