News from November 2022
By Press release submission | Nov 6, 2022
Some 300 fire departments in five mid-Atlantic states have received more than $51 million in competitive grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
By Press release submission | Nov 6, 2022
One month after Hurricane Ian made landfall, FEMA and its federal partners have delivered over $1.56 billion to Floridians through grants, disaster loans and flood insurance payments.
By Press release submission | Nov 6, 2022
While the deadline for federal disaster assistance is 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 28, help is still available. FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers and commonwealth-managed Multi-Agency Resource Centers will continue to operate. Survivors who still have disaster related questions can visit a center today.
By Press release submission | Nov 6, 2022
One month after Hurricane Ian made landfall, one of the largest disaster recovery missions in recent history is taking place in Florida.
By Press release submission | Nov 6, 2022
While the deadline for federal disaster assistance is 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 28, help is still available. FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers and commonwealth-managed Multi-Agency Resource Centers will continue to operate. Survivors who still have disaster related questions can visit a center today.
By Press release submission | Nov 6, 2022
After a disaster, scam artists, identity thieves and other criminals may attempt to prey on survivors. The most common post-disaster fraud practices include phony housing inspectors, fraudulent building contractors, bogus pleas for disaster donations and fake offers of state or federal aid.
By Press release submission | Nov 6, 2022
An additional Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is now open in Arroyo. The joint DRC, a partnership between the municipality, the Government of Puerto Rico and FEMA will help Hurricane Fiona survivors apply for FEMA assistance, upload documents needed for their application and answer questions in person.
By Press release submission | Nov 6, 2022
FEMA has expanded Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) to seven additional Florida counties: Brevard, Glades, Hendry, Monroe, Okeechobee, Palm Beach and Pasco.
By Press release submission | Nov 6, 2022
As Floridians rebuild, survivors of Hurricane Ian can get free advice on how to rebuild stronger and safer against storms.
By Press release submission | Nov 6, 2022
The state of Florida and FEMA have opened an additional Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Glades County.
By Press release submission | Nov 6, 2022
If you do not carry National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) insurance, now is the time to buy it. Wildfire season is slowing down, and once the fires are out, people and communities are at risk for another threat, flooding.
By Press release submission | Nov 6, 2022
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell traveled to Durant, Oklahoma, inside the Choctaw Nation reservation this week, where she attended the National Advisory Council year-end meeting, toured the Choctaw Nation’s headquarters and participated in social dancing, showcasing the rich culture and history of the Choctaw people.
By Press release submission | Nov 6, 2022
More than $1.5 billion in federal grants, disaster loans and flood insurance payments has been provided to the state of Florida and households to help survivors jumpstart their recovery after Hurricane Ian.
By Press release submission | Nov 6, 2022
The state of Florida and FEMA have opened an additional Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Putnam County.
By Press release submission | Nov 6, 2022
An additional Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is now open in San Sebastián.
By Press release submission | Nov 6, 2022
Renters and homeowners in St. Clair County, Illinois: FEMA and State Disaster Recovery Centers will open on Friday, October 28 in East St. Louis, Illinois and Caseyville, Illinois to provide one-on-one assistance to people directly affected by the July 25—28 flooding and severe storms.
By Press release submission | Nov 6, 2022
Today, FEMA announced that it has approved the state of Florida's request for direct temporary housing in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto and Lee counties, providing travel trailers and larger manufactured housing units to help eligible Hurricane Ian survivors get a safe roof over their head.
By Press release submission | Nov 6, 2022
The State of Florida and FEMA have opened an additional Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Manatee County.
By Press release submission | Nov 6, 2022
FEMA has approved a six month extension of its Direct Housing program for eligible Hurricane Ida survivors, following an extension request from the Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP).
By Press release submission | Nov 6, 2022
At the request of Governor Ron DeSantis, FEMA will provide temporary housing to eligible Hurricane Ian survivors in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto and Lee counties.
