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Secretary Mayorkas and U.S. Fire Administrator Honored Fallen Firefighters and Discussed National Fire Strategy to Prevent Firefighter Deaths
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
42nd National Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial Weekend took place at National Emergency Management Center on May 7
FEMA approves Nearly $16 Million in Federal Funding for the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
FEMA has approved nearly $16 million for the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management (KYEM) to support their emergency operations center (EOC) in response to the severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides last summer.
FEMA Direct Temporary Housing Helps Families Return Home in Western Kentucky
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Eighteen months after a major disaster was declared for Western Kentucky due to tornadoes and severe storms, FEMA’s temporary housing program is scheduled to end for survivors Friday, June 12, 2023.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Kentucky
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Commonwealth of Kentucky to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides Feb. 15-20, 2023.
Mobile Disaster Recovery Center Making Stop in Greenville
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Mobile Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) run by FEMA and the state of Mississippi is now open in Greenville.
U.S. Fire Administration Announces Effort to Launch New Fire Information and Analytics Platform
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Today, the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) announces the launch of the modernization effort to develop a new, interoperable fire information and analytics platform, known as the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS), for the American fire and emergency services. This effort is being carried out as a partnership between USFA and the US Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate (S&T).
One Month Left to Apply for Federal Disaster Assistance
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Homeowners and renters in Cannon, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Lewis, Macon, McNairy, Rutherford, Tipton and Wayne counties who had damage or losses in the recent storms and tornadoes have until Tuesday, June 6, 2023, to apply for federal disaster assistance.
Cleveland County Disaster Survivors Now Eligible for FEMA
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Cleveland County has been added to the major disaster declaration for Oklahoma’s tornadoes, straight-line wind and severe storms April 19-20.
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Broward County
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
The State of Florida and FEMA are operating a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Broward County.
FEMA Provides Additional Support for Territory’s COVID-19 Response
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
FEMA has committed an additional $33.5 million to the U.S. Virgin Islands to reimburse the territory for emergency medical services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Additional California Counties Affected by Severe Winter Storms Now Eligible for FEMA Assistance
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Residents of Madera, Mendocino and Mono counties are now eligible for federal disaster assistance through FEMA.
Nearly $4 Billion in Flood Insurance Payments Reach Policyholders After Hurricane Ian
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Recovery Boosted Through Advance Payments and Insurance Villages
As Kentucky Rebuilds, FEMA Helps Build Resiliency
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
FEMA’s Public Assistance program provides supplemental grants to commonwealth and local governments, to help communities quickly respond to and recover from major disasters.
FEMA Awards Rhode Island Nearly $1.6 Million for Covid Equipment Costs
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending almost $1.6 million to the State of Rhode Island to reimburse the state for the cost of purchasing, warehousing and distributing materials during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Three Weeks Left for Mississippi Storm Survivors to Apply for Federal Support
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Mississippi homeowners and renters who sustained damage to their primary property from the March 24-25 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes have three weeks left to apply for federal assistance. The deadline is May 25, 2023.
Disaster Recovery Center Open in Benton County
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
The state of Indiana and FEMA will open a Disaster Recovery Center in Benton County from May 4-6 to help survivors of the March 31–April 1 storms and tornadoes continue their recovery.
Disaster Recovery Center Open in Owen County
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
The state of Indiana and FEMA will open a Disaster Recovery Center in Owen County from May 4-6 and May 15-17 to help survivors of the March 31–April 1 storms and tornadoes continue their recovery.
Disaster Recovery Center Open in Grant County
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
The state of Indiana and FEMA will open a Disaster Recovery Center in Grant County from May 4-6 and May 15-17 to help survivors of the March 31–April 1 storms and tornadoes continue their recovery.
Review Your Plan, Prepare Now Before Hurricane Season Starts
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Now is the time to prepare yourself and your household for the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season.
FEMA Provides Additional Support for Territory’s COVID-19 Response
By Homeland Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
FEMA has committed an additional $33.5 million to the U.S. Virgin Islands to reimburse the territory for emergency medical services during the COVID-19 pandemic.