JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A new FEMA disaster recovery center will open in Holt County Monday, August 5, to provide one-on-one assistance to Missourians affected by recent flooding, severe storms and tornadoes.

AUSTIN, Texas — When Hurricane Harvey flooded Beaumont in August 2017, it didn’t only affect local people and businesses — it shut down one of the most important ports for the U.S. economy. FEMA and Port of Beaumont leadership knew they needed to work together to get the international shipping hub back online as quickly as possible.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A FEMA disaster recovery center will open for three days in Jasper County starting Monday, August 5, 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 Pike County starting Saturday, August 3, 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 Livingston County starting Friday, August 2, to provide one-on-one assistance to Missourians affected by recent flooding, severe storms and tornadoes.

DURHAM, N.C. – FEMA and the state of North Carolina are announcing more than $2.4 million to reimburse Energy United Electric Membership Corporation for damage to its electrical systems following Tropical Storm Michael.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri residents may receive disaster assistance from both FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration.

After registering with FEMA, most residents are automatically referred to SBA to be considered for low-interest disaster loans. SBA’s disaster loans are the largest source of long-term federal disaster recovery funds to residents, businesses of all sizes and private nonprofit organizations.

PIERRE, S.D. – Crisis counseling is available to help South Dakotans in areas impacted by the flooding this year.

A $320,000 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to the State of South Dakota is funding the crisis counseling effort. Residents who are experiencing stress as a result of the disaster can call 800-691-4336 24 hours a day. The hotline will connect them with specialists who can offer stress relief and behavioral health counseling.

Little Rock, Ark. – Arkansas/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in North Little Rock (Pulaski County) and the DRC in Ft. Smith (Sebastian County) is scheduled to close on Saturday, August 3 at 1 p.m.

The Disaster Recovery Centers are located at:

PULASKI COUNTY

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – If you sustained losses or damages in the flooding that occurred from May 21 to June 14, there is only 1 week left to register for federal assistance. The registration deadline is August 7. 

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – FEMA’s mitigation experts are visiting Savannah in Andrew County August 1-6 to offer home-improvement tips on rebuilding better and stronger after this year’s severe storms in Missouri.

The team will also share proven methods to prevent or reduce damage from a disaster. Most of the information and free publications are aimed at general contractors and those willing to take on do-it-yourself projects.

ATLANTA – Two Mississippi counties are now eligible to receive federal disaster funding to supplement state and local recovery from storms that occurred earlier this year. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has added Humphreys County to the federal designation in response to severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that affected the state Feb. 22-24. Holmes County was approved in response to severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding that occurred April 13-14.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Homeowners and renters in Northwest Missouri who register for assistance with FEMA may be eligible for grants to help pay for a variety of disaster-related needs not covered by other programs. 

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters has created a Cleanup Assistance Hotline to assist South Dakotans with cleanup or debris removal as a result of the winter storm and flooding this year.

The phone number is 605-519-5413. The hotline will operate through Aug. 9.

The hotline is staffed by volunteers. Callers should leave their phone numbers for a call back by volunteers.

Orlando, Fla. – The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) will receive a $3,423,855 grant to help defray the costs of responding to Hurricane Irma under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.

FEMA funds will reimburse the state for the costs of contracting to provide such services as base camps, temporary staffing, supplies, and other items needed for performing emergency protective measures throughout the state. This funding is in addition to roughly $28 million FEMA already provided to the state for similar activities.

ORLANDO, Fla. – FEMA has approved $4,015,575 for the State of Florida to help Lee County defray the costs of debris removal for Hurricane Irma under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.

Orlando, Fla. – FEMA has approved $4,581,446 for the State of Florida to help the City of Cape Coral defray the costs of debris removal for Hurricane Irma under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.

ORLANDO, Fla. – FEMA has approved $1,426,503 for the State of Florida to help the Town of Southwest Ranches defray the costs of debris removal for Hurricane Irma under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.

Orlando, Fla. – FEMA has approved $1,969,981 for the State of Florida to help Clay County defray the costs of debris removal for Hurricane Irma under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.

ORLANDO, Fla. – FEMA has approved $1,927,917 for the State of Florida to help Lake County defray the costs of debris removal for Hurricane Irma under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.