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FACT SHEET: Recovery at a Glance – Gulf County
As of Sept. 30, unless otherwise noted
Since the federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Michael, Gulf County residents, local governments and private non-profits have received approximately $174.3 million in total federal funds:
FACT SHEET: Recovery at a Glance – Gadsden County
As of Sept. 30, unless otherwise noted
Since the federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Michael, Gadsden County residents, local governments and private non-profits have received approximately $20.1 million in total federal funds:
FACT SHEET: Recovery at a Glance - Bay County
As of Sept. 30, unless otherwise noted
Since the federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Michael, Bay County residents, local governments and private non-profits have received approximately $999 million in total federal funds:
FACT SHEET: One Year After Hurricane Michael
By the numbers (as of Sept. 30, 2019)
Everything You Need to Know About Flood Insurance from NFIP
JACKSON, Miss. – If your home was not protected by flood insurance when the storms and the flooding visited Mississippi earlier this year… well, of course it’s too late now. But, are you ready for next year? Have you considered getting coverage from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)?
Flood insurance from NFIP is available to anyone in any Mississippi community which participates in the program. Flood insurance may not be as expensive as you think, and it may be purchased through your regular insurance agent.
Texans Should Beware of Fraud, Scams Following Tropical Storm Imelda
AUSTIN, Texas – State and federal disaster recovery officials urge Texans affected by Tropical Storm Imelda to watch for and report
FEMA Awards South Florida Communities Nearly $25.7 Million for Hurricane Irma Expenses
ORLANDO, Fla. - FEMA has approved $25,697,214 for the State of Florida to help numerous south Florida 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 Central Florida Communities Nearly $5 Million For Hurricane Irma Expenses
ORLANDO, Fla. – FEMA has approved $4,983,293 for the State of Florida to help central Florida communities defray the costs of cleaning up from Hurricane Irma under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.
The grants consist of:
FEMA Awards Palm Beach Area Communities Nearly $4.3 Million For Hurricane Irma Expenses
ORLANDO, Fla. – FEMA has approved $4,276,104 for the State of Florida to help central Florida communities defray the costs of cleaning up from Hurricane Irma under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.
The grants consist of:
FEMA Awards Tampa/St. Petersburg Communities More Than $24 Million For Hurricane Irma Expenses
ORLANDO, Fla. – FEMA has approved $24,602,864 for the State of Florida to help Tampa/St. Petersburg-area communities defray the costs of responding to and cleaning up from Hurricane Irma under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.
The grants consist of:
FEMA Appoints 15 Members to the National Advisory Council
WASHINGTON—Today, FEMA announced that Acting Administrator Pete Gaynor has appointed 15 members to FEMA’s National Advisory Council (NAC).
FEMA Obligates Over $29.4 Million in Additional Federal Grants to Puerto Rico
GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico – FEMA has awarded roughly $29.4 million in additional funds to Puerto Rico to cover costs related to Hurricane María.
These awards bring the amount of funds obligated under FEMA’s Public Assistance program to $5.9 billion.
The latest grants are as follows:
FEMA Awards South Florida Water Management District More Than $4.1 Million for Hurricane Irma Expenses
ORLANDO, Fla. – FEMA has approved $ 4,101,135 for the State of Florida to help the South Florida Water Management District defray the costs of debris removal for Hurricane Irma under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.
FEMA funds will reimburse the 16-county water district for the collection, reduction and disposal of debris throughout its service area between Sept. 18 and Oct. 17, 2017 following the September 2017 storm. During that time period, contractors gathered 13,303 cubic yards of vegetative debris from canals for disposal.
FEMA Awards Naples Nearly $2.5 Million for Hurricane Irma Expenses
ORLANDO, Fla. – FEMA has approved $2,472,046 for the State of Florida to help the City of Naples defray the costs of responding to Hurricane Irma under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.
FEMA funds will reimburse the City of Naples for overtime for first responders and city employees and for emergency measures enacted between Sept. 4 and Oct. 3, 2017. During that time period, an emergency operations center was set up and staffed, and steps were taken to protect public safety and to maintain city public works.
Disaster Recovery Centers Opening in Montgomery and Liberty Counties
AUSTIN, Texas – Joint state/federal Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) will be opening Wednesday, October 16 at New Caney in Montgomery County and Thursday, October 17 at Liberty in Liberty County to help disaster survivors affected by Tropical Storm Imelda.
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Orange County to Help Imelda Survivors
AUSTIN, Texas – A joint state/federal Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will be opening Monday, Oct. 14, in Orange County to help disaster survivors affected by Tropical Storm Imelda.
Statement from FEMA Press Secretary Lizzie Litzow
WASHINGTON -- "Today, FEMA granted Governor Wanda Vázquez Garced’s request for an extension to fixed cost estimates under the Section 428 Alternative Procedures for permanent work caused by Hurricane Maria. FEMA acknowledges that additional time is needed to prepare and agree to fixed cost estimates for these critical projects, and that a new deadline must be established. Due to the unprecedented and devastating impacts of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, the federal government continues to provide historic levels of funding to Puerto Rico.
More Parishes Added to Louisiana Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance Following Hurricane Barry
BATON ROUGE, La. — At the request of the state of Louisiana, Cameron and St. Landry parishes have been added to the August 27 major disaster declaration for preparations and damages related to Hurricane Barry. Two other parishes, Pointe Coupee and St. Martin parishes are now eligible for permanent work. These two parishes were previously designated for emergency work only.
FEMA Awards Seminole County Nearly $14.4 Million for Hurricane Irma Expenses
ORLANDO, Fla. – FEMA has approved $14,384,335 for the State of Florida to help Seminole County defray the costs of responding to and cleaning up from Hurricane Irma under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.
The grants consist of:
FEMA Awards Town of Davie More Than $8.6 Million for Hurricane Irma Expenses
ORLANDO, Fla. – FEMA has approved $8,616,591 for the State of Florida to help the Town of Davie defray the costs of debris removal for Hurricane Irma under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.