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President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Idaho

Wed, 06/12/2019 - 20:30

WASHINGTON – FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Idaho to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides on April 7 - 13, 2019.

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Federal Aid Programs for the State of Idaho

Wed, 06/12/2019 - 20:30

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 Idaho.

Assistance for State, Tribal and Affected Local Governments Can Include as Required:

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Federal Aid Programs for the State of North Dakota

Wed, 06/12/2019 - 20:25

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 North Dakota.


Assistance for State and Affected Local Governments Can Include as Required:

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President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for North Dakota

Wed, 06/12/2019 - 20:24

WASHINGTON – FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of North Dakota to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding from March 21-April 28, 2019.

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Fact Sheet: California Wildfires Myth vs. Fact V

Wed, 06/12/2019 - 19:40

The work being done on the Camp Fire recovery is enormous. It is also very complicated since devastation on this scale has never before happened in the State of California. These complications, in turn, create misconceptions that are sometimes spread via social and news media making it difficult to separate myth from fact. In an effort to set the record straight and minimize survivors’ confusion and frustration, FEMA is issuing this weekly report to address the most prominent falsehoods.

MYTH: Why won’t FEMA give me a new house?

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Include pets’ needs in your disaster plan

Wed, 06/12/2019 - 16:13

Make a plan during Pet Preparedness Month in June

 

AUSTIN, Texas — Planning for hurricane season means planning for all members of your family, including those who can’t plan for themselves. Don’t put yourself in a bad situation by forgetting to prepare for your pets’ needs.

 

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FEMA Approves $1.5 Million for Onslow County

Wed, 06/12/2019 - 10:37

DURHAM, N.C. – Onslow County will receive more than $1.5 million in assistance to help recover from Hurricane Florence.

Funds will reimburse the county for emergency response and protective measures taken during the 2018 storm. These activities included search and rescue operations, sheltering, and equipment and commodities for an emergency command center.

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