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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

By the numbers (as of Sept. 30, 2019)

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.

AUSTIN, Texas – State and federal disaster recovery officials urge Texans affected by Tropical Storm Imelda to watch for and report

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:

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:

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: