Federal Emergency Management Agency (fema)
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Recent News About Federal Emergency Management Agency (fema)
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FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available to the state of New York to supplement state, tribal and local response efforts to the emergency conditions in the areas affected by a severe winter storm beginning Nov. 18, 2022 and continuing.
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If you applied for assistance and don’t agree with FEMA’s decision or have new information relevant to your application, you can generally appeal.
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Survivors in St. Clair County who applied for FEMA assistance following the historic flooding in July should receive a letter from FEMA by mail or an email notification.
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The temporary Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in Aguadilla, Cabo Rojo, Guánica, Naguabo, Rincón, San Germán and Yabucoa DRCs will close permanently at 5 p.m. on Nov. 17, 2022.
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FEMA and the State of Florida are opening a Disaster Recovery Center in Lee County.
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Residents in the Borough of Yardley, PA now have lower flood insurance premiums because of the community’s initiatives to implement better floodplain management measures encouraged by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
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At FEMA, we know that emergency management requires expertise at all levels of government to be successful. We are at our best when we work together to help people before, during and after disasters.
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As of Nov. 10, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has received more than 44,000 flood claims from Hurricane Ian and has paid nearly $437 million to policyholders.
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FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available to the Seminole Tribe of Florida to supplement the Tribe’s response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Nicole, beginning Nov. 7 and continuing.
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Do you have a question about your registration with FEMA? Did you receive a letter or phone call from FEMA and not sure what to do next? You can get answers to these questions and more when you visit a temporary Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) for help with the federal disaster assistance process, types of assistance available, the appeal process and status of applications.
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Since the end of the FEMA application period on Oct. 28, the agency has approved more than $3 million to survivors of Eastern Kentucky flooding.
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New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on May 9, 2023, for Bastrop County, Texas. 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
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Disaster survivors who are repairing their homes after Hurricane Fiona can visit ACE hardware store in Vega Baja and National Lumber in Mayagüez to talk with FEMA mitigation specialists about their damage and discuss how to make homes stronger and safer during the rebuilding process.
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FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available to the state of Florida to supplement state, tribal and local response efforts to the emergency conditions in the area affected by Tropical Storm Nicole, beginning Nov. 7 and continuing.
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The temporary Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in Camuy, Canóvanas, Cidra, Isabela, Lajas, Maricao, Patillas, Toa Alta and Villalba will be closing permanently.
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Disaster Recovery Centers in Florida will close temporarily this week as a precaution for predicted severe weather.
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National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policyholders in Florida affected by Hurricane Ian can renew their recently expired policies without the consequence of a lapse in coverage.
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National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policyholders in Florida affected by Hurricane Ian can renew their recently expired policies without the consequence of a lapse in coverage.
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Homeowners and renters who had property damage or losses caused by the storms and flooding, or those whose apartment complex was damaged and had to move out, may be eligible for federal disaster Today, November 7, is the last day for people directly affected by the July 25-28 severe storms and flooding in St. Louis, St. Louis County and St. Charles County to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. assistance.
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More than three months and $164 million later, federal, commonwealth and local agencies continue to assist survivors of the Eastern Kentucky flooding.