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FEMA Reimburses Bay County $7.2 Million for Hurricane Michael Expenses

DHS News and Updates - Wed, 09/11/2019 - 12:47

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — FEMA has approved $7,257,858 to the state of Florida to assist Bay County with reimbursement for the costs of emergency protective measures following Hurricane Michael under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.

 

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FEMA Reimburses Lynn Haven $1.6 Million for Hurricane Michael Expenses

DHS News and Updates - Wed, 09/11/2019 - 12:14

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – FEMA has approved $1,673,126 to the state of Florida to assist the City of Lynn Haven with reimbursement for the costs of emergency protective measures following Hurricane Michael under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.

 

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FEMA Reimburses Tallahassee $3.5 Million for Hurricane Michael Expenses

DHS News and Updates - Wed, 09/11/2019 - 12:06

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — FEMA has approved $3,573,869 to the state of Florida to assist the City of Tallahassee with reimbursement for the costs of debris removal following Hurricane Michael under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.

 

FEMA funds will reimburse Tallahassee for the collection, reduction, disposal and site management of debris within the city following the October 2018 storm.

 

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FEMA Awards Punta Gorda More Than $4.2 Million for Hurricane Irma Expenses

DHS News and Updates - Wed, 09/11/2019 - 08:05

Orlando, Fla. – Punta Gorda will receive a $4,249,501.05 grant through FEMA’s Public Assistance Program to help defray the costs of responding to Hurricane Irma.

On August 23, 2019 the President approved a cost share adjustment authorizing federal funding for Public Assistance at 90 percent of total eligible costs under FEMA DR4337-FL declared for Hurricane Irma. The $4.2 million represents an additional 15 percent for the city-wide seawall project, previously awarded at 75 percent of eligible costs.

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FEMA Awards Town of Palm Beach More Than $2.8 Million for Hurricane Irma Expenses

DHS News and Updates - Wed, 09/11/2019 - 08:03

Orlando, Fla. – The Town of Palm Beach will receive a $2,869,116.56 grant through FEMA’s Public Assistance Program to help defray the costs of repairing beaches damaged by Hurricane Irma.

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FEMA Awards Palm Beach County More Than $3.4 Million for Hurricane Irma Expenses

DHS News and Updates - Wed, 09/11/2019 - 08:01

Orlando, Fla. – Palm Beach County will receive a $3,445,312.05 grant through FEMA’s Public Assistance Program to help defray the costs of repairing beaches damaged by Hurricane Irma.

On August 23, 2019 the President approved a cost share adjustment authorizing federal funding for Public Assistance at 90 percent of total eligible costs under FEMA DR4337-FL declared for Hurricane Irma. The $2.8 million represents an additional 15 percent for the cost of replacing some 1.4 million cubic yards of sand at Juno Beach, previously awarded at 75 percent of eligible costs.

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FEMA Awards Glades Electric Cooperative More Than $1.1 Million for Hurricane Irma Expenses

DHS News and Updates - Tue, 09/10/2019 - 15:56

Orlando, Fla. – Glades Electric Cooperative will receive a $1,140,420.86 grant through FEMA’s Public Assistance Program to help defray the costs of responding to Hurricane Irma.

On August 23, 2019 the President approved a cost share adjustment authorizing federal funding for Public Assistance at 90 percent of total eligible costs under FEMA DR4337-FL declared for Hurricane Irma. The $1.1 million represents an additional 15 percent for permanent work on their electrical grid, previously awarded at 75 percent of eligible costs.

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FEMA Awards Clay Electric Cooperative More Than $2.3 Million for Hurricane Irma Expenses

DHS News and Updates - Tue, 09/10/2019 - 15:53

Orlando, Fla. – Clay Electric Cooperative will receive a $2,313,212.67 grant through FEMA’s Public Assistance Program to help defray the costs of responding to Hurricane Irma.

On August 23, 2019 the President approved a cost share adjustment authorizing federal funding for Public Assistance at 90 percent of total eligible costs under FEMA DR4337-FL declared for Hurricane Irma. The $2.3 million represents an additional 15 percent for permanent work on their electrical grid, previously awarded at 75 percent of eligible costs.

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Two Years of Progress After Hurricane Irma

DHS News and Updates - Tue, 09/10/2019 - 15:48

ORLANDO, Fla. – Two years after Hurricane Irma caused extensive damage throughout the Florida peninsula, FEMA staff in Florida and their state, local, and non-profit partners continue to help Floridians in their recovery. To date, more than $4.6 billion in federal funds have been obligated.

The recovery includes such milestones as:

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FEMA Awards the Florida Division of Emergency Management More Than $5.6 Million for Hurricane Irma Expenses

DHS News and Updates - Tue, 09/10/2019 - 15:45

Orlando, Fla. – The Florida Division of Emergency Management will receive a $5,606,932.20 grant through FEMA’s Public Assistance Program to help defray the costs of emergency protective measures while responding to Hurricane Irma.

On August 23, 2019 the President approved a cost share adjustment authorizing federal funding for Public Assistance at 90 percent of total eligible costs under FEMA DR4337-FL declared for Hurricane Irma. The $5.6 million represents an additional 15 percent for the project, previously awarded at 75 percent of eligible costs.

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FEMA Awards Jupiter Island More Than $1 Million for Hurricane Irma Expenses

DHS News and Updates - Tue, 09/10/2019 - 15:43

Orlando, Fla. – The Town of Jupiter Island will receive a $1,027,446.60 grant through FEMA’s Public Assistance Program to help defray the costs of rebuilding town beaches damaged by Hurricane Irma.

On August 23, 2019 the President approved a cost share adjustment authorizing federal funding for Public Assistance at 90 percent of total eligible costs under FEMA DR4337-FL declared for Hurricane Irma. The $1 million represents an additional 15 percent for the cost of replacing 425,871 cubic yards of sand on Jupiter Island beaches, previously awarded at 75 percent of eligible costs.

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FEMA Awards Marion County More Than $1.2 Million for Hurricane Irma Expenses

DHS News and Updates - Tue, 09/10/2019 - 15:40

Orlando, Fla. – Marion County will receive a $1,278,222.98 grant through FEMA’s Public Assistance Program to help defray the costs of debris removal in response to Hurricane Irma.

On August 23, 2019 the President approved a cost share adjustment authorizing federal funding for Public Assistance at 90 percent of total eligible costs under FEMA DR4337-FL declared for Hurricane Irma. The $1.2 million represents an additional 10 percent for the project, previously awarded at 80 percent of eligible costs.

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FEMA Awards Polk County More Than $1.2 Million for Hurricane Irma Expenses

DHS News and Updates - Tue, 09/10/2019 - 15:38

Orlando, Fla. – Polk County will receive a $1,232,470.74 grant through FEMA’s Public Assistance Program to help defray the costs of debris removal in response to Hurricane Irma.

On August 23, 2019 the President approved a cost share adjustment authorizing federal funding for Public Assistance at 90 percent of total eligible costs under FEMA-4337-DR-FL declared for Hurricane Irma. The $1.2 million represents an additional 10 percent for the project, previously awarded at 80 percent of eligible costs.

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FEMA Awards Palm Beach County Solid Waste Authority More Than $1.6 Million for Hurricane Irma Expenses

DHS News and Updates - Tue, 09/10/2019 - 15:36

Orlando, Fla. – The Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County will receive a $1,629,623.19 grant through FEMA’s Public Assistance Program to help defray the costs of debris removal in response to Hurricane Irma.

On August 23, 2019 the President approved a cost share adjustment authorizing federal funding for Public Assistance at 90 percent of total eligible costs under FEMA-4337-DR-FL declared for Hurricane Irma. The $1.6 million represents an additional 10 percent for the project, previously awarded at 82 percent of eligible costs.

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FEMA Awards Collier County More Than $6.8 Million for Hurricane Irma Expenses

DHS News and Updates - Tue, 09/10/2019 - 15:33

Orlando, Fla. – Collier County will receive a $6,897,745.40 grant through FEMA’s Public Assistance Program to help defray the costs of debris removal in response to Hurricane Irma.

On August 23, 2019 the President approved a cost share adjustment authorizing federal funding for Public Assistance at 90 percent of total eligible costs under FEMA-4337-DR-FL declared for Hurricane Irma. The $6.8 million represents an additional 15 percent for the project, previously awarded at 75 percent of eligible costs.

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FEMA Awards Miami-Dade County More Than $16.7 Million for Hurricane Irma Expenses

DHS News and Updates - Tue, 09/10/2019 - 15:30

Orlando, Fla. – Miami-Dade County will receive a $16,705,524.97 grant through FEMA’s Public Assistance Program to help defray the costs of debris removal in response to Hurricane Irma.

On August 23, 2019 the President approved a cost share adjustment authorizing Federal funding for Public Assistance at 90 percent of total eligible costs under FEMA-4337-DR-FL declared for Hurricane Irma. The $16.7 million represents an additional 15 percent for the project, previously awarded at 75 percent of eligible costs.

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Less than one week remains for South Texans to register for federal assistance

DHS News and Updates - Tue, 09/10/2019 - 11:03

AUSTIN, Texas – South Texans with damages from the June severe storms and flooding have less than one week to register for FEMA grants to help with housing repairs and rebuilding as well as other needs. The final day to register is Sept. 16.

 

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Promoting Partnerships for Disaster Recovery in the Florida Panhandle

DHS News and Updates - Tue, 09/10/2019 - 10:58

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — While many individuals and organizations help provide immediate relief after a disaster, it can be challenging to connect impacted communities with resources to plan, support, encourage and finance their long-term recovery. This is where FEMA’s Integrated Recovery Coordination (IRC) organization comes in.

 

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FEMA registration deadline has ended but help remains

DHS News and Updates - Tue, 09/10/2019 - 09:34

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The deadline for registering with FEMA for disaster assistance has passed, but that does not mean FEMA is leaving. The agency continues working with the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency on the recovery process for this year’s spring and summer severe storms and flooding.

 

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Harvey survivors who received group flood insurance should prepare to purchase a standard flood insurance policy in 2020

DHS News and Updates - Mon, 09/09/2019 - 15:30

AUSTIN, Texas – If you received flood insurance as part of your FEMA disaster assistance for Hurricane Harvey, you only have one year remaining on your National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) group insurance policy. Planning to renew your NFIP policy purchase is a great way to prepare for future disasters and protect you and your family from financial loss.

 

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