AUSTIN, Texas – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded more than $1 million to the Port Aransas Independent School District for repairs to its athletic fields following Hurricane Harvey.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahomans who have experienced damage during the recent severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding between May 7 – June 9 should apply for FEMA assistance even if they have insurance. Also, some survivors may be eligible for a low-interest loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) which can also cover uninsured losses.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A FEMA disaster recovery center is open for three days in Pike County starting Monday, August 12, to provide one-on-one assistance to Missourians affected by recent flooding, severe storms and tornadoes.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Some residents of McDonald and Newton counties who have registered with FEMA for disaster assistance for the April 29–July 5 storms and flooding may receive a call to schedule an appointment for an inspection of the damaged property.

PIERRE, S.D. – It won’t happen to me.

Many South Dakotans may believe they don’t need to buy flood insurance. Their house has never flooded before. They don’t live in a high-risk flood zone.

But flooding this year in South Dakota has demonstrated that much of the damage can occur in areas not considered especially at risk and a flood insurance policy is a sound investment. One inch of floodwater can cause up to $25,000 of damage in a home.

In response to the severe storms and widespread flooding in Iowa that began March 13, the president approved a Major Disaster Declaration March 23 for five counties along the Missouri River for Individual Assistance and 56 counties throughout the state for Public Assistance.

Applicants who disagree with their FEMA decision letter for federal assistance for the April 29 - July 5 storms and flooding in Missouri may want to appeal.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A FEMA disaster recovery center will open for three days in Jackson County starting Monday, August 12, to provide one-on-one assistance to Missourians affected by recent flooding, severe storms and tornadoes.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A FEMA disaster recovery center will open for three days in Buchanan County starting Saturday, August 10, to provide one-on-one assistance to Missourians affected by recent flooding, severe storms and tornadoes.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri residents and business owners affected by the April 29–July 5 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding have until September 9 to apply for federal disaster assistance.

Disaster assistance is available from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration, the federal government’s primary source of funding for the long-term rebuilding of disaster-damaged private property.

WASHINGTON – FEMA’s Ready Campaign is releasing video Public Service Announcements showing the deadly threats from storm surge to increase public awareness of the importance of following state and local evacuation orders, when tropical storms or hurricanes are forecast.

WASHINGTON – FEMA’s Ready Campaign is releasing video Public Service Announcements showing the deadly threats from storm surge to increase public awareness of the importance of following state and local evacuation orders, when tropical storms or hurricanes are forecast.

AUSTIN, Texas – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded more than $5.6 million to the City of Friendswood through the Texas Division of Emergency Management to purchase and demolish 26 flood-prone homes impacted by Hurricane Harvey. 

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — FEMA has approved $1,167,393 to the State of Florida to assist 18 eligible applicants with reimbursement for eligible costs of debris removal, emergency protective measures, management costs and permanent repairs for Hurricane Michael under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico – Ferretería La Central, Home Depot, Kmart and National Lumber 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.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma residents who suffered damage from the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that occurred May 7 to June 9 have one week left to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The FEMA disaster recovery center in Holt County will cease operations Wednesday, Aug. 14, but help is still available.

Below are the scheduled hours until closing:

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A FEMA disaster recovery center will open for three days in Miller County starting Friday, August 9, to provide one-on-one assistance to Missourians affected by recent flooding, severe storms and tornadoes.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A FEMA disaster recovery center will open for three days in Greene County starting Friday, August 9, to provide one-on-one assistance to Missourians affected by recent flooding, severe storms and tornadoes.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Mitigation specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be on hand at several home improvement stores starting Thurs. Aug. 8 to provide tips and techniques to help Oklahomans rebuild and repair homes to lessen and prevent future disaster damage.