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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for Tennessee
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 28, 2023
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Tennessee to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm during the period of Dec. 22-27, 2022.
National Towing Safety Advisory Committee; April 2023 Meeting discussed on March 27 by Homeland Security Department
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 28, 2023
The US Homeland Security Department published a two page notice on March 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for the Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 28, 2023
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria to supplement the Tribal Nation’s efforts in the areas affected by an earthquake from Dec. 20, 2022 – Jan. 1, 2023.
FEMA Region 1 Hosts Multi-State Winter Disaster Response Exercise
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 28, 2023
FEMA Region 1 simulated a two-day, multi-state disaster March 1-2, which required wide-spread federal, state, and private sector disaster response coordination.
FEMA Hiring Locally to Continue Disaster Recovery
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 28, 2023
The federal agency that responds to the nation’s disasters has launched a hiring process to continue its support of California’s recovery from the winter storms and flooding.
Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, Flood Maps Become Final
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 28, 2023
New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on Sept. 7, 2023, for Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. 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.
FEMA Provides $66.9M to Wisconsin Department of Health Services
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 28, 2023
FEMA and Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) announced today that $66,992,779 in federal funding has been made available to Wisconsin Department of Health Services for costs related to the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic under the federal disaster declaration on April 4, 2020.
Government Benefits Unaffected by FEMA Assistance
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 28, 2023
Applying for federal disaster assistance from FEMA will not affect other federal benefits that California survivors may receive.
Public Invited to Review Flood Maps in Hardy County, West Virginia
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 28, 2023
FEMA is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Hardy County, West Virginia. Community partners are invited to participate in a 90-day appeal and comment period.
Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office Update
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 28, 2023
Claims Offices in San Miguel and Mora counties are expected to open late March – early April.
FEMA Awards Almost $1.5 Million to State of New Hampshire for COVID Training Costs
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 28, 2023
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending almost $1.5 million to the State of New Hampshire to reimburse the state for the cost of training during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Road Renovations in Mountain Towns with FEMA Funds
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 28, 2023
Puerto Rico’s Cordillera Central and the public roads that connect the 15 municipalities that are part of it have received —to date— obligations totaling over $672 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to repair bridges and roads in the area.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 28, 2023
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and ordered federal aid to supplement the tribe’s efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm from Dec. 21-25, 2022.
FEMA Updates Flood Maps in Riverside and San Bernardino counties and the cities of Chino, Chino Hills, Colton, Corona, Eastvale, Jurupa Valley, Norco, Ontario, Rialto and Riverside
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 28, 2023
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has delivered preliminary flood maps for unincorporated Riverside and San Bernardino counties and the cities of Chino, Chino Hills, Colton, Corona, Eastvale, Jurupa Valley, Norco, Ontario, Rialto and Riverside.
Be Prepared for Future Disasters
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 28, 2023
Tornadoes may end up causing massive destruction to homes, property, and infrastructure.
FEMA Urges California and Nevada Residents to Heed Flood Warnings
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 28, 2023
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.
Avoid and Report Disaster Fraud
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 28, 2023
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
Christian County Receives Nearly $1.2 Million in Federal Funding to Repair and Strengthen Electric Grid
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 28, 2023
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.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Emergency Declaration for California
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 28, 2023
FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of California to supplement state, tribal and local response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from severe winter storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides beginning March 9, 2023, and continuing.
FEMA Awards Nearly $1.4 Million to Massachusetts for COVID-19 Supplies
By Homeland Newswire Reports | Mar 28, 2023
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending almost $1.4 million to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to reimburse it for the cost of purchasing emergency supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic.