Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
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Recent News About Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency is highlighting the significance of implementing hazard-resistant building codes to protect communities against the growing threat of natural disasters.
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The two FEMA-state Disaster Recovery Centers in Dallas County will close permanently March 16.
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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.
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FEMA has approved the state of Louisiana’s request to extend the financial period of assistance for eligible Hurricane Ida survivors, including the Individual and Households Program appeal deadline.
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Alabama homeowners and renters who sustained damage to their primary property from the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes have two weeks left to apply for federal assistance.
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It is unwise to do the same thing repeatedly and expect different results. This applies to just about everything in life, including how we recover from the damaging effects of a natural disaster.
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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 The Home Depot in Prattville to speak with FEMA mitigation specialists about their damage and discuss how to best repair their homes.
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On Dec. 20, U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, joined FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell at the agency’s headquarters to announce funding for the Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Fund grant program.
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Severe winter weather is expected to impact communities nationwide, with the potential to create hazardous conditions across the country.
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More than 900,000 households have applied for federal disaster assistance, but there are only three weeks left to apply for damages related to Hurricane Ian.
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The December 22 deadline to apply for FEMA disaster assistance has passed, but help is still available for people affected by the July 25 - 28 flooding in St. Clair County.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $1.1 million to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to reimburse the City of Lawrence for the costs of providing meals and food for needy populations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Extremely cold weather is gripping much of the nation, including areas of Region 6 where these temperatures are a rare occurrence.
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Fifty-one additional Florida counties affected by Hurricane Nicole are now eligible for emergency protective measures, including direct federal assistance under the Public Assistance program.
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Severe winter weather is expected to take aim at much of the Midwest this week so emergency management professionals are urging residents and business owners to be ready for everything from snow covered roads and power outages, to wind chills well below zero.
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Homeowners and renters in Charleston, Georgetown and Horry counties who had damage to their property following Hurricane Ian have until Monday, Jan. 23 to apply for federal disaster assistance.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $1 million to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to reimburse Tufts Medical Center for the cost of renting equipment and other measures taken to protect patients, staff and the public during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Most Disaster Recovery Centers will be closed Friday, Dec. 23 through Monday, Dec. 26, 2022.
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The FEMA Helpline, 800-621-3362, will have modified hours for the upcoming holidays.
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Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps are available for review in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements.