Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available under President Donald J. Trump's disaster declaration issued for the state of Mississippi.

WASHINGTON — FEMA announced yesterday that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Mississippi to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding from April 22-23, 2020.

Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available under President Donald J. Trump's disaster declaration issued for the state of Tennessee.

Assistance for the State, Tribal, and Affected Local Governments Can Include as Required:

WASHINGTON — Yesterday, FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Tennessee to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding from May 3-4, 2020.

Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available under President Donald J. Trump's disaster declaration issued for the state of Hawaii.

Assistance for the Affected State and Local Governments Can Include as Required:

WASHINGTON — Yesterday, FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Hawaii to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from March 27-28, 2020.

Federal funding also is available to state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storms and flooding in Kauai County.

Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Donald J. Trump's disaster declaration issued for the state of Michigan.
Assistance for Affected Individuals and Families Can Include as Required:

WASHINGTON — FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Michigan to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from May 16-22, 2020.

The President's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Arenac, Gladwin, Iosco, Midland and Saginaw counties.

CHICAGO – As temperatures soar into the 90s this week, with heat index values near 100 degrees, the FEMA Region 5 office in Chicago is encouraging residents to avoid the dangers of extreme heat by taking some simple steps to protect yourself.

Since December 2019, fraudulent sales of personal protective equipment (PPE) — particularly N95 and KN95 filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs) — have increased. This fact sheet provides an overview of key practices and resources to help consumers to understand approved and authorized use of respirators, to avoid purchasing fraudulent products, and to report fraud or potentially fraudulent distributors, resellers, or other suppliers.

The Salvation Army collaborates with FEMA to provide over $20 million in assistance

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

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.