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FEMA Honors Pride Month with Series of Nationwide Events, Releases PSA Celebrating LGBTQ+ Workforce
WASHINGTON -- This month, FEMA joined the entire Biden-Harris Administration in celebrating Pride Month by hosting a series of events across the nation to reaffirm the agency’s commitment to inclusivity and strengthening the work we do to better engage the LGBTQ+ community before, during and after disasters.
On the final day of Pride Month, FEMA Region 3, together with the nation’s Ready Campaign, released a public service announcement encouraging LGBTQ+ people to take steps to prepare themselves and their communities for disasters.
VIDEO: Celebrate Pride Month by Being Prepared
Over the course of the month, FEMA hosted a series of regional LGBTQ+ roundtables nationwide to further raise awareness of issues facing this community and how to make sure that they are prepared when disaster strikes.
“It is important that resources be available to all disaster survivors to ensure equitable assistance and support,” said FEMA Region 2 Administrator David Warrington. “The LGBTQ+ roundtable discussions held in New Jersey and Puerto Rico are a true testament of our commitment to inclusion. Community events of this type allow us to learn more about the unique challenges facing the community, as well the opportunities within community. Through respect, understanding and collaboration, we can ensure equitable program delivery.”
“It is important to understand the experiences of the LGBTQ+ community during disaster to ensure we are achieving equity for all survivors,” said FEMA Region 7 Administrator Andrea Spillars. “Our entire team learned a lot, and the conversation will be a great springboard for future planning efforts. I’m thrilled by the new connections we have built with the community in St. Louis.”
“Honest feedback is critical. Hearing from LGBTQ+ partners during our Pride in Emergency Management Roundtable helps us assess and plan for improvement in our readiness and disaster work,” said FEMA Region 9 Administrator Bob Fenton. “We will continue to engage communities in Oakland and across the state as we work to help people before, during and after disasters.”
Region 9 Administrator Fenton and Dr. Demetre Daskalakis also gave a joint presentation during the Region 9 roundtable on how they engaged LGBTQ+ advocates during their time on the White House National Mpox Response Taskforce. These engagements were critical in reducing barriers for vaccine access and developing culturally competent messaging to effectively engage communities that needed this vaccine the most.
FEMA’s Pride Month events further support the Biden-Harris Administration’s overall efforts to champion the rights of LGBTQ+ people across the country. To learn more about the actions this administration has taken to advance LGBTQ+ equality, please visit here.
Ocean, N.J. -- FEMA Region 2 hosts LGBTQ+ town hall to learn from LGTBQ+ community members. (FEMA Photo)
San Juan, P.R. -- FEMA Region 2 staff and LGBTQ+ leaders meet to discuss disaster preparedness. (FEMA photo)
St. Louis -- FEMA Region 7 hosts LGBTQ+ roundtable in Missouri. (FEMA Photo)
Oakland, Calif. -- FEMA leadership meet in Region 9 to discuss disaster preparedness and the LGBTQ+ community. (FEMA photo)
Oakland, Calif. -- Dr. Daskalakis and Region 9 Administrator Fenton discuss the importance of using culturally competent messaging during the Mpox outbreak. (FEMA photo)
FEMA Provides $1.6 Million to Colorado for COVID-19 Response
DENVER – FEMA has approved $1,609,660 in Public Assistance funding for COVID-19 in Colorado. This FEMA funding is pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.
Pitkin County, Colorado received the funding for labor, material, rented equipment, and contract services to conduct emergency protective measures by providing staff to assist with COVID-19 vaccination clinic operations. Funding covered personal protective equipment such as face masks, face shields, medical gloves, and N95 respirators. Funding also covered COVID-19 supplies for vaccination administration, computers and software, and disinfecting products as well as generators, office trailers, portable utilities, COVID-19 educational campaign services, website developing and maintaining services, COVID-19 communication support, digital/print campaign services, and county medical officer services.
FEMA has provided more than $1.87 billion in Public Assistance funding for the Colorado COVID-19 response to date. This assistance was made available under a major disaster declaration issued March 28, 2020 and represents 100 percent of the total cost of the project.
The FEMA Public Assistance program provides funding to governmental agencies and certain private non-profits for eligible disaster response costs and to repair or replace damaged public infrastructure. For more information about the Public Assistance program, visit: https://www.fema.gov/assistance/public/program-overview.
jamie.casterton Thu, 06/29/2023 - 17:26FEMA Provides $8.1 Million to South Dakota for COVID-19 Response
DENVER – FEMA has approved $8,108,662 in Public Assistance funding for COVID-19 in South Dakota. This FEMA funding is pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.
Avera McKennan received the funding for personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent the spread of COVID-19 ensuring the safety of both staff and patients who entered Avera McKennan healthcare facilities. Providers, patients, staff and families were provided PPE at registration desks and other administrative or public areas. Additionally, lab personnel required PPE to perform COVID-19 testing. PPE purchased included goggles, gloves, gowns, face masks, and face shields. Hand sanitizer and disinfection materials for protection and mitigation of COVID-19 were also purchased.
FEMA has provided more than $17 million in Public Assistance funding for the South Dakota COVID-19 response to date. This assistance was made available under a major disaster declaration issued April 5, 2020 and represents 100 percent of the total cost of the project.
The FEMA Public Assistance program provides funding to governmental agencies and certain private non-profits for eligible disaster response costs and to repair or replace damaged public infrastructure. For more information about the Public Assistance program, visit: https://www.fema.gov/assistance/public/program-overview.
jamie.casterton Thu, 06/29/2023 - 17:11FEMA Provides $16.7 Million to North Dakota
DENVER – FEMA has approved $16.7 million in Public Assistance funding for COVID-19 in North Dakota. This FEMA funding is pursuant to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.
The North Dakota Department of Health received $9,404,884 for COVID-19 labor costs, materials, and contract services. This included laboratory testing supplies and equipment, more than 20,000 PCR test kits and the laborers to administer the tests. The contracts covered the transportation and storage of COVID-19 supplies and testing samples, janitorial services and bio-waste removal and disposal.
The department received $5,099,289 for COVID-19 diagnostic testing, and vaccine administration at 69 pop-up vaccination clinics statewide. The costs include lodging and travel expenses for 120 full time workers transporting supplies between sites and workers participating in medically related activities.
The department received $1,060,119 for community-based testing labor, materials purchases of diagnostic tests, sample collection, analysis, and reporting of COVID-19, and $1,167,510 for testing materials and warehouse rental.
FEMA has provided more than $184 million in Public Assistance funding for the North Dakota COVID-19 response to date. This assistance was made available under a major disaster declaration issued April 1, 2020 and represents 100 percent of the total cost of the project.
The FEMA Public Assistance program provides funding to governmental agencies and certain private non-profits for eligible disaster response costs and to repair or replace damaged public infrastructure. For more information about the Public Assistance program, visit: https://www.fema.gov/assistance/public/program-overview.
jamie.casterton Thu, 06/29/2023 - 16:37Disaster Recovery Center Has Opened in Templeton in San Luis Obispo County
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in the community of Templeton in San Luis Obispo County for residents affected by the severe storms and flooding that began Feb. 21.
The center is open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. until close of business Saturday, July 1.
At the center, you can meet with recovery specialists to get help with a variety of disaster-related questions, including assistance with a FEMA application or information about the U.S. Small Business Administration’s low-interest disaster loan program. No appointment is needed.
The address of the Disaster Recovery Center in San Luis Obispo County is:
Templeton Community Services District Community Center
601 S. Main St.
Templeton, CA 93465
Residents don’t have to visit a Disaster Recovery Center to apply for FEMA assistance. They can apply to FEMA at DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA mobile app or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. (Helpline operators are available from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. PDT daily.) If you use video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service. Press 2 for Spanish. Press 3 for an interpreter who speaks other languages.
For the latest information on California’s recovery from the severe winter storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides, visit FEMA.gov/disaster/4699. You may also follow twitter.com/Cal_OES, facebook.com/CaliforniaOES, @FEMARegion9/Twitter and Facebook.com/FEMA.
jasmine.fields Wed, 06/28/2023 - 22:27
FEMA Awards $9.9M to Greater Chicago for Flood Reduction Project in Addison Creek Watershed
CHICAGO – FEMA and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency announced today that $9.9M in Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding was provided to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) of Greater Chicago to reduce flooding in the Addison Creek watershed. The grant will help fund a project to lower, widen and stabilize the existing Addison Creek channel to allow for a higher flow of water to pass through during a flooding event. This enlarged water conveyance will decrease overbank flooding and lower the risk of residential and industrial property damage adjacent to the channel in six Cook County communities: Bellwood, Westchester, Broadview, Melrose Park, Stone Park and Northlake. Additionally, several bridges throughout the channel will be either removed or improved to reduce debris -caused restrictions on floodwater flow.
“FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program enables communities to implement critical mitigation measures to reduce or eliminate the risk of future disaster losses,” said FEMA Region 5 Regional Administrator Tom Sivak. “The improvements to the Addison Creek channel will be an important step toward reducing damage and lessening the impact on individuals and the community when future flooding occurs in this area.”
“The outstanding partnerships with FEMA through HMGP funding will help reduce the flood hazards in the Addison Creek Watershed and keep everyone safe,” said Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security Director Alicia Tate-Nadeau. “This program will strengthen Addison Creek and greatly reduce the flood dangers and hazards in the six communities in Cook County Illinois.“
HMGP provides funding to state, tribal, territorial, and local governments to implement long-term hazard mitigation measures following a presidentially declared disaster. For this project, FEMA will contribute $9,983,116 of the eligible $60,139,256 project cost. To learn more about HMGP or FEMA’s other Hazard Mitigation Assistance programs, visit www.fema.gov/grants/mitigation
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nicole.wilson Wed, 06/28/2023 - 21:00FEMA Launches First Virtual Internship Program
CHICAGO – The application period is now open for the FEMA Region 5 Virtual Internship Program, an opportunity for students living in or attending colleges or universities in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin to get hands-on training in the growing field of emergency management. These unpaid positions will offer students the chance to learn about FEMA programs and services and gain real-world experience with the potential for future full-time employment at FEMA or another federal agency.
“FEMA is best positioned to help people before, during and after disasters when our workforce reflects the communities we serve,” said FEMA Region 5 Regional Administrator Tom Sivak. “We’re looking for energized young people who can offer diverse ideas and backgrounds, while building critical emergency management skills to address the increasing disaster risks that threaten our nation now and in the future.”
Applications for the Fall cohort will be accepted until July 10, 2023, or when 100 applications are received. In general, interns should plan to work 5-15 hours per week or as directed by their college/university. Positions will be available in the following areas:
- Disaster response and recovery
- Flood risk reduction
- Grants
- Human resources
- Media relations
- Individual and community preparedness
Eligibility requirements and conditions of employment apply. For more information and how to submit an application, visit USAJOBS - Job Announcement. Details for the spring cohort will also be announced soon. You can also learn even more about the program by following our social channels: https://twitter.com/femaregion5 and www.linkedin.com/showcase/fema-region-5. Individuals with questions should contact fema-r5-info@fema.dhs.gov.
nicole.wilson Wed, 06/28/2023 - 20:54June 29 is the final day to visit a Disaster Recovery Center
OKLAHOMA CITY –Just a few days remain for Oklahoma survivors to visit the Disaster Recovery Center in Pottawatomie County. The Shawnee DRC will close permanently Thursday, June 29. The DRC assists survivors affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes that occurred April 19-20.
The center is located at:
Pottawatomie County
130 N Louisa Ave.
Shawnee, OK 74801
The operating hours for the center in Pottawatomie County are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., through Thursday.
Survivors can meet face to face with specialists from FEMA, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and state and local agencies to have their questions about disaster assistance answered. They may also upload any documents needed for their applications at the centers.
No appointments are necessary.
You do not have to visit a disaster recovery center to apply for assistance. The fastest and easiest way to apply is by visiting www.disasterassistance.gov.
If it is not possible to apply online, call 800-621-3362. The toll-free telephone lines operate from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. CDT seven days a week. If you use video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service.
alexa.brown Wed, 06/28/2023 - 20:50Revised Preliminary Flood Maps for Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, Ready for Public View
DENTON, Texas – Revised Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in portions of Edmond and Oklahoma City; the Town of Arcadia; and unincorporated areas of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
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 appeal and comment periods for the maps.
For this Physical Map Revision, the FIRMs for Oklahoma County serve multiple purposes, including defining Special Flood Hazard Areas, which are areas at high risk for flooding. Communities and residents can use the information to make informed decisions about building, development and flood insurance.
FEMA stresses that flooding can and does happen outside of the most vulnerable areas.
Review the preliminary flood maps by visiting the local floodplain administrator (FPA). A FEMA Map Specialist can help identify community FPAs. 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
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 floodsmart.gov.
alexa.brown Wed, 06/28/2023 - 15:53Camuy River Caves Have $1.9 Million from FEMA for their Repairs
The agency allocations will address repairs to parts of the cave system
San Juan, Puerto Rico – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded nearly $1.9 million for two projects aimed at the Camuy River Caves National Park for damage after Hurricane María. The funds allocated to the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DNER) will repair its administrative facilities and part of the cave systems; and will address measures to mitigate risks following future atmospheric events.
The Camuy River Caves National Park opened to the public in 1986 and is located in the area known as the Northwest Plateau, due to its large deposits of limestone sedimentary rock.
“Puerto Rico has one of the largest underground rivers in the world, key to the development of the Camuy River Caves, a place with great natural, cultural and educational value. This reconstruction will allow locals and visitors to enjoy this historic structure for many years, while we learn more about the species that inhabit it,” said Federal Disaster Recovery Coordinator José G. Baquero.
Following the repairs, visitors will be able to learn about the various animals that inhabit the caves. Bats are the most prominent among the fauna of the area, according to the deputy superintendent of the Cave Park, Gildaliz Román Bonilla. Of the 13 species on the island, nine of them are found within this cave system. The superintendent explained that bats are an insect control agent and are also the main pollen carrier for many plants, including bananas and plantains.
Aside from its importance as a natural resource, the Camuy River Caves receive an average of 5,000 visitors per month during high season. After its closure due to Hurricane María, the park partially reopened in 2021 with the Clara Cave. Visitors should bring flashlights for the tours, as the excess water that entered the cave from the hurricane submerged and damaged the entire electrical system.
The first project, with a federal investment of nearly $507,000, will replace the electrical system of the Clara Cave, as well as the boardwalk and the stairs leading to the Catedral Cave, among other repairs.
Meanwhile, the second project will focus on repairs to the park facilities, which have administrative offices, operational offices and gazebos. With over $1.3 million, portions of the infrastructure, lighting and electrical system will be replaced. The mitigation measures will reinforce the facilities with storm shutters and tension wires; will waterproof walls and ceilings to prevent leaks due to heavy rain; and install geogrids to mitigate roadway surface loss.
For her part, the secretary of the DNER, Anaís Rodríguez, said that “the allocation of these FEMA funds provides us with the opportunity to revitalize and preserve this natural gem, allowing it to continue being a world-renowned attraction that contributes to the economic growth and prosperity of the area. The Camuy River Caves National Park is an incomparable treasure, and its preservation is of vital importance to our island. Through these efforts, we are committed to ensuring its conservation and to allow present and future generations to enjoy its beauty and uniqueness.”
The executive director of the Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resiliency (COR3), Manuel A. Laboy Rivera, said that “through this allocation of funds, the DNER will strengthen these facilities and expand the availability of attractions. To initiate these permanent works, the DNER will be able to request from COR3 a first advance available through the Working Capital Advance pilot program, which corresponds to 25 percent of the total obligation of this reconstruction project. Once it demonstrates the use of these funds, it may request a second advance of money until it receives 50 percent of the obligation in advances”.
To date, FEMA has awarded over $30.5 billion for more than 10,700 Public Assistance projects aimed at rebuilding a Puerto Rico that is more resilient to future weather events. Of these, the DNER already has nearly $97.1 million for its permanent work projects
For more information about Puerto Rico’s recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4339, fema.gov/disaster/4473 and recovery.pr. Follow us on our social media at Facebook.com/FEMAPuertoRico, Facebook.com/COR3pr and Twitter @COR3pr.
frances.acevedo-pico Wed, 06/28/2023 - 12:17
FEMA Public Assistance Application Deadline Extended to July 15
Governmental agencies in Guam and certain nonprofits that were affected by Typhoon Mawar will have more time to apply for FEMA public assistance to help pay for debris removal, protective measures, public buildings and equipment, public utilities, etc. The deadline to apply has been extended to July 15.
FEMA Public Assistance may be able to help Guam governmental agencies and certain nonprofits (including faith-based organizations) that provide essential social services to the public.
Interested governmental agencies or nonprofit organizations should register and submit a Request for Public Assistance through an online recovery management channel, FEMA's Grants Portal.
Access to the portal, a FEMA Public Assistance ID number, and a copy of Request for Public Assistance, can be obtained via emails to candise.aragon@ghs.guam.gov or jecarlo.palomo@ghs.guam.gov.
To help applicants better understand the requirements and procedure to apply, especially for those who missed the previously scheduled briefing sessions, an additional applicant briefing will be held at 1 p.m., June 29, at the Guam Museum in Hagatna. FEMA Public Assistance leadership will provide in-person assistance during the applicant briefing.
For further questions, contact the program coordinators at the Guam Recovery Office: Candise Aragon, Frances Lizama, JeCarlo Palomo, or call the office at 671-478-1121.
For more information, contact the Joint Information Center at 671-478-0208/09/10.
If eligibility is granted, please also submit the following information: a list of sites damaged, “before and after” pictures, information about any historic structures.
For information on Guam’s disaster recovery, visit our website.
felicia.jordan Wed, 06/28/2023 - 03:00FEMA Specialists to Offer Rebuilding Tips in McClain County
OKLAHOMA CITY – FEMA Hazard Mitigation Outreach Specialists will be available at Ace Hardware and Garden Center in Blanchard and Rock Hollow Garden & Hardware in Newcastle to offer information to Oklahomans with damage from the April 19-20 tornadoes, straight-line winds and severe storms.
Hazard mitigation outreach specialists will be on hand to answer questions about rebuilding after a disaster and protecting your home from future disaster-related damage. Some of the topics include clean up, selecting a contractor and ways to reduce risks from future disasters. This information is geared for do-it-yourself work and general contractors and no appointment is needed.
Mitigation Specialists are currently available through July 8 will be at the home improvement stores:
Ace Hardware and Garden Center
987 E. Veterans Memorial Highway
Blanchard, OK 73080
Monday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Sunday.
Monday, June 26 through July 8, Mitigation Specialists will be at the
Rock Hollow Garden & Hardware
3009 By Pass Road
Newcastle, OK 73065
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mitigation Specialists will also have an information tent at the Blanchard Independence Celebration on Monday, July 3.
Blanchard Independence Celebration
10th and Highway 62
Blanchard, OK 73010
The event begins at 6 p.m.
Those who cannot visit in person may call 833-FEMA-4-US or 833-336-2487 to speak to a hazard mitigation outreach specialist, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All calls will be returned within one business day. Information is also available by emailing questions to FEMA-OKMit@fema.dhs.gov or by visiting FEMA’s Oklahoma Mitigation home page at https://fema.connectsolutions.com/okmit
For questions or updates about a FEMA assistance application, please call the Helpline at 800-621-3362 to speak to a FEMA individual assistance specialist. Hazard mitigation outreach specialists offer general rebuilding tips and will not be able to discuss specific details of individual assistance cases.
alexa.brown Tue, 06/27/2023 - 14:4730 Days Left To Apply For FEMA Assistance
Guam residents with losses caused by Typhoon Mawar have 30 days remaining to register for federal disaster assistance. The deadline to apply for FEMA individual assistance is July 27.
FEMA assistance may include grants to help homeowners and renters pay for:
- Temporary housing for those displaced from their disaster-damaged primary homes.
- Essential repairs to owner-occupied primary homes including structural components such as foundation, exterior walls and roof, and interior areas such as ceiling and floors.
- Replacement of personal property including specialized tools for employment, household items, appliances and vehicle repair or replacement.
- Other serious disaster-related needs not covered by insurance, including medical, dental, moving and child-care expenses as well as funeral and transportation expenses.
Typhoon Mawar survivors should register for assistance even if they have insurance. FEMA cannot duplicate insurance payments, but underinsured applicants may receive help after their claims have been settled.
If you haven’t applied for federal disaster assistance yet, please do so at disasterassistance.gov, by using the FEMA mobile app, by calling 800-621-3362 (The Helpline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at no cost for Guam residents) or by stopping by a Disaster Recovery Center located at Guam Community College, Juan M. Guerrero Elementary School, C.L. Taitano Elementary School and Inalahan Community Center.
For information on Guam’s disaster recovery, visit our website.
felicia.jordan Tue, 06/27/2023 - 01:37Temporary Roof Repair Still Available, Apply by June 30
The RISEUP program, a collaboration between The U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Guam Homeland Security/Office of Civil Defense, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Mayor’s Council of Guam, continues to help temporarily repair metal roofs damaged by Typhoon Mawar. The deadline to enroll for this free service is June 30, 2023.
“This milestone represents the commitment, hard work and collective efforts of our U.S. Servicemembers, Guam partners, and all of the USACE personnel working behind the scenes,” Lt. Col. Chelsey O’Nan, senior USACE representative on Guam said. “We are proud to be able to assist the residents of Guam during this recovery by providing a quality, temporary roofing solution through the RISEUP program.”
Guam residents who have damaged metal roofs can enroll for the program through their mayor’s office. There are three steps to sign up:
- Guam resident contacts their mayor’s office to apply.
- Resident’s roof damage is assessed for eligibility.
- If eligible, a temporary metal roof is installed.
For complete eligibility information and a list of mayor’s offices in your area read: RISEUP Program Launches to Help Repair Metal Roofs.
It is important to note that Guam residents do not need to register with FEMA to qualify for this program and participation will not affect other forms of federal disaster assistance, such as those provided by FEMA.
The timeline for how fast temporary roofs can be installed will be largely based on the number of requests and size of the area impacted.
Emergency roof repair assistance is limited to pre-disaster owner-occupied residences. Repairs to commercial properties, including rental units are ineligible.
For more information on Guam’s recovery from Typhoon Mawar, visit fema.gov/disaster/4715. Follow FEMA on Twitter at FEMA Region 9 (@femaregion9)/Twitter and at facebook.com/fema.
felicia.jordan Mon, 06/26/2023 - 23:09One Week Left to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance but FEMA Remains in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas homeowners and renters in Cross, Lonoke and Pulaski counties who sustained damage from the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred on March 31 have one week left to apply for federal disaster assistance. The deadline to apply is July 3.
Even though the deadline to apply is only one week away and Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) are closing, FEMA will remain in Arkansas to help survivors and communities recover from the March 31 severe storms and tornadoes. FEMA encourages all survivors who suffered damage from the March 31 storms and tornadoes to apply for assistance if they haven’t already.
Disaster assistance may include financial help with temporary lodging and home repairs along with other programs to assist families recovering from the effects of the event.
The fastest and easiest way to apply for assistance is by visiting disasterassistance.gov.
If it is not possible to apply online, call 800-621-3362. The toll-free telephone lines operate from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. CDT seven days a week. If you use video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service. Multilingual operators are available (press 2 for Spanish). Individuals can also visit a Disaster Recovery Center, until they close on June 28, to apply and meet with FEMA specialists in person. To locate a center, check the FEMA app or visit fema.gov/DRCLocator.
July 3 is also the final deadline to apply for a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loan. These loans are available to businesses of all sizes, nonprofits, homeowners and renters. Businesses and residents can apply online at sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance.
For questions and assistance completing an application, call 800-659-2955 or email DisasterCustomerAssistance@sba.gov.
alexa.brown Mon, 06/26/2023 - 17:43June 27 is the Deadline to Apply for Federal Assistance in Broward County
LAKE MARY, Fla. – If your primary residence is in Broward County and you experienced damage or loss from the severe storms and flooding in April, don’t wait any longer. The deadline to apply for federal assistance is June 27, 2023.
FEMA may be able to help with rental assistance or other disaster-related expenses, and if you are a homeowner FEMA may also be able to help with essential home repairs that are not covered by insurance.
Homeowners and renters in Broward County can call 800-621-3362, visit a Disaster Recovery Center, go online to DisasterAssistance.gov or use the FEMA App.
A Disaster Recovery Center is operating at Hortt Park in Fort Lauderdale through Thursday, June 29. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The deadline for submitting a disaster loan application to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is June 26. Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure website at DisasterLoanAssistance.sba.gov/ela/s/. Disaster loan information and application forms can also be obtained by calling the SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or sending an email to DisasterCustomerService@sba.gov.
The deadline to return SBA economic injury applications is Jan. 29, 2024.
For more information about recovery in Florida, visit fema.gov/disaster/4709 and floridadisaster.org/. Follow us on Twitter: @FLSERT and @FEMARegion4.
bree-constance… Mon, 06/26/2023 - 15:55The Deadline to Apply with FEMA is Today, but FEMA Remains in Oklahoma to Assist Survivors
OKLAHOMA CITY – Today, Friday, June 23, is the final day for residents in Cleveland, McClain and Pottawatomie counties to apply for FEMA assistance. FEMA is still here in Oklahoma to assist survivors even though the application deadline is closing.
FEMA staff remain active in helping Oklahomans recover from disaster. FEMA will continue working with the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security to help survivors and communities in the recovery process.
A few ways FEMA continues to support survivors:
Disaster Recovery CenterFEMA staff remain at the Disaster Recovery Center in Shawnee. The center remains open until June 29 to assist survivors with their recovery.
Pottawatomie County
130 N. Louisa Ave.
Shawnee, OK 74801
The operating hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday.
If you have not applied for FEMA assistance, you should do so today.
Apply online at disasterassistance.gov.
If it is not possible to apply online, call 800-621-3362. The toll-free telephone lines operate from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. CDT seven days a week. Help with your application or questions is available in most languages. If you use video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service.
You should apply even if you have insurance. You do not need to wait on your insurance settlement to apply. FEMA may provide financial assistance to eligible survivors who have uninsured or underinsured disaster-caused damage or loss.
For the latest information visit fema.gov/disaster/4706. Follow the FEMA Region 6 Twitter account at twitter.com/FEMARegion6 or on Facebook at facebook.com/FEMARegion6/.
luther.wills-dudich Fri, 06/23/2023 - 21:44FEMA Awards Over $50 Million to Massachusetts for COVID Monoclonal Antibody Therapy
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $50 million to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to reimburse it for the cost of providing monoclonal antibody treatments to the public during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The $50,532,919 Public Assistance grant will reimburse the Massachusetts Department of Public Health for providing monoclonal antibody (mAb) infusion treatments to high-risk COVID-19 patients.
Between November 2021 and June 2022, the department contracted with seven hospitals and emergency service providers to operate internal and external infusion sites for the administration of mAb therapy to COVID-19 patients with the greatest need.
Each of these sites encompassed three teams of emergency medical service (EMS) providers, each comprised of five licensed EMS paramedics and equipped with mAb infusion and patient monitoring capabilities.
FEMA’s Public Assistance program is an essential source of funding for states and communities recovering from a federally declared disaster or emergency.
So far, FEMA has provided more than $1.9 billion in Public Assistance grants to Massachusetts to reimburse the commonwealth for pandemic-related expenses.
adrien.urbani Fri, 06/23/2023 - 20:52FEMA Awards Over $72.5 Million to Massachusetts for COVID-19 Testing
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $72.5 million to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to reimburse the state for the cost of providing testing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The $72,521,391 Public Assistance grant will reimburse the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services for contracting with Color Health, Inc. to provide self-collected testing services, as well as shipping and self-ordering of over-the-counter (OTC) rapid COVID-19 tests.
Between December 2020 and June 2022, provider and state-operated congregate care settings and the Department of Corrections conducted weekly surveillance testing. A total of 2,563,326 tests were conducted.
FEMA’s Public Assistance program is an essential source of funding for states and communities recovering from a federally declared disaster or emergency.
So far, FEMA has provided more than $1.9 billion in Public Assistance grants to Massachusetts to reimburse the commonwealth for pandemic-related expenses.
adrien.urbani Fri, 06/23/2023 - 20:48Last Weekend to Apply for Federal Assistance in Broward County
LAKE MARY, Fla. – If your primary residence is in Broward County and you experienced damage or loss from the severe storms and flooding in April, don’t wait any longer. The deadline to apply for federal assistance is June 27, 2023.
FEMA may be able to help with rental assistance or other disaster-related expenses, and if you are a homeowner FEMA may also be able to help with essential home repairs that are not covered by insurance.
Homeowners and renters in Broward County can call 800-621-3362, visit a Disaster Recovery Center, go online to DisasterAssistance.gov or use the FEMA App.
Disaster Recovery Centers are operating at Sadkin Community Center in Lauderhill through June 24 and Hortt Park in Fort Lauderdale through June 29. (9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed Sundays and Mondays)
A Mobile Disaster Recovery Center is operating 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Samuel Delevoe Memorial Park in Fort Lauderdale through June 24.
The deadline for submitting a disaster loan application to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is June 26. Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure website at DisasterLoanAssistance.sba.gov/ela/s/. Disaster loan information and application forms can also be obtained by calling the SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or sending an email to DisasterCustomerService@sba.gov.
The deadline to return SBA economic injury applications is Jan. 29, 2024.
For more information about recovery in Florida, visit fema.gov/disaster/4709 and floridadisaster.org/. Follow us on Twitter: @FLSERT and @FEMARegion4.
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