GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico – As part of his three-day visit to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Acting FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor met with Governor Wanda Vázquez-Garced and other government officials today to discuss the island’s recovery.

AUSTIN, Texas – FEMA has awarded more than $8.9 million to Brazoria County, through the Texas Division of Emergency Management, to fund the elevation of 70 flood-prone homes as part of FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP).

Federal grant funding will provide 75% of the cost of this project, and a local match will provide 25%.

AUSTIN, Texas – More than 70 percent of Texas homes that flooded in Tropical Storm Imelda were in areas at low risk for flooding. And most of those with flood damage from Imelda did not have flood insurance. Insurance policies for those who live in low-risk areas are inexpensive and can make a huge difference if, and when flooding occurs.

Oakland, Calif. – As Ventura County recovers from recent wildfires, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – administrator of the National Flood Insurance Program – cautions residents living in and around the wildfire burn area about the increased risk of flash flooding and mudflows and urges them to purchase flood insurance now.

Oakland, Calif. – As Shasta County recovers from recent wildfires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – administrator of the National Flood Insurance Program – cautions residents living in and around the wildfire burn area about the increased risk of flash flooding and mudflows and urges them to purchase flood insurance now.

Oakland, Calif. – As Santa Barbara County recovers from recent wildfires, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – administrator of the National Flood Insurance Program – cautions residents living in and around the wildfire burn area about the increased risk of flash flooding and mudflows and urges them to purchase flood insurance now.

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico – FEMA and the Puerto Rico Central Office of Recovery, Reconstruction and Resiliency, or COR3, have awarded more than $44 million in federal grants to the University of Puerto Rico to cover costs for emergency protective measures related to Hurricane María.

Attend an Open House and Learn about Flood Risks in Your Community

ATLANTA - Residents and property owners in coastal areas of Charlotte County can view new draft preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) at three upcoming public open houses on Dec. 11-12.

FIRMs show the potential extent and risks of flooding. They will be used to determine flood insurance premiums and building requirements.

AUSTIN, Texas – Disaster survivors affected by the severe storms and floods from Tropical Storm Imelda, can visit local home improvement stores in Cypress, Houston, Pasadena and Orange from Monday, Dec. 2, to Saturday, Dec. 7, for rebuilding tips from mitigation experts. Mitigation specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be on hand to answer questions about home repair, making disaster plans, putting together supply kits and the importance of flood insurance.

SIOUX FALLS, SD – The State of South Dakota and FEMA have opened a disaster recovery center in Yankton to offer face-to-face support to individuals and businesses impacted by the tornadoes, severe storms and flooding from September 9-26.  This follows the center previously opened in Madison; additional locations around the state will be announced later.  The center is located at:

Yankton Disaster Recovery Center
Yankton County Emergency Management Building
807 Capitol Street
(park and enter from Douglas Street)
Yankton, S.D.  57078

For communities that participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), substantial damage determinations are required by local floodplain-management ordinances. These rules must be in place for residents of a community to purchase flood insurance through the NFIP.

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico – FEMA and the Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resilience, or COR3, have obligated nearly $18.5 million in additional funds for 115 projects related to the recovery and reconstruction of Puerto Rico.

SIOUX FALLS, SD – Residents of South Dakota counties affected by September severe storms, tornadoes and flooding may soon see FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams and home inspectors in their neighborhoods.

ORLANDO, Fla. – FEMA has approved $1,516,368 for the State of Florida to help Osceola County defray the costs of repairing county facilities damaged by Hurricane Irma. Funds are provided under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.

ORLANDO, Fla. – FEMA has approved $4,429,872 for the State of Florida to help the Florida Division of Emergency Management defray administrative costs associated with Hurricane Irma recovery under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.

FEMA funds will reimburse the Florida Division of Emergency Management for administrative costs related to managing FEMA PA programs and projects. This amount is five percent of the total dollar value of all eligible project costs prior to insurance and cost share reductions.

ORLANDO, Fla. – FEMA has approved $18,666,746 for the State of Florida to help the Florida Department of Health defray the costs of responding to Hurricane Irma under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.

ORLANDO, Fla. – FEMA has approved $11,774,472 for the State of Florida to help Lee County defray the costs of debris removal for Hurricane Irma under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.

FEMA funds will reimburse Lee County for the collection, reduction and disposal of debris between Sept. 18 and Oct. 17, 2017 following the September 2017 storm. During that time period, county workers and contractors gathered and hauled away 549,538 cubic yards of vegetative, construction and demolition debris from roads and public property for landfill disposal.

ORLANDO, Fla. – FEMA has approved $2,664,900 for the State of Florida to help the City of Bartow defray the costs of restoring electrical service following Hurricane Irma under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico – Private Nonprofits, including Houses of Worship, that are requesting aid under FEMA’s Public Assistance program for damage related to hurricanes Irma and María should be aware of con artists and others who may attempt to engage in fraudulent activity.

STસ્ટિન, ટેક્સાસ - ઉષ્ણકટિબંધીય તોફાન ઇમેલ્ડાથી આવેલા ભારે તોફાન અને પૂરથી પ્રભાવિત હોનારતમાં બચનારાઓ શમન નિષ્ણાતોની પુનર્નિર્માણ ટીપ્સ માટે સોમવાર, નવેમ્બર 25  થી શનિવાર, નવેમ્બર 30  સુધી હ્યુસ્ટન અને પાસાડેનામાં સ્થાનિક ઘર સુધારણા સ્ટોરની મુલાકાત લઈ શકશે. સંઘીય કટોકટી સંચાલન એજન્સી (Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA) ના શમન નિષ્ણાતો મકાનના સમારકામ, હોનારત યોજનાઓ બનાવવા, પુરવઠાની કીટ સાથે રાખવાના અને પૂર માટેના વીમાના મહત્વને લગતા પ્રશ્નોના જવાબ આપવા માટે હાજર રહેશે.