WASHINGTON - FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019.

The nationwide test will be sent to radio and television stations beginning at 2:20 p.m. EDT.

Do you have a Group Flood Insurance Policy from the June 2016 flood event? These policies will expire in August. It is important for you, as a flood insurance policy holder, to purchase or renew an individual flood insurance policy, especially if your home is in a Special Flood Hazard Area.

DURHAM, N.C. – FEMA and the state of North Carolina are announcing more than $2.3 million to reimburse Carteret County for debris cleanup activities following Hurricane Florence.

FEMA has already approved more than $12.2 million for Carteret County Hurricane Florence-related expenses. This brings the total to $14.5 million.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Flood survivors in Faulkner and Sebastian Counties and surrounding areas who are rebuilding or repairing their homes after the flooding and severe storms that occurred May 21 to June 14 can get a free hazard mitigation consultation from FEMA representatives by visiting a local home improvement store.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – There are 2 weeks left to register for federal assistance for damages sustained in the flooding that occurred from May 21 to June 14. The registration deadline is August 7. 

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Homeowner and renter insurance policies do not cover damages incurred during flooding. To protect themselves and their family from future financial loss, Arkansans are advised to purchase and maintain flood insurance coverage. Several provisions are in place to help ensure financial recovery after a flood. Examples may include amount of coverage, deductibles, content coverage and more.

Oklahoma City, OK – Six more state/federal Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) are opening in the following Oklahoma communities: Cherokee (Alfalfa County), Ponca City (Kay County), Kingfisher (Kingfisher County), Spiro (Le Flore County), Claremore (Rogers County) and Alva (Woods County).

Disaster Survivors Can Expect to See FEMA Visiting Their Neighborhoods

AUSTIN, TX – Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) Teams from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be visiting neighborhoods in Cameron, Willacy and Hidalgo counties to help assist residents.  

ORLANDO, Fla. – Putnam County will receive a nearly $1.5 million federal grant to fund designing a new and improved drainage system near St. John’s Ave. in Palatka to prevent flooding during heavy rain events.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) has approved $1,467,134 to help design, engineer, permit and put out to bid the project, which is expected to include an improved culvert system and a new stormwater retention pond.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A FEMA disaster recovery center will close at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 24 and relocate to Osage County on Friday, July 26, 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.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A FEMA disaster recovery center will open for three days starting Wednesday in Jackson County 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.

Oakland, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to assist the State of Arizona to combat the Museum Fire burning in Coconino County.

Little Rock, Ark. – Arkansas/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Dumas (Desha County) is scheduled to close on Wednesday, July 24 at 3 p.m.

The Disaster Recovery Center is located at:

DESHA COUNTY

Severe storms and flooding have the potential to cause hundreds of millions (or even billions) of dollars in damage each year. A policy with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is one of the best tools available to protect a home, business and insurable property.

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FEMA funds Port Arthur Housing Authority rebuild

Harvey flooded 102 homes for low- and moderate-income families at Southwood Crossing

ATLANTA – FEMA has selected Jordan Lin of Decatur, Georgia as one of 15 national members of the 2019-2020 Youth Preparedness Council (YPC).

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Judy Taylor-Fischer works in FEMA’s Integrated Recovery Coordination group whose mission to help communities search out ways to recover from disasters. Judy Taylor-Fischer is a FEMA local hire. 

ATLANTA – FEMA has selected Megan Wright of Calhoun, Georgia, to be one of 15 national members of the 2019-2020 Youth Preparedness Council (YPC).

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A FEMA disaster recovery center in Atchison County will close at 7 p.m. Sunday and relocate to Andrew County for three days.