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FEMA Approves $14 Million for Lee County Schools, Sheriff
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 24, 2023
News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - 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.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Maine
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 24, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA 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 Releases Updated Guide to Help Communities with Resilience Grants Process
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 24, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA released an updated and consolidated guidance to help grant applicants successfully navigate our mitigation grant programs to enhance climate resiliency.
FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips at Tractor Supply in Selma
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: PRATTVILLE, Ala.- Repairing or rebuilding your home? Disaster survivors who are working on their homes after the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes can visit Tractor Supply Company in Selma to speak with FEMA mitigation specialists about their damage and discuss how to best repair their homes.
Work Underway to Rebuild Sanitary Pipelines between Carolina and Loíza
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico -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). This system, ...
Chippewa County Residents Invited to Attend Flood Map Information Open House
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: CHICAGO - Representatives from FEMA will host a Flood Map Information Open House for communities in Chippewa County, Minnesota, on April 5, 2023, from 5 - 7 p.m. CT. 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).
Long-Term Recovery Groups Help Communities Affected by Disaster
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 23, 2023
News Release: Frankfort, Ky -- 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. But what if a survivor still has disaster-related unmet needs? To help address those needs...
FEMA Region 3: Act Now to Prevent Problems from Spring Flooding
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: PHILADELPHIA- While Spring brings the promise of warmer weather and longer days, it also brings the threat of spring flooding. That is why the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 3 is urging residents to take a moment and look at whether they’re prepared should parts of the region experience spring flooding.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Vermont
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Vermont to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm and flooding on Dec. 22-24, 2022.
Six Months and $864.7 Million Later into Hurricane Fiona Recovery
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico - In the six months since the Sept. 21 disaster declaration for Hurricane Fiona, more than $864.7 million in federal funds have been distributed to support the recovery of survivors and infrastructure on the island. The collaboration between FEMA, the Government of Puerto Rico, the municipalities, and local and federal partners remains strong which has been key to identifying and fulfilling disaster related needs.
Johnson County, Texas, Flood Maps Become Final
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: DENTON, Texas - New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on Sept. 21, 2023, for Johnson 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.
Somervell County, Texas, Flood Maps Become Final
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 22, 2023
News Release: DENTON, Texas - New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on Sept. 21, 2023, for Somervell 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.
Private Nonprofits, including Houses of Worship, Eligible for Disaster Assistance
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 21, 2023
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Private nonprofit organizations, including houses of worship and other faith-based organizations, may be eligible to apply for federal assistance to help recover from damage in the California counties affected by the severe January winter storms and flooding.
Nearly $7 Billion in Federal Support Helps Floridians with Rent, Repair, Temporary Housing, Debris, Emergency Response, Other Costs After Hurricane Ian
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 18, 2023
News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - More than $6.97 billion in federal support to Floridians is helping households, communities, and the state of Florida recover from Hurricane Ian.
FEMA Addresses Flood Risks in 25 Municipalities
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: This will benefit over 1.4 million residents across the island
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for New York
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 17, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of New York to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe winter storm and snowstorm Dec. 23-28, 2022.
Be Prepared for Future Disasters
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: PRATTVILLE, Ala.- Tornadoes may end up causing massive destruction to homes, property, and infrastructure. Typically, tornadoes cause the greatest damage to structures of light construction, including residential dwellings and particularly manufactured homes.
Six Tips for A Flood Smart Spring
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: CHICAGO - With an above normal spring flood risk across much of Minnesota and western Wisconsin, waiting until the weather warms to prepare may end up costing you thousands of dollars in expensive repairs.
Christian County Receives Nearly $1.2 Million in Federal Funding to Repair and Strengthen Electric Grid
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky.- 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. This damage was due to severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, and tornadoes that occurred Dec. 10-11, 2021.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for New Hampshire
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of New Hampshire to supplement state and local recovery efforts in areas affected by a severe storm and flooding during the period of Dec. 22-25, 2022.