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Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Dixie County

News Release: TALLAHASSEE - The State of Florida and FEMA have opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Dixie County today, Sept. 5, to provide one-on-one help to people affected by Hurricane Idalia. The center will remain open until further notice.


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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Tennessee

News Release: WASHINGTON ­-- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Tennessee to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms and straight-line winds on July 18-21, 2023.


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Montpelier Disaster Recovery Center to Close September 6

News Release: WILLISTON, Vt. - The Montpelier Disaster Recovery Center will close permanently at 6 p.m., Wednesday, September 6, 2023. The center is currently open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at this location...


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Million-Dollar Allocation from FEMA to the Department of Correction to Repair its Facilities

News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded nearly $24.5 million for permanent repairs to the facilities of the Department of Correction and Rehabilitation (DCR) due to damage caused by Hurricane María.


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Pinellas County Eligible for FEMA Assistance

News Release: ATLANTA - Homeowners and renters who sustained losses from Hurricane Idalia in Pinellas County can apply for FEMA Individual Assistance.


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Additional Florida Counties Eligible for FEMA Assistance

News Release: ATLANTA - Columbia, Gilchrist, Hernando, Jefferson, Madison and Pasco counties are now eligible for FEMA assistance after Hurricane Idalia.


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Be Alert to Fraud After Hurricane Idalia

News Release: ATLANTA - Disaster survivors should be aware that con artists and criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud or identity theft after a disaster. In some cases, thieves try to apply for FEMA assistance using names, addresses and Social Security numbers they have stolen from survivors.


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FEMA, Federal Partners Unite to Jumpstart Hurricane Idalia Recovery Efforts

News Release: WASHINGTON -- More than a dozen federal agencies and departments have been mobilized across the Biden-Harris Administration to assist state, county, nonprofit and private sector partners to help people in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina jumpstart their recovery after Hurricane Idalia.


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FEMA, Ready Campaign Launch National Preparedness Month

News Release: WASHINGTON -- September marks National Preparedness Month, the annual recognition to remind everyone in America how important it is for individuals, families and communities to prepare for disasters and emergencies that can happen at any time.


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How to Apply for FEMA Assistance After Hurricane Idalia

News Release: ATLANTA - Florida homeowners and renters in Citrus, Dixie, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Sawannee and Taylor counties who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Idalia may apply for FEMA disaster assistance.


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Deadline to Apply for FEMA Assistance Extended to October 12

News Release: Vermont residents affected by July’s severe storms, flooding, mudslides and landslides now have until Oct. 12, 2023 to apply for FEMA assistance.


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Join Us In Preparing Older Adults For Emergencies During National Preparedness Month

News Release: PHILADELPHIA - What steps are you taking to be prepared? This September, join the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) during National Preparedness Month in preparing yourself, your family, your neighbors, and your communities for disasters and emergencies.


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Deadline to Apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance Extended

News Release: The U.S. Department of Labor has extended the application deadline for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). DUA is a federal program designed to help people who lost their jobs because of a natural disaster. This program gives temporary income to those who don’t qualify for regular Unemployment Insurance (UI).


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FEMA Teams in Field to Help Hurricane Idalia Survivors

News Release: ATLANTA - FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams are working in communities impacted by Hurricane Idalia to help residents apply for FEMA assistance and provide referrals to other disaster resources.


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Disaster Recovery Center to Open Sept. 1 in Lāhainā

News Release: HONOLULU - A Disaster Recovery Center will open Friday, Sept. 1, in Lāhainā to help residents who were affected by the wildfires learn about local, state and federal assistance programs.


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Public Assistance for Houses of Worship

News Release: Houses of Worship and other nonprofit organizations may be eligible for FEMA assistance to reimburse their costs for emergency protective measures, debris removal and restoration of facilities damaged by the July severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides.


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Disaster Recovery Centers to Close in Observance of Labor Day, Will Reopen September 5

News Release: All Disaster Recovery Centers across Vermont will be closed Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, in observance of Labor Day.


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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Emergency Declaration for South Carolina

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of South Carolina to supplement state, tribal and local response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Idalia beginning Aug. 29, 2023, and continuing.


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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Florida

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Florida to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Idalia beginning on Aug. 27, 2023, and continuing.


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Preservation Teams Show How to Salvage Family Treasures

News Release: FEMA “Save Your Family’s Treasures" preservation teams will continue their local demonstrations on how to safely handle and salvage your damaged items, using techniques taught by Heritage Emergency National Task Force conservation experts.