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FACT SHEET: Recovery at a Glance – Washington County
As of Oct. 15, unless otherwise noted
Since the federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Michael, Washington County residents, local governments and private non-profits have received about $13.4 million in total federal funds:
FACT SHEET: Recovery at a Glance – Leon County
As of Oct. 15, unless otherwise noted
Since the federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Michael, Leon County residents, local governments and private non-profits have received about $18 million in total federal funds:
FACT SHEET: Recovery at a Glance – Wakulla County
As of Oct. 15, unless otherwise noted
Since the federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Michael, Wakulla County residents, local governments and private non-profits have received about $14.3 million in total federal funds:
FACT SHEET: Recovery at a Glance – Franklin County
As of Oct. 15, unless otherwise noted
Since the federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Michael, Franklin County residents, local governments and private non-profits have received about $29.1 million in total federal funds:
St. Mary Parish Added to Louisiana Flooding Disaster Declaration
BATON ROUGE, La. — At the request of the state of Louisiana, St. Mary Parish has been added to the disaster declaration for flooding that occurred May 10 through July 24, 2019. FEMA’s Public Assistance funding will supplement state and local recovery efforts in areas affected by the flooding.
Draft Environmental Assessment Public Meeting
Join the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), for a public meeting on the Draft Environmental Assessment for Summersville Middle School – Glade Creek. The meeting will be held on October 21, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Nicholas County High School, located at 30 Grizzly Lane, Summersville, WV 26651.
FEMA Awards the City of Tampa Nearly $5.6 Million For Hurricane Irma Expenses
ORLANDO, Fla. – FEMA has approved two projects totaling $5,573,626 for the State of Florida to help the City of Tampa defray the costs of debris removal for Hurricane Irma under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.
FEMA funds will reimburse the city for the collection, reduction, and disposal of debris throughout the City of Tampa between Sept. 18 and Dec. 2, 2017. During that time period, city workers and contractors gathered and hauled away 289,109 cubic yards of vegetative debris from roads and public property for landfill disposal.
FEMA Awards Broward County Communities Nearly $6.5 Million for Hurricane Irma Expenses
ORLANDO, Fla. – FEMA has approved $6,487,958 for the State of Florida to help Broward County communities defray the costs of responding to and cleaning up from Hurricane Irma under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.
The grants consist of:
FEMA Awards Charlotte County Nearly $1.3 Million for Emergency Generators
ORLANDO, Fla. – Charlotte County will receive nearly $1.3 million in federal grant money to purchase 14 stationary and 10 portable emergency generators to help keep the county sewage system operational during emergencies.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) has approved $1,253,979 to help fund the installation of backup power generators throughout Charlotte County. These generators will be used to prevent service interruptions at high-flow sewage pumping stations following severe storm events.
FEMA Awards Pinellas County More Than $3.9 Million for Upgraded Traffic Signals
ORLANDO, Fla. – Pinellas County will receive more than $3.9 million in federal grant money to upgrade traffic lights at 16 locations from lights hanging on wires to more wind-resistant ones mounted on metal mast arms.
FEMA Awards Broward County More Than $5 Million To Install Back-up Generators at Homeless Shelters and Strengthen Them Against Wind
ORLANDO, Fla. – Broward County will receive a $5 million federal grant to strengthen two homeless shelters against wind damage and install back-up generators to help them better withstand storms.
FEMA Approves Nearly $1.375 Million for Debris Removal in Connecticut
REGION 1 – More than $1.375 million has been awarded to the Connecticut Department of Transportation for debris removal operations in the wake of the severe storms, tornadoes and straight-line winds of federally-declared disaster DR-4385-CT. This funding is a result of a partnership between FEMA and the Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
Penn State-Berks students help Orange County kids recover during Camp Noah
AUSTIN, Texas – More than two years after Hurricane Harvey hit the Gulf Coast, some children in Orange County are still struggling as they try to deal with loss and change. To help combat these feelings and prepare children for future events, Orange County Disaster Rebuild, a long-term recovery group, sponsored Camp Noah at the North Orange Baptist Church this summer.
FEMA and MEMA Urge Disaster Survivors to Spend Their Disaster Assistance Grants Wisely
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are reminding disaster survivors that assistance grants should be used only for disaster-related expenses.
Repairs to your home due to damage caused by this year’s severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding should be used as soon as possible. While the assistance is tax free and the grant does not have to be repaid, it must be used solely for recovery expenses.
FEMA Approves Nearly $2,052 Million for Debris Removal in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
REGION 1 – FEMA obligates funding for this project directly to the Commonwealth. It is the Commonwealth's responsibility to ensure that the eligible sub-recipient receive this award. Following the Commonwealth’s review process and upon receipt of appropriate documentation, they will provide funds to the sub-recipient on a reimbursable basis.
Hurricane Dorian Proof of Loss Deadline Approaches for Policyholders
DURHAM, N.C.— National Flood Insurance Program policyholders in North Carolina who had Hurricane Dorian damage have 60 days from their date of loss to file a Proof of Loss.
FEMA remains committed to ensure policyholders receive every dollar their NFIP policy entitles them.
FACT SHEET: Recovery at a Glance – Calhoun County
As of Sept. 30, unless otherwise noted
Since the federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Michael, Calhoun County residents and local governments have received approximately $36.7 million in total federal funds:
FACT SHEET: Recovery at a Glance – Liberty County
As of Sept. 30, unless otherwise noted
Since the federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Michael, Liberty County residents, local governments and private non-profits have received approximately $6.7 million in total federal funds:
FACT SHEET: Recovery at a Glance – Jackson County
As of Sept. 30, unless otherwise noted
Since the federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Michael, Jackson County residents, local governments and private non-profits have received approximately $94.9 million in total federal funds: