During May, 501 projects were approved, 426 of which were for municipalities

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico – FEMA and the Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resilience, or COR3, have obligated nearly $19 million in funds for 124 projects related to the recovery and reconstruction of Puerto Rico due to Hurricane María.

Fellow Emergency Managers:

As we approach the three-month mark of our Nation’s response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, I want to start by thanking you all for the heroic efforts.  This has been an incredible partnership and journey in our unified response to mitigate the disease.  Unfortunately, the nature of emergency management is such that we must also be ready for the next disaster – whether it’s hurricanes, typhoons, wildfires, or flooding – all while continuing to manage the COVID-19 response. 

NASHVILLE – Tennessee has sustained damage from severe windstorms, including tornadoes, in recent months and now hurricane season is beginning. This is a good time to make preparations to reduce the risk of damage from future storms.

“As people rebuild from the tornadoes and windstorms, it is important for citizens to stay in touch with their local county emergency management director,” said Doug Worden, Tennessee Hazard Mitigation Manager.

A variety of online resources are available to help Tennesseans reduce their risk of future damage.

PHILADELPHIA – During these unprecedented times, it is important to remember disasters won’t wait. As we continue our efforts with the whole of America to respond to and recover from coronavirus (COVID-19), we are also leaning forward and preparing for the upcoming hurricane season. Tropical Storms Arthur and Bertha have already been named, and we can’t predict if Cristobal, Dolly, Edouard, or Fay will be the next named hurricane to impact the mid-Atlantic in 2020.

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

PONCE, Puerto Rico – FEMA has extended the application deadline for residents who had damage from the earthquakes. Residents now have until July 2 to apply for FEMA disaster assistance for the ongoing earthquakes that began in December.

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.

ORLANDO, Fla. – FEMA has approved $2,280,162 for the State of Florida to help the City of Miami Beach defray the costs of preparing for and responding to Hurricane Irma under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.

ORLANDO, Fla. – FEMA has approved $3,654,088 for the State of Florida to help the City of Lakeland electric department defray the costs of repairs associated with Hurricane Irma.

ORLANDO, Fla. – FEMA has approved $2,634,853 for the State of Florida to help the Sunshine Water Control District defray the costs of debris removal for Hurricane Irma under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.

WASHINGTON  -- Today, President Trump announced his intent to extend the Title 32 orders through mid-August.

WASHINGTON  -- Today, President Trump announced his intent to extend the Title 32 orders through mid-August.

Canton, MS – Individuals and households in Clarke, Covington, Grenada, Jasper, Jefferson Davis, Jones,  Lawrence, Panola and Walthall counties have until June 15, 2020 to register with FEMA for assistance.

These counties have been designated by the President as a major disaster which makes disaster assistance available to eligible disaster survivors.

WASHINGTON -- As of May 26, FEMA, HHS and the private sector combined have coordinated the delivery of or are shipping: 92.7 million N-95 respirators, 144.3 million surgical masks, 15 million face shields, 32.4 million surgical gowns and more than 1 billion gloves.

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico – Communications systems used to handle emergencies on the island as well as several Puerto Rico Police buildings will benefit from over $1.6 million in grants awarded under FEMA’s Public Assistance program. These funds will help those in uniform to continue providing vital safety services to communities.

CHICAGO - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency announced today that $5.5 million has been made available in federal disaster aid for medical supplies and equipment to support healthcare workers in the state of Ohio.

Oakland, Calif. – Due to the disproportionate impacts of COVID-19 on Butte County survivors recovering from the Camp Fire, FEMA will delay rent collection for three more months for residents living in temporary housing units from July-September.

Salem, Oregon – Over a period of just two months, a combined total of more than $3 million in disaster assistance funds are in the hands of residents of Umatilla County and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation to help recover from severe storms, flooding and landslides that occurred in northeast Oregon February 5-9, 2020.

NASHVILLE – FEMA reminds Tennesseans who have received federal disaster assistance to use the money for its intended purpose and to keep receipts for three years.

Disaster assistance is intended to help residents meet basic disaster-related needs. A letter explaining what the payment is to be used for arrives within a day or two of the check or direct deposit payment.

If applicants spend the payment on anything other than the purpose for which it is intended, they may be denied future disaster assistance. In some cases, FEMA may ask that the money be returned.

Canton, MS – If you were impacted by the April 12 tornadoes, severe storms, winds or flooding in Clarke, Grenada, Jasper, Lawrence, Panola and Walthall counties, you may be eligible for limited financial assistance from FEMA.  These counties were recently added to the President’s disaster declaration for Mississippi that designated Covington, Jefferson Davis and Jones counties for assistance.