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It’s Important to Return Your SBA Loan Application

After you apply for disaster assistance from FEMA, you may be referred to the U.S. Small Business Administration, the largest source of federal disaster funds for survivors.


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Fair Market Rent Rate to Begin for FEMA Housing Units

Starting June 1, 2023, FEMA’s normal rent policies will apply to Hurricane Ida survivors living in FEMA’s mobile housing units (MHUs).


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Ellis County, Texas, Flood Maps Become Final

New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on Oct. 19, 2023, for Ellis County, Texas. During the next six months, a FEMA compliance specialist will work with the community to update each floodplain ordinance and adopt these new flood maps.


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FEMA Issues Public Notice for Mississippi

A public notice has been posted to the FEMA and Mississippi Emergency Management Agency websites which describes available FEMA disaster assistance and proposed FEMA-funded actions, including activities that may affect historic properties, threatened and endangered species, critical habitat, or wetlands and floodplains in Mississippi.


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A Disaster Recovery Center is Open in Mariposa County

A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Coulterville, where residents who were affected by the severe storms and flooding that started on Feb. 21 can get information on disaster assistance.


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A Disaster Recovery Center is Open in Mariposa County

A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Coulterville, where residents who were affected by the severe storms and flooding that started on Feb. 21 can get information on disaster assistance.


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FEMA Issues Public Notice for Reimbursement of Transportation Funds for Hurricane Fiona

FEMA posted a final public notice on its website describing the programmatic review of proposed repair and reconstruction actions related to roads, culverts and bridges.


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FEMA Joins New Orleans Library to Provide Inclusive Preparedness Information During Disability Book Week

FEMA is partnering with state, local and non-profit agencies to present a workshop on preparedness for persons with disabilities.


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FEMA Joins Lafayette Libraries to Provide Inclusive Preparedness Information During Disability Book Week

FEMA is partnering with state, local and non-profit agencies to present a workshop on preparedness for persons with disabilities.


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Million-Dollar Allocation from FEMA to Repair Coliseums

The Raymond Dalmau Coliseum is “the home of sports.” That is how the mayor of the municipality of Quebradillas, Heriberto Vélez Vélez, described the home of the Pirates of the National Superior Basketball League (BSN).


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Two Mobile Registration Intake Centers Open in Kern County

Residents who were affected by the recent severe storms and flooding that started on Feb. 21 can apply for FEMA disaster assistance at Mobile Registration Intake Centers in Lake Isabella and Shafter.


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Indiana: Be Alert for Post-Disaster Fraud

After disasters, con-artists and criminals may try to get money or steal personal information through fraud or identity theft. 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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When Applying for Disaster Assistance, Provide FEMA with Your Insurance Documentation

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded more than $5.5 million in disaster assistance for Arkansas survivors of the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred March 31.


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Federal Assistance for Tornado Survivors Tops $1.6 Million

Two weeks after Tennessee was granted a major disaster declaration for the March 31 to April 1 storms and tornadoes, more than $1.60 million in federal assistance was approved for Tennessee homeowners, renters and business owners.


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Cannon County Disaster Recovery Center Opened April 21

A Disaster Recovery Center opened at 7 a.m. Friday, April 21, in Woodbury to accommodate residents who were affected by the storms and tornadoes and want to update their existing FEMA applications or learn about state and community programs and other available assistance.


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FEMA Extends Deadline for HBCU/Minority Serving Institutions Summer Internship Program, Opens Program to Tribal Colleges

FEMA is extending the application deadline for its Summer 2023 Minority Serving Institutions Internship, and will open the program to tribal colleges.


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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 state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding from April 12-14, 2023.


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

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Nevada to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides March 8-19, 2023.


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FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips at Rolling Fork True Value

News Release: MADISON, Miss. - Repairing or rebuilding your home? Disaster survivors who are working on their homes after the March 24-25 severe weather can learn about reducing risks from future disasters by visiting the Rolling Fork True Value hardware store to speak with a FEMA Community Education and Outreach specialist.


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FEMA Assistance Won’t Affect Other Benefits

News Release: NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee residents who receive Social Security payments or other government assistance should not be concerned that FEMA disaster assistance aiding their recovery from the March 31 to April 1, 2023, storms and tornadoes will affect their benefits.