You are here

DHS News and Updates

Subscribe to DHS News and Updates feed
Updated: 58 min 13 sec ago

FEMA Releases Latest State-by-State COVID-19 Data

Fri, 05/22/2020 - 19:07

WASHINGTON -- As FEMA, under the direction of the White House Task Force, has led the whole-of-America response to the COVID-19 pandemic for the past several weeks, billions of essential resources and protective equipment have been delivered throughout the nation.

Categories: DHS News

Community Mitigation Decision Support Tool

Fri, 05/22/2020 - 18:07

The Community Mitigation decision support tool puts the data for each metric in the President’s Guidelines for Opening Up America Again in one easy-to-access place – the Gate Indicators tab and sub-tabs. Officials can easily view their influenza- and coronavirus-like illnesses, case and death data, as well as a range of information on hospital capacity to determine whether community mitigation should be adjusted. The tool also has a large variety of other data available outlined in greater detail below.

Categories: DHS News

FEMA Recovery Efforts Continue on the Island with Funding Obligations for 110 Projects

Fri, 05/22/2020 - 16:11

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico – FEMA and the Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resilience, or COR3, have obligated more than $43 million in funds for 110 projects related to the recovery and reconstruction of Puerto Rico due to Hurricane María. These funds were obligated between May 15 and 21.

Categories: DHS News

One Month Remains to Register for FEMA Assistance in Bradley, Hamilton Counties

Fri, 05/22/2020 - 10:08

NASHVILLE –Disaster survivors in Bradley and Hamilton counties have until June 23, 2020 to register with FEMA for assistance. To date, more than $4 million in federal grants and disaster loans have been approved for homeowners, renters and businesses recovering from the April 12-13 tornadoes.

Categories: DHS News

FEMA and the Government of Puerto Rico are Committed to the Island’s Historic Preservation

Fri, 05/22/2020 - 07:16

During the first week of this month, assessments for cultural and environmental elements were performed for a record-breaking 420 projects

Categories: DHS News

FEDERAL AID PROGRAMS FOR THE STATE OF MICHIGAN

Thu, 05/21/2020 - 20:53

Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that are available under President Donald J. Trump’s emergency disaster declaration issued for the state of Michigan.

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

Categories: DHS News

President Donald J. Trump Signs Emergency Declaration for Michigan

Thu, 05/21/2020 - 20:49

WASHINGTON — FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available to the state of Michigan to supplement state and local response efforts to the emergency conditions in the area affected by severe storms and flooding beginning May 16, 2020, and continuing.

Categories: DHS News

Federal Aid Programs for the State of Alabama

Thu, 05/21/2020 - 19:27

Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available under President Donald J. Trump's disaster declaration issued for the state of Alabama.

Categories: DHS News

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Alabama

Thu, 05/21/2020 - 19:24

WASHINGTON — FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Alabama to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from Feb. 5 to March 6, 2020.

Categories: DHS News

FEMA Approves COVID-19 Crisis Counseling for Wyoming

Thu, 05/21/2020 - 17:48

DENVER – FEMA has approved crisis counseling assistance for Wyoming residents struggling with stress and anxiety as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.  The assistance is being made available under the major disaster declaration previously approved by President Trump.

Categories: DHS News

Three Food Banks to Benefit from $5.7 million in FEMA Funding to the State of Kansas

Thu, 05/21/2020 - 14:25

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Three Kansas food banks will get a boost from the State of Kansas as a result of more than $5.7 million in expedited funding provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Categories: DHS News

Prepare Your Family for Pacific Hurricane Season

Thu, 05/21/2020 - 14:18

Honolulu, HI – A hurricane’s destructive winds, storm surge, and floods can wreak havoc on homes or businesses. As the 2020 Pacific hurricane season approaches, property owners and renters in Hawaii are reminded to protect their homes and belongings from storm-related flooding by planning ahead and purchasing flood insurance.

Categories: DHS News

FEMA Issues Public Notice

Thu, 05/21/2020 - 13:31

Canton, MS – A public notice is now available that addresses the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) intention to reimburse eligible applicants for costs to repair or replace facilities damaged by severe storms, flooding and mudslides occurring February 10, 2020 through February18, 2020 in Mississippi under disaster declaration DR-4538-MS.

Categories: DHS News

Photos of Whole-of-America COVID-19 Response

Thu, 05/21/2020 - 10:15

WASHINGTON -- The whole-of-America response to fighting the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

To date, FEMA, HHS and the private sector combined have coordinated the delivery of or are shipping: 83.8 million N-95 respirators, 133.7 million surgical masks, 12 million face shields, 25.2 million surgical gowns and 989.4 million gloves.

Categories: DHS News

Fact Sheet: Tornado-Damaged Houses of Worship May be Eligible for Federal Assistance

Wed, 05/20/2020 - 16:32

Houses of Worship -- whether church, synagogue, mosque, chapel, meetinghouse or temple -- that sustained damage in the tornadoes and storms that hit Mississippi on April 12, 2020, and which are located in Covington, Jefferson Davis or Jones County, may be eligible for a FEMA Public Assistance (PA) grant to help pay for repairs.

Categories: DHS News

FEMA Announces Operational Guidance for the 2020 Hurricane Season

Wed, 05/20/2020 - 14:48

 WASHINGTON – To address the challenges of managing disaster response and recovery efforts during this year’s hurricane season, FEMA is releasing the “COVID-19 Pandemic Operational Guidance for the 2020 Hurricane Season” to help emergency managers and public health officials best prepare for disasters, while continuing to respond to and recover from coronavirus (COVID-19).

Categories: DHS News

Deadline to Register in Eastern Oregon Extended to July 2

Wed, 05/20/2020 - 13:38

Salem, Oregon – The deadline to register for disaster assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been extended to July 2, 2020, for residents of Umatilla County and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation who sustained damage or loss due to the February storms and flooding.

Categories: DHS News

Consejos de Preparación para los Huracanes de 2020

Wed, 05/20/2020 - 12:05

DENTON, Texas – La temporada de huracanes comienza oficialmente el lunes 1.o de junio. Hay varias medidas que usted puede tomar para prepararse.

Categories: DHS News

Fact Sheet: Questions and Answers About FEMA Disaster Assistance

Wed, 05/20/2020 - 10:44

If you applied for assistance from FEMA because you sustained damage from the April 12-13 severe storms in Tennessee, you received a letter from FEMA in the mail or via email. The letter explained the status of your application and how to respond. If you have not done so, it is important to read the letter carefully. Your letter includes the amount of any assistance FEMA may provide to you and information on the appropriate use of disaster assistance funds.

Why did FEMA say I wasn’t eligible?

Categories: DHS News

FEMA Issues Public Notice

Wed, 05/20/2020 - 10:06

Canton, MS – A public notice is now available that addresses the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) intention to reimburse eligible applicants for costs to repair or replace facilities damaged by tornadoes, severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding in Mississippi on April 12, 2020 under disaster declaration DR-4536-MS.

Categories: DHS News

Pages