Federal Emergency Management Agency (fema)
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Recent News About Federal Emergency Management Agency (fema)
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An additional Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is now open in Yabucoa.
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Over The Next Five Years, $733 Million Will Be Awarded to Rehabilitate Dams Nationwide
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Homeowners and renters in Brevard, Hendry, Monroe and Okeechobee counties are now eligible to apply for FEMA individual assistance under an amendment to the major disaster declaration for Florida after Hurricane Ian.
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Following the release of FEMA’s first-ever National Tribal Strategy, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced today that Kelbie Kennedy will serve as the agency’s National Tribal Affairs Advocate.As the first tribal political appointee in FEMA history, Kennedy will advise the Administrator and the agency on Tribal Affairs, while working to ensure that FEMA lives up to its treaty and trust responsibilities to Tribal Nations.“Tribal Nations and communities deserve to have their voices heard, especially when it comes to preparing for, responding to and recovering from disasters.
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Homeowners in Brevard, Hendry, Monroe and Okeechobee counties are now eligible to apply for FEMA individual assistance
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A public notice has been posted to the FEMA website describing available FEMA assistance and proposed FEMA-funded actions, including activities that may affect historic properties, threatened and endangered species, critical habitat, or wetlands and floodplains in Florida.
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The State of Florida and FEMA have opened an additional Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Volusia County.
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With more than $76.5 million in grants approved by FEMA to help Kentuckians recover from the Eastern Kentucky flooding, the agency wants to remind survivors that these funds are to be used only for certain disaster-related expenses.FEMA may confirm survivors spend money on basic home repairs, replacing essential household items or paying for somewhere to stay if they cannot return home.
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Additional Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) are now open in Aguas Buenas, Arecibo, Isabela and San Germán
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As part of the disaster assistance process, FEMA must determine ownership of damaged primary residences.
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FEMA is hiring Puerto Rico residents to assist with disaster response and recovery efforts as temporary employees.
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More than $210 million in federal disaster assistance has been approved for over 128,000 individuals and households impacted by Hurricane Ian.
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Orange and Osceola counties are eligible for FEMA Public Assistance for the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged public facilities.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending almost $9.1 million to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to reimburse the Boston Public Health Commission for the costs of providing testing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) crews from FEMA are going door-to-door, canvassing neighborhoods and helping Hurricane Fiona-impacted residents register for FEMA disaster assistance.
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An additional Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is now open in Canóvanas.
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The State of Florida and FEMA have opened additional Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in Polk and Seminole counties.
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More than $190 million in federal disaster assistance has been approved for over 127,000 households damaged by Hurricane Ian.
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FEMA may refer survivors of Hurricane Ian to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) with information on how to apply for a disaster loan.
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As more survivors from Hurricane Fiona in Puerto Rico apply for disaster assistance for their damaged homes, FEMA home inspections have gained momentum across the island.