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Kentucky Houses of Worship Affected by March Storms Can Apply for FEMA Assistance

News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - Houses of worship 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, tornadoes, flooding, landslides and mudslides affecting Kentucky between March 3-4, 2023.


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Two Mobile Registration Intake Centers Open in Kern County

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - 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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A Disaster Recovery Center is Open in San Benito County

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Hollister, 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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Disaster Recovery Center Open in Midpines in Mariposa County

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Midpines, where residents who were affected by the February/March severe storms and flooding can get information on disaster assistance.


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A Disaster Recovery Center is Open in Monterey County

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A Disaster Recovery Center opened this week in the town of Pajaro in Monterey County, 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 Continues to Offer Free Rebuilding Tips at The Home Depot in Vicksburg

News Release: PEARL, Miss. - Repairing or rebuilding your home? Disaster survivors who are working on their homes after the March 24-25 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes can visit The Home Depot in Vicksburg to speak with FEMA mitigation specialists about their damage and discuss how to best repair their homes.


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FEMA Holds its First Water Summit

News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico -Among the most critical impacts of Hurricane Maria was damage related to water resources. Likewise, landslides caused or aggravated some of that damage, something that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will address during its first Water Symposium scheduled for Thursday, April 27.


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Hours to Change at Disaster Recovery Centers

News Release: LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- The five FEMA and the State of Arkansas joint Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) will begin new hours of operation on Sunday, April 23. The centers assist survivors affected by the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred March 31.


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Oklahoma Survivors in McClain and Pottawatomie Counties Can Apply for Possible FEMA Assistance

News Release: OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma homeowners and renters in McClain and Pottawatomie counties who sustained damage from the recent severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from April 19-20 could be eligible for help from FEMA.


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Federal Assistance for Tornado Survivors Tops $1.6 Million

News Release: NASHVILLE, Tenn. - 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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FEMA Seeks New Members for its National Advisory Council

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA is seeking qualified individuals to lend their expertise and serve on the agency’s National Advisory Council.


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Tipton County Disaster Recovery Center to Open April 16

News Release: NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A Disaster Recovery Center will open at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 16, in Tipton County 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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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Texas

News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Texas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe winter storm from Jan. 30 to Feb. 2, 2023.


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FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips at The Home Depot in Vicksburg

News Release: PEARL, Miss. - Repairing or rebuilding your home? Disaster survivors who are making home repairs after the March 24-25 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes can visit The Home Depot in Vicksburg to speak with FEMA mitigation specialists about their damage and discuss how to best repair their homes.


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A Disaster Recovery Center is Open in Tulare County

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A Disaster Recovery Center opened in Farmersville in Tulare County, 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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Cannon County Disaster Recovery Center Opened April 21

News Release: NASHVILLE, Tenn. - 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 Specialists to Offer Rebuilding Tips in Sherwood

News Release: LITTLE ROCK, Ark.- FEMA Hazard Mitigation Outreach Specialists will be available at F.L. Davis Ace in Sherwood from Tuesday, April 25 to Saturday, May 6.


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It’s Important to Return Your SBA Loan Application

News Release: NASHVILLE, Tenn. - 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. If you receive a disaster loan application, you are encouraged to submit it even if you’re not sure you want or need a loan.


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FEMA in the Field: Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams Help Indiana Survivors

News Release: INDIANAPOLIS- Beginning April 19, and over the next several weeks, FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams will be going door-to-door in neighborhoods throughout Allen, Benton, Clinton, Grant, Howard, Johnson, Lake, Monroe, Morgan, Owen, Sullivan, and White counties to help residents apply for FEMA assistance. DSA personnel offer survivors...


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FEMA is Hiring – Join our Team in Kentucky

News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has an immediate need to fill temporary positions in Frankfort, Bowling Green, Mayfield, Hazard, Warren, and Chavies, Ky. to assist with recovery from the recent flooding and severe storms.