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34 Debris Teams on the Ground in Guam, New Locations Scheduled to Begin Soon
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 19, 2023
News Release: With 34 debris clean-up teams on the ground, 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. Three new locations (Chalan-Pago-Ordot, Mongmong-Toto-Maite and Yona) have been scheduled to begin debris pick-up soon.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Tennessee
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 19, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Tennessee to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and straight-line winds June 25 - 26, 2023.
Disaster Recovery Centers Opening in Jackson and Jasper Counties
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 19, 2023
News Release: MADISON, Miss. - The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and FEMA are opening Disaster Recovery Centers in Jackson and Jasper counties to help people affected by the June tornadoes. The centers will open for business on Saturday, Aug. 19 at 9 a.m.
FEMA Teams Working in Cook County Neighborhoods
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 19, 2023
News Release: CHICAGO - Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams from FEMA are going door-to-door in Cook County communities, helping disaster-impacted residents navigate the federal assistance process.
Biden-Harris Administration Sends Nearly 1,000 Federal Responders to Hawaii
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 19, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that nearly 1,000 federal responders are on the ground in Hawaii to help the state recover from the devastating wildfires. In the days since President Biden declared a major disaster declaration for the state of Hawaii, FEMA has approved more than $5.6 million in assistance to nearly 2,000 households including more than $2.3 million in initial rental assistance.
Cook County Disaster Survivors: Beware of Disaster Fraud
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 18, 2023
News Release: CHICAGO - Fraudulent activity typically increases after disasters. Con artists may try to get money from you or ask for your personal information to try and steal your identity. If your home or personal property was damaged in recent storms and flooding, be careful when giving out your personal information.
FEMA Launches Web Page to Dispel Myths, Address Rumors and Answer Frequently Asked Questions Related to Hawaii Wildfires
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 18, 2023
News Release: After a disaster, rumors and myths can harm disaster survivors by causing confusion and can even prevent people from seeking assistance.
Biden Harris Administration Provides $3.8 Million in Assistance for Hawaii Residents in Wake of Devastating Wildfires
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 18, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- One week since President Biden declared a major disaster declaration for the state of Hawaii in the wake of the devastating wildfires, the Biden-Harris Administration and voluntary agencies provided survivors with immediate needs such as food, water and shelter and approved millions of dollars in disaster relief. To date, FEMA has approved more than $3.8 million in assistance to 1,640 households including more than $1.57 million in initial rental assistance.
Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office has compensated over $27 million to Claimants
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 18, 2023
News Release: SANTA FE, N.M. -strong> The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office has paid Claimants over $27 million as of today. “When I think about the weeks and months ahead, I really think about it as a time of accelerated action", said Director Angela Gladwell. “The Claims Office will continue to compensate claimants as quickly as possible and ensure those claimants are receiving the full compensation under the law".
FEMA Awards Over $12 Million to the Instituto Psicopedagógico de Puerto Rico
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 18, 2023
News Release: San Juan, Puerto Rico -The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded nearly $12.4 million to the Instituto Psicopedagógico de Puerto Rico (IPPR) for permanent work to its structure due to damage from Hurricane María.
How to Identify a FEMA Home Inspector
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 18, 2023
News Release: FEMA home inspectors are working in Caledonia, Chittenden, Lamoille, Orange, Orleans, Rutland, Washington, Windham and Windsor counties to assist with disaster recovery efforts following July’s severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides.
FEMA Representatives Coming to Affected Neighborhoods in Jackson and Jasper Counties
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 18, 2023
News Release: MADISON, Miss. - FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance teams and FEMA-contracted home inspectors will be working in storm-affected neighborhoods in Jackson and Jasper counties following the major disaster declaration for the June 14-19 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes.
Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Essex County, Massachusetts
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 18, 2023
News Release: Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps are available for review by residents and business owners in affected communities in Essex County, Massachusetts. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements.
Applying For FEMA Disaster Assistance
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: HONOLULU, HI - On Thursday, Aug. 10, President Biden declared a major disaster for the state of Hawaii as a result of wildfires occurring August 8 and continuing.
New Hours for Disaster Recovery Centers
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: All nine Disaster Recovery Centers in Vermont have new hours as of Aug. 16.
FEMA Funding Approved for Dawson Springs
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: FRANKFORT, Ky. - FEMA has announced it will provide the Commonwealth with a total of more than $5.8 million to reimburse the Dawson Springs Housing Authority for the demolition and re-building of an apartment complex destroyed by a tornado Dec. 10, 2021. The 26 buildings in the Clarksdale Court Apartments...
FEMA, Federal Partners Continue to Provide Critical Aid to Hawaii Wildfire Response and Recovery Efforts
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell will provide Hawaii response updates at the White House press briefing today, as first responders and search and rescue teams continue working in the devastated areas on Maui. To date, FEMA has approved more than $2.3 million in assistance to 1,331 households, including more than $798,000 in initial rental assistance, to help survivors jumpstart their recovery.
FEMA Opens First Disaster Recovery Center on Maui
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: Maui residents who were affected by the recent wildfires can now apply for federal disaster assistance at a joint Disaster Recovery Center that opened today at the University of Hawaii Maui College, 310 W. Ka’ahumanu Avenue, Kahului, Hawaii.
Cook County Disaster Survivors: Apply for FEMA Assistance
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: CHICAGO - Cook County residents affected by the severe storms and flooding of June 29 - July 2, 2023, may now call or go online to register for disaster assistance from FEMA.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Increases Federal Cost Share for Hawaii
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced today that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the state of Hawaii to supplement response and recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires beginning on Aug. 8, 2023, and continuing.