Orlando, Fla. – Miami-Dade County will receive a $16,705,524.97 grant through FEMA’s Public Assistance Program to help defray the costs of debris removal 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 $16.7 million represents an additional 15 percent for the project, previously awarded at 75 percent of eligible costs.

AUSTIN, Texas – South Texans with damages from the June severe storms and flooding have less than one week to register for FEMA grants to help with housing repairs and rebuilding as well as other needs. The final day to register is Sept. 16.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — While many individuals and organizations help provide immediate relief after a disaster, it can be challenging to connect impacted communities with resources to plan, support, encourage and finance their long-term recovery. This is where FEMA’s Integrated Recovery Coordination (IRC) organization comes in.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The deadline for registering with FEMA for disaster assistance has passed, but that does not mean FEMA is leaving. The agency continues working with the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency on the recovery process for this year’s spring and summer severe storms and flooding.

AUSTIN, Texas – If you received flood insurance as part of your FEMA disaster assistance for Hurricane Harvey, you only have one year remaining on your National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) group insurance policy. Planning to renew your NFIP policy purchase is a great way to prepare for future disasters and protect you and your family from financial loss.

LINCOLN, NE – Survivors of the March 9 to April 14 floods and storms applying for assistance from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are advised to exercise caution with personal information during the disaster recovery period. With an increased charitable and federal presence, scam artists and identity thieves may attempt to take advantage of survivors.

LINCOLN, Neb. – There is one week remaining for survivors to register for disaster assistance after the winter storm, straight-line winds and flooding in March. The deadline to apply is September 13, 2019 for both the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) individual assistance grants and the low interest loans from the U.S.

Week 1 of National Preparedness Month reminds us to prepare financially for the unexpected

AUSTIN, Texas — Flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster in the United States, and nearly every major Texas city is vulnerable to hurricanes or sits in “Flash Flood Alley,” one of the most flash flood-prone areas in the nation.

Week 1 reminds us to “Save Early for Disaster Costs”

AUSTIN, Texas — National Preparedness Month kicks off in September with a week dedicated to helping people learn to “save early for disaster costs.”

Orlando, Fla. – FEMA is awarding Polk County a $1,130,812.50 Hazard Mitigation grant to fund the purchase and installation of a 1,750 kW generator with 6,000-gallon fuel tank at the Polk Central County Jail. 

After the installation of the generator, Polk County will be able to continue regular operation of the jail in times of disaster and during future power outages. Funding for this HMGP project is authorized under Section 404 of the Robert T. Stafford Act, helping strengthen communities by improving buildings, facilities and infrastructure that people use every day.

PHILADELPHIA – Join the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), for a public meeting on the Draft Environmental Assessment for the reconstruction of Herbert Hoover High School. The meeting will be held September 18, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Elkview Middle School, located at 5090 Elk River Rd, Elkview, WV 25071.

The recovery work being done after the Camp Fire is enormous. It is also very complicated due to the magnitude of the devastation. These complications, in turn, create misconceptions that can be spread through the news and social media, making it difficult to separate myth from fact. In an effort to minimize survivors’ confusion and frustration, FEMA is issuing this Fact Sheet.

MYTH: Survivors can sublet their FEMA housing unit to another tenant once they find permanent housing.

WASHINGTON – As Hurricane Dorian continues up the East Coast, FEMA urges those in the storm’s path to be alert to the risks of storm surge and flooding. As evacuation orders are being lifted, FEMA warns residents to use caution when they return home.

Return When It Is Safe

WASHINGTON - Today, Acting FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor visited the South Carolina Emergency Operations Center where he met with Governor Henry McMaster and other responders as they monitored Hurricane Dorian’s impacts to the state.

Week 1 reminds us to “Save Early for Disaster Costs”

AUSTIN, Texas — National Preparedness Month kicks off in September with a week dedicated to helping people learn to “save early for disaster costs.”

Oakland, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) granted $1.3 million to La Mesa, California for storm drain improvements that increase flood protection for area residents.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – More than $60 million in federal grants, loans and insurance payments have now gone to Missourians to assist in the recovery from this spring and summer’s flooding and tornadoes.

The funds include grants to households from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, payments from the National Flood Insurance Program on insurance claims and low-interest disaster recovery loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration:

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — FEMA has approved a $9,842,926 grant to the state of Florida that will reimburse the Florida Department of Transportation (DOT) for the costs of debris removal in Jackson County following Hurricane Michael under FEMA’s Public Assistance program.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – FEMA has approved $15,709,682 to the state of Florida to assist the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) with reimbursement for management costs following Hurricane Michael in October 2018 under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.

AUSTIN, Texas – Less than two weeks remain for South Texas survivors to register for FEMA assistance for grants to help with housing repairs and rebuilding as well as other needs. The final day to register is Sept. 16.