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Wildfire Mitigation Protects 500 Lake County Homes
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
News Release: OAKLAND, Calif. - North Coast Opportunities, Inc. (NCO), located in Lake County, received a $22.2 million grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to create defensible space and harden 500 homes over a three-year period, which will save lives and reduce the severity of property damage from wildfires.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Arkansas
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Arkansas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe winter storm from Jan. 30 - Feb. 2, 2023.
FEMA Home Inspectors in Storm-Damaged Communities
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
News Release: PEARL, Miss. - FEMA-contracted home inspectors are working in Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe, Montgomery, Panola and Sharkey counties as part of the disaster assistance process for the March storms.
Disaster Assistance is Non-Taxable
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - FEMA disaster assistance is not a taxable income and has no impact on Social Security, Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance or other federal program payments or benefits. Therefore, residents of Puerto Rico, who applied for federal disaster assistance following Hurricane Fiona, should not be concerned that FEMA assistance may affect other federal benefits to which they are entitled.
FEMA Urges Preparedness Ahead of Severe Weather Across Central U.S.
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 4, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA is urging the Midwest and central United States to stay alert for severe weather risks this week. The National Weather Service is predicting intense and widespread severe thunderstorms, including tornadoes in some areas.
Bay County Residents to Attend Flood Map Information Open House
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 4, 2023
News Release: CHICAGO - Representatives from FEMA will host a Flood Map Information Open House for communities in Bay County, Michigan, on April 17, 2023, from 5 - 7 p.m. ET. The open house will give residents a chance to review preliminary versions of the recently completed Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report and its accompanying preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs).
Arkansans – Be Prepared for Potential Severe Weather
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 4, 2023
News Release: LITTLE ROCK, AR - Due to the severe weather threat in the region, FEMA officials encourage Arkansas disaster survivors to prepare now for new potential threats.
Public Invited to Review Flood Maps in Monroe County
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 4, 2023
News Release: NEW YORK - FEMA is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for Monroe County, New York. Community partners are invited to participate in a 90-day appeal and comment period.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Arkansas
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 3, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Arkansas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and tornadoes on March 31, 2023.
Disaster Recovery Centers Open to Assist Tornado Survivors
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 3, 2023
News Release: PEARL, Miss. - The state of Mississippi and FEMA have opened four Disaster Recovery Centers to help survivors of the March storms and tornadoes with their recovery.
Arkansas Survivors Affected by the Recent Severe Storms and Tornadoes Can Apply for Possible FEMA Assistance
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 3, 2023
News Release: LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas homeowners and renters in three counties who sustained damage from the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred on March 31 could be eligible for help from FEMA. The designated counties for FEMA Individual Assistance are Cross, Lonoke, and Pulaski.
FEMA Mitigation Funds Help Homeowners Rebuild Stronger
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 3, 2023
News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - More than 50,000 Florida homeowners have received funds from FEMA to rebuild their homes stronger after Hurricane Ian.
FEMA Extends Transitional Sheltering Assistance
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
FEMA approved an extension for Transitional Sheltering Assistance for survivors who still need time finding housing and continue to qualify for the program.
FEMA Awards State of Vermont Over $3.1 Million For COVID Hospital Staffing Costs
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $3.1 million to the State of Vermont to reimburse it for the costs of providing extra staff for hospitals to handle increased patient loads during the COVID-19 pandemic.
FEMA Approves $14 Million for Lee County Schools, Sheriff
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
FEMA Public Assistance has approved two grants to reimburse the Lee County School District and Lee County Sheriff for emergency costs responding to Hurricane Ian.
FEMA Releases Updated Guide to Help Communities with Resilience Grants Process
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
FEMA released an updated and consolidated guidance to help grant applicants successfully navigate our mitigation grant programs to enhance climate resiliency.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Maine
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
EMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Maine to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm and flooding on Dec. 23-24, 2022.
FEMA Awards UVM Medical Center Over $4 Million For COVID Equipment Costs
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $4 million to the State of Vermont to reimburse the University of Vermont Medical Center for the costs of purchasing personal protective equipment (PPE) for the hospital’s staff and other medical supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Long-Term Recovery Groups Help Communities Affected by Disaster
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
In July 2022, Kentucky faced destructive straight-line winds, flooding and mudslides that impacted communities in Eastern Kentucky. Now, seven months later, survivors are working toward recovery.
Work Underway to Rebuild Sanitary Pipelines between Carolina and Loíza
By Homeland Newswire Report | Apr 3, 2023
The sanitary trunk main that serves the communities of Vistamar, Los Angeles and Loíza Pueblo, in Carolina and Loíza, respectively, is already in the construction stages following an allocation of about $8.2 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).