71 of the obligations are for permanent work projects in municipalities for a total of over $11.6 million

June 15, 2020

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FEMA News Desk: 877-568-9040

South Carolina News Desk: 803-737-8515

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) will receive $18,711,424.72 in expedited federal funding from FEMA for Emergency Protective Measures as a result of FEMA-DR-4491-MD (COVID-19).

COLUMBIA, S.C. – More than 600 South Carolina households have received FEMA grants to help them recover from the April 13 storms.

It is important to remember that the funds are to be used only for certain disaster-related expenses. FEMA may audit survivors to confirm they spent grants for basic home repairs, replacing essential household items or paying for somewhere to stay if they cannot return home.
 
FEMA sends survivors letters that detail approved uses for grants. These may include:

Canton, MS – You have until 11p.m. (Central Time) tonight, Monday, June 15 to apply for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Small Business Administration.

If you experienced damage to your primary residence or property in Clarke, Covington, Grenada, Jasper, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Lawrence, Panola and Walthall counties due to the tornado, severe storms, straight-line winds or flooding on April 12, 2020, you may qualify for a federal grant and/or loan to help pay your storm-related expenses.

NASHVILLE – What goes into an emergency supplies kit?

Ready.gov and get a list of what you’ll need if you have to survive for several days after a disaster.

Develop or update your individual and family plans:
• Build a personal support team to check on you in case you need assistance. Include them in all phases of your planning.
• Know how you will communicate with your family and caregiver if you become separated.
• Prepare a list of important contacts – family, doctor, service providers.
• Make emergency go kits for your home, car and office.

If an earthquake has just happened, there can be serious hazards such as damage to the building, leaking gas and water lines, or power lines that fell over.

• Expect aftershocks to follow the main shock of an earthquake.

• Check yourself to see if you are hurt and help others if you have training. Life-threatening injuries require immediate action and can prevent an injured person from dying.

• Learn five simple steps that may save a life:

May 29, 2020

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FEMA News Desk: 877-568-9040

South Carolina News Desk: 803-737-8515

June 10, 2020

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FEMA News Desk: 877-568-9040

South Carolina News Desk: 803-737-8515

WASHINGTON – As FEMA, under the direction of the White House Task Force, has led the whole-of-America response to the COVID-19 pandemic for the past several weeks, billions of essential resources and protective equipment have been delivered throughout the nation.

DENTON, Texas – Los Mapas Preliminares de Tasas del Seguro contra Inundaciones (FIRM, por sus siglas en inglés) están disponibles para la revisión de los residentes y los empresarios en Glen Rose y las zonas no incorporadas.  Los funcionarios recomiendan que los propietarios revisen los datos más actualizados para aprender sobre los riesgos de inundación y los posibles requisitos futuros del seguro contra inundaciones.

OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to assist the State of Arizona in combating the Big Horn Fire burning in Pima County.

June 9, 2020

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Media Contact: 919-825-2514

U.S. Virgin Islands – Hurricane season officially began June 1, now is the time for all Virgin Islanders to take steps to prepare themselves and their loved ones. Build a kit, make a plan and stay informed.

More than 918,000 residents in 17 municipalities will benefit from these obligations

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico – FEMA obligated over $1 million to repair sirens that help disseminate key information across long distances during an emergency. These systems produce alerts in case of flash floods, rivers exceeding their embankments and wildfires. As hurricane season gets underway, repairing and updating these warning systems in 17 municipalities is part of the island’s ongoing recovery efforts.

DENTON, Texas – Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in Glen Rose and unincorporated areas of Somervell County.  Officials encourage property owners to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements.

June 10, 2020

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Media Contact: 919-825-2514

PANAMA CITY, Fla. — FEMA has approved two projects totaling more than $2.3 million for the State of Florida to reimburse Bay County and the city of Lynn Haven for eligible costs of permanent repairs following Hurricane Michael.

These grants include:

Given the unique circumstances presented by a pandemic environment, planning ahead to ensure the resources, facilities and workers needed to provide shelter services and maintain the health and well-being of survivors and workers is critical. To support an effective state-managed, locally executed and federally supported response to disasters occurring during the COVID-19 pandemic, FEMA developed guidance to assist state, tribal and territorial governments in planning mass care delivery.