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FEMA Deputy Administrator Hooks Addresses Business Leaders in Hawaii, Urges Disaster Survivors to Register for Federal Assistance
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA Deputy Administrator Erik Hooks addressed business leaders in Hawaii during a call today, providing an update on the agency’s efforts to help survivors jumpstart their recovery from the disastrous wildfires in Maui.
Experts to Share Tips on Salvaging Family Treasures
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 17, 2023
News Release: Learn how to salvage your storm-damaged family photos, artwork, textiles, media and other family treasures by meeting with preservation specialists at the Vermont State Fair and local Disaster Recovery Centers.
FEMA, Federal Agencies Continue to Support Communities Impacted by Hawaii Wildfires
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 16, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA continues to work closely in Hawaii with state, county and federal partners to aid active response efforts and to help survivors jumpstart their recovery. More than 190 search and rescue team members and over 380 FEMA employees are deployed to assist Hawaii residents in their greatest time of need, including 100 Disaster Survivor Assistance staff on Maui to help survivors register for assistance and identify and report any critical needs.
Photo Release -- FEMA, Federal Partners Continue Hawaii Response Efforts
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 16, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA is working closely with state, county and federal partners to aid active response efforts and to help survivors in Maui jumpstart their recovery.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Illinois
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 16, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Illinois to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storms and flooding June 29 to July 2, 2023.
Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Middlesex County, Massachusetts
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 15, 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 Middlesex 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.
Maui Residents May be Eligible for Transitional Sheltering, Critical Needs
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 15, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- This afternoon, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell participated in a White House media brief to provide an update on the federal response to wildfires in Hawaii.
FEMA, Federal Agencies Continue Hawaii Response Efforts
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 15, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- As response efforts continue, FEMA is sending additional personnel to Hawaii to support wildfire recovery efforts. Personnel on the ground are working with state, local and private entities to develop a temporary shelter and housing solutions.
FEMA, SBA Assistance Tops $27.9 Million for Vermont Storm Survivors
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 15, 2023
News Release: Just 30 days after President Joe Biden declared a major disaster for the state of Vermont following the July severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides, more than $27.9 million in federal assistance has been provided by FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to support the state’s recovery.
June Tornado Survivors Now May Apply for FEMA Assistance
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 15, 2023
News Release: Madison, Miss. - Mississippi homeowners and renters in Jackson and Jasper counties who were affected by the June 14-19 severe storms and tornadoes now may apply for FEMA disaster assistance, following the approval of a major disaster declaration on Aug. 12, 2023. They may be eligible for grants for basic home repairs and other disaster-related expenses.
FEMA, Federal Partners Provide Critical Aid to Hawaii Wildfire Response and Recovery Efforts
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 14, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- As fire containment efforts continue in Hawaii, FEMA is working with its federal partners to provide immediate relief and lend support to the state-led and locally executed mission on the ground. More than 250 FEMA staff are deployed and leveraging partner agency expertise to help Hawaii residents and communities jumpstart their recovery.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for New Jersey
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 14, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of New Jersey to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storm and flooding July 14-15, 2023.
Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency publishes 120 press releases in May
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 14, 2023
There were 120 press releases published by the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency in May.
Mawar Debris Pick-up Begins in Tamuning, Two Additional Villages Scheduled for Service
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 14, 2023
News Release: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Typhoon Mawar debris mission continues to make its way through villages throughout Guam, conducting separation and pickup of Mawar related debris from residential properties. Debris separation crews are scheduled to start today in Tamuning, with the villages of Hagat and Sinajana scheduled to begin next week.
Photo Release—FEMA, Federal Response to Hawaii Wildfires Continues
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 14, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- As federal, state and county emergency responders increase their presence in Hawaii, they join forces with non-profit partners to begin addressing the immediate needs of survivors affected by the devastating wildfires.
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Mangilao to Close Aug. 16, Help is Still Available
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 14, 2023
News Release: Guam Homeland Security Office of Civil Defense, FEMA and the Village of Mangilao, will close the Disaster Recovery Center at Guam Community College, but help is still available.
Typhoon Debris Pick-up Continues – Asan, Talofofo Begin this Week
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 14, 2023
News Release: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) continues their debris clean-up mission throughout Guam, conducting separation and pickup of Mawar related debris from residential properties. Debris separation crews are scheduled to start this week in Asan and Talofofo, with the villages of Agat and Sinajana scheduled to begin next week.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Montana
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 14, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Montana to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding April 10-26, 2023.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Mississippi
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 13, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Mississippi to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from June 14-19, 2023.
FEMA, Federal Family Unite to Support Hawaii Wildfire Response, Recovery
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 13, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON -- More than a dozen federal agencies and departments are mobilized to assist state, county, nonprofit and private sector partners to help the people of Hawaii with recent devastating wildfires. Personnel from FEMA, federal agencies and voluntary organizations are arriving daily to Hawaii to support active response and initial recovery efforts.