PANAMA CITY, Fla. — FEMA has approved two projects totaling nearly $21.4 million for the State of Florida to reimburse Mexico Beach and the Florida Department of Financial Services for eligible costs of debris removal activities and emergency protective measures following Hurricane Michael.

OAKLAND, Calif. – “Yesterday, Admiral Giroir and I spoke to the Mayor of Phoenix regarding her concern that the people of her city were waiting in long lines to receive testing and her desire to receive more federal support. We promised to connect her with state health and emergency management leaders to remedy her concerns. Today, we delivered on that promise.

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

The obligations include over $11 million for 38 projects to repair the island’s roads and bridges

OLYMPIA – In response to COVID-19, Washington has launched Washington Listens, a support program and phone line to help people manage elevated levels of stress due to the pandemic.

People who call the Washington Listens support line will speak with a support specialist and get connected to community resources in their area. The program is anonymous.

On April 10th, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a Temporary Final Rule (TFR) entitled Prioritization and Allocation of Certain Scarce or Threatened Health and Medical Resources for Domestic Consumption. The TFR allocates to domestic use, as appropriate, several types of scarce or threatened materials (“covered materials”):

OAKLAND, Calif. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved $1.1 million to reimburse the State of Nevada for the purchase of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health and safety of state, county, and tribal personnel, healthcare facility workers, and first responders.

Funds covered the acquisition of more than two million pieces of PPE, including N95 and surgical masks, gloves, face shields, and hand sanitizer.

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico – “Town squares are historic places and landmarks of the Puerto Rican culture. Being part of the repair of these spaces is what drives us to continue with our recovery efforts.” These words by the Federal Disaster Recovery Coordinator for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Alex Amparo, describe FEMA’s funding obligation of about $579,000 for repairs to public town squares in 13 municipalities throughout the island.

• All Disaster Recovery Centers in Puerto Rico will be closed Friday in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.

• Centers will reopen Monday, July 6.

• Disaster Recovery Centers are open, with safety restrictions in place, in Ciales, Guánica, Guayanilla and Ponce. Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday.

• Disaster Recovery Centers are operating under COVID safety precautions. Masks are required, hand sanitizer is provided, and social distancing is maintained.

There are many kinds of assistance available to Puerto Rico residents after the earthquakes that continue to rattle southern municipalities.

CHICAGO –FEMA and the Ohio Emergency Management Agency (Ohio EMA) announced today the appointment of five Ohioans to the FEMA workforce to support the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

CHICAGO – FEMA has released today more than $2.2 million in grant funding to the state of Illinois for crisis counseling services to assist residents struggling with stress and anxiety as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.  The assistance is being made available under the major disaster declaration for COVID-19 previously approved by President Trump on March 26, 2020.

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Department of Transportation Receives More Than $2.9 Million

Brings Total to more than $40 Million to NCDOT for Hurricane Florence Expenses

Salem, Oregon – Residents of Umatilla County and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation affected by the severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides during February 5-9, 2020, are eligible to receive crisis counseling.

Community-based outreach and educational services can assist in recovering from the psychological effects of disasters. Crisis counseling is not always needed for natural disasters but has value in this instance.

PONCE, Puerto Rico – With seismic activity centered along Puerto Rico’s southern coast for the past six months, time is running out for people who may qualify for FEMA disaster assistance, since the deadline is July 2.

FEMA is encouraging residents to use these last few days to evaluate damage to your homes from the earthquakes that began Dec. 28.

WASHINGTON — As part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) ongoing efforts to support state, local, tribal, and territorial partners, Acting Secretary Chad F. Wolf today announced final allocations of $385 million for seven Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 DHS competitive preparedness grant programs.

ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands – Emergencies and disasters can be frightening for children. Being aware and included in preparedness plans can lessen their fear and anxiety.

It is helpful to:

BOSTON, Mass.-- Three months after federal disaster declarations for COVID-19, New England States and Tribes are slowly emerging from an unprecedented public health crisis.

In March, COVID-19 arrived with a devastating impact to the residents, businesses and the collective health of New England. Thousands were left suddenly unemployed, hospitals were overwhelmed with critically ill patients, and businesses were forced to close with little notice.

HONOLULU, Hawaii — With hurricane season upon us, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and its National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) advise Hawaii residents to prepare now for hurricane-related storms and flooding.

The 2020 Central Pacific hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30. This year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted up to six tropical storms and hurricanes in the central Pacific Ocean. But remember, it only takes one storm to cause significant structural damage to your home or property.

The obligations include about $1.9 million for permanent work in Culebra