JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – According to the National Weather Service, there is the potential for Missouri to experience serious flooding again in only a few weeks. Last year’s damage repairs are ongoing, while emergency managers, meteorologists, engineers, farmers, and residents monitor weather forecasts, anticipating another spring flood season.

WASHINGTON – FEMA is seeking applicants for its Youth Preparedness Council. The council offers an opportunity for youth leaders to serve on a distinguished national council and participate in the Youth Preparedness Council Summit in Washington, D.C.

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico – FEMA and the Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resilience, or COR3, have obligated over $50.5 million in additional funds for 63 projects related to the recovery and reconstruction of Puerto Rico. These funds were obligated between January 17 and January 23.

CAGUAS, Puerto Rico – The recent series of earthquakes has left many people in Puerto Rico feeling unsettled or nervous but there are steps you can take to make your home more secure.

PANAMA CITY, Fla. — FEMA has approved an additional $2,475,836 for the state of Florida to reimburse Jackson County for the cost of emergency protective measures taken after Hurricane Michael.

This grant reimburses the county for response and recovery efforts, such as search and rescue, evacuation and sheltering, and installing emergency road signs within the county following the October 2018 storm.

PANAMA CITY, Fla. — FEMA has approved more than $1 million for the state of Florida to reimburse Tallahassee Community College for the cost of building repairs.

This grant reimburses the school for repairs to the Florida Public Safety Institute’s roof that was damaged by high winds from Hurricane Michael.

PHILADELPHIA – The Commonwealth of Virginia will receive $1,165,728.53 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for repairs to Lynchburg/Halifax Roadways damaged as a direct result of Tropical Storm Michael, FEMA-DR-4411-VA.

SIOUX FALLS, SD – FEMA mitigation and flood insurance specialists will be at Menards in Sioux Falls and Yankton next week to offer advice and tips to property owners on how to repair storm damage while rebuilding their properties and making them able to withstand future storms.

CHICAGO – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released $2,162,080 in Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) funds to St. Joseph County, Ind., for the acquisition and demolition of 16 floodprone structures.

SIOUX FALLS, SD – The deadline for residents with damage from the September severe storms, tornadoes and flooding to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency is Friday, January 31, 2020.

Since the Nov. 18 declaration, more than $12.2 million in federal disaster assistance has been provided to eligible applicants in 12 counties and two reservations, including more than $4.6 million in FEMA grant funding and over $7.6 million in SBA disaster loans.

CAGUAS, Puerto Rico – Ten more municipalities that were affected by the recent earthquakes that began in December have been designated as eligible for FEMA’s Individual Assistance program.

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 North Dakota.

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

WASHINGTON – FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of North Dakota to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding beginning on Oct. 9 – 26, 2019.

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico – The Susan Centeno community health center in Vieques, known locally as a CDT, will receive over $39.5 million in funds from FEMA as a result of damage caused by Hurricane María.

BOTHELL, Wash. – Unincorporated Island County, Wash., will be placed on probationary status with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) on March 30 unless deficiencies in its floodplain management program are corrected. The county must also address violations of the construction criteria that are required for participation in the NFIP.

ORLANDO, Fla. – The City of Port St. Lucie will receive more than $1 million in federal grant money to install additional fiber optic cables to improve emergency communication systems between the city and St. Lucie County.

Jan. 21, 2020

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More Than $2.9 Million Approved to Restore Bald Head Island Beach

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico – FEMA and the Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resilience, or COR3, have obligated over $19 million in additional funds for 42 projects related to the recovery and reconstruction of Puerto Rico. These funds were obligated between January 10 and January 16.

CAGUAS, Puerto Rico – The Government of Puerto Rico and federal recovery officials urge disaster survivors to watch for and report any suspicious activity or potential fraud.

CAGUAS, Puerto Rico - Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams from FEMA are going door-to-door and visiting shelters, talking to people affected by the recent series of earthquakes in the south of the island. The teams can answer questions, help survivors apply for federal assistance, update applicants’ contact information, and help with referrals to voluntary agency partners.