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FEMA Provides More Than $14.6 Million to Spectrum Health System
CHICAGO - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Michigan State Police/Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) announced today that $14.6 million has been made available in federal disaster aid for critical emergency medical care in the state of Michigan.
Only a Few Days Remain to Apply for FEMA Assistance in Bradley, Hamilton Counties
NASHVILLE – Tennesseans who have uninsured losses resulting from the April 12-13 tornadoes have until Tuesday, June 23, 2020 to register with FEMA for assistance.
Survivors in Bradley and Hamilton counties can register with FEMA in several ways:
FEMA Phasing Out Project Airbridge
WASHINGTON – Project Airbridge was created to shorten the amount of time it takes for U.S. medical supply distributors to bring personal protective equipment (PPE) and other critical medical supplies into the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic response. This shipment method, the focus of the acceleration effort of FEMA’s supply chain task force, was a temporary solution to expedite the transportation of commercially distributed PPE from international manufacturers to the United States.
WHAT PROJECT AIRBRIDGE HAS ACHIEVED FROM MARCH 29 THROUGH JUNE 18
FEMA Awards $26.8 Million Grant to Relocate West Virginia Elementary School
The State of West Virginia will receive $26.8 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help relocate an elementary school damaged in 2016 by severe storms, floods, landslides and mudslides.
This award provides $26,851,044.60 in federal funding for the relocation of the Clendenin Elementary School, which was damaged as a result of FEMA-DR-4273-WV. This funding is being provided under authority of Section 428 of the Robert T. Stafford Act.
FEMA Grants $35.8 Million to Arizona for PPE
OAKLAND, Calif. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved $35.8 million to reimburse the State of Arizona for the purchase of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health and safety of state, county, and tribal personnel, healthcare facility workers, and first responders.
FEMA Consolidated Resources Center Exceeds Expectations in its First Year
GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico – One year after the Consolidated Resources Center, referred to as a CRC, was stood up in Puerto Rico to improve the efficiency, precision and transparency of the Public Assistance program process on the Island, 2,954 projects have been assessed and approved, for a total of $1.7 billion. Of these projects, 2,522 are for Puerto Rico’s hurricane recovery after the 2017 hurricanes.
Understand the Difference Between a Hurricane Watch and a Hurricane Warning
ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands – Alerts received at the right time can keep you safe during an emergency. Get to know the terms used to identify severe weather and discuss with your family what to do if a hurricane watch or warning is issued.
Less Than Two Weeks Remain to Apply for Disaster Assistance
COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina homeowners, renters and businesses who had property damage or loss caused related to the April 13 storms have less than two weeks left to register and apply for federal disaster assistance.
The deadline to register for assistance from FEMA and to apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration is Tuesday, June 30.
Get Help After FEMA Leaves
Canton, MS – Personnel from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will continue to be available to Mississippi applicants who have needs not met by insurance settlements and other unmet storm- and flood-related needs as the deadline to register for assistance passed Monday, June 15.
FEMA's Recovery Efforts Continue on the Island with Funds Obligated for 75 Projects
71 of the obligations are for permanent work projects in municipalities for a total of over $11.6 million
South Carolina: Spend FEMA Grant Wisely
FEMA Approves $18.7 Million for University of Maryland Medical System
The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) will receive $18,711,424.72 in expedited federal funding from FEMA for Emergency Protective Measures as a result of FEMA-DR-4491-MD (COVID-19).
South Carolina: Spend FEMA Grant Wisely
COLUMBIA, S.C. – More than 600 South Carolina households have received FEMA grants to help them recover from the April 13 storms.
It is important to remember that the funds are to be used only for certain disaster-related expenses. FEMA may audit survivors to confirm they spent grants for basic home repairs, replacing essential household items or paying for somewhere to stay if they cannot return home.
FEMA sends survivors letters that detail approved uses for grants. These may include:
Today is Last Day to Apply for FEMA Assistance, SBA Loans
Canton, MS – You have until 11p.m. (Central Time) tonight, Monday, June 15 to apply for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Small Business Administration.
If you experienced damage to your primary residence or property in Clarke, Covington, Grenada, Jasper, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Lawrence, Panola and Walthall counties due to the tornado, severe storms, straight-line winds or flooding on April 12, 2020, you may qualify for a federal grant and/or loan to help pay your storm-related expenses.
How to Build a Kit for Emergencies
NASHVILLE – What goes into an emergency supplies kit?
Ready.gov and get a list of what you’ll need if you have to survive for several days after a disaster.
Key Earthquake Safety Tips for People with Disabilities
Develop or update your individual and family plans:
• Build a personal support team to check on you in case you need assistance. Include them in all phases of your planning.
• Know how you will communicate with your family and caregiver if you become separated.
• Prepare a list of important contacts – family, doctor, service providers.
• Make emergency go kits for your home, car and office.
Stay Safe After an Earthquake
If an earthquake has just happened, there can be serious hazards such as damage to the building, leaking gas and water lines, or power lines that fell over.
• Expect aftershocks to follow the main shock of an earthquake.
• Check yourself to see if you are hurt and help others if you have training. Life-threatening injuries require immediate action and can prevent an injured person from dying.
• Learn five simple steps that may save a life: