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FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Liberty Fire in Oregon
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
News Release: The state of Oregon’s request for a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) was approved by FEMA Region 10 Administrator Willie G. Nunn on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, at 10:00 p.m. PT. He determined that the Liberty Fire threatened to cause such destruction as would constitute a major disaster. This is the second FMAG declared in 2023 to help fight Oregon wildfires.
FEMA Grants and Letters Going Out to Applicants in Jackson and Jasper Counties
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 25, 2023
News Release: MADISON, Miss. FEMA has begun approving grants and sending letters to homeowners and renters who applied for FEMA assistance following the June severe storms and tornadoes in Jackson and Jasper counties.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for Alaska
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Alaska to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding from May 12 to June 3, 2023.
Vermont Survivors: Be Alert for Fraud and Scams
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: Disasters often bring out criminals looking to prey on survivors who appear to be easy targets for their scams.
FEMA Awards $50 million in BRIC Grants to Fund Resiliency Projects in PA and VA
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: PHILADELPHIA- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is announcing more than $50 million in funding for two flood mitigation projects - one in Philadelphia and one in Virginia Beach. This funding comes from the Building Resilient Infrastructure & Communities (BRIC) grant program and was awarded to the Commonwealths of Pennsylvania and Virginia on Monday.
Experts Continue Sharing Ways to Salvage Family Treasures
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: FEMA and the Library of Congress “Save Your Family’s Treasures" preservation teams will continue their local demonstrations on how to safely handle and salvage your damaged items, using techniques taught by Heritage Emergency National Task Force conservation experts.
FEMA Mitigation Teams Engage with More Than 10,000 Guam Residents
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 24, 2023
News Release: Although the deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance has passed, FEMA’s support for Guam residents’ recovery journey remains steadfast. The FEMA Mitigation teams have been tirelessly working with the survivors to raise awareness about potential hazards, promote preparedness measures, and to emphasize on personal and community involvement in mitigating disaster risks.
President Biden Comforts Survivors in Maui, FEMA Urges Caution Amid Tropical Storm Activity
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell joined President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden in Hawaii to survey wildfire damage on Maui, speak to affected residents about their losses, commend emergency responders for their efforts and announce new steps toward recovery.
Army Corps Debris Clean-Up Began in Three Additional Villages this Week.
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
News Release: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) debris mission is moving at full steam, conducting separation and pickup of Mawar related debris from residential properties. Inarajan, Sinajana, and Upper Mangilao are the next three villages that have begun debris clean-up this week.
Jamaica Disaster Recovery Center to Relocate to Wardsboro
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 23, 2023
News Release: The Disaster Recovery Center in Jamaica (Windham County) will cease operations at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 23, and relocate to Wardsboro (Windham County).
FEMA Issues Public Notice for Mississippi
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 22, 2023
News Release: MADISON, Miss. A public notice has been posted to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and FEMA websites which describes available FEMA disaster assistance and proposed FEMA-funded actions, including activities that may affect historic properties, threatened and endangered species, critical habitat, ...
Four Ways to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 22, 2023
News Release: Survivors of the recent wildfires on Maui are encouraged to apply for FEMA disaster assistance to help jumpstart their recovery.
GUAM STRONG: New Project Helps Make Disaster Damaged Homes Safe and Secure
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 22, 2023
News Release: A new project, a coordinated effort between Guam Homeland Security Office of Civil Defense, The Mayors’ Council, and FEMA has been approved to help households impacted by Typhoon Mawar. The initiative, Getting Urgent Assistance Mobilized to Support Typhoon Repairs ON Guam (GUAM STRONG) provides minimal essential repairs to make homes safe, sanitary and functional.
Biden-Harris Administration Continues Federal Recovery Efforts in Maui, FEMA Urges Residents Affected by Hilary to Pay Attention to Local Officials
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 22, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- Today, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell will travel with President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. and First Lady Jill Biden to Maui, Hawaii, to survey wildfire damage, speak to residents about their loss, commend emergency responders and announce new steps toward recovery.
FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight the Gray and Oregon Fires in Washington
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 21, 2023
News Release: BOTHELL, Wash. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Gray Fire and the Oregon Fire burning in Spokane County, Washington.
FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Montana’s River Road East Fire
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 21, 2023
News Release: DENVER - Early this morning FEMA authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the River Road East Fire burning in Sanders County near the Paradise community.
FEMA Urges Residents to Complete Preparation Ahead of Hilary
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 21, 2023
News Release: FEMA is coordinating closely with California, Arizona and Nevada in the path of the storm and stands ready to provide support as needed. FEMA pre-positioned supplies at March Air Reserve Base in Riverside, California. A FEMA Incident Management Assistance Team deployed to the California Office of Emergency Services and is prepared to assist with any requests for federal assistance. Additional teams are on standby for deployment if necessary.
Danville Disaster Recovery Center to Relocate to Cabot
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 21, 2023
News Release: The Disaster Recovery Center in Danville (Caledonia County) will cease operations at 6 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 19, and relocate to Cabot (Washington County).
FFEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight the Gray and Oregon Fires in Washington
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 21, 2023
News Release: BOTHELL, Wash. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Gray Fire and the Oregon Fire burning in Spokane County, Washington.
FEMA Continues Hawaii Response, Urges Preparedness for Hurricane Hilary
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 20, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA continues coordinating federal response efforts in Hawaii, while also closely monitoring the track of Hurricane Hilary in the Pacific and other potential storms in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico.