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PrepTalk Released: Daniel Homsey’s 'Neighborfest – Building Resilience from the Block Up!'
Ten Months After Michael: Public Assistance Grants Flowing; Federal Aid for Panhandle at $1.3B
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — As the recovery from Hurricane Michael passes the 10-month mark, nearly $238 million in grants have been obligated by FEMA through its Public Assistance program to reimburse the State of Florida and local governments for debris removal, emergency protective measure costs and other projects.
Two Weeks Left to FEMA Deadline
COLUMBUS, Ohio –Tuesday, September 3 is the deadline to apply for federal disaster assistance from FEMA or for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). If you live in one of the 11 designated counties and you sustained damage or were displaced by the Memorial Day weekend tornadoes, storms and flooding, the window of opportunity to access federal disaster assistance is steadily closing.
Registering with FEMA is easy and there are several ways to do so before the deadline:
Think you don’t need flood insurance? Think again
The recent Rio Grande Valley floods resulted in flood insurance claims valued at more than $31.1 million being filed so far by Texas homeowners, business owners and renters. But some Texans who experienced losses did not have flood insurance
Why do I need flood insurance?
Fact Sheet: Think you don’t need flood insurance? Think again
The recent Rio Grande Valley floods resulted in flood insurance claims valued at more than $31.1 million being filed so far by Texas homeowners, business owners and renters. But some Texans who experienced losses did not have flood insurance
Why do I need flood insurance?
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Dawson County
Lincoln, NE – The State of Nebraska and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will open a Disaster Recovery Center Tuesday, Aug. 20, in Dawson County. Recovery specialists from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will provide information on available services, explain assistance programs and help survivors complete or check the status of their applications at the center.
Center location and hours are:
Help Still Available as FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers Wrap Up Operations
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Help is still available as FEMA disaster recovery centers in Missouri wrap up operations Tuesday and Wednesday this week.
After the centers close, disaster survivors whose homes or businesses were affected by the
FEMA Announces $30 Million to Emergency Food and Shelter Program
WASHINGTON -- Today, FEMA awarded $30 million in supplemental humanitarian funding to the National Board for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP).
These funds are for local social service organizations providing assistance on or after Jan. 1, 2019 to migrants from the southern border released from DHS custody.
FEDERAL AID PROGRAMS FOR THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
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 New Hampshire.
Assistance for State and Affected Local Governments Can Include as Required:
President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for New Hampshire
WASHINGTON – FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of New Hampshire to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm and flooding on July 11-12, 2019.
Federal funding is available to the state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storm and flooding in Grafton County.
How to File an Appeal for the New Incident Period
If you have already registered with FEMA for disaster related damage that occurred between March 9, 2019, and April 1, 2019, AND your home received additional uninsured damage through July 14, 2019, you may be eligible for additional assistance. You do not need to reapply. Please submit an appeal letter to FEMA requesting reassessment.
FACT SHEET: Frequently Asked Questions About FEMA Rental Assistance
Twenty-six counties were designated for FEMA Individual Assistance for the April 29–July 5 storms, tornadoes and flooding. You are encouraged to register with FEMA if you live in one of the 26 counties: Andrew, Atchison, Boone, Buchanan, Callaway, Carroll, Chariton, Cole, Greene, Holt, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lewis, Lincoln, Livingston, McDonald, Miller, Newton, Osage, Pike, Platte, Pulaski, St. Charles and Saline.
The deadline to register is Monday, Sept. 9.
Disaster Recovery Center Opens August 19 in Newton County
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A FEMA disaster recovery center will open for three days in Newton County starting Monday, August 19, to provide one-on-one assistance to Missouri residents affected by spring flooding, severe storms and tornadoes.
FEMA Promotes Disaster Preparedness for Students
Guaynabo, Puerto Rico — Nearly 600 students from the ages of 6 to 13 received natural disaster preparedness tools at various events throughout Puerto Rico.
$19 Million Approved to Acquire Flood-prone North Carolina Properties, Minimize Disaster Damage
DURHAM, N.C. — The State of North Carolina and FEMA are approving nearly $19 million to eliminate flood risks at certain repetitively damaged properties in North Carolina following Hurricane Florence.
"We are grateful for the support of our FEMA partners as we work together to make North Carolina more resilient in the wake of devastating storms," said Gov. Roy Cooper. "Eliminating flood risks at repetitively damaged properties will help North Carolina continue to rebuild smarter and stronger."
FEMA assistance tops $10 million for South Texas flood survivors
AUSTIN, Texas – Federal assistance to help individuals and families with basic needs resulting from the recent flooding in South Texas now tops $10 million, about a month after the July 17, 2019, disaster declaration.
Officials Focus on Flood Insurance as Hurricane Season Ramps Up
PHILADELPHIA – Today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency Region III, in partnership with the State of Delaware, hosted a Delaware Flood Insurance Partners Roundtable Event in Dover, DE.
Additional Flood Assistance May Be Available for Nebraskans
LINCOLN, NE - At the request of Gov. Pete Ricketts, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has extended the incident period in which disaster-caused damage may be covered. The presidential disaster declaration, issued March 21,2019, originally covered the period from March 9 to April 1. With the extension, additional uninsured damage sustained through July 14 may now be eligible for FEMA assistance and U.S.
Noble, Okmulgee, Ottawa and Tillman Counties Added to Disaster Declaration for Public Assistance Funding
OKLAHOMA CITY – Four more counties in Oklahoma are now eligible to apply for FEMA’s Public Assistance funding to supplement state and local recovery efforts in areas that sustained damage from the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding between May 7 and June 9, 2019.
Disaster Recovery Center Opens August 16 in Carroll County
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A FEMA disaster recovery center will open for three days in Carroll County starting Friday, August 16, to provide one-on-one assistance to Missouri residents affected by spring flooding, severe storms and tornadoes.