News from January 2023

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2023
A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Merced County, where residents who were affected by the severe storms and flooding can update your FEMA applications and learn about state and community programs and other available assistance.

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2023
FEMA continues to schedule open public forums throughout Southwest Florida in its mission to inform hurricane survivors of available state and federal recovery programs.

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2023
Georgia homeowners and renters in Butts, Henry, Jasper, Meriwether, Newton, Spalding and Troup counties who were affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes that occurred Jan. 12, 2023, may apply for FEMA disaster assistance.

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2023
Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps are available for review in Lonoke County, Arkansas.

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2023
FEMA has approved nearly $3 million in federal funding to reimburse Hopkins County for debris removal, as a result of the Dec. 10-11, 2021, tornadoes.

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2023
Disaster survivors should be aware that con artists and criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud or identity theft after a disaster.

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2023
More than $5 billion in federal grants, disaster loans and flood insurance payments has been provided to the state of Florida and to households affected by Hurricane Ian to help survivors jumpstart their recovery.

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2023
Renters who received disaster assistance from FEMA for flood-damaged personal property, that returned or continued living in the same address, must notify FEMA of their intention to stay in the affected rental property.

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2023
FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Georgia to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes on Jan. 12, 2023.

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2023
FEMA has approved more than $2.3 million in federal funding to reimburse the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management for emergency protective measures, as a result of the Dec. 10-11, 2021 tornadoes.

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2023
Alabama homeowners and renters in Autauga and Dallas counties who were affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes that occurred Jan. 12, 2023, may apply for FEMA disaster assistance

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2023
FEMA announced today that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared on Jan. 14, that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of California to supplement state, local and tribal recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides beginning on Dec. 27, 2022, and continuing.

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2023
FEMA announced today that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Alabama to supplement state and local response efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes on Jan. 12, 2023.

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2023
Homeowners and renters in Charleston, Georgetown and Horry counties who had damage to their property after Hurricane Ian have a few days left to register for assistance.

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2023
This week, the head of the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), a component of FEMA, and principals of America’s national fire service organizations travelled to New York City and Philadelphia to honor those lost to fires in the past year, including the 29 victims of the tragic fires in the Bronx and Philadelphia.

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2023
Homeowners and renters are encouraged to stay in contact with FEMA after applying for assistance following Hurricane Ian.

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2023
It’s been three months since President Biden signed the disaster declaration for the July 25-28 flooding in St. Clair County. Since then, more than $29 million in federal funds has been provided to disaster survivors to help them with their recovery.

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2023
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Washington to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storm, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides for the period of Nov. 3-8, 2022.

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2023
After reviewing in-depth analysis and evaluations, FEMA recognizes Special Flood Hazard Areas may be the only feasible option to place temporary housing units in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Hardee, Lee and Sarasota counties

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2023
There’s still time to add your voice along with other New Mexico residents who have already submitted their ideas online and at six public meetings.