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Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Hardeman, McNairy, Montgomery and Obion Counties
Disaster Recovery Centers are now open in Hardeman, McNairy, Montgomery and Obion counties to assist Tennesseans who experienced damage or loss from the April 2-24 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding.
Locations are:
- Hardeman County: Safehaven Storm Shelter, 530 Madison Ave W., Grand Junction, TN 38039
Hours: 8 a.m.–6 p.m. CT Monday-Sunday - McNairy County: Latta Theatre, 205 W. Court Ave., Selmer, TN 38375
Hours: 8 a.m.–6 p.m. CT Monday-Sunday - Montgomery County: Montgomery County Library, 350 Pageant Lane, Clarksville, TN 37040
Hours: 9 a.m.–8 p.m. CT Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m.–6 p.m. CT Friday-Saturday;
1 p.m.–5 p.m. CT Sunday - Obion County: Obion County Library, 1221 E. Reelfoot Ave., Union City, TN 38261
Hours: 8 a.m.–6 p.m. CT Monday-Saturday; closed Sunday
Additional centers will open in other impacted areas. To find a center near you, visit fema.gov/drc.
Homeowners and renters in Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Dyer, Hardeman, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion and Wilson counties can apply for FEMA assistance at a recovery center. FEMA representatives will help with applications for federal assistance and provide information about other disaster recovery resources.
FEMA financial assistance may include money for basic home repairs or other uninsured, disaster-related needs, such as childcare, vehicle, medical needs, funeral expenses or the replacement of personal property.
In addition to FEMA personnel, representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration and state agencies will be available to assist survivors.
It is not necessary to go to a center to apply for FEMA assistance. Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA App for mobile devices or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Lines are open seven days a week and specialists speak many languages. To view an accessible video on how to apply, visit Three Ways to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance - YouTube.
kwei.nwaogu Fri, 06/27/2025 - 17:57Notice of Availability: Draft Programmatic Agreement and Request for Public Comments
PHILADELPHIA-- The City of Annapolis, Maryland has applied through the Maryland Department of Emergency Management to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) and Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Grant Program for a flood resiliency and stormwater improvement undertaking in the downtown Annapolis area in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The proposed undertaking consists of four separate, yet connected projects (HMGP-4491-0043-MD, LPDM-PJ-03-MD-2023-002, HMGP-4261-0013-MD, LPDM-PJ-03-MD-2024-003) that involve the design and construction of a comprehensive stormwater and flood mitigation system at the City Dock area. The overall undertaking includes storm drain realignment; construction of three pump stations including wet wells, electric control building, and backup generator; deployable flood barriers; and grading modifications.
The purpose of this undertaking is to implement strategies to protect historic downtown Annapolis, the US Naval Academy, and surrounding areas against flooding to advance the City’s economy and safeguard the City’s cultural and historic heritage. The City Dock is a busy hub in the historic heart of Annapolis City that has served as an important port within Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay region for at least 350 years. The project is needed because the City Dock is vulnerable to flooding, which threatens its structural integrity and functionality, importance to the local economy, and use by the community as well as the safety of those using the area.
FEMA is considering the effects of this undertaking on historic properties pursuant to 36 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 800, the regulations implementing Section 106 of NHPA (Section 106) (54 U.S.C. §§ 300101-306108). FEMA, consistent with Section 106 and 36 CFR § 800.16(d), has defined the undertaking’s Area of Potential Effects (APE). The APE is the geographic area within which an undertaking may directly or indirectly cause alterations in the character or use of historic properties, if any such properties exist. A historic property is any prehistoric or historic district, site, building, structure, or object included on, or eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). FEMA determined the undertaking has the potential to affect historic properties including National Historic Landmarks (NHL), which are historic properties that illustrate the heritage of the United States. In accordance with 36 CFR § 800.10 and Section 110(f) of the NHPA, FEMA must, to the maximum extent possible, undertake such planning and actions as may be necessary to minimize harm to any NHL that may be directly and adversely affected by an undertaking.
The undertaking’s construction schedule and access constraints within the APE limit surveys to fully identify and evaluate historic and cultural resources to determine if they are historic properties, determine if the undertaking would have adverse effects on historic properties, or fully avoid, minimize, or mitigate adverse effects, prior to completing the appropriate NEPA documentation and FEMA’s approval of the undertaking. When completing the Section 106 process prior to making a final decision on a particular undertaking is not practical, the regulations allow an agency to pursue a “project” Programmatic Agreement (PA) under 36 CFR § 800.14(b)(1)(ii). Accordingly, to outline the phased Section 106 process, account for inadvertent discoveries and effects, and to create a proposal to resolve potential adverse effects, FEMA intends to execute a PA in accordance with Stipulation II.C.6.c of the Maryland Statewide Programmatic Agreement. In accordance with the terms of the PA, studies shall be undertaken to identify both aboveground and belowground historic properties within the APE, evaluate the undertaking’s effects on these historic properties, and complete efforts to minimize or avoid adverse effects. The City of Annapolis or its contractors will complete further site identification and evaluation efforts for the undertaking and archaeological monitoring. The PA outlines consultation procedures for evaluating the NRHP eligibility of newly identified historic properties including archaeological sites, assessing the undertaking’s effects on all historic properties, and resolving adverse effects, if needed.
FEMA seeks to notify the public of this undertaking and involve potential consulting parties in the Section 106 process, including implementation of the PA. According to 36 CFR § 800.2, the following parties have consultative roles in the Section 106 process for undertakings not on tribal lands: the State Historic Preservation Officer (and the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)), Indian Tribes (Tribes) and Native Hawaiian organizations, representatives of local governments with jurisdiction over the area in which the effects of an undertaking may occur, applicants for federal assistance, and additional consulting parties (individuals and organizations with a demonstrated interest in the undertaking). Individuals or organizations with a demonstrated interest in this undertaking should contact FEMA using the instructions below.
The Draft PA is available for review and comment, and can be viewed on and/or downloaded here or from the City of Annapolis website.
The comment period on the Draft PA will conclude 30 days from today, June 27, 2025. Written comments on the Draft PA, or Section 106 comments on potential effects to historic properties can be mailed or emailed to the contact listed below. If no substantive comments are received, FEMA will seek to execute the Draft PA.
Contact Information:ATTENTION: Annapolis City Dock Section 106 Comments
FEMA Region 3 Environmental and Historic Preservation
615 Chestnut Street, 6th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Email: FEMA-R3-EHP-PublicComment@fema.dhs.gov
Select documents are included in the Draft PA exhibits. FEMA will provide additional documents upon request; please contact us by email at FEMA-R3-EHP-PublicComment@fema.dhs.gov.
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erika.osullivan Fri, 06/27/2025 - 16:12Crittenden, Garland, Mississippi Counties Eligible for FEMA Public Assistance
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Crittenden, Garland and Mississippi counties have been added to the major presidential disaster declaration for the April 2-22 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding, meaning state and local governments and certain nonprofit organizations in those counties may seek funding under FEMA’s Public Assistance program.
The three counties are now authorized to recover eligible costs for emergency work including debris removal and emergency protective measures; and permanent work that includes projects to permanently restore community infrastructure affected by the storms.
FEMA had previously designated Clark, Clay, Craighead, Cross, Dallas, Desha, Fulton, Greene, Hempstead, Hot Spring, Izard, Jackson, Lafayette, Lawrence, Lee, Little River, Lonoke, Marion, Monroe, Montgomery, Nevada, Newton, Pike, Poinsett, Prairie, Pulaski, Randolph, St. Francis, Saline, Scott, Searcy, Sevier, Sharp, Stone and Woodruff counties for Public Assistance funding for the April storms.
The Public Assistance program is FEMA’s largest grant program, providing funding to help communities pay for emergency work to save lives and protect property, for debris removal, and for repairs to roads, bridges, water control facilities, public buildings, public utilities, parks and recreational facilities. The program reimburses eligible costs to local and state government agencies, and certain private nonprofits including houses of worship.
Federal funding is typically available on a cost-sharing basis, with FEMA reimbursing Arkansas applicants 75% of eligible costs and the applicant is responsible for the non-federal share, or up to 25%.
Learn about Assistance for Governments and Private Non-Profits After a Disaster | FEMA.gov.
For the latest information about Arkansas’ recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4873. Follow FEMA Region 6 on social media at x.com/FEMARegion6 and at facebook.com/FEMARegion6
toan.nguyen Fri, 06/27/2025 - 15:51Crittenden, Garland, Mississippi Counties Eligible for FEMA Public Assistance
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Crittenden, Garland and Mississippi counties have been added to the major presidential disaster declaration for the April 2-22 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding, meaning state and local governments and certain nonprofit organizations in those counties may seek funding under FEMA’s Public Assistance program.
The three counties are now authorized to recover eligible costs for emergency work including debris removal and emergency protective measures; and permanent work that includes projects to permanently restore community infrastructure affected by the storms.
FEMA had previously designated Clark, Clay, Craighead, Cross, Dallas, Desha, Fulton, Greene, Hempstead, Hot Spring, Izard, Jackson, Lafayette, Lawrence, Lee, Little River, Lonoke, Marion, Monroe, Montgomery, Nevada, Newton, Pike, Poinsett, Prairie, Pulaski, Randolph, St. Francis, Saline, Scott, Searcy, Sevier, Sharp, Stone and Woodruff counties for Public Assistance funding for the April storms.
The Public Assistance program is FEMA’s largest grant program, providing funding to help communities pay for emergency work to save lives and protect property, for debris removal, and for repairs to roads, bridges, water control facilities, public buildings, public utilities, parks and recreational facilities. The program reimburses eligible costs to local and state government agencies, and certain private nonprofits including houses of worship.
Federal funding is typically available on a cost-sharing basis, with FEMA reimbursing Arkansas applicants 75% of eligible costs and the applicant is responsible for the non-federal share, or up to 25%.
Learn about Assistance for Governments and Private Non-Profits After a Disaster | FEMA.gov.
For the latest information about Arkansas’ recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4873. Follow FEMA Region 6 on social media at x.com/FEMARegion6 and at facebook.com/FEMARegion6
toan.nguyen Fri, 06/27/2025 - 15:45Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Hazelwood
A Disaster Recovery Center with FEMA Individual Assistance staff is opening in St. Louis County to help people affected by the May 16 tornado and storms.
The Disaster Recovery Center opens this Friday, June 27.
At all locations, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration will help impacted residents with their disaster assistance applications, answer questions, and upload required documents.
An additional location in St. Louis County will be announced in the coming days.
Opening Friday, June 27LOCATIONHOURS OF OPERATIONSt. Louis County Library – Prairie Commons Branch915 Utz Ln.
Hazelwood, MO 63042Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Friday-Saturday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday: ClosedLocations Currently Open in St. Louis CityLOCATIONSHOURS OF OPERATIONSumner High School — Parking Lot
4248 Cottage Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63113Monday-Saturday: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Union Tabernacle M.B. Church
626 N. Newstead Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63108Monday-Saturday: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
To save time, please apply for FEMA assistance before coming to a Disaster Recovery Center. Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362.
If you are unable to apply online or by phone, someone at the Disaster Recovery Center can assist you.
You may visit any location, no matter where you are staying now.
If your home or personal property sustained damage not covered by insurance, FEMA may be able to provide money to help you pay for home repairs, a temporary place to live, and replace essential personal property that was destroyed.
sara.zuckerman Thu, 06/26/2025 - 22:03Disaster Recovery Centers Opening in Camden, Iron Counties
Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) with FEMA Individual Assistance staff are opening in Camden and Iron Counties to help people affected by the March 14-15 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and wildfires.
FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration will help survivors with their disaster assistance applications, answer questions, and upload required documents.
The Camden County DRC opens Monday, June 30 for three days.
LOCATION HOURS OF OPERATIONCamden CountyCamden County Emergency Management Office
12 V F W Road
Camdenton, MO 65020June 30: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
July 1 and 2: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
The Iron County DRC opens Monday, June 30 for four days.
LOCATION HOURS OF OPERATIONIron CountyHarvest Full Gospel Church
59219 Highway 49
Des Arc, MO 63636June 30: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
July 1-3: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
To save time, please apply for FEMA assistance before coming to a DRC. Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362.
If you are unable to apply online or by phone, someone at the DRC can assist you.
You may visit any location, no matter where you are staying now.
If your home or personal property sustained damage not covered by insurance, FEMA may be able to provide money to help you pay for home repairs, a temporary place to live, and replace essential personal property that was destroyed.
sara.zuckerman Thu, 06/26/2025 - 19:25Less Than a Month Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance for South Texas Severe Storms and Flooding
AUSTIN, Texas – Texas residents who have been affected by the March severe storms and flooding have less than a month left to apply for FEMA assistance.
Homeowners and renters in Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy counties who were displaced or have property damage from the March 26-28 storms have until Tuesday, July 22, 2025, to submit an application for FEMA assistance. After the deadline, survivors can still upload information and submit paperwork to their FEMA account.
To date, FEMA has approved more than $59.2 million in federal and state assistance for Texas survivors.
There are many types of assistance available for survivors who need help covering costs for things like rental expenses, home repairs, vehicle damage, medical expenses, moving and storage, and reimbursement for temporary housing.
There are three 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 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
Residents and businesses in the four eligible counties can also apply for a low-interest disaster loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to help recover. Texas residents can apply for a disaster loan online at SBA.gov/disaster or by calling 800-659-2955. To find a Texas location for in-person assistance, visit appointment.sba.gov/schedule/. No appointment is necessary.
For more information about the loans available and how to apply, visit: SBA Loans Are a Meaningful Option for Texas Storm Survivors.
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 Thu, 06/26/2025 - 18:38FEMA Temporary Housing Units to Be Moved onto Private and Secondary Sites
LAHAINA, MAUI – FEMA will begin moving temporary housing units from the staging site in Lahaina to private and secondary sites on June 26, 2025. Movement will take place over the next several weeks and will provide further available housing for wildfire survivors in West Maui. The first unit will be moved to a private site on June 26, 2025, with additional units to follow.
Six temporary housing units will be placed onto private sites in Lahaina. Additionally, 40 temporary housing units will be placed on three secondary sites in Lahaina in the weeks to come.
The movement of units supports FEMA’s mission to return wildfire survivors to West Maui who indicated that temporary housing closer to their original home is their preference. Unit movement will result in minimal traffic disruptions as the units travel the approximately 2-mile distance to their final destinations. Movement will take place periodically over several weeks and is targeted to finish before the new school year starts to accommodate families with school-aged children.
FEMA housing is temporary and will remain available for eligible participants while they continue to seek permanent housing solutions.
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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shannon.carley Thu, 06/26/2025 - 17:25Be Alert to Fraud After Tennessee’s Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes and Flooding
Tennesseans should be aware that con artists and criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud or identity theft after the April 2-24 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding. In some cases, thieves try to apply for FEMA assistance using names, addresses and Social Security numbers they have stolen from people affected by the disaster.
If a FEMA inspector comes to your home and you did not submit a FEMA application, your information may have been used without your knowledge to apply for assistance. If this happens, 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 but you received a letter from FEMA, please call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT daily. Helpline specialists will submit a request to stop further processing of that application.
If you want to apply for FEMA assistance after stopping an application made in your name without your knowledge, helpline specialists will assist you in creating a new application.
ScamsFEMA housing inspectors and other officials will be working in areas impacted by April’s severe weather. They carry official photo identification badges. FEMA representatives never charge for disaster assistance, inspections or help filling out applications — their services are free.
Don’t believe anyone who promises a disaster grant in return for payment.
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.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam or price gouging, or you want to report a person or company for disaster relief scams or price gouging, contact your local police or sheriff’s department. You may also report it to the Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs by calling 615-741-4737 or go online and file a fraud complaint at TN Division of Consumer Affairs.
If you have knowledge of fraud, waste or abuse, you can report these tips – 24 hours a day, seven days a week – to the FEMA Disaster Fraud Hotline at 866-720-5721. You can also email StopFEMAFraud@fema.dhs.gov to report a tip.
kwei.nwaogu Thu, 06/26/2025 - 12:58Deadline Approaching to Apply for FEMA Assistance for April Severe Weather and May Tornadoes
FRANKFORT, Ky. – The deadlines are approaching for homeowners and renters to apply for FEMA assistance for damage and losses caused by the April storms and the May tornadoes.
July 25 is the deadline for survivors in the 37 Kentucky counties designated under the major federal disaster for April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides.
The eligible counties are Anderson, Breckinridge, Bullitt, Butler, Calloway, Carroll, Christian, Clark, Daviess, Franklin, Garrard, Grayson, Hancock, Hardin, Hart, Henderson, Henry, Hopkins, Jefferson, Jessamine, Larue, Lincoln, McCracken, McLean, Meade, Mercer, Muhlenberg, Nelson, Ohio, Oldham, Owen, Pendleton, Powell, Trimble, Warren, Webster and Woodford.
July 23 is the deadline to apply for FEMA assistance to help recover from tornadoes that occurred May 16 and 17. Eligible counties are Caldwell, Laurel, Pulaski, Russell, Trigg and Union.
Make Sure You Apply for the Right DisasterYour application needs to include the correct disaster number for your location.
If you were affected by the April severe weather disaster and you lived in one of the 37 designated counties, you should apply for the disaster number DR-4864.
If you were affected by the May tornadoes and lived in one of the six designated counties, the correct disaster number on your application should be DR-4875.
If you already applied and the disaster number was incorrect, you may receive a letter from FEMA stating you were not approved because your home is not located in the declared disaster area. Don’t give up. You may still be eligible for assistance. Contact FEMA immediately or submit another application by the deadline with the correct disaster number. Whether it is by phone or a visit to a Disaster Recovery Center, FEMA representatives can help you.
How To Apply for FEMA Assistance and Get Help With Your ApplicationThere are several ways to apply for FEMA assistance or get help with your existing application:
- 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. 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.
FEMA representatives can explain available assistance programs, how to apply to FEMA, and help connect survivors with resources for their recovery needs.
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.
Survivors should keep their contact information updated with FEMA as the agency may need to call to schedule a home inspection or get additional information.
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/4864 and www.fema.gov/disaster/4875 Follow the FEMA Region 4 X account at x.com/femaregion4.
martyce.allenjr Thu, 06/26/2025 - 12:23Additional Disaster Recovery Centers Opening in the City of St. Louis
Two additional Disaster Recovery Centers with FEMA Individual Assistance staff are opening in the City of St. Louis to help people affected by the May 16 tornado and storms.
At all locations, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration will help impacted residents with their disaster assistance applications, answer questions, and upload required documents.
Opening Thursday, June 26LOCATIONHOURS OF OPERATIONSumner High School — Parking Lot4248 Cottage Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63113 Monday-Saturday: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.Opening Monday, June 30LOCATIONHOURS OF OPERATIONUrban League Entrepreneurship and
Women’s Business Center
4401 Natural Bridge Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63115Monday-Saturday: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.Currently Opened LocationLOCATIONHOURS OF OPERATIONUnion Tabernacle M.B. Church
626 N. Newstead Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63108Monday-Saturday: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
To save time, please apply for FEMA assistance before coming to a Disaster Recovery Center. Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362.
If you are unable to apply online or by phone, someone at the Disaster Recovery Center can assist you.
You may visit any location, no matter where you are staying now.
If your home or personal property sustained damage not covered by insurance, FEMA may be able to provide money to help you pay for home repairs, a temporary place to live, and replace essential personal property that was destroyed.
sara.zuckerman Wed, 06/25/2025 - 23:38FEMA Calls May Come from Unfamiliar Phone Numbers
OKLAHOMA CITY – After Oklahoma residents apply for disaster assistance, they may receive a call from FEMA seeking more information to process the application, or to schedule an inspection. Survivors should remember that these calls often come with unfamiliar area codes and phone numbers.
It is important for applicants to answer FEMA’s call. For example, an inspection may be required to determine whether a home is safe, functional and accessible, or to verify the current state of the property. Without an inspection, there may be a delay in FEMA’s review of the application.
There is no charge for an inspection, and the inspector will have FEMA photo identification and the application number. Remember, FEMA representatives will never ask for money.
If you receive a call from someone claiming to be a FEMA representative, you can reach out to the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 to verify the caller’s identity.
How to apply for FEMA assistanceHomeowners and renters in Cleveland, Creek, Lincoln, Logan, Oklahoma, Pawnee and Payne counties who experienced losses from the wildfires and straight-line winds that occurred March 14-21, can apply to FEMA in several ways, including going online to DisasterAssistance.gov, downloading the FEMA App for mobile devices or calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Calls are accepted every day from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT and help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service. 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 Wed, 06/25/2025 - 18:30Greene County Residents May Be Eligible for Assistance After April Severe Storms
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas homeowners and renters in Greene County are now eligible for FEMA grants after the April 2-22 severe storms, flooding and tornadoes.
Eligible applicants with damage not covered by insurance may qualify for grants for temporary housing, basic home repairs and other eligible expenses related to storm damage. Greene County joins the 16 counties previously approved for FEMA assistance after the April storms including Clark, Clay, Craighead, Crittenden, Desha, Fulton, Hot Spring, Jackson, Miller, Ouachita, Pulaski, Randolph, St. Francis, Saline, Sharp and White counties.
Residents with homeowners’ or renters’ insurance are encouraged to file a claim as soon as possible with their insurance carrier. By law, FEMA cannot provide funding for losses covered by your insurance. If your policy does not cover all disaster expenses, you may be eligible for federal assistance.
Survivor assistance from the March 14-15 storms remains available for residents in Greene, Hot Spring, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Lawrence, Randolph, Sharp and Stone counties.
If you were affected by both the March 14-15 and the April 2-22 disasters, you are encouraged to file a separate FEMA application for each. The deadline 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. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service.
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 Tue, 06/24/2025 - 21:34FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Himalaya Road Fire in Alaska
BOTHELL, Wash. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Himalaya Road Fire burning in the Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska.
The state of Alaska’s request for a declaration under FEMA’s Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) program was approved by FEMA Region 10 Deputy Acting Administrator Anthony J. Morea on Monday, June 23, 2025, at 8:19 p.m. PT. He determined that the Himalaya Road Fire threatened to cause such destruction as would constitute a major disaster. This is the second FMAG declaration in 2025 to help fight Alaska wildfires.
At the time of the state’s request, the wildfire threatened homes in and around the communities of Himalaya, Haystack, Hayes Creek, and Fox. The fire also threatened powerlines, cell towers, watersheds, fishing streams, spawning sites, wildlife, cultural resources, and part of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline.
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.
amy.ashbridge Tue, 06/24/2025 - 20:46Disaster Recovery Centers in Anderson, Daviess and Hopkins Counties to Close Permanently; Help is Still Available
FRANKFORT, Ky. –The Disaster Recovery Centers in Anderson, Daviess and Hopkins counties are scheduled to close permanently this week. Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides can still apply for FEMA assistance.
Hopkins County - Closing permanently Wednesday, June 25, at 7 p.m. CT
Location: Hopkins County Fairground
605 E. Arch St,
Madisonville, KY 42431
Working hours until closure: Monday through this Wednesday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT
Anderson County - Closing permanently Thursday, June 26, at 7 p.m. ET
Location: Anderson Co. Community Center
1026 County Park Rd
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
Working hours until closure: Monday through this Thursday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET
Daviess County - Closing permanently Thursday, June 26, at 7 p.m. CT
Location: Stanley Fire Department
159 Highway 1554
Stanley, KY 42301
Working hours until closure: Monday through this Thursday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT
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 April storms to apply for federal disaster assistance as soon as possible. The deadline to apply is July 25.
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.
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.
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 Tue, 06/24/2025 - 19:45How to Apply for FEMA Assistance in Tennessee After Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes and Flooding
Tennessee homeowners and renters in nine counties who had uninsured damage or loss caused by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding that occurred April 2-24 may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance. The designated counties include Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Dyer, Hardeman, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion and Wilson. FEMA may be able to help with serious needs, rental assistance, basic home repair costs, personal property loss or other disaster-caused needs.
There are several ways to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. 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. CT seven days a week and specialists speak many languages. To view an accessible video on how to apply, visit Three Ways to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance - YouTube.
FEMA’s disaster assistance offers benefits that provide flexible funding directly to survivors. In addition, simplified processes and expanded eligibility allows Tennesseans access to a wider range of assistance and funds for serious needs.
What You’ll Need When You Apply- 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.
If you have homeowners, renters or flood insurance, you should file a claim as soon as possible. FEMA cannot duplicate benefits for losses covered by insurance. If your policy does not cover all your disaster expenses, you may be eligible for federal assistance.
kwei.nwaogu Tue, 06/24/2025 - 14:23Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Ripley County
A Disaster Recovery Center with FEMA Individual Assistance staff is opening in Ripley County for three days to help people affected by the March 14-15 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and wildfires.
The Disaster Recovery Center opens Thursday, June 26.
FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration will help survivors with their disaster assistance applications, answer questions, and upload required documents.
Opening Thursday, June 26LOCATIONHOURS OF OPERATIONRipley CountyRipley County Caring Community
209 W. Hwy St.
Doniphan, MO 63935June 26: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
June 27-28: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
To save time, please apply for FEMA assistance before coming to a Disaster Recovery Center. Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362.
If you are unable to apply online or by phone, someone at the Disaster Recovery Center can assist you.
You may visit any location, no matter where you are staying now.
If your home or personal property sustained damage not covered by insurance, FEMA may be able to provide money to help you pay for home repairs, a temporary place to live, and replace essential personal property that was destroyed.
sara.zuckerman Tue, 06/24/2025 - 13:0530 Days Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma residents who have been affected by the March wildfires and straight-line winds have 30 days left to apply for FEMA assistance.
Homeowners and renters in Cleveland, Creek, Lincoln, Logan, Oklahoma, Pawnee, and Payne counties who were displaced or have property damage from the March 14-21 wildfires and straight-line winds have until Tuesday, July 22, to submit an application for FEMA assistance. After the deadline, survivors can still upload information and submit paperwork to their FEMA account.
To date, FEMA has approved more than $6 million in federal and state assistance for Oklahoma survivors.
There are many types of assistance available for survivors who need help covering costs for things like rental expenses, home repairs, vehicle damage, medical expenses, moving and storage, and reimbursement for temporary housing.
There are three ways to apply:
- 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
Residents and businesses in the seven eligible counties can also apply for a low-interest disaster loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to help recover. Oklahoma residents can apply for a disaster loan online at SBA.gov/disaster or by calling 800-659-2955. To find an Oklahoma location for in-person assistance, visit appointment.sba.gov/schedule/. No appointment is necessary.
For more information about the loans available and how to apply, visit: Oklahoma Survivors Can Apply for SBA Loans.
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, 06/23/2025 - 20:30Disaster Recovery Centers in Butler, Phelps Counties to Close
The Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in Butler and Phelps counties are scheduled to close permanently.
The Butler County DRC will close Wednesday, June 25 at 7 p.m.
The Butler County DRC is located at:
MPC World Impact Center Conference Center
727 Ridge Ave.
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
Hours of operation – Mon - Wed: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The Phelps County DRC will close Thursday, June 26 at 7 p.m.
The Phelps County DRC is located at:
Phelps County Courthouse Community Room
200 N. Main St.
Rolla, MO 65401
Hours of operation – Mon - Thurs: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Help is still available online and by phone. The fastest way to stay in touch with FEMA is online at DisasterAssistance.gov. You can also call 800-621-3362 or download the FEMA app.
The FEMA application deadline for the March 14-15 severe storms is July 22, 2025. Apply online or by phone.
Homeowners and renters affected by the March 14-15 disaster 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 FEMA assistance that includes rental assistance, lodging expenses reimbursement, home repair and other needs.
sara.zuckerman Mon, 06/23/2025 - 19:04FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Bear Creek Fire in Alaska
BOTHELL, Wash. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Bear Creek Fire burning in the Denali Borough, Alaska.
The state of Alaska’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 Monday, June 23, 2025, at 3:33 a.m. PT. He determined that the Bear Creek Fire threatened to cause such destruction as would constitute a major disaster. This is the first FMAG declaration in 2025 to help fight Alaska wildfires.
At the time of the state’s request, the wildfire threatened homes in and around the communities of Healy, Ferry, Clear and Anderson, as well as the Clear Space Force Base. The fire was also threatening highways, electrical utilities, parks, commercial sites, a watershed, fishing streams and spawning sites, wildlife, and environmental and cultural resources.
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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