PIERRE, SD – Disaster Recovery Centers opened by the State of South Dakota and the Federal Emergency Management Agency will be closed on Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. The centers will resume regular operations at 9 a.m. Friday, July 5.

Individuals and business owners who suffered losses in the severe winter storms and flooding in South Dakota from mid-March to late April 2019 can visit Disaster Recovery Centers to register for federal assistance and receive in-person support for their recovery needs.

Columbus, Ohio – If you’re an Ohio resident who contacted FEMA for assistance, you may have received a letter from FEMA that says you’re ineligible for housing assistance. Read your letter carefully to understand the reason for the determination.

Keep in mind:
• FEMA cannot pay for damage covered by insurance or duplicate benefits from another source.

Columbus, Ohio – A Disaster Recovery Center will open Friday, June 28 in Miami County to help renters, homeowners and businesses in Ohio affected by the tornadoes, storms and flooding of May 27 – 29, 2019.

Location:   Milton-Union High School
                   7640 Milton-Potsdam Rd.
                   West Milton, OH 45383
 Hours:      Friday, June 28 – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
                   Saturday, June 29 – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
                   Sunday, June 30 – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

PHILADELPHIA – The Commonwealth of Virginia will receive $1,838,646.90 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency in federal funding for distribution repairs as a result of damages from Tropical Storm Michael.

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico – Home Depot, National Lumber and Sears 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.

ATLANTA – A public notice is now available that addresses the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s intention to reimburse eligible applicants for costs to repair or replace public facilities damaged by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding under disaster declaration DR-4450-MS.

DES MOINES, Iowa – These are the last few days that FEMA will take registrations from survivors of the March 12 to June 15 storms and floods to determine eligibility for federal disaster assistance. The cutoff date is Monday, July 1.

Valves Work to Avert Disaster in Municipality of Anchorage, Anchorage School District

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Long before a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck south-central Alaska in November 2018, the state began assessing its risk: identifying critical facilities and their vulnerabilities.

Oklahoma City, OK – Four more state/federal Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers (MDRCs) are opening in Oklahoma, in the cities of Pryor (Mayes County), Avant (Osage County), Jay (Delaware County) and Claremore (Rogers County).

Oklahoma City, OK – Oklahomans who had family treasures, heirlooms, photos and books damaged during the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding between May 7 and June 9, shouldn’t throw them away just yet. They may be salvageable and expert advice is available to help.

Here are some tips on how to save some of your family treasures:

PIERRE, S.D. – Farmers and ranchers, employees and self-employed individuals in 16 counties and reservations across South Dakota who are unable to work as a result of the severe winter storms and flooding from mid-March to late April may be eligible for disaster unemployment. Funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in coordination with the U.S. Department of Labor, Disaster Unemployment Assistance is administered locally.

PHILADELPHIA – It has been three years since severe flooding impacted West Virginia, devastating homes, communities, and businesses across the state. The people of West Virginia have not only shown great resilience in their ability to recover, but also in their capacity to come together over the last three years to support one another.

PHILADELPHIA – Today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency Region III, in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security Cyber and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the State of Delaware, hosted a Cyber Security Workshop and Table Top Exercise in Cheswold, DE.

PHILADELPHIA – Residents of the City of Norfolk, Virginia have received a reduction in their flood insurance premiums through an increase of various floodplain management measures encouraged by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Disasters can create chaos and confusion. If you aren’t prepared when an emergency happens, you’ll be forced to make decisions in circumstances that could further compromise your safety. It doesn’t matter if it’s extreme heat, power shutdowns or wildfires; the more prepared you are the better. Having a well-rehearsed disaster plan can protect you, your loved ones…your pets. Both FEMA and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) have tools to help.

Oklahoma City, OK – Oklahomans affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding between May 7 and June 9 are advised to get proper permits when rebuilding their damaged property.

Every part of a building — from roofs, walls and siding to plumbing, septic systems and heating/air conditioning systems — may require a permit before rebuilding. A permit may also be needed for demolition.

DURHAM, N.C. – FEMA and the state of North Carolina are announcing $3 million to reimburse New Hanover County for debris cleanup activities following Hurricane Florence.

FEMA has already approved more than $10.5 million for New Hanover County Hurricane Florence-related expenses. This brings the total to $13.5 million.

Disaster generated debris posed a threat to public health, safety, natural resources and tourism. Funds for this project will reimburse the county for contracted debris monitoring services.

DES MOINES, Iowa – When disasters such as the March 12 through June 15 storms and floods strike, Iowa farmers and ranchers have options for help.

Farmers and ranchers affected by the storms and floods in Fremont, Harrison, Louisa, Mills, Monona, Pottawattamie, Scott, Shelby and Woodbury counties may be eligible for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) with some immediate needs including:

Little Rock, Ark. – A Disaster Recovery Center will open Wednesday in Fort Smith (Sebastian County) to offer in-person support to individuals and businesses in counties included in the federal disaster declaration for flooding in Arkansas between May 21 and June 14.

Little Rock, Ark. – A Disaster Recovery Center will open Thursday, June 27 in Pine Bluff (Jefferson County) to offer in-person support to individuals and businesses in counties included in the federal disaster declaration for flooding in Arkansas between May 21 and June 14.