Latest News
Ten Key Facts to Know About Federal Disaster Assistance
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: PRATTVILLE, Ala. - Federal assistance can be an important recovery resource for Alabamians with uninsured or underinsured property damage from the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes.
Avoid and Report Disaster Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: LAKE MARY, Fla. - A survivor recently reported getting a text that their “federal government check in the amount of $2800 has been disbursed". The text instructed the survivor to visit a link and provide personal information for FEMA to verify. This is a scam. Scam attempts can be made over the phone, ...
Two Disaster Recovery Centers in Dallas County to Close March 16
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: PRATTVILLE, Ala. - The two FEMA-state Disaster Recovery Centers in Dallas County will close permanently March 16.
FEMA Urges California and Nevada Residents to Heed Flood Warnings
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- Residents in parts of central California and western Nevada are urged to pay attention to local officials as additional heavy rains and flooding are predicted.
One Day Left for Jan. 12 Alabama Storm Survivors to Apply for Federal Assistance
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: PRATTVILLE, Ala.- Alabama homeowners and renters who sustained damage to their primary property due to the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes have one day left to apply for federal assistance.
FEMA Awards Over $1.5 Million to City of Boston for COVID-19 School Cleaning
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 16, 2023
News Release: BOSTON - 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.
FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips at Marvin’s in Selma
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 16, 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 Marvin’s Hardware Store in Selma to speak with FEMA mitigation specialists about their damage and discuss how to best repair their homes.