JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A FEMA disaster recovery center will open for three days in Andrew County starting Tuesday, August 6, to provide one-on-one assistance to Missourians affected by recent flooding, severe storms and tornadoes.

Recovery specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Small Business Administration will provide information on available services, explain assistance programs and help survivors complete or check the status of their applications.

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 West Virginia.

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

DENVER – Union County’s flood insurance rate map update is nearing completion. The new maps will provide Union County with more accurate flood risk information that can help local officials and residents make informed decisions about reducing flood risks and purchasing flood insurance.

The mapping project is part of a nationwide effort led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to increase local knowledge of flood risks and support actions to address and reduce those risks.

WASHINGTON – FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of West Virginia to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides from June 29-30, 2019.

DENVER — Clay County’s flood insurance rate map update is nearing completion. The new maps will provide Clay County with more accurate flood risk information that can help local officials and residents make informed decisions about reducing flood risks and purchasing flood insurance.

The mapping project is part of a nationwide effort led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to increase local knowledge of flood risks and support actions to address and reduce those risks.  

FEMA and the FCC Remind the Public About Upcoming Test Alert on TVs and Radios

WASHINGTON— FEMA, in coordination with the FCC, reminds the public that it will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019. The nationwide test message will be sent to radio and television stations beginning at 2:20 p.m. EDT.

LINCOLN, Neb. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has an immediate need to fill temporary positions in Lincoln and Norfolk to assist with disaster recovery.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri residents who lost jobs or whose work was interrupted during this year’s flooding can apply for up to 26 weeks of Disaster Unemployment Assistance from the state. The deadline is August 9.

DES MOINES, Iowa – 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

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DR-4421-IA

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DR-4421-IA

OKLAHOMA CITY – Four more counties in Oklahoma are now eligible to apply for FEMA’s Public Assistance funding to supplement state and local recovery efforts in areas that sustained damage from the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding between May 7 and June 9, 2019.

Overview

• DR-4421 Major Disaster Declaration issued March 23, 2019
• Incident Period: March 12 – June 15, 2019

Designated Counties

ATLANTA –Hickman County in Kentucky is now eligible to receive federal funding to supplement commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides from Feb. 6 – March 10, 2019.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A FEMA disaster recovery center will open for three days in Chariton County starting Monday, August 5, to provide one-on-one assistance to Missourians affected by recent flooding, severe storms and tornadoes.

WASHINGTON— As part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) ongoing efforts to support state, local, tribal and territorial partners, Acting Secretary Kevin K. McAleenan today announced final allocations of $350 million for six Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 DHS competitive preparedness grant programs.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A new FEMA disaster recovery center will open in Holt County Monday, August 5, to provide one-on-one assistance to Missourians affected by recent flooding, severe storms and tornadoes.

AUSTIN, Texas — When Hurricane Harvey flooded Beaumont in August 2017, it didn’t only affect local people and businesses — it shut down one of the most important ports for the U.S. economy. FEMA and Port of Beaumont leadership knew they needed to work together to get the international shipping hub back online as quickly as possible.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A FEMA disaster recovery center will open for three days in Jasper County starting Monday, August 5, to provide one-on-one assistance to Missourians affected by recent flooding, severe storms and tornadoes.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A FEMA disaster recovery center will open for three days in Pike County starting Saturday, August 3, to provide one-on-one assistance to Missourians affected by recent flooding, severe storms and tornadoes.