Latest News
More than $26 Million Paid in National Flood Insurance Claims
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 28, 2023
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A series of powerful storms throughout California continue to leave tens of thousands of residents vulnerable to flooding from heavy rainfall, flash floods, river-bank overflows, mudflows and heavy snow. With some communities getting their annual expected rainfall in less than a month, FEMA is urging property owners and renters to purchase a policy from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to protect their homes and personal property.
FEMA Awards $2.3M Grant to Aurora for Flood Risk Reduction Project
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 28, 2023
News Release: CHICAGO - Through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), FEMA has awarded $2,315,164 to the city of Aurora, Ohio, for a flood risk reduction project. This grant will fund the acquisition and demolition of 11 flood-prone residential structures and the acquisition of one flood-prone vacant parcel.
FEMA Awards Over $1.5 Million to City of Boston for COVID-19 School Cleaning
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 28, 2023
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $1.5 million to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to reimburse the City of Boston for the cost of overtime to clean and disinfect public schools during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Christian County Receives Nearly $1.2 Million in Federal Funding to Repair and Strengthen Electric Grid
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 28, 2023
FEMA has approved nearly $1.2 million in total funding to reimburse the Pennyrile Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation (PRECC) for repairs to its power distribution system
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Emergency Declaration for California
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 28, 2023
EMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of California to supplement state, tribal and local response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from severe winter storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides beginning March 9, 2023, and continuing.
One Week Left to Apply for Federal Disaster Assistance
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 28, 2023
There are two dates coming up on the calendar that disaster survivors from Butts, Henry, Jasper, Meriwether, Newton, Pike, Spalding and Troup counties should be aware of.
FEMA Awards Nearly $1.4 Million to Massachusetts for COVID-19 Supplies
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 28, 2023
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending almost $1.4 million to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to reimburse it for the cost of purchasing emergency supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic
ICYMI: Biden-Harris Administration, Black Resilience Network Highlight Importance of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships at Climate Resilience Roundtable
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 28, 2023
Last week, FEMA joined the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, the Black Resilience Network and others to discuss efforts to reinforce climate resilience.
Federal Disaster Assistance to Eastern Kentucky Flood Survivors Tops $159 million, FEMA aid reaches $101 million
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 28, 2023
As Eastern Kentuckians continue to recover from last year’s disastrous flooding, more than $158 million in low interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration and direct disaster assistance through FEMA have flowed into communities to help jumpstart the recovery process.
FEMA Supports Economic Development in Waterfronts and Boardwalks
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 28, 2023
Fernando Rodríguez Gil owns one of the nine restaurants on the Costero del Sur boardwalk located in the Capitanejo neighborhood of Juana Díaz. For eight years, his business has enriched the culinary offer at the boardwalk.
An Immense Job, a Robust Effort after Hurricane Ian
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 28, 2023
Homes. Schools. Beaches. Fire stations. City halls. Water and sewer systems. Parks, Train stations. Marinas. Hospitals. Recreation centers. Daycare centers. Docks. Piers. Public safety buildings. Post Offices.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for Tennessee
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 28, 2023
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Tennessee to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm during the period of Dec. 22-27, 2022.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for the Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 28, 2023
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria to supplement the Tribal Nation’s efforts in the areas affected by an earthquake from Dec. 20, 2022 – Jan. 1, 2023.
FEMA Region 1 Hosts Multi-State Winter Disaster Response Exercise
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 28, 2023
FEMA Region 1 simulated a two-day, multi-state disaster March 1-2, which required wide-spread federal, state, and private sector disaster response coordination.
FEMA Hiring Locally to Continue Disaster Recovery
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 28, 2023
The federal agency that responds to the nation’s disasters has launched a hiring process to continue its support of California’s recovery from the winter storms and flooding.
Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, Flood Maps Become Final
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 28, 2023
New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on Sept. 7, 2023, for Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. 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.
FEMA Provides $66.9M to Wisconsin Department of Health Services
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 28, 2023
FEMA and Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) announced today that $66,992,779 in federal funding has been made available to Wisconsin Department of Health Services for costs related to the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic under the federal disaster declaration on April 4, 2020.
Government Benefits Unaffected by FEMA Assistance
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 28, 2023
Applying for federal disaster assistance from FEMA will not affect other federal benefits that California survivors may receive.
Public Invited to Review Flood Maps in Hardy County, West Virginia
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 28, 2023
FEMA is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Hardy County, West Virginia. Community partners are invited to participate in a 90-day appeal and comment period.
Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office Update
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 28, 2023
Claims Offices in San Miguel and Mora counties are expected to open late March – early April.