WASHINGTON — FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available to the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to supplement Commonwealth and local response efforts to the emergency conditions in the area affected by earthquakes beginning on Dec. 28, 2019, and continuing.

Acting FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor has been in constant communication and coordination with Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vazquez. The agency received her request for an emergency declaration from the 6.5 magnitude earthquake that occurred earlier today, and that request is under consideration. 

SIOUX FALLS, SD—The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Sioux Falls will close at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020. Specialists in the DRC have been meeting directly with residents to review their registrations. Visits to the center have now slowed, leading to the closing.

South Dakotans who need help will continue to be served:

Ed Burkland, Montour County Emergency Management Coordinator

Montour County, Pennsylvania

eburkland@montourco.org

(570) 271-3047

PHILADELPHIA – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is announcing funding for the Commonwealth of Virginia for mitigation projects through the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Grant Program. FMA provides funding to states, territories, federally-recognized tribes and local communities for projects and planning that reduce or eliminate long-term risk of flood damage to structures insured under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

SIOUX FALLS, SD – FEMA mitigation and flood insurance specialists will be at Lowe’s in Brookings and Sioux Falls next week to offer advice and tips on how to repair storm damage and rebuild safer and stronger.

SIOUX FALLS, SD — The Hanson County Disaster Recovery Center will now remain open until further notice.
Those whose homes or businesses were affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding from Sept. 9 - 26 can continue to get in-person help at the center from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. All centers are closed on Sundays. The deadline for registration is Jan. 17, 2020.

WASHINGTON -- Continuing its risk management practice against future catastrophic flood losses, FEMA announced today its 2020 traditional reinsurance placement for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

FEMA and COR3 Obligate an Additional $20 Million for Recovery Work in Puerto Rico

SIOUX FALLS, SD — The Hanson County Disaster Recovery Center will now remain open until 6 p.m. on Saturday Jan. 4, 2020. It will not close on Saturday Dec. 28 as previously announced.

Those whose homes or businesses were affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding from Sept. 9 - 26 can continue to get in-person help at the center from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. All centers are closed on Sundays, and will be closed New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, 2020.

Orlando, Fla. – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will receive a $37,823,720 grant to help defray the costs of cleaning up after Hurricane Irma under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.

ORLANDO, Fla. – FEMA has approved $1,221,219 for the State of Florida to help the City of Jacksonville defray the costs of debris removal for Hurricane Irma under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.

ORLANDO, Fla. – FEMA has approved $2,173,192 for the State of Florida to help the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority defray the cost of repairing their water pipeline protection system damaged by Hurricane Irma. Funding is provided under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.

ORLANDO, Fla. – FEMA has approved $1,092,576 for the State of Florida to help the Florida Department of Health defray administrative costs associated with Hurricane Irma recovery under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.

Orlando, Fla. – FEMA has approved $2,134,201 for the State of Florida to help the South Florida Water Management District defray the costs of submerged debris removal for Hurricane Irma under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.

ORLANDO, Fla. – FEMA has approved $1,672,755 for the State of Florida to help Charlotte County defray the costs of debris removal for Hurricane Irma under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.

ORLANDO, Fla. – FEMA has approved $1,453,181 for the State of Florida to help the Palm Beach County School District defray the costs of debris removal for Hurricane Irma under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.

ORLANDO, Fla. – FEMA has approved $2,618,046 for the State of Florida to help the City of Boca Raton defray the costs of cleaning up from Hurricane Irma under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.

The grant consists of:

SIOUX FALLS, SD – FEMA mitigation specialists will visit Kopetsky’s Ace Hardware in Yankton to offer advice on how to repair and rebuild structures safer and stronger.

The specialists will be on hand Monday, Dec. 30 - Saturday, Jan. 4 (except Wednesday, Jan. 1) to answer questions and provide home improvement tips and information on building structures that are more hazard-resistant, with proven methods that can prevent or reduce damage from future disasters.

SIOUX FALLS, SD — Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in South Dakota will be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 24; Christmas Day, Dec. 25; and New Year’s Day, Jan.1, 2020.  Except for the holiday closures, centers are open Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. until further notice. The Hanson County center in Alexandria will end operations Saturday, Dec. 28.

Open center locations are:

Davison County, Davison County Fairgrounds, 3200 W. Havens Ave., Mitchell, SD

Lake County, 455 S. Highland Ave., Madison, SD