FEMA Awards Funding to Wyoming for Post-Fire Mitigation

DENVER – FEMA recently awarded more than $400,000 to Albany and Carbon counties for post-fire mitigation. The funds are related to FEMA’s approval of a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) request from the state of Wyoming for the Mullen Fire. The Mullen Fire started on Sept. 17, 2020, and burned more than 176,800 acres.

As a part of the FMAG award, funding is made available through FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Post-Fire assistance for hazard mitigation measures that substantially reduce the risk of future damage, hardship, loss, or suffering. Albany County received a federal cost share of $352,500, and Carbon County received $77,625. The program has a maximum 75 percent federal cost share, with the remaining costs the responsibility of the state and the applicant. The funding covers a variety of hazard mitigation measures including replanting grass and vegetation, erosion control, tree removal, soil stabilization, and mulching.

For more information about FEMA’s HMGP Post-Fire program, visit https://www.fema.gov/grants/mitigation/post-fire

jamie.casterton Mon, 08/02/2021 - 21:15

FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Tops $888 Million

WASHINGTON -- FEMA has provided over $888 million to more than 135,000 people to assist with COVID-19-related funeral costs for deaths occurring on or after Jan. 20, 2020.

Eligibility determinations are not driven by state/location; instead, they are based on when the applicant submits all required documentation.

“Applications” in the below chart reflect the number of individuals who called to begin the assistance process.

Please find state-specific information below:

State/Territory

Applications

Amount Approved

Number of Awards

ALABAMA

5,562

$20,875,004

3,022

ALASKA

125

$307,329

55

AMERICAN SAMOA

Less than 10

$0

0

ARIZONA

4,230

$11,647,696

2,291

ARKANSAS

2,432

$9,210,111

1,448

CALIFORNIA

26,290

$83,433,610

12,851

COLORADO

1,901

$5,566,742

978

COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANAS

Less than 10

$4,344

Less than 10

CONNECTICUT

3,053

$12,859,055

1,835

DELAWARE

776

$2,506,199

394

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

489

$1,473,933

216

FLORIDA

14,176

$41,577,352

7,342

GEORGIA

9,310

$35,154,735

5,047

GUAM

13

$32,707

Less than 10

HAWAII

240

$737,790

126

IDAHO

514

$1,422,913

245

ILLINOIS

10,559

$40,584,290

5,919

INDIANA

4,394

$17,373,805

2,470

IOWA

2,215

$9,493,523

1,320

KANSAS

2,069

$7,313,221

1,103

KENTUCKY

3,318

$13,815,322

1,942

LOUISIANA

4,559

$16,341,602

2,384

MAINE

333

$824,021

152

MARYLAND

4,960

$18,081,381

2,681

MASSACHUSETTS

5,077

$20,546,999

2,941

MICHIGAN

8,492

$29,880,195

4,902

MINNESOTA

2,439

$10,867,337

1,566

MISSISSIPPI

3,994

$14,644,715

2,163

MISSOURI

4,386

$17,317,385

2,737

MONTANA

441

$978,218

195

NEBRASKA

1,063

$4,637,152

651

NEVADA

2,117

$5,748,725

1,037

NEW HAMPSHIRE

606

$2,024,960

342

NEW JERSEY

10,613

$40,261,837

5,798

NEW MEXICO

1,369

$3,178,052

623

NEW YORK

23,136

$78,463,913

11,306

NORTH CAROLINA

7,384

$28,099,342

4,234

NORTH DAKOTA

611

$2,498,601

331

OHIO

8,574

$32,897,260

5,103

OKLAHOMA

3,468

$14,079,585

2,185

OREGON

748

$1,866,649

350

PENNSYLVANIA

11,442

$44,492,137

6,782

PUERTO RICO

1,044

$1,561,354

447

RHODE ISLAND

1,035

$3,422,949

492

SOUTH CAROLINA

5,088

$20,898,631

3,024

SOUTH DAKOTA

654

$2,593,144

349

TENNESSEE

6,085

$24,007,882

3,467

TEXAS

22,413

$82,188,963

12,585

U. S. VIRGIN ISLANDS

23

$65,749

10

UTAH

946

$3,877,342

554

VERMONT

125

$399,388

66

VIRGINIA

5,429

$20,838,650

3,123

WASHINGTON

1,636

$4,155,541

749

WEST VIRGINIA

1,315

$4,369,649

640

WISCONSIN

3,989

$16,070,898

2,431

WYOMING

221

$746,083

131

* Funeral assistance data can/will change daily; the information reflects data as of 8 a.m. today.

Applicants may apply by calling 844-684-6333 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. Multilingual services are available. Please note, phone calls from FEMA may come from an unidentified number. Applicants who use a relay service, such as a videophone, Innocaption or CapTel, should provide FEMA with the specific number assigned to them for that service so that agency representatives are able to contact them.

Additional information about COVID-19 funeral assistance, including frequently asked questions, is available on FEMA.gov.

mayshaunt.gary Mon, 08/02/2021 - 20:48

FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Mana Road Fire

OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to assist the state of Hawaii in combating the Mana Road Fire burning in Hawaii County.

On August 1, the state of Hawaii submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) for the Mana Road Fire. At the time of the request, the fire threatened approximately 140 homes in and around Puukapu Hawaiian Homeland and Waikii Ranch with a combined population of 560. The fire started on July 30 and had burned 14,000 acres of state and private land. The county issued mandatory evacuation orders for 440 residents.

The FEMA regional administrator approved the state’s request on August 1, as the fire threatened to become a major incident.

FMAGs provide federal funding for up to 75 percent of eligible firefighting costs. The Disaster Relief Fund provides allowances for FMAGs through FEMA to assist in fighting fires that threaten to cause major disasters. Eligible costs covered by FMAGs can include expenses for field camps, equipment use, materials, supplies and mobilization, and demobilization activities attributed to fighting the fire.

For more information on FMAGs, visit fema.gov/assistance/public/fire-management-assistance.

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robert.barker Mon, 08/02/2021 - 17:44

FEMA Provides an Additional $23.4 Million to the City and County of Denver for COVID-19 Response

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has provided $23.4 million in additional Public Assistance funding for the COVID-19 response to the City and County of Denver. The assistance was made available under a major disaster declaration issued March 28, 2020. FEMA has provided a total of $131 million for Denver’s COVID-19 response to date, and $951 million statewide.

The funding was provided to the City and County of Denver for establishing and operating emergency shelters in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Emergency sheltering services were provided to vulnerable members of the community needing isolation and quarantine. Such services include, but are not limited to, the following: facility leasing; staffing and support services; medical services; wraparound services; force account labor and supplies. This follows a previous award of $60.5 million, bringing the federal support for Denver’s vaccination mission to $83.9 million.

This funding is authorized under the January 21, 2021, Presidential Memorandum for the Secretary of Defense & the Secretary of Homeland Security and Section 403 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.

For the COVID-19 response, FEMA has simplified the Public Assistance application and funding process to address the magnitude of this event and to allow local officials to receive eligible funding more quickly. These reimbursements play a critical role as state, local and tribal officials work tirelessly to assist their communities during this response.

Additional information about FEMA’s Public Assistance program can be found at www.fema.gov/assistance/public.

 

anthony.mayne Mon, 08/02/2021 - 17:04

Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Tarrant County, Texas

DENTON, Texas – Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in Tarrant County, Texas. Property owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. Community stakeholders can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and participate in the 90-day appeal and comment periods.

The updated maps were produced in coordination with local, state and FEMA officials. Significant community review of the maps has already taken place, but before the maps become final, community stakeholders can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and submit appeals or comments.

The 90-day appeal and comment periods will begin on or around July 30, 2021. Residents and business owners are also encouraged to review the updated maps to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements.

Appeals and comments may be submitted through Oct. 28, 2021 for:

• The cities of Arlington, Bedford, Benbrook, Colleyville, Dalworthington Gardens, Euless, Forest Hill, Fort Worth, Grand Prairie, Grapevine, Haltom City, Haslet, Hurst, Keller, Kennedale, Mansfield, North Richland Hills, Richland Hills, River Oaks, Saginaw, Southlake, Watauga, Westworth Village and White Settlement; the town of Pantego; and the unincorporated areas of Tarrant County.

Comments only may be submitted through Oct. 28, 2021 for:

• The cities of Azle, Blue Mound, Burleson, Crowley, Lake Worth, Lakeside, Roanoke and Sansom Park; and the towns of Trophy Club, Westlake and Westover Hills.

Residents may submit an appeal if they consider modeling or data used to create the map is technically or scientifically incorrect.

• An appeal must include technical information, such as hydraulic or hydrologic data, to support the claim.
• Appeals cannot be based on the effects of proposed projects or projects started after the study is in progress.
• If property owners see incorrect information that does not change the flood hazard information — such as a missing or misspelled road name in the Special Flood Hazard Area or an incorrect corporate boundary — they can submit a written comment.

The next step in the mapping process is to resolve all comments and appeals. Once these are resolved, FEMA will notify communities of the effective date of the final maps.

To review the preliminary maps or submit appeals and comments, visit your local floodplain administrator (FPA). A FEMA Map Specialist can identify your community FPA. Specialists are available by telephone at 1-877-FEMA-MAP (1-877-336-2627) or by email at FEMAMapSpecialist@riskmapcds.com.

The preliminary maps may also be viewed online:

• The Flood Map Changes Viewer at http://msc.fema.gov/fmcv
• FEMA Map Service Center at http://msc.fema.gov/portal

For more information about the flood maps:

• Use a live chat service about flood maps at http://go.usa.gov/r6C (just click on the “Live Chat” icon).
• Contact a FEMA Map Specialist by telephone at 1-877-FEMA-MAP (1-877-336-2627) or by email at FEMAMapSpecialist@riskmapcds.com.

Most homeowners insurance policies do not cover flood damage. There are cost-saving options available for those newly mapped into a high-risk flood zone. Learn more about your flood insurance options by talking with your insurance agent or visiting https://www.floodsmart.gov.

 

Carmen.Castro Mon, 08/02/2021 - 14:51

More Than $43 Million in Federal Assistance Already Approved for Southeast Michiganders

CHICAGO – More than $43 million has already been approved in FEMA grants and U.S. Small Business Administration disaster loans to help residents affected by the June 25-26, 2021, flooding in southeast Michigan.

Here is a snapshot of the disaster recovery effort as of July 30:

• More than 13,000 households have been approved for nearly $40 million in FEMA grant funding, including:
  • More than $34.2 million in housing grants, including short-term rental assistance and home repair costs.
  • Nearly $5.5 million approved for other essential disaster-related needs such as expenses related to medical, dental, and lost personal possessions.
• Nearly 19,000 home inspections have been completed.
• Five Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs)  and two Document Drop-off Centers (DDCs) have been opened in the declared areas of Wayne and Washtenaw counties, to provide individuals with in-person help through their application process. 
• The SBA has approved $3.37 million in low-interest disaster loans, with more than 100 loan applications approved.

Individuals in Washtenaw and Wayne counties with uninsured or underinsured losses from the June 25 -26 storms are encouraged to apply for federal assistance.

There are several ways to register:

1. Online at DisasterAssistance.gov;
2. Using the FEMA App; or
3. Calling 800-621-3362 (including 711 or Video Relay). TTY users can call 800-462-7585. The toll-free numbers are open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET, seven days a week. Multilingual operators are available.

If you need assistance with the registration process, you can also visit a Disaster Recovery Center. To find your nearest center, visit FEMA’s locator page at https://egateway.fema.gov/ESF6/DRCLocator.

Anyone requiring a reasonable accommodation (ASL interpreting, Braille, Large print, etc.) may call 800-621-3362 to request assistance in advance or ask the recovery staff at the center for assistance.

For more information about Michigan’s recovery, visit www.fema.gov/disaster/4607.  The deadline for individuals to apply for disaster assistance is Sept. 13, 2021.                                                              

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Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status. Reasonable accommodations, including translation and American Sign Language interpreters via Video Relay Service will be available to ensure effective communication with applicants with limited English proficiency, disabilities, and access and functional needs. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-3362 (including 711 or Video Relay). If you are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability and use a TTY, call 800-462-7585.

FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters.

www.fema.gov/disaster/4607 https://twitter.com/femaregion5

troy.christensen Sat, 07/31/2021 - 18:40

Summer Rains Threaten Burn Scar Areas and Pose Flash Flood Threat, Be Prepared and Consider Buying Flood Insurance

DENVER – Recent years have brought many wildfires to the West.  Beyond the damage caused and the challenges in battling them, fires often leave a hidden legacy – flash floods and mudflows.  Wildfires leave the ground charred and unable to absorb water. As demonstrated this year, this creates a flash flooding potential for years to come, even in areas that rarely experienced flooding in the past. Sometimes these flash floods can pick up ash and large debris, turning into mudflows that are highly destructive.

It's important to be aware of your situation and to know if you live near a burn scar area. Make sure you have a solid evacuation plan and monitor changing weather conditions via the National Weather Service or local media outlets.  You also should have important documents in a safe and easy to access place should you be forced to evacuate.

Unlike many causes of damage, flooding and mudflows are generally not covered by a homeowners’ policy.  Floods are the most common and expensive natural disaster in the U.S.  Just an inch of water in an average-sized home can cause $25,000 in damage.  A National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policy protects against such losses and can ensure that a flood doesn’t bring financial ruin.

Buyers should be aware of the 30-day waiting period for an NFIP policy to go into effect.  It is important to purchase a policy now to protect your property against the continuing threat of flooding.  You can usually purchase flood insurance from your current agent.  If that isn’t possible, NFIP representatives can help you find one.

As with any insurance, be sure to talk with your agent about the specifics of your policy. Find out more about your risk and flood insurance at www.floodsmart.gov. To purchase flood insurance or to find an agent, call 1-800-427-4661.

Brian.Hvinden Fri, 07/30/2021 - 17:52

FEMA approves $6.29 million in Hurricane Michael Public Assistance grants

PENSACOLA, Fla -- FEMA has approved grants totaling $6,296,948 to reimburse the Florida Department of Transportation and West Florida Electrical Cooperative Inc. for Hurricane Michael-related recovery expenses.

• Florida Department of Transportation: $3,783,133 for debris cleanup activities throughout Washington County from Nov. 2018 through July 2019, which includes collecting and removing 140,155 cubic yards of vegetative and construction/demolition debris, 94 stumps, 403 hazardous leaning trees and 635 hanging limbs from public roads, property and rights of way that posed a threat to public health and safety.
  • Bringing total grants for the department's Hurricane Michael-related expenses to $304 million.
• West Florida Electric Cooperative Association Inc.: $2,513,834 for repairs to Sneads District Office - Altha Substation #8 and affiliated electrical grids, including repairs to electrical power poles, power distribution lines and transformers throughout the city.

Bringing total grants for the cooperative’s Hurricane Michael-related expenses to $52 million.

FEMA’s Public Assistance program is an essential source of funding for communities recovering from a federally declared disaster or emergency. The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) works with FEMA during all phases of the program and reviews projects prior to FEMA final approval.

Applicants work directly with FEMA to develop projects and scopes of work. FEMA obligates funding for projects to FDEM after final approval.

Once a project is obligated, FDEM works closely with applicants to finalize grants and begin making payments. FDEM has procedures in place designed to ensure grant funding is provided to local communities as quickly as possible.

FEMA’s Public Assistance program provides grants to state, tribal and local governments, and certain private nonprofit organizations, including houses of worship, so communities can quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies.

zella.campbell Fri, 07/30/2021 - 12:48

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Jefferson Chalmers

CHICAGO – A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Jefferson Chalmers on Friday, July 30, to help renters, homeowners and business owners affected by the June 25 – 26 severe storms and flooding.   

The center will be in the following location:

Golightly Career and Technical Center, 900 Dickerson Avenue, Detroit, MI 48215

Hours will be 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET, Monday through Sunday.

Other FEMA recovery and document drop-off centers are already open. Individuals can find their nearest center by visiting FEMA’s locator page at https://egateway.fema.gov/ESF6/DRCLocator.

At recovery centers, representatives from FEMA, U.S. Small Business Administration, Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division, and other state agencies are available to explain disaster assistance programs, answer questions about written correspondence and provide literature about repairs and rebuilding to make homes more disaster resistant.    

Individuals do not have to visit a recovery center to register or receive federal assistance. These centers provide a location for applicants to submit documentation or discuss their case in-person with a FEMA or SBA representative. Before visiting a recovery center, survivors should register for federal assistance one of the following ways:

• Online at DisasterAssistance.gov;
• Using the FEMA App; or
• Calling 800-621-3362 (including 711 or Video Relay). TTY users can call 800-462-7585. The toll-free numbers are open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET, seven days a week. Multilingual operators are available.

Anyone requiring a reasonable accommodation (ASL interpreting, Braille, Large print, etc.) may call 800-621-3362 to request assistance in advance or ask the recovery staff at the center for assistance.   

Applicants and staff in the recovery center will be required to comply with federal guidelines for mask usage when interacting with federal employees. Any individual inside a recovery center must wear a face mask which covers the individual’s nose and mouth, as per CDC guidance.

For more information about Michigan’s recovery, visit www.fema.gov/disaster/4607. FEMA assistance is currently available to residents in Washtenaw and Wayne counties. The deadline for individuals to apply for disaster assistance is Sept. 13, 2021.                                    

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Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status. Reasonable accommodations, including translation and American Sign Language interpreters via Video Relay Service will be available to ensure effective communication with applicants with limited English proficiency, disabilities, and access and functional needs. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-3362 (including 711 or Video Relay). If you are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability and use a TTY, call 800-462-7585.

FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters.

www.fema.gov/disaster/4607  https://twitter.com/femaregion5

troy.christensen Fri, 07/30/2021 - 12:27

FEMA Awards Florida Department of Transportation $1.29 Million for Hurricane Dorian Costs

FEMA Awards Florida Department of Transportation $1.29 Million for Hurricane Dorian Costs ORLANDO, Fla. – FEMA has approved a grant of $1,290,940 for the State of Florida to help the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) defray the cost of its emergency response to Hurricane Dorian in 2019.

FEMA Public Assistance program funds will reimburse the FDOT for emergency measures taken to protect life and property, including the cost of evacuations, security, removal of large roadway debris and staffing of the emergency operations center.

The program provides grants to state, tribal and local governments, and certain types of private nonprofit organizations, including some houses of worship, so communities can quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies. The Florida Division of Emergency Management works with FEMA during all phases of the program and conducts final reviews of FEMA-approved projects.

The federal share for Public Assistance projects is not less than 75 percent of the eligible cost. The state determines how the nonfederal share of the cost of a project (up to 25 percent) is split with subrecipients such as local and county governments.

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                      FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters.

Nadine.Jones Fri, 07/30/2021 - 12:13

ICYMI: FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell Traveled West to Address Climate Change, Connect with State, Tribal Leaders on Wildfire Response and Mitigation Efforts

WASHINGTON – Last week, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and acting U.S. Fire Administrator Chief Tonya Hoover, traveled to Idaho, Oregon and California to meet with federal, state and tribal officials for discussions on wildfire preparedness, response and mitigation efforts.

“We spent our time out West connecting directly with state and tribal leaders who were ready to have tough conversations about what their communities are going through in the face of climate change,” said Administrator Criswell. “Wildfires are a central part of the larger climate crisis our country is facing, and we can’t shy away from the work that must be done to mitigate future risk.”

The 2021 wildfire season has already burned nearly 3.4 million acres across 13 states in the U.S. and FEMA has approved 19 Fire Management Assistance Grants in support of state wildfire fighting efforts.

“Wildfires aren’t seasonal anymore; they are a year-round threat,” said Administrator Criswell. “FEMA’s investment in reducing the impact of climate change isn’t seasonal either, it’s the biggest thing we are doing right now and we’re doing it every day.”

On Tuesday, July 20 Administrator Criswell traveled to Idaho where she visited the Idaho Office of Emergency Management to meet with Director Brad Richy and the National Interagency Fire Center. While at the center, she was briefed by the National Multi-Agency Coordination Group on wildfire threats around the country. The center recently raised the National Wildland Fire Preparedness level to Level 5 (highest level), which is the earliest the level has been reached in the past 10 years.

 

BOISE, Idaho (July 20, 2021) – From left, Idaho Office of Emergency Management Director Brad Richy, acting U.S. Fire Administrator Chief Tonya Hoover, FEMA Region 10 acting Administrator Vince Maykovich, Administrator Criswell, White House National Security Council representative Caitlin Durkovich, U.S. Fire Administration representative Aitor Bidaburu and National Interagency Fire Center representative Grant Cogswell outside of the Smoke Jumpers base at the center.

On Wednesday, July 21 Administrator Criswell traveled to Oregon, where she was hosted by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy along with other tribal leaders and emergency managers from five Oregon tribes for a discussion on wildfire priorities and challenges. The Administrator also visited Oregon for a meeting with Gov. Kate Brown and Oregon’s Emergency Management Director, Andrew Phelps. The Administrator was provided with an update on Oregon’s active response to the Bootleg fire as well as possible mitigation strategies to combat future heat emergencies.

The Administrator met and thanked the FEMA staff working in Salem and was accompanied by the Region 10 acting Regional Administrator Vincent Maykovich.

Gov. Kate Brown issued a statement following her meeting with Administrator Criswell to discuss ongoing wildfire recovery efforts and natural disaster preparedness moving forward.

GRAND RONDE, Ore. (July 21, 2021) – Administrator Criswell (left) sits with Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy at the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde.
 

PORTLAND, Ore. (July 21, 2021) – Administrator Criswell (right, center) meets with Oregon Gov. Kate Brown (left, center), Oregon Emergency Management Director Andrew Phelps and acting U.S. Fire Administrator Tonya Hoover for a discussion on the state’s wildfire preparedness efforts.
 

On Thursday, July 22 Administrator Criswell traveled to California where she was hosted by California Gov. Gavin Newsom, California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) Director Mark Ghilarducci, and California Department of Forestry and Fire Prevention Director Thom Porter and leadership for briefings and tours of areas affected by wildfires and the ongoing drought. California leaders briefed the Administrator on their forest and vegetation management and mitigation actions, and the group. The group surveyed Folsom Lake, which is currently at 26% capacity. While at Folsom Lake, the Administrator was briefed on drought conditions, cascading impacts and the state’s current response actions. CalOES hosted a wrap-up discussion at their headquarters, focused on recovery and mitigation, and the partnerships, challenges, actions and projects the state is currently focused on. FEMA Region 9 Administrator Robert Fenton joined Administrator Criswell throughout her trip to make introductions to federal, state and tribal officials and help facilitate discussions.

Gov. Newsom issued a statement following his tour with Administrator Criswell of Folsom Lake reservoir and North Fork American River Shaded Fuel Break in Placer County.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (July 22, 2021) – Administrator Criswell meets with California Gov. Gavin Newsom (center) and California Office of Emergency Services Director Mark Ghilarducci (right) outside of California Department of Forestry and Fire Prevention Station 30.

mayshaunt.gary Thu, 07/29/2021 - 17:36

FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Montana’s Poverty Flats Fire

DENVER – This afternoon, FEMA authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Poverty Flats Fire burning in Big Horn County and Crow Agency in Montana.

FEMA Acting Regional Administrator Tammy Littrell approved the state’s request for a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) after receiving the request earlier today and determining that the fire threatened such destruction that it would constitute a major disaster.

At the time of the request, the Poverty Flats Fire was threatening more than 1,240 homes in and around the Crow Agency and the town of Hardin in Big Horn County. The fire is also threatening buildings, infrastructure, utilities, equipment, and roads in the area. The fire started yesterday, July 27, 2021 and has burned more than 65,000 acres of state and private land.  The fire is zero percent contained. 

The authorization makes FEMA funding available to pay 75 percent of the state’s eligible firefighting costs under an approved grant for managing, mitigating and controlling designated fires. These grants do not provide assistance to individual home or business owners and do not cover other infrastructure damage caused by the fire.

Fire Management Assistance Grants are provided through the President's Disaster Relief Fund and are made available by FEMA to assist in fighting fires that threaten to cause a major disaster. Eligible items can include expenses for field camps; equipment use, repair and replacement; mobilization and demobilization activities; and tools, materials and supplies.

With the FMAG authorization, additional funding is made available through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Post Fire for the mitigation of wildfire and related hazards, such as flood after fire or erosion. Some eligible wildfire project types include defensible space measures, ignition-resistant construction, and hazardous fuels reduction.

For more information on FMAGs, visit  https://www.fema.gov/fire-management-assistance-grants-program-details. For HMGP Post Fire, visit https://www.fema.gov/hazard-mitigation-grant-program-post-fire.

 

minh.phan Wed, 07/28/2021 - 22:29

FEMA Issues Final Public Notice for Kentucky Counties

FRANKFORT, Ky. – 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.

A public notice for the current disaster recovery mission is posted on the following website: DR-4595-KY Public Notice 003 | FEMA.gov

This public notice addresses the agency’s intention to reimburse eligible applicants for costs to repair or replace facilities damaged by the severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides, that occurred in Kentucky between Feb. 27 and March 17, 2021. This public notice concerns activities that may affect historic properties, activities that are located in or may affect wetland areas or the 100-year floodplain, and critical actions within the 500-year floodplain. The notice describes the agency’s legal requirement to include the public in its evaluation of proposed activities’ impact to or by floodplains and wetlands; and effects to historic resources.

This will serve as the final public notice regarding these actions funded by the FEMA PA program. Interested persons may obtain information about assistance projects by writing to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region 4, 3005 Chamblee-Tucker Road, Atlanta, GA 30341, or by emailing to FEMA-R4EHP@fema.dhs.gov. Comments should be sent in writing with the subject line, “FINAL PUBLIC NOTICE FEMA-4592/4595-DR-KY, involving roads for similar, and minor repairs,” at the above address within 15 days of the date of this notice.

felicia.jordan Wed, 07/28/2021 - 20:16

FEMA Issues Final Public Notice for Kentucky Counties

FRANKFORT, Ky. – 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.

A public notice for the current disaster recovery mission is posted on the following website: DR-4592-KY Public Notice 002 | FEMA.gov

This public notice addresses the agency’s intention to reimburse eligible applicants for costs to repair or replace facilities damaged by the severe winter storms, landslides, and mudslides, that occurred in Kentucky Feb. 8-19, 2021. This public notice concerns activities that may affect historic properties, activities that are located in or may affect wetland areas or the 100-year floodplain, and critical actions within the 500-year floodplain. The notice describes the agency’s legal requirement to include the public in its evaluation of proposed activities’ impact to or by floodplains and wetlands; and effects to historic resources.

This will serve as the final public notice regarding these actions funded by the FEMA PA program. Interested persons may obtain information about assistance projects by writing to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region 4, 3005 Chamblee-Tucker Road, Atlanta, GA 30341, or by emailing to FEMA-R4EHP@fema.dhs.gov. Comments should be sent in writing with the subject line, “FINAL PUBLIC NOTICE FEMA-4592/4595-DR-KY, involving roads for similar, and minor repairs,” at the above address within 15 days of the date of this notice.

felicia.jordan Wed, 07/28/2021 - 20:13

Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Dallas County, Texas

DENTON, Texas – Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in Dallas County, Texas. Property owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. Community stakeholders can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and participate in the 90-day appeal and comment period.

The updated maps were produced in coordination with local, state and FEMA officials. Significant community review of the maps has already taken place, but before the maps become final, community stakeholders can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and submit appeals or comments.

The 90-day appeal period will begin on or around July 29, 2021 for: the cities of Balch Springs, Cockrell Hill, Combine, Dallas, Duncanville, Farmers Branch, Garland, Grand Prairie, Grapevine, Lewisville, Mesquite, Ovilla, Richardson, Seagoville, Sunnyvale, University Park and Wilmer; the towns of Addison and Highland Park; and the unincorporated areas of Dallas County. Appeals/comments may be submitted through Oct. 27, 2021.

The 90-day appeal period will begin on or around July 31, 2021 for the cities of Coppell and Irving. Appeals/comments may be submitted through Oct. 29, 2021.

The 90-day appeal period will begin on or around Aug. 1, 2021 for the cities of Carrolton, Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Glenn Heights, Hutchins and Lancaster. Appeals/comments may be submitted through Oct. 30, 2021.

Residents may submit an appeal if they consider modeling or data used to create the map is technically or scientifically incorrect.

• An appeal must include technical information, such as hydraulic or hydrologic data, to support the claim.
• Appeals cannot be based on the effects of proposed projects or projects started after the study is in progress.
• If property owners see incorrect information that does not change the flood hazard information — such as a missing or misspelled road name in the Special Flood Hazard Area or an incorrect corporate boundary — they can submit a written comment.

The next step in the mapping process is to resolve all comments and appeals. Once these are resolved, FEMA will notify communities of the effective date of the final maps.

To review the preliminary maps or submit appeals and comments, visit your local floodplain administrator (FPA). A FEMA Map Specialist can identify your community FPA. Specialists are available by telephone at 1-877-FEMA-MAP (1-877-336-2627) or by email at FEMAMapSpecialist@riskmapcds.com.

The preliminary maps may also be viewed online:

• The Flood Map Changes Viewer at http://msc.fema.gov/fmcv
• FEMA Map Service Center at http://msc.fema.gov/portal

For more information about the flood maps:

• Use a live chat service about flood maps at http://go.usa.gov/r6C (just click on the “Live Chat” icon).
• Contact a FEMA Map Specialist by telephone at 1-877-FEMA-MAP (1-877-336-2627) or by email at FEMAMapSpecialist@riskmapcds.com.

Most homeowners insurance policies do not cover flood damage. There are cost-saving options available for those newly mapped into a high-risk flood zone. Learn more about your flood insurance options by talking with your insurance agent or visiting https://www.floodsmart.gov.

Carmen.Castro Wed, 07/28/2021 - 17:13

Learn Disaster Risk Reduction Tips from FEMA Experts

CHICAGO – As southeast Michigan survivors clean and repair damage to their homes caused by the severe storms and flooding that occurred June 25-26, 2021, FEMA has teamed up with the Gray & Son True Value Hardware in Detroit to provide free information, tips and literature on making homes and businesses stronger and safer.

The FEMA hazard mitigation team will be at:

Gray & Son True Value Hardware, 6747 W. Warren Avenue, Detroit, MI 48210

From: July 29, 2021 to Aug 7, 2021

Hours: Mon. – Sat. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET and Sun. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. ET

Most of the information and the free publications provided are geared to do-it-yourself work and general contractors. Recovery topics covered include clean-up tips, flood insurance, elevating utilities and rebuilding flooded homes.

FEMA hazard mitigation specialists are also on hand at Disaster Recovery Centers to answer questions and offer floodproofing information, home improvement tips and proven methods to prevent and lessen damage from future disasters. For more information about Michigan’s recovery, visit www.fema.gov/disaster/4607. FEMA assistance is currently available to residents in Washtenaw and Wayne counties. The deadline for individuals to apply for disaster assistance is Sept. 13, 2021.                                                        

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Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status. Reasonable accommodations, including translation and American Sign Language interpreters via Video Relay Service will be available to ensure effective communication with applicants with limited English proficiency, disabilities, and access and functional needs. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-3362 (including 711 or Video Relay). If you are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability and use a TTY, call 800-462-7585.

FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters.

www.fema.gov/disaster/4607 https://twitter.com/femaregion5

troy.christensen Wed, 07/28/2021 - 17:00

FEMA Awards Florida Department of Health $1 Million for Hurricane Dorian Costs

ORLANDO, Fla. – FEMA has approved a grant of $1,095,026 for the State of Florida to help the Florida Department of Health (DOH) defray the cost of its emergency response to Hurricane Dorian in 2019.

FEMA Public Assistance program funds will reimburse the DOH for emergency measures taken to protect life and property, including the cost of ambulance services, evacuations, fuel and staffing of the emergency operations center.

The program provides grants to state, tribal and local governments, and certain types of private nonprofit organizations, including some houses of worship, so communities can quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies. The Florida Division of Emergency Management works with FEMA during all phases of the program and conducts final reviews of FEMA-approved projects.

The federal share for Public Assistance projects is not less than 75 percent of the eligible cost. The state determines how the nonfederal share of the cost of a project (up to 25 percent) is split with subrecipients such as local and county governments.

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FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters.

Nadine.Jones Wed, 07/28/2021 - 16:48

إفتتاح مركز التعافي من الكوارث في ديربورن هايتس

شيكاغو-  سيفتح مركز التعافي من الكوارث في ديربورن هايتس يوم الإثنين 26 يوليو لمساعدة المستأجرين وأصحاب المنازل وأصحاب الأعمال الذين تضرروا من العواصف الشديدة والفيضانات في 25-26 يونيو. 

 

سيكون المركز في المواقع التالية:

 مركز إيتون الترفيهي لكبار السن 4900 Pardee Avenue Dearborn Heights, MI 48125

ستكون ساعات العمل من 7:00 صباحًا حتى 7:00 مساءً حسب التوقيت الشرقي، من الاثنين إلى الأحد.

تم بالفعل افتتاح مراكز إضافية للتعافي لدعم الناجين. بإمكان الأفراد العثور على أقرب مركز تعافي لهم من خلال زيارة صفحة محدد مواقع التعافي التابعة لـ FEMA على https://egateway.fema.gov/ESF6/DRCLocator

في هذه المراكز يتوفر ممثلون من FEMA، وإدارة الأعمال الصغيرة الأميركية SBA، وشرطة ولاية ميشيغان، وإدارة الطوارئ وقسم الأمن الوطني، ووكالات أخرى بالولاية لشرح برامج المساعدة في حالات الكوارث، والإجابة على الأسئلة المتعلقة بالمراسلات المكتوبة وتقديم الموارد حول الإصلاحات وإعادة البناء لجعل البيوت أكثر مقاومة للكوارث.     

لا يتعين على الأفراد زيارة مركز التعافي للتسجيل أو تلقي المساعدة الفيديرالية. توفر هذه المراكز موقعًا للمتقدمين لتقديم الوثائق أو مناقشة حالتهم شخصيًا مع ممثل FEMA أو SBA قبل زيارة مركز التعافي، يجب على الناجين التسجيل للحصول على المساعدة الفيدرالية بإحدى الطرق التالية:

• عن طريق الانترنت على DisasterAssistance.gov؛
• باستخدام تطبيق FEMA الهاتفي؛ أو
• الاتصال على الرقم 800-621-3362 (بما في ذلك 711 وترحيل فيديو). مستخدمي الهاتف النصي يمكنهم الاتصال على 800-462-7585. الأرقام المجانية متاحة من الساعة 7:00 صباحًا حتى الساعة 11:00 مساءً حسب التوقيت الشرقي، سبعة أيام في الأسبوع. يتوفر موظفي مقسم متعددي اللغات.

أي شخص يحتاج إلى تسهيلات معقولة (ترجمة بلغة الإشارة، لغة برايل، طباعة كبيرة، إلخ) يمكنه الاتصال على الرقم 800-621-3362 لطلب المساعدة مسبقًا أو لطلب المساعدة من فريق التعافي في المركز.    

سيطلب من المتقدمين والموظفين في مراكز التعافي اتباع إرشادات مركز مكافحة الأمراض CDC المتعلقة بكوفيد-19

 

للمزيد من المعلومات حول تعافي ميشيغان، تفضل بزيارة www.fema.gov/disaster/4607. مساعدة الوكالة الفيدرالية لإدارة الطوارئ (FEMA) متاحة حاليًا للمقيمين في مقاطعتي واشتناو وواين. الموعد النهائي للأفراد لتقديم طلب للمساعدة في حالات الكوارث هو 13 سبتمبر 2021.

                                                   

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مساعدة التعافي من الكوارث متاحة بغض النظر عن العرق أو اللون أو الدين أو الجنسية أو الجنس أو العمر أو الإعاقة أو إتقان اللغة الإنجليزية أو الوضع الاقتصادي. سيتم توفير تسهيلات معقولة تشمل الترجمة ومترجمي لغة الإشارة الأمريكية عبر خدمة ترحيل الفيديو لضمان التواصل الفعال مع المتقدمين ذوي الكفاءة المحدودة في اللغة الإنجليزية والإعاقات والوصول والاحتياجات الوظيفية. إذا تعرضت أنت أو أي شخص تعرفه للتمييز، فاتصل بـ FEMA على الرقم المجاني 3362-621-800 (بما في ذلك 711 أو ترحيل فيديو). إذا كنت أصم أو تعاني من ضعف في السمع أو لديك إعاقة في النطق وتستخدم هاتفًا نصيًا، فاتصل على 7585-462-800.

إن مهمة FEMA هي مساعدة الناس قبل وأثناء وبعد الكوارث.

troy.christensen Tue, 07/27/2021 - 21:31

إفتتاح مركز التعافي من الكوارث في ديترويت

شيكاغو-  سيفتح مركز التعافي من الكوارث في ديترويت يوم الأحد 25 يوليو لمساعدة المستأجرين وأصحاب المنازل وأصحاب الأعمال الذين تضرروا من العواصف الشديدة والفيضانات في 25-26 يونيو. 

سيكون المركز في المواقع التالية: مركز كيميني الترفيهي 2260 S. Fort Street Detroit, MI 48217

ستكون ساعات العمل من 7:00 صباحًا حتى 7:00 مساءً حسب التوقيت الشرقي، من الاثنين إلى الأحد.

تم بالفعل افتتاح مركز للتعافي في جاردن سيتي وديربورن، وسيتم افتتاح مراكز إضافية قريبًا لدعم الناجين في مناطق أخرى. بإمكان الأفراد العثور على أقرب مركز تعافي لهم من خلال زيارة صفحة محدد مواقع التعافي التابعة لـ FEMA على https://egateway.fema.gov/ESF6/DRCLocator

في هذه المراكز يتوفر ممثلون من FEMA، وإدارة الأعمال الصغيرة الأميركيةSBA ، وشرطة ولاية ميشيغان، وإدارة الطوارئ وقسم الأمن الوطني، ووكالات أخرى بالولاية لشرح برامج المساعدة في حالات الكوارث، والإجابة على الأسئلة المتعلقة بالمراسلات المكتوبة وتقديم الموارد حول الإصلاحات وإعادة البناء لجعل البيوت أكثر مقاومة للكوارث.     

لا يتعين على الأفراد زيارة مركز التعافي للتسجيل أو تلقي المساعدة الفيديرالية. توفر هذه المراكز موقعًا للمتقدمين لتقديم الوثائق أو مناقشة حالتهم شخصيًا مع ممثل FEMA أو SBA قبل زيارة مركز التعافي، يجب على الناجين التسجيل للحصول على المساعدة الفيدرالية بإحدى الطرق التالية:

• عن طريق الانترنت على DisasterAssistance.gov؛
• باستخدام تطبيق FEMA الهاتفي؛ أو
• الاتصال على الرقم 800-621-3362 (بما في ذلك 711 وترحيل فيديو). مستخدمي الهاتف النصي يمكنهم الاتصال على 800-462-7585. الأرقام المجانية متاحة من الساعة 7:00 صباحًا حتى الساعة 11:00 مساءً حسب التوقيت الشرقي، سبعة أيام في الأسبوع. يتوفر موظفي مقسم متعددي اللغات.

أي شخص يحتاج إلى تسهيلات معقولة (ترجمة بلغة الإشارة، لغة برايل، طباعة كبيرة، إلخ) يمكنه الاتصال على الرقم 800-621-3362 لطلب المساعدة مسبقًا أو لطلب المساعدة من فريق التعافي في المركز.    

سيطلب من المتقدمين والموظفين في مراكز التعافي اتباع إرشادات مركز مكافحة الأمراض CDC المتعلقة بكوفيد-19

 

للمزيد من المعلومات حول تعافي ميشيغان، تفضل بزيارة www.fema.gov/disaster/4607. مساعدة الوكالة الفيدرالية لإدارة الطوارئ (FEMA) متاحة حاليًا للمقيمين في مقاطعتي واشتناو وواين. الموعد النهائي للأفراد لتقديم طلب للمساعدة في حالات الكوارث هو 13 سبتمبر 2021.                                         

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مساعدة التعافي من الكوارث متاحة بغض النظر عن العرق أو اللون أو الدين أو الجنسية أو الجنس أو العمر أو الإعاقة أو إتقان اللغة الإنجليزية أو الوضع الاقتصادي. سيتم توفير تسهيلات معقولة تشمل الترجمة ومترجمي لغة الإشارة الأمريكية عبر خدمة ترحيل الفيديو لضمان التواصل الفعال مع المتقدمين ذوي الكفاءة المحدودة في اللغة الإنجليزية والإعاقات والوصول والاحتياجات الوظيفية. إذا تعرضت أنت أو أي شخص تعرفه للتمييز، فاتصل بـ FEMA على الرقم المجاني 3362-621-800 (بما في ذلك 711 أو ترحيل فيديو). إذا كنت أصم أو تعاني من ضعف في السمع أو لديك إعاقة في النطق وتستخدم هاتفًا نصيًا، فاتصل على 7585-462-800.

إن مهمة FEMA هي مساعدة الناس قبل وأثناء وبعد الكوارث.

troy.christensen Tue, 07/27/2021 - 21:29

Se abre un centro de recuperación de desastres en Dearborn Heights

CHICAGO – Un Centro de Recuperación de Desastres abrirá sus puertas en Dearborn Heights el lunes 26 de julio, para ayudar a los inquilinos, propietarios de viviendas y de negocios afectados por las fuertes tormentas e inundaciones del 25 al 26 de junio.  

El centro estará en la siguiente ubicación:

Eton Senior Recreation Center (Centro recreativo para mayores de Eaton) 4900 Pardee Avenue Dearborn Heights, MI 48125

El horario será de 7 a. m. a 7 p. m. hora del este, de lunes a domingo.

Ya están abiertos otros centros de recuperación para apoyar a los supervivientes. Las personas pueden encontrar su centro de recuperación más cercano visitando la página del localizador de DRC de FEMA en https://egateway.fema.gov/ESF6/DRCLocator.

En estos centros, representantes de FEMA, de la Administración de Pequeñas Empresas de los Estados Unidos, de la Policía del Estado de Michigan, de la División de Gestión de Emergencias y Seguridad Nacional y de otras agencias estatales están disponibles para explicar los programas de asistencia en caso de desastre, responder a las preguntas sobre la correspondencia escrita y proporcionar literatura sobre las reparaciones y la reconstrucción para que las casas sean más resistentes a los desastres.   

Los particulares no tienen que visitar un centro de recuperación para registrarse o recibir asistencia federal. Estos centros ofrecen un lugar para que los solicitantes presenten la documentación o discutan su caso en persona con un representante de FEMA o de la SBA. Antes de visitar un centro de recuperación, los sobrevivientes deben inscribirse para asistencia federal en una de las siguientes formas:

• En línea en DisasterAssistance.gov;
• Usando la aplicación móvil de FEMA; o
• Llamando al 800-621-3362 (incluido el 711 o el video-relevo). Los usuarios TTY deben llamar al 800-462-7585. Los números gratuitos están abiertos de 7 a. m. a 11 p. m. hora del este, los siete días de la semana. Hay operadores multilingües disponibles.

Cualquier persona que necesite una adaptación razonable (interpretación de lengua de signos americana, Braille, letra grande, etc.) puede llamar al 800-621-3362 para solicitar asistencia por adelantado o pedir ayuda al personal de recuperación del centro.    

Los solicitantes y el personal de los centros de recuperación deberán seguir las directrices de seguridad de los CDC para COVID-19.

Para más información sobre la recuperación de Michigan, visite www.fema.gov/disaster/4607. La asistencia de FEMA está actualmente disponible para los residentes de los condados de Washtenaw y Wayne. La fecha límite para que las personas soliciten asistencia por desastre es el 13 de septiembre de 2021.                        

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La asistencia de recuperación por desastre está disponible sin distinción de raza, color, religión, nacionalidad, sexo, edad, discapacidad, dominio del inglés o estado económico. Se dispondrá de adaptaciones razonables, incluida la traducción y los intérpretes de lengua de signos americana a través del servicio de retransmisión de video, para garantizar una comunicación eficaz con los solicitantes con un dominio limitado del inglés, con discapacidades y con necesidades de acceso y funcionales. Si usted o alguien que conoce ha sido discriminado, llame a la línea gratuita de FEMA al 800-621-3362 (incluidos los usuarios del 711 o servicio de retransmisión por video). Si usted es una persona sorda, con problemas de audición o tiene alguna discapacidad del habla y usa el servicio de TTY, llame al 800-462-7585.

La misión de FEMA es ayudar a las personas antes, durante y después de los desastres.

troy.christensen Tue, 07/27/2021 - 21:15