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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.
Museums Will Be Restored to Preserve Puerto Rican History and Culture
By Homeland Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - Several museums in Ponce have already been allocated funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to repair these structures tasked with preserving historic treasures. The approval represents nearly $2.1 million earmarked for repairs after Hurricane María; and over $379,000 to address damages after the 2020 Earthquakes.
Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers Stopping in Broward County
By Homeland Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers will be making several stops in Broward County to meet survivors of the April 12-14 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding.
Disaster Damaged Houses of Worship May Be Eligible for FEMA Funding
By Homeland Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - Houses of worship (HOW) and other private nonprofit organizations may be eligible for FEMA assistance to help reimburse costs for emergency protective measures, debris removal and restoration of facilities damaged by storms, straight-line-winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides affecting Kentucky between February 15-20, 2023.
Just Two Weeks Left for Mississippi Storm Survivors to Apply for Federal Support
By Homeland Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: MADISON, Miss. - Mississippi homeowners and renters who sustained damage to their primary property from the March 24-25 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes have just two weeks left to apply for federal assistance. The deadline is May 25, 2023.
Disaster Recovery Center Revisits Clinton County
By Homeland Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: INDIANAPOLIS - A Disaster Recovery Center will revisit Clinton County on May 11-13 to help survivors of the March 31-April 1 storms and tornadoes continue their recovery.
Disaster Recovery Center Revisits Howard County
By Homeland Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: INDIANAPOLIS -A Disaster Recovery Center will revisit Howard County on May 11-13 to help survivors of the March 31-April 1 storms and tornadoes continue their recovery.
Disaster Recovery Center Revisits White County
By Homeland Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: INDIANAPOLIS - A Disaster Recovery Center will revisit White County on May 11-13 to help survivors of the March 31-April 1 storms and tornadoes continue their recovery.
FEMA Approves Nearly $6 Million for Lee County Beach Work
By Homeland Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - On April 6, FEMA Public Assistance approved a grant of $5,978,207 to reimburse Lee County for emergency work after Hurricane Ian at Fort Myers Beach.
FEMA Administrator Remembers Those Lost to COVID-19, Recognizes Agency Workforce, First Responders for Unprecedented Service During Pandemic
By Homeland Newswire | May 12, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- In a video released today, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell thanked first responders, survivors, agency staff and others who stood strong in the face of unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Kentucky
By Homeland Newswire | May 11, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- 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.
FEMA Direct Temporary Housing Helps Families Return Home in Western Kentucky
By Homeland Newswire | May 11, 2023
News Release: Frankfort, KY - 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.
FEMA approves Nearly $16 Million in Federal Funding for the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management
By Homeland Newswire | May 11, 2023
News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - 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.
ICYMI: Secretary Mayorkas and U.S. Fire Administrator Honored Fallen Firefighters and Discussed National Fire Strategy to Prevent Firefighter Deaths
By Homeland Newswire | May 11, 2023
News Release: 42nd National Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial Weekend took place at National Emergency Management Center on May 7
Cleveland County Disaster Survivors Now Eligible for FEMA
By Homeland Newswire | May 10, 2023
News Release: OKLAHOMA CITY - Cleveland County has been added to the major disaster declaration for Oklahoma’s tornadoes, straight-line wind and severe storms April 19-20. Residents who had damage or losses from the storms may now apply for FEMA disaster assistance.
One Month Left to Apply for Federal Disaster Assistance
By Homeland Newswire | May 10, 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 recent storms and tornadoes have until Tuesday, June 6, 2023, to apply for federal disaster assistance.
Mobile Disaster Recovery Center Making Stop in Greenville
By Homeland Newswire | May 10, 2023
News Release: Madison, Miss. - A Mobile Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) run by FEMA and the state of Mississippi is now open in Greenville. FEMA and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) want to serve the survivors staying in the Greenville area following the May 24-25 tornadoes and severe storms.