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Hope Meadows gives a hand up to those who lost everything
40 homes for Hurricane Harvey survivors are being built through donations and volunteer labor
AUSTIN, Texas — Forty Victoria County families whose homes were destroyed by Hurricane Harvey will soon trade their damaged homes for brand new ones in a neighborhood built for Harvey survivors, Hope Meadows.
FEMA Awards City of North Bay Village More Than $11 Million to Bury Overhead Power Lines
ORLANDO, Fla. – The City of North Bay Village will receive more than $11 million in federal grant money to remove utility poles and bury overhead electrical lines, reducing the effects of future severe wind events.
FEMA Awards Deltona Nearly $1.4 Million for Hurricane Irma Expenses
ORLANDO, Fla. – FEMA has approved $1,365,392 for the State of Florida to help the City of Deltona defray the costs of debris removal for Hurricane Irma under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.
FEMA Awards Orlando Nearly $2.5 Million for Hurricane Irma Expenses
Orlando, Fla. – The City of Orlando will receive a $2,487,442 grant through FEMA’s Public Assistance Program to help defray the costs of restoring electrical service in response to Hurricane Irma.
On August 23, 2019 the President approved a cost share adjustment authorizing federal funding for Public Assistance at 90 percent of total eligible costs under FEMA-4337-DR-FL declared for Hurricane Irma. The $2.5 million represents an additional 15 percent for the project, previously awarded at 75 percent of eligible costs.
FEMA Awards Martin County More Than $1.2 Million for Hurricane Irma Expenses
ORLANDO, Fla. – FEMA has approved $1,211,802 for the State of Florida to help Martin County defray the costs of debris removal for Hurricane Irma under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.
Federal Aid Programs for The State Of South Dakota
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 South Dakota.
Assistance for State, Tribal and Affected Local Governments Can Include as Required:
President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for South Dakota
WASHINGTON – FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of South Dakota to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding beginning on May 26 to June 7, 2019.
PrepTalk Released: Stuart Tom’s ‘Using Codes and Standards to Build Resilient Communities'
WASHINGTON — Today, FEMA and its emergency management partners released Stuart Tom’s PrepTalk “Using Codes and Standards to Build Resilient Communities.” In his PrepTalk, Tom, who retired as fire marshal of the City of Glendale, Calif., provides an overview of why we have building codes, how they work, how codes have a central role in increasing community resilience to disaster and safety in general, and how the public can get involved.
Cameron DRC transitions to SBA center; Hidalgo and Willacy DRCs to close
FEMA continues to support survivors in person, online and by telephone
Eight Mississippi Counties Now Eligible for Federal Disaster Assistance for Individuals and Households
JACKSON, Miss. – Individuals and households affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides from Feb. 22 – March 29, 2019 in Clay, Humphreys, Issaquena, Lowndes, Monroe, Sharkey, Warren and Yazoo counties in Mississippi are now eligible to register for federal disaster assistance.
Progress After Six Months From the March Winter Storm, Straight-line Winds and Flooding
LINCOLN, Neb– Nebraska continues to work hard through the long road of recovery after the severe winter storm, straight-line winds and flooding that occurred in March along with the additional flooding throughout the summer.
FEMA Awards DeBary More than $1 Million for Hurricane Irma Expenses
ORLANDO, Fla. – FEMA has approved $1,043,045 for the State of Florida to help the City of DeBary 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, disposal and site management of debris within DeBary between Sept. 18 and Oct. 17, 2017 following the September 2017 storm. During that time period, city workers and contractors gathered and hauled away 92,481 cubic yards of vegetative debris from roads and public property for landfill disposal.
FEMA Awards Key Colony Beach More Than $1 Million for Hurricane Irma Expenses
ORLANDO, Fla. – FEMA has approved $1,091,855 for the State of Florida to help the City of Key Colony Beach defray the costs of debris removal for Hurricane Irma under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.
FEMA Awards Martin County More Than $1.6 Million for Hurricane Irma Expenses
ORLANDO, Fla. – FEMA has approved $1,609,893 for the State of Florida to help Martin County 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, disposal and site management of debris within Martin County between Sept. 18 and Oct. 17, 2017 following the September 2017 storm. During that time period, county workers and contractors gathered and hauled away 102,986 cubic yards of vegetative debris from roads and public property for landfill disposal.
FEMA Awards Deltona More Than $2.1 Million for Hurricane Irma Expenses
ORLANDO, Fla. – FEMA has approved $2,103,709 for the State of Florida to help the City of Deltona defray the costs of debris removal for Hurricane Irma under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.
Get Home Repair Advice September 24 – October 5 in Bayamón, Carolina, Hatillo, Mayagüez and Salinas
GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico – Home Depot, Kmart, National Lumber and Sears have teamed with FEMA to provide residents of Puerto Rico with free information and tips on how to make homes safer and stronger from earthquakes and tsunamis.
Federal Aid Programs for The State of Illinois
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 Illinois.
Assistance for State and Affected Local Governments Can Include as Required:
President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Illinois
WASHINGTON – FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Illinois to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding beginning on February 24 to July 3, 2019.
Federal Aid Programs for The State Of Louisiana
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 Louisiana.
Assistance for State and Affected Local Governments Can Include as Required: