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FEMA and MEMA Warn Disaster Survivors: Beware of Fraud Attempts
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
News Release: MADISON, Miss. - FEMA and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) warn disaster survivors that fraud attempts often increase during recovery from natural disasters like the June tornadoes.
Biden-Harris Administration Responds to Hurricane Idalia, Encourages People to Be Vigilant to Post-Storm Risks
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 1, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- Today, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell is in Florida and will survey damage from Hurricane Idalia with Gov. Ron DeSantis. Together with Gov. DeSantis, Administrator Criswell will meet with local officials, emergency response staff and meet with survivors. They will be surveying damage in Cedar Key and Horseshoe Beach following briefings at the state Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee.
FEMA Hosts Readiness Event for Older Adults
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 31, 2023
News Release: OAKLAND, Calif. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Center for Elders’ Independence (CEI) will host a Golden Ready Preparedness Forum for Older Adults on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at The California Endowment, 2000 Franklin St., Oakland, CA 94612.
Delaware Adopts FEMA-Approved Plan to Make State Stronger Against Disasters
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 31, 2023
News Release: PHILADELPHIA-- FEMA Region 3 and the state of Delaware are proud to announce the approval of Delaware’s 2023-2028 Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP). The state Hazard Mitigation Plan outlines risks and vulnerabilities faced by Delawareans, but also offers ideas and recommendations for protecting and improving resilience in the state.
Rutland Disaster Recovery Center to Close September 1
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 31, 2023
News Release: The Rutland Disaster Recovery Center will close permanently at 6 p.m., Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. The center is currently open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday (closed Sunday).
FEMA Hosts Readiness Event for Older Adults
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 31, 2023
News Release: OAKLAND, Calif. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Center for Elders’ Independence (CEI) will host a Golden Ready Preparedness Forum for Older Adults on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at The California Endowment, 2000 Franklin St., Oakland, CA 94612.
Disagree with FEMA? Know Your Options to Appeal
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 31, 2023
News Release: CHICAGO - Cook County residents who disagree with FEMA’s assistance decision have the option to submit an appeal and have their case reconsidered.
Biden-Harris Administration Urges Public to Stay on Alert, Stands Ready to Respond to Hurricane Idalia
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 31, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- Under President Biden’s leadership, the Biden-Harris Administration has mobilized 1,500 federal personnel, more than 540 Urban Search and Rescue personnel and three Disaster Survivor Assistance Strike Teams to support states in the path of Hurricane Idalia. FEMA and the federal government...
Springfield Disaster Recovery Center to Close September 2
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 31, 2023
News Release: The Springfield Disaster Recovery Center will close permanently at 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. The center is currently open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday (closed Sunday).
FEMA, Federal and Non-Governmental Partners Respond to Hurricane Idalia
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 31, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- The National Response Coordination Center in Washington, D.C., activated ahead of the storm to support Region 4 and affected states to ensure coordination of federal efforts to support any state-identified unmet needs. (FEMA photo)
Public Invited to Review Flood Maps in St. Mary’s County, MD
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 30, 2023
News Release: PHILADELPHIA- FEMA is proposing updates to the Flood insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for St. Mary's County, MD. Affected community members and partners are invited to participate in a 90-day appeal and comment period.
Biden-Harris Administration Urges Those in Hurricane Idalia’s Path to Complete Preparation Immediately, Continues Hawaii Response
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 30, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- As the Biden-Harris Administration continues response and recovery actions in Hawaii, the federal government is mobilizing ahead of Hurricane Idalia and encouraging residents in the storm’s path to prepare and follow the guidance of local officials.
FEMA Announces Nearly $3 Billion in Funding Selections to Drive Resilience to Climate Change, Extreme Weather Events
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 30, 2023
News Release: DENTON, Texas - On Monday, Aug. 28, FEMA announced the selections for nearly $3 billion in climate resilience funding through two competitive grant programs to help communities across the nation enhance climate and disaster resiliency.
FEMA Awards More Than $8 Million to Massachusetts Entities for COVID Costs
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 30, 2023
News Release: The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending almost $8.4 million to three Massachusetts entities to reimburse them for various costs incurred responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Offices and Helpline Closed Monday September 4 in Observance of Labor Day
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 30, 2023
News Release: SANTA FE, N.M. -- The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims offices in Mora, Las Vegas and Santa Fe will be closed on Monday September 4, 2023, in observance of Labor Day.
FEMA Reminds Vermont Residents to Apply for Assistance
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 30, 2023
News Release: Vermont residents affected by July’s severe storms, flooding, mudslides and landslides are reminded to apply for FEMA assistance.
FEMA Announces Nearly $3 Billion in Funding Selections to Drive Resilience to Climate Change and Extreme Weather Events
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 29, 2023
News Release: Today, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, and Senior Advisor to the President and White House Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu announced project selections for nearly $3 billion in climate resilience funding as part of President Biden’s Investing...
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Burns Paiute Tribe
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 29, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Burns Paiute Tribe to supplement response and recovery efforts due to severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides from June 11-12, 2023.
Biden-Harris Administrations Announces Nearly $3 Billion in Project Selections to Help Communities Build Resilience to Climate Change and Extreme Weather Events
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 29, 2023
News Release: New York, NY - Today, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, and Senior Advisor to the President and White House Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu announced the project selections for nearly $3 billion in climate resilience funding as part of President...
FEMA Announces $162 million in BRIC & FMA Grants to Fund Resiliency Projects Across the Mid-Atlantic
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 29, 2023
News Release: PHILADELPHIA- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently announced the recipients of the FY22 pre-disaster hazard mitigation assistance grants from their Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) and Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) programs. The selections, through the two competitive grant programs, will help communities across the nation enhance resilience to climate change and extreme weather events.