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Federal Aid Programs for The State Of South Dakota
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 South Dakota.
Assistance for State, Tribal and Affected Local Governments Can Include as Required:
President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for South Dakota
WASHINGTON – FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of South Dakota to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding beginning on June 30 to July 21, 2019.
Hurricane Michael: One Year Later, Federal Aid for Panhandle Nears $1.9B
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — One year has elapsed since Hurricane Michael pummeled the Florida Panhandle, packing 155 mph winds, torrential rain and high tides and displacing thousands of families amid structural damage that will cost billions to repair. 1408665201COUNT1408665201COUNT1408665201COUNT
FEMA Determination Letter May Not Be Last Word on Disaster Assistance
JACKSON, Miss. – Storm and flood survivors who applied for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and received a letter or text message about the status of their application, should know this first communication may not be the last word.
It's important to read your determination letter carefully, all the way through, to clarify why your application was labeled “ineligible” or “incomplete.” Very often ineligibility can be resolved quickly. In fact, the most common reasons for this determination are:
Federal Aid Programs for The Commonwealth of The Northern Mariana Islands
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 emergency disaster declaration issued for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Assistance for the Commonwealth and Affected Local Governments Can Include as Required:
President Donald J. Trump Signs Emergency Declaration for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to supplement Commonwealth and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions in the area affected by Typhoon Hagibis beginning on Oct. 7 and continuing.
FEMA Region IV Welcomes New Youth Preparedness Council Members
ATLANTA –New members of the 2019-2020 regional Youth Preparedness Council, a group of 13 high schoolers committed to improving the preparedness and resilience of their communities in the event of an emergency, were announced today by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in Atlanta.
Members were selected based on their community involvement, public service and potential to impact youth preparedness.
Finding Assistance after Tropical Storm Imelda
Denton, Texas – Are you a Texas homeowner or renter whose home is damaged or uninhabitable because of damage caused by Tropical Storm Imelda? Resources are available to help get you on the road to recovery.
Here are the first steps to take:
You’ll Need Your Insurance Information When You Register with FEMA
JACKSON, Miss. – If you suffered damage or loss from Mississippi’s storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding, Feb. 22 - March 29, and have not yet applied for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), you should file a claim with your homeowners insurance company and your flood insurance carrier — but register with FEMA right away.
Learn How Your Business Can Support Disaster Recovery in Oahu
Oakland, CA — Can your business assist disaster recovery in your community? After a disaster, the support of local businesses improves the short- and long-term recovery efforts that help build back more resilient communities. But if your business is not part of the federal procurement system, it will not appear in the government’s required market research for potential vendors.
Federal Aid Programs for The State Of Texas
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 Texas.
Assistance for Affected Individuals and Families Can Include as Required:
President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Texas
WASHINGTON – FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Texas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Tropical Storm Imelda beginning on Sept. 17 -23, 2019.
The President's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Chambers, Harris, Jefferson, Liberty, Montgomery, and Orange counties.
Federal Aid Programs for The State Of North Carolina
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 North Carolina.
Assistance for State and Affected Local Governments Can Include as Required:
President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for North Carolina
WASHINGTON – FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of North Carolina to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Dorian beginning on Sept. 1- 9, 2019.
Safeguard Your Future with Flood Insurance
Tropical Storm Imelda caused extensive damage in Texas last month. Fortunately, many Texans had flood insurance to help them recover from the storm.
So far, about 10,000 flood insurance claims related to tropical Storm Imelda have been made in Texas, and about $45 million paid in advance claims.
Announcement of Public Notice
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is required by law to provide public notice of its intent to provide federal assistance and grant opportunities via the Public Assistance (PA), Individual Assistance (IA), or Hazard Mitigation Grant (HMGP) programs.
Get Home Repair Advice October 6 - 19 in Aguadilla, Carolina, Ponce and San Juan
GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico – Home Depot and Kmart have teamed with FEMA to provide residents of Puerto Rico with free information and tips on how to make homes safer and stronger from earthquakes and tsunamis.
Survivors Beware! Scams, Price-Gouging Flourish After Disasters
JACKSON, Miss. — Federal and Mississippi emergency management officials urge residents to watch for and report any suspicious activity or potential fraud from scam artists, identity thieves and other criminals who may try to prey on survivors of the recent storms and flooding in the state.
Common post-disaster fraud practices include:
You need flood insurance for your business too
AUSTIN, Texas – Like everyone else, business owners need to prepare for potential disasters, and buying a policy from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is a great place to begin those preparations.
Business owners can purchase up to $500,000 in coverage for buildings and up to $500,000 for business content coverage through the NFIP. Direct physical damage to a building, such as foundations, pumping systems and water heaters, or contents, such as furniture and fixtures, from a flood is covered by the policy.
FEMA Teams Canvassing Neighborhoods to Help Mississippi Flood Survivors
JACKSON, Miss. – More than a dozen disaster survivor assistance (DSA) specialists will be going door-to-door in the eight Mississippi counties designated for federal individual assistance in the wake of severe flooding brought-on by storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes that devastated the region Feb. 22 – March 29.
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