FEMA to End In-Person Presence at Recovery Centers

LAHAINA, MAUI – As Maui continues to heal from the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfires, FEMA continues to provide support on-island and remains available to survivors. As the demand for FEMA’s in-person services has diminished over time, FEMA will end in-person staffing at the two public-facing recovery centers on June 18 at the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement Kākoʻo Maui Relief & Aid Services Center in Central Maui and July 3 at the Lahaina Resource Center in West Maui. There are still many other ways to contact FEMA and wildfire survivors are encouraged to stay in touch.    

Current Recovery Center Locations and Hours

• Kākoʻo Maui Relief & Aid Services Center located at 70 E Kaʻahumanu, Unit D-1 in Kahului. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. HST Monday to Friday.
• Lahaina Resource Center at the Lahaina Gateway, Unit 102-B (near Ace Hardware) located at 325 Keawe St. in Lahaina. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. HST Monday – Tuesday and Thursday – Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. & 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. HST Wednesday.

Both facilities, operated by the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, will continue to remain open and offer support with building permits, legal assistance, interim housing, business support and more. 

In-person FEMA assistance was established August 16, 2023, and has continued for twenty-one months. During this time, survivors could work directly with FEMA and other federal staff to assess their needs, register for assistance, receive in-person case management, and connect with voluntary agencies for additional support. 

 Survivors can still contact FEMA by:

• Calling FEMA’s national, toll-free Helpline at 800-621-3362 (7 a.m. to 10 p.m., 7 days a week) for assistance with general inquiries.
• Contacting their assigned Recertification/Revocations Advisors and/or Disaster Case Managers.
• Submitting documentation via their online account, mailing letters and supporting files via USPS/mail, or faxing documents to 800-827-8112 (Attn: FEMA).  

FEMA’s Long Term Recovery Office will continue to operate on Maui and help Maui wildfire survivors. For those in FEMA temporary housing, it is essential to remain in contact with FEMA to continue receiving assistance while working towards permanent housing.  

For the latest information on the Maui wildfire recovery efforts, visit mauicounty.gov, mauirecovers.org, fema.gov/disaster/4724 and Hawaii Wildfires - YouTube. Follow FEMA on social media: @FEMARegion9 and facebook.com/fema. You may also get disaster assistance information and download applications at sba.gov/hawaii-wildfires.  

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nicole.timonshipman Fri, 06/13/2025 - 21:41

Be Alert to Fraud After a Disaster

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma survivors should be aware that con artists and criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud or identity theft after the fires and straight-line winds that began March 14-21. In some cases, thieves try to apply for FEMA assistance using names, addresses and Social Security numbers they have stolen from survivors.

If a FEMA inspector contacts you or comes to your home and you did not submit a FEMA application, your information may have been used without your knowledge to create a FEMA application. If so, please inform the inspector that you did not apply for FEMA assistance so they can submit a request to stop further processing of the application.

If you did not apply for assistance and receive a letter from FEMA, or if you suspect fraudulent activity involving FEMA, you can report it to the FEMA Fraud Branch at  StopFEMAFraud@fema.dhs.gov or write to: FEMA Fraud and Internal Investigation Division, 400 C Street SW Mail Stop 3005, Washington, DC 20472-3005.

Scams

FEMA employees, housing inspectors and other officials work in impacted areas. They carry official identification badges with photo IDs. FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) representatives never charge applicants for disaster assistance, inspections or help in filling out applications.

Don't believe anyone who promises a disaster grant in return for payment. They don’t represent FEMA.

Don't give your banking information to a person claiming to be a FEMA housing inspector. FEMA inspectors are never authorized to collect your personal financial information.

How to Report Fraud

If you believe you are the victim of fraud or a scam, report it immediately to your local police or sheriff's department or contact the Oklahoma Attorney General Consumer Protection Unit at (405) 521-2029, 833-681-1895 (toll-free). Email at ConsumerProtection@oag.ok.gov. 

If you suspect identity theft, please visit Identity Theft | FTC Consumer Information or IdentityTheft.gov. 

To view an accessible video about fraud, visit: FEMA Accessible: Fraud FEMA (youtube.com)

thomas.wise Fri, 06/13/2025 - 14:08

FEMA Calls May Come from Unfamiliar Numbers

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – After Arkansans apply for disaster assistance, FEMA may call to schedule an inspection of the damaged home or for more information to process the application. These calls may come from unfamiliar area codes or phone numbers.

It is important to answer the call. A FEMA inspection may be required to determine whether a home is safe, functional and accessible. If an inspection cannot be scheduled, that may cause a delay in FEMA’s review of a homeowner’s or renter’s application.

There is no charge for an inspection. The inspector will have FEMA photo ID and your application number. FEMA representatives never ask for money. If you receive a call from someone claiming to be a FEMA representative, but you aren’t sure, call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 to verify the caller’s identity.

Residents who suffered losses after the March 14-15 and April 2-22 severe storms can apply for FEMA assistance for losses not covered by insurance. Survivors affected by both disasters are encouraged to file a separate FEMA application for each disaster.

Survivors in Greene, Hot Spring, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Lawrence, Randolph, Sharp and Stone counties may apply if they had damage in March. Additionally, those affected by the April storms in Clark, Clay, Craighead, Crittenden, Desha, Fulton, Hot Spring, Jackson, Miller, Ouachita, Pulaski, Randolph, St. Francis, Saline, Sharp and White counties may also apply.

The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance for the March storms is Monday, July 14. The last day to apply for the April storms is Tuesday, July 22. 

There are several ways to apply. Go to DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA App for mobile devices or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Lines are open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. CDT seven days a week and specialists speak many languages. 

In-person survivor assistance is also available at several sites across the impacted area. To find hours and locations, visit fema.gov/disaster/4865 or fema.gov/disaster/4873, scroll to the bottom of the page and click the link under “In-person Survivor Assistance.”

To view an accessible video on how to apply, visit Three Ways to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance - YouTube.

For the latest information about Arkansas’ recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4865 or fema.gov/disaster/4873. Follow FEMA Region 6 on social media at x.com/FEMARegion6 and at facebook.com/FEMARegion6/.

thomas.wise Fri, 06/13/2025 - 14:00

SBA Loans Are a Meaningful Option for Texas Storm Survivors

AUSTIN – Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration are available to Texas residents, businesses of all sizes and nonprofit organizations that are recovering from the severe storms and flooding that occurred March 26-28, 2025. 

Residents and businesses in Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy counties may now apply if they had damage in the March storms. 

FEMA partners with other agencies to help meet the needs of disaster survivors. Disaster loans are the largest source of federal recovery funds for storm survivors. They help private property owners pay for disaster losses not covered by insurance, local or state programs. SBA loans also cover deductibles and increased cost of compliance after a disaster. Survivors should not wait for an insurance settlement before submitting an SBA loan application.

Interest rates on disaster loans can be as low as 2.75% for homeowners and renters, 3.62% for private nonprofit organizations and 4% for businesses, with terms up to 30 years for physical damage to real estate, inventory, supplies, machinery and equipment. Loan amounts and terms are set by SBA and are based on each applicant’s financial condition.

Survivors are not required to begin repaying the loan and the interest does not begin to accumulate for 12 months from the date the first disaster loan disbursement is awarded.

Homeowners may be eligible for a disaster loan of up to $500,000 for primary residence repairs or rebuilding. SBA may also be able to help homeowners and renters with up to $100,000 to replace important personal property, including automobiles damaged or destroyed in the storms.

Businesses of all sizes and private nonprofit organizations may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace damaged property, destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory and other business assets. Applicants may be eligible for a loan increase of up to 20% of their physical damage, as verified by the SBA, for mitigation purposes. 

Businesses of any size and private nonprofit organizations may apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) in the counties of Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy and the contiguous counties of Brooks, Jim Hogg, Kenedy and Zapata.   Businesses can apply for up to $2 million to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster. Economic Injury Disaster Loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that cannot be paid because of the disaster’s impact. Economic injury assistance is available regardless of whether the applicant suffered any property damage.

In partnership with FEMA and the state, SBA representatives are available to provide one-on-one assistance to disaster loan applicants at sites throughout the affected areas. SBA’s Business Recovery Centers are open at the following locations:

CAMERON COUNTY

Business Recovery Center

Harlingen Chamber of Commerce

311 E. Tyler Ave.

Harlingen, TX 78559

Mondays – Thursdays, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

 

HIDALGO COUNTY

Business Recovery Center

Valley Metro Transit Center

510 S. Pleasantview Dr.

Boardroom

Weslaco, TX 78596

Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

 

To apply online or to download an application, go to SBA.gov/disaster. You may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or email DisasterCustomerService@sba.gov. 

The deadline to apply for an SBA physical disaster loan for the March storms is July 22, 2025. The last day for small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives and most private nonprofit organizations to apply for an SBA economic injury loan for the March storms is Feb. 23, 2026.

For the latest information about Texas’ recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4871 Follow FEMA Region 6 on social media at x.com/FEMARegion6 and at facebook.com/FEMARegion6/

toan.nguyen Fri, 06/13/2025 - 12:08

Disaster Recovery Centers in Clark, Lincoln, Mercer, Owen Counties To Close Permanently; Some Centers Close on Sundays

FRANKFORT, Ky. –Disaster Recovery Centers in Clark, Lincoln, Mercer and Owen counties are scheduled to close permanently June 14 at 7 p.m., but help is still available as survivors can go to any open center to get in-personal assistance, and there are other ways to apply. 

 

The centers closing permanently are located at:

 

Clark County: Clark County Emergency Operations Center, 200 Maryland Ave., Winchester, KY 40391 

Lincoln County: Lincoln County Fire Department Training Center, 309 KY Hwy 590, Stanford, KY 40484 

Mercer County: Mercer County Health Department, 900 N. College St., Harrodsburg, KY 40330 

Owen County: Three Rivers District Health Department, 60 Old Monterey Road, Owenton, KY 40359 

From June12-14, working hours for these centers are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time.

Also, 35 centers in Kentucky counties designated for FEMA assistance as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides will be closed on Sundays.   

Centers in Laurel, Pulaski and Trigg counties remain open on Sundays. You can visit any Disaster Recovery Center to get in-person assistance. No appointment is needed. To find all other center locations, including those in other states, go to fema.gov/drc or text “DRC” and a Zip Code to 43362. 

Check this DR-4864 DRC locator for specific hours of operation.

Disaster Recovery Centers are one-stop shops where you can get information and advice on available assistance from commonwealth, federal and community organizations. You can get help to apply for FEMA assistance, learn the status of your FEMA application, understand the letters you get from FEMA and get referrals to agencies that may offer other assistance. 

FEMA is encouraging Kentuckians affected by the April storms to apply for federal disaster assistance as soon as possible. The deadline to apply is July 25.

You don’t have to visit a center to apply for FEMA assistance. There are other ways to apply: online at DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA App for mobile devices or call 800-621-3362. If you use a relay service, such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service.

When you apply, you will need to provide:

• A current phone number where you can be contacted.
• Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying.
• Your Social Security Number.
• A general list of damage and losses.
• Banking information if you choose direct deposit.
• If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name.

For more information about Kentucky flooding recovery, visit www.fema.gov/disaster/4860 and www.fema.gov/disaster/4864. Follow the FEMA Region 4 X account at x.com/femaregion4. 

martyce.allenjr Fri, 06/13/2025 - 12:04

FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Rowena Fire in Oregon

BOTHELL, Wash. -  The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Rowena Fire burning in Wasco County, Oregon. 

The state of Oregon’s request for a declaration under FEMA’s Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) program was approved by FEMA Region 10 Acting Administrator Vincent J. Maykovich on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 8:06 p.m. PT. He determined that the Rowena Fire threatened to cause such destruction as would constitute a major disaster. This is the first FMAG declaration in 2025 to help fight Oregon wildfires. 

At the time of the state’s request, the wildfire threatened homes in and around the community of Rowena. The fire was also threatening I-84, the Port of The Dalles, Union Pacific Railroad, Mayer State Park, the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, private utilities and commercial sites.

FMAGs make funding available to pay up to 75 percent of a state’s eligible firefighting costs for fires that threaten to become major disasters. Eligible items can include expenses for field camps, equipment use, materials, supplies and mobilization and demobilization activities attributed to fighting the fire. These grants do not provide assistance to individual home or business owners and do not cover other infrastructure damage caused by the fire.  

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Follow FEMA Region 10 on X and LinkedIn for the latest updates and visit FEMA.gov for more information.

FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters.

mary.j.edmon Thu, 06/12/2025 - 23:26

Missourians Impacted by the March 14-15 Severe Weather Events May Now Apply for Loans through SBA

CAPE GIRARDEAU – Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to Missouri businesses and residents impacted by the March 14-15 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and wildfires in Bollinger, Butler, Camden, Carter, Franklin, Howell, Iron, Jefferson, Oregon, Ozark, Perry, Phelps, Reynolds, Ripley, St. Louis, Wayne, Webster, and Wright counties.

FEMA partners with other agencies to help meet the needs of disaster survivors. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers low-interest disaster loans not only to businesses but also to homeowners and renters in a declared major disaster area. 

SBA is the largest source of funds for privately damaged properties after a disaster. SBA loans are funded through the U.S. Treasury. The program offers loans for the underinsured or uninsured and covers losses not fully compensated by insurance or other recovery resources. The program covers deductibles and increased cost of compliance post disaster. Survivors should not wait for an insurance settlement before submitting an SBA loan application.

Interest rates can be as low as 2.75% for homeowners and renters with terms up to 30 years. Loan amounts and terms are set by SBA and are based on each applicant’s financial condition. SBA offers a 12-month deferment from the date of the first loan disbursement with 0% accrual during that period. 

Homeowners may be eligible for a disaster loan up to $500,000 for primary residence repairs or rebuilding. SBA may also be able to help homeowners and renters with up to $100,000 to replace important personal property, including automobiles damaged or destroyed in the disaster.

Businesses of all sizes and private nonprofit organizations may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace damaged property, destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory and other business assets. SBA can also lend additional funds to help with the cost of improvements to protect, prevent or minimize disaster damage from occurring in the future.

For small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of any size, SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster. Economic injury assistance is available to businesses regardless of any property damage.

If your application is approved, you are not obligated to accept an SBA loan. 

You may also apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via the SBA’s secure website at MySBA Loan Portal (https://lending.sba.gov/) or by visiting a Disaster Recovery Center. A Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) is currently open in St. Louis County.

ST. LOUIS COUNTY

Disaster Loan Outreach Center
St. Louis County Library
Florissant Valley Branch
Quiet Room
195 South New Florissant Rd.
Florissant, MO  63031

Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday - Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Further information is available by calling the SBA Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or send an email to disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.  There is no cost to apply for an SBA disaster loan. 

sara.zuckerman Wed, 06/11/2025 - 21:45

FEMA Fire Management Assistance Grant Approved for Marie Fire

OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds to assist the State of Nevada in combating the Marie Fire burning in Washoe County.

On June 10, the State of Nevada submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) declaration for the Marie Fire. At the time of the request, the fire was threatening approximately 500+ homes in and around Sun Valley and Spanish Spring. Mandatory evacuations were taking place for approximately 2,000 people. The fire started on June 10 and has burned more than 70 acres. 

FMAGs provide federal funding for up to 75 percent of eligible firefighting costs. The Disaster Relief Fund provides allowances for FMAGs through FEMA to assist in fighting fires that threaten to become major incidents.

Eligible costs covered by FMAGs can include expenses for field camps, equipment use, materials, supplies and mobilization, and demobilization activities attributed to fighting the fire. For more information on FMAGs, visit fema.gov/assistance/public/fire-management-assistance.

eileen.chao Wed, 06/11/2025 - 15:48

Berrien County Residents Invited to Review Flood Maps

CHICAGO –Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in Berrien County, Michigan. Property owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. Community stakeholders can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and participate in the 90-day appeal and comment period.

The 90-day appeal period began on June 6, 2025. The preliminary maps and changes from current maps may be viewed online at the FEMA Flood Map Changes Viewer: http://msc.fema.gov/fmcv. 

The updated maps were produced in coordination with local, state and FEMA officials. Significant community review of the maps has already taken place, but before the maps become final, community stakeholders can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and submit appeals or comments. Contact your local floodplain administrator to do so. 

• Appeals must include technical information, such as hydraulic or hydrologic data, to support the claim.
• Appeals cannot be based on the effects of proposed projects or projects started after the study is in progress.
• If property owners see incorrect information that does not change the flood hazard information, such as a missing or misspelled road name in the Special Flood Hazard Area or an incorrect corporate boundary, they can submit a written comment. 

The next step in the mapping process is the resolution of all comments and appeals. Once they are resolved, FEMA will notify communities of the effective date of the final maps.

For more information about the flood maps: 

• Use a live chat service about flood maps at go.usa.gov/r6C (just click on the “Live Chat” icon during operating hours).
• Contact a FEMA Map Specialist by telephone toll-free at 1-877-FEMA-MAP (1-877-336-2627) or by email at FEMA-FMIX@fema.dhs.gov.   

Most homeowner’s insurance policies do not cover flooding. Learn more about your flood insurance options by talking with your insurance agent and visiting www.FloodSmart.gov. 

For more information, contact the FEMA Mapping Team at FEMA-R5-MAP@fema.dhs.gov.

kimberly.keblish Wed, 06/11/2025 - 15:12

Visit Any Disaster Recovery Center For In-Person FEMA Assistance

FRANKFORT, Ky. –If you are a Kentucky survivor who experienced loss as the result of the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from May 16-17, 2025, you do not have to go to a Disaster Recovery Center in your own county. You can receive in-person FEMA assistance at any center. 

No appointment is needed. To find all Disaster Recovery Center locations, including those in other states, go to fema.gov/drc or text “DRC” and a Zip Code to 43362.

Disaster Recovery Centers are one-stop shops where you can get information and advice on available assistance from state, federal and community organizations. You can get help to apply for FEMA assistance, learn the status of your FEMA application, understand the letters you get from FEMA and get referrals to agencies that may offer other assistance. The U.S. Small Business Administration representatives and resources from the Commonwealth are also available at the Disaster Recovery Centers to assist you.

FEMA is encouraging Kentuckians affected by the May tornadoes to apply for federal disaster assistance as soon as possible. The deadline to apply is July 23.

You don’t have to visit a center to apply for FEMA assistance. There are other ways to apply: online at DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA App for mobile devices or call 800-621-3362. If you use a relay service, such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service.

When you apply, you will need to provide:

• A current phone number where you can be contacted.
• Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying.
• Your Social Security Number.
• A general list of damage and losses.
• Banking information if you choose direct deposit. 

If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name.

For more information about Kentucky tornado recovery, visit www.fema.gov/disaster/4875. For more information about Kentucky flooding recovery, visit www.fema.gov/disaster/4864. Follow the FEMA Region 4 X account at x.com/femaregion4. 

martyce.allenjr Wed, 06/11/2025 - 12:06

FEMA Assistance for Those with Insurance

JACKSON, Miss. – While FEMA cannot pay for the same things your insurance covers, FEMA may be able to provide additional money if your insurance settlement doesn’t cover all your essential disaster damage.   

Residents in Covington, Grenada, Issaquena, Itawamba, Jefferson Davis, Leflore, Marion, Montgomery, Pike, Smith, and Walthall counties can apply for FEMA assistance for those repairs as well as for certain personal property lost or damaged in the disaster and not covered by insurance.

Also, if a decision on your insurance settlement for disaster-caused damage has been delayed longer than 30 days from the time you filed the claim, you may be eligible for an insurance advance payment from FEMA. These funds are considered a loan and must be repaid to FEMA once you receive your settlement from your insurance company.

When you apply with FEMA, you are required to inform FEMA of all insurance (flood, homeowners, vehicle, mobile home, medical, burial, etc.) coverage that may be available to you.

How To Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance

• Apply at DisasterAssistance.gov.
• Visit a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center. To find your nearest Disaster Recovery Center, visit fema.gov/drc.
• Call FEMA at 800-621-3362. Help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service.
• Download and use the FEMA app.

For the latest information about Mississippi’s recovery, visit msema.org or fema.gov/disaster/4874.

joy.li Tue, 06/10/2025 - 16:29

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Missouri

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Missouri to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding on April 29, 2025.

Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding in Barry, Greene, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton and Washington counties. 

Willie G. Nunn has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. Additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the state and warranted by the results of further assessments.

amy.ashbridge Tue, 06/10/2025 - 16:03

Disaster Assistance Available at One-Day Events in Oklahoma and Logan Counties

OKLAHOMA CITY – In coordination with the State of Oklahoma, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will be supporting two community pop-up events this week to help survivors of the March wildfires.

Residents can visit the one-day pop-up sites to meet with representatives from FEMA and SBA. Representatives can assist with registrations, checking the status of applications, and answering questions regarding disaster assistance. No appointment is necessary.

The pop-up site locations and hours are:

Oklahoma County

Luther Community Center

18120 Hogback Road  

Luther, OK  73054

9 a.m.- 6 p.m., Thursday, June 12      

Logan County

Meridian Fire Department

12250 Highway 105

Guthrie, OK  73058

9 a.m.- 4 p.m., Saturday, June 14

 

Three additional sites are open throughout the week to assist survivors. Those locations and hours are:

Creek County   

First Baptist Church of Mannford

105 Greenwood Avenue

Mannford, OK  74044  

9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday – Friday

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Wednesday

 

Payne County

City of Stillwater Community Center

Room 102

315 W 8th Avenue       

Stillwater, OK 74074

9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Friday 

Transitioning to new facility June 12

 

Pawnee County

First Baptist Church of Cleveland

201 W. Crestview Drive

Cleveland, OK  74020

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday  

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering low-interest disaster loans to homeowners, renters, private nonprofit organizations and businesses of any size. The SBA disaster loan program is designed to help survivors with their long-term recovery needs. Oklahomans can also apply for an SBA disaster loan online at SBA.gov/disaster or by calling 800-659-2955.  SBA representatives are also available to provide one-on-one assistance to disaster loan applicants at:

Lincoln County
Carney High School
203 Carney Street
Carney, OK  74832

Regular Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Friday 

 

Logan County

Logan County Courthouse Annex 

Old Girl Scout Room

312 East Harrison Avenue        

Guthrie, OK  73044

9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Friday 

 

Homeowners and renters in Cleveland, Creek, Lincoln, Logan, Oklahoma, Pawnee, and Payne counties affected by the March 14-21 wildfires may be eligible for FEMA assistance for losses not covered by insurance. Survivors do not have to visit a community site to register for FEMA Assistance. To apply, homeowners and renters can:

• Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov
• Download the FEMA App for mobile devices
• Call the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362 between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. CT. Help is available in most languages. 

To view an accessible video about how to apply visit: Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance - YouTube

For the latest information about Oklahoma’s recovery, visit  fema.gov/disaster/4866. Follow FEMA Region 6 on social media at x.com/FEMARegion6 and at facebook.com/FEMARegion6/.

thomas.wise Tue, 06/10/2025 - 16:00

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Missouri

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Missouri to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding on May 16, 2025. 

The President's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Scott and St. Louis counties and the independent city of St. Louis. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster. 

Federal funding is also available to state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding in Scott and St. Louis counties and the independent city of St. Louis. 

Willie G. Nunn has been named the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected areas. Additional designations may be made at a later date if warranted by the results of damage assessments. 

Individuals who sustained losses in the designated areas should first file claims with their insurance providers and then apply for assistance by registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling 1-800-621-3362 or by using the FEMA App. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, provide FEMA the number for that service.

amy.ashbridge Tue, 06/10/2025 - 15:35

Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Camp County, Texas

DENTON, Texas – Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review in Camp County, Texas. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements.

The updated maps were produced in coordination with local, state and FEMA officials. Significant community review of the maps has already taken place, but before the maps become final, community residents can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and participate in the 90-day appeal and comment periods.

The 90-day appeal and comment periods will begin on or around June 10, 2025. 

Appeals and comments may be submitted through September 8, 2025, for:

• The city of Pittsburg; town of Rocky Mound; and the unincorporated areas of Camp County

Residents may submit an appeal if they consider modeling or data used to create the map to be technically or scientifically incorrect.

• An appeal must include technical information, such as hydraulic or hydrologic data, to support the claim.
• Appeals cannot be based on the effects of proposed projects or projects started after the study is in progress.

If property owners see incorrect information that does not change the flood hazard information — such as a missing or misspelled road name in the Special Flood Hazard Area or an incorrect corporate boundary — they can submit a written comment.

The next step in the mapping process is to resolve all comments and appeals. Once these are resolved, FEMA will notify communities of the effective date of the final maps.

To review the preliminary maps or submit appeals and comments, visit your local floodplain administrator (FPA). A FEMA Map Specialist can identify your community FPA. Specialists are available by telephone at 877-FEMA-MAP (877-336-2627) or by email at FEMA-FMIX@fema.dhs.gov.

The preliminary maps may also be viewed online:

• The Flood Map Changes Viewer at http://msc.fema.gov/fmcv
• FEMA Map Service Center at http://msc.fema.gov/portal
• The Base Level Engineering-to-FIRM Viewer at https://webapps.usgs.gov/fema/ble_firm

For more information about the flood maps:

• Use a live chat service about flood maps at floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/fmx_main.html (just click on the “Live Chat Open” icon).
• Contact a FEMA Map Specialist by telephone at 877-FEMA-MAP (877-336-2627) or by email at FEMA-FMIX@fema.dhs.gov.

There are cost-saving options available for those newly mapped into a high-risk flood zone. Learn more about your flood insurance options by talking with your insurance agent or visiting https://www.floodsmart.gov

toan.nguyen Tue, 06/10/2025 - 14:30

FEMA Serious Needs Assistance extended for Kentuckians Affected by April Storms

FRANKFORT, Ky. – FEMA has extended the eligibility period for Serious Needs Assistance for an additional 30 days for those who were impacted by the April severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides and mudslides. Applicants who register for FEMA assistance by June 23, 2025, may be considered for Serious Needs Assistance.

Serious Needs Assistance is a one-time payment per household. Immediate or serious needs assistance may provide lifesaving and life-sustaining items, including water, food, first aid, prescriptions, infant formula, breastfeeding supplies, diapers, consumable medical supplies, durable medical equipment, personal hygiene items and fuel for transportation. 

You may be eligible for Serious Needs Assistance if: 

• You complete a FEMA application.
• FEMA can confirm your identity.  
• The home where you live most of the year is in a declared disaster area.
• FEMA confirms the disaster damage from an inspection or documents you send.
• You tell FEMA you are displaced, need shelter or have other emergency costs due to the disaster on your application; and
• You apply for FEMA assistance while Serious Needs Assistance is available. 

How To Apply for FEMA Assistance

There are several ways to apply for FEMA assistance:

• Online at DisasterAssistance.gov.
• Visit any Disaster Recovery Center. To find a center close to you, visit fema.gov/DRC, or text DRC along with your Zip Code to 43362 (Example: “DRC 29169”).
• Use the FEMA mobile app.
• Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. It is open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time. Help is available in many languages. If you use a relay service, such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service. 

FEMA works with every household on a case-by-case basis.

Disaster assistance is not a substitute for insurance and is not intended to compensate for all losses caused by a 

disaster. The assistance is intended to meet basic needs and supplement disaster recovery efforts.

 

For more information about Kentucky flooding recovery, visit www.fema.gov/disaster/4860 and www.fema.gov/disaster/4864. Follow the FEMA Region 4 X account at x.com/femaregion4. 

martyce.allenjr Tue, 06/10/2025 - 12:18

Types of Disaster Assistance Available

AUSTIN – A major presidential disaster declaration was approved after the severe storms and flooding that occurred March 26-28, 2025, in Texas. It authorizes FEMA to provide assistance in Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy counties.  

Disaster assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses and other programs to help residents and business owners recover from the impacts of the disaster.

FEMA’s Individual Assistance program directly helps disaster survivors with uninsured or underinsured basic critical needs such as returning a home to a safe, sanitary, functional and accessible environment during their recovery from a disaster. 

Under Individual Assistance, FEMA provides several types of financial and direct assistance to eligible individuals and families. These may include, but are not limited to:

• Housing Assistance
  • Rental Assistance to rent alternate housing while an applicant is displaced from a disaster-damaged primary residence. Rental Assistance and Continued Temporary Housing Assistance may be used to rent a house, apartment, manufactured home, recreational vehicle, or efficiency unit at a hotel or motel while your damaged residence is being repaired.
  • Lodging Expense Reimbursement for hotels, motels or other short-term lodging while an applicant is displaced from a disaster-damaged primary residence.
  • Home Repair Assistance to help restore an owner-occupied, disaster-damaged primary residence to safe and sanitary condition.
  • Replacement Assistance to help homeowners replace an owner-occupied primary residence when it is destroyed by a disaster.
• Other Needs Assistance
  • Displacement: Helps with housing needs if you cannot return to your home because of the disaster.
  • Serious Needs Assistance: An upfront, flexible “per household” payment for essential items such as food, water, baby formula, breast-feeding supplies, medicine and other serious disaster-related needs. Note: This is not a reimbursement for loss of power or replacing food. It is intended for emergency needs only.
  • Childcare: Assistance for childcare expenses or an increase in childcare expenses caused by a disaster.
  • Medical/Dental: Assistance to help cover expenses related to disaster-caused injuries or illnesses.
  • Personal Property: Helps repair or replace appliances, room furnishings, and a personal or family computer damaged in the disaster.
  • Transportation: Assistance to repair or replace a vehicle damaged by the disaster when you don’t have another vehicle to use.
  • Miscellaneous Items: Assistance that may help pay for specific items that were purchased or rented after the disaster to help you recover. For example, a chainsaw to help clear fallen trees that prevent safe access to your home.
  • Moving and Storage: Assistance moving and storing personal property from your home to prevent additional damage, usually while making repairs to your home or moving to a new place due to the disaster.

Learn more about FEMA’s Individual Assistance program at fema.gov/assistance/individual.

Disaster assistance to Texas for the March 26-28 severe storms and flooding includes:

• $34.2 million in FEMA awards to 6,541 individuals and households, including nearly $58,000 for rental of temporary housing and basic repair of damaged dwellings
• $2.4 million in U.S. Small Business Administration disaster loans
• To meet survivors where they are, FEMA, SBA and the State of Texas are operating seven Disaster Recovery Centers in Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy counties. More than 3,400 people have visited these centers.

Survivors in Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy counties may apply for federal assistance if they had damage in the March 26-28 storms. The deadline to apply is July 22, 2025. 

There are several ways to apply. Visit a Disaster Recovery Center. To find a center close to you, go online to: DRC Locator, or text DRC along with your Zip Code to 43362 (Ex: DRC 78552). Go to DisasterAssistance.gov; download the FEMA App for mobile devices; or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. CT. Help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service, captioned telephone or other service, you can give FEMA your number for that service. 

For an accessible video on how to apply for assistance, go to Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance - YouTube

For more information, visit fema.gov/disaster/4871. Follow FEMA Region 6 on social media at x.com/FEMARegion6 and at facebook.com/FEMARegion6/

toan.nguyen Mon, 06/09/2025 - 18:16

INITIAL PUBLIC NOTICE SAN JOAQUIN COUNTYWIDE BACKUP GENERATORS AND PUMPS

INITIAL PUBLIC NOTICE
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTYWIDE BACKUP GENERATORS AND PUMPS
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY, CALIFORNIA

LPDM-PJ-09-CA-2024-001

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) intends to provide federal financial assistance under the Legislative Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program to San Joaquin County in San Joaquin County, California, to improve water and storm drainage system reliability and resiliency against power outages during storm and flood events. The proposed action would mitigate impacts from flood hazards by installing five emergency backup generators and upgrading one pump at existing pump stations. Pursuant to Executive Order 11988 (Floodplain Management) and FEMA’s implementing regulations at Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 9, FEMA hereby provides interested parties with a notice of its intent to carry out an action affecting a floodplain.

The purpose of the proposed action is to reduce flood hazards. The proposed action would occur at five pump station locations and consists of installing a new gas generator and upgrading the existing pump at one location, replacing an existing generator with a new gas generator at another location, and installing new gas generators at three other locations. The generators would be installed with new gas connections, automatic transfer switches, and electrical connections with new electrical service. The proposed generators would be placed on concrete pads. Services would feed from the public right-of-way to each site with new gas meters installed prior to connection of each generator. 

The proposed pump improvements would discharge flows to Fourteen Mile Slough which is in the 100-year floodplain as depicted on the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), Map Number 06077C0455F, effective date October 16, 2009. The FIRM shows that Fourteen Mile Slough lies within Zone AE, an area that has a 1-percent probability of flooding every year and where predicted floodwater elevations have been established.

Additional information about FEMA’s proposed action, including maps showing the potential impacts on floodplains, may be obtained by writing the FEMA Region 9 Environmental Officer at FEMA, 1111 Broadway, Suite 1200, Oakland, California 94607, or fema-rix-ehp-documents@fema.dhs.gov. All requests should be received within 15 days after publication of this notice.

eileen.chao Mon, 06/09/2025 - 16:04

FEMA Home Inspections Underway for Oklahoma Wildfire Survivors

OKLAHOMA CITY – After Oklahoma residents apply for FEMA assistance for the March wildfires, a home inspection may be necessary to help determine whether the home is safe, sanitary and livable, or to confirm its present condition.

FEMA recognizes that many survivors of the March wildfires suffered significant or total loss of property. The FEMA inspection process requires in-person verification of the applicant, co-applicant or someone authorized to speak on their behalf, as well as the address of the damaged dwelling. Providing photographs or video of the damaged property before and after the disaster can help the inspector to accurately assess the extent of the damage.

FEMA inspectors do not make any decisions about eligibility for assistance. Information gathered during the inspection is only one of several criteria FEMA uses to determine if applicants are eligible for federal assistance. 

If the home is standing, the housing inspector will consider:

• The structural soundness of the home, both inside and outside.
• Whether the electrical, gas, heat, plumbing and sewer/septic systems are in working order.
• Whether the home is safe to access and can be entered and exited safely.

If the home is not standing, the housing inspector will:

• Verify the current state of the property to accurately assess the extent of the damage.

All FEMA representatives have official identification. Housing inspectors will make an appointment with the applicant before the visit. They will already have the applicant’s FEMA application number. 

They carry photo identification and will show it to the applicant. For security reasons, federal identification may not be photographed. Inspectors will never ask for, or accept, money. Their service is free. 

FEMA inspectors will call or text applicants to arrange to meet at the home. They will leave messages and/or texts at the phone number listed on the FEMA application. These communications may come from unfamiliar phone numbers so it is important that applicants respond to ensure their applications continue to move forward.

A typical home inspection takes about 45 minutes to complete. After the inspection, applicants should allow seven to 10 days for processing. If they have questions about the status of their application, they can call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362.

To learn more about FEMA home inspections and how to identify an inspector, visit FEMA Home Inspections.

For the latest information about Oklahoma’s recovery, visit  fema.gov/disaster/4866. Follow FEMA Region 6 on social media at x.com/FEMARegion6 and at facebook.com/FEMARegion6/.

thomas.wise Mon, 06/09/2025 - 14:00

Disaster Recovery Center Opening June 7 in Franklin County

Cape Girardeau – A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is opening, June 7, in Gray Summit, in Franklin County to assist Missourians who sustained damage to their primary residence, personal property, or have emergency needs due to the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and wildfires that occurred March 14-15, 2025.

Those with disaster-related damage in Bollinger, Butler, Camden, Carter, Franklin, Howell, Iron, Jefferson, Oregon, Ozark, Perry, Phelps, Reynolds, Ripley, St. Louis, Wayne, Webster, and Wright counties may be eligible for assistance by registering with FEMA. 

At the center, affected individuals can get help applying for disaster assistance, speak to state or federal representatives, receive updates on their FEMA registration, and more. To find the center nearest you, visit FEMA.gov/DRC. Survivors may visit any center for assistance.

The center is opening Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 8 a.m. CDT. See location and hours below:

• Franklin County – First Baptist Church of Gray Summit
  2705 Highway 100
  Gray Summit, MO 63039
  Hours of operation – Mon - Sat: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Closed Sundays)

FEMA financial assistance may include money for basic home repairs, personal property losses or other underinsured/uninsured disaster-related needs such as childcare, transportation, medical needs, funeral, or dental expenses. The FEMA registration deadline is July 22, 2025.

It is not necessary to go to a DRC to apply for FEMA assistance. The fastest way to apply is online at DisasterAssistance.gov or via the FEMA app. You may also call 1-800-621-3362. If you use a relay service, such as video relay, captioned telephone, or other service, give FEMA your number for that service.  

Affected individuals who register for FEMA assistance will receive a decision letter by mail or on their DisasterAssistance.gov account. If the letter says you are “not approved” for some categories of assistance, it does not mean you have been denied assistance. 

It is important to read the letter carefully as it will explain your registration status and advise what you need to do to continue the process. 

Missourians who need disaster information, shelter information or referrals, or would like to volunteer are urged to call 211. Multilingual services are available, and the 211 service is available throughout Missouri. For out-of-state access: 1-800-427-4626. 

The Missouri State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and FEMA advise individuals and businesses impacted by the disaster to report damage to their local emergency management officials. Local officials can connect survivors to resources being provided by state departments and non-governmental organizations assisting with unmet needs.

If you have questions about your FEMA letter, visit a Disaster Recovery Center or call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362.  

amy.ashbridge Fri, 06/06/2025 - 21:43