LINCOLN, Neb. – During the first week of June, a series of summits were held to help donors and leaders from nonprofits, communities, and faith-based organizations learn about long-term recovery for survivors following the devastating floods in March.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Continuing preliminary damage assessments have resulted in four more Arkansas counties being designated for disaster assistance as part of the federal disaster declaration for areas affected by severe storms and flooding beginning on May 21.

The addition of Arkansas, Desha, Logan and Pope counties brings the total number of Arkansas counties designated for Individual Assistance to 12. 

Conway, Crawford, Faulkner, Jefferson, Perry, Pulaski, Sebastian and Yell counties were previously designated for Individual Assistance. 

Arkansas Flooding Prompts Flood Insurance Claims, What to Expect During Process

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas residents with flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program are beginning to make claims on their flood-damaged properties and should be aware of what to expect during the claims process. Statewide, there have been over 230 flood insurance claims since April 1, 2019, with the highest concentration in Sebastian County. Policy holders should follow these steps.

Oklahoma City, OK – The joint state/federal Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at Case Community Center, 1050 W. Wekiwa Road in Sand Springs, will have new opening and closing hours starting Monday, June 17. The DRC will continue to open at 7 a.m. through the weekend.

The new hours will be 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 8 a.m.-6 p.m. on Sunday, until further notice.

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 Vermont.

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

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Orlando, Fla. – FEMA has approved $1,152,054.25 to the State of Florida to assist the City of Fort Myers defray the costs of debris removal for Hurricane Irma under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.

FEMA funds will reimburse the city for the collection, reduction, disposal and site management of debris within Fort Myers following the September 2017 storm.

Orlando, Fla. – FEMA has approved $4,364,070.05 to the State of Florida to assist Brevard County defray the costs of debris removal for Hurricane Irma under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.

FEMA funds will reimburse the county for the collection, reduction, disposal and site management of debris within Brevard County following the September 2017 storm.

Orlando, Fla. – FEMA has approved $1,083,935.29 to the State of Florida to assist the City of Sanibel defray the costs of debris removal for Hurricane Irma under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.

FEMA funds will reimburse the city for the collection, reduction, disposal and site management of debris within Sanibel following the September 2017 storm.

Orlando, Fla. – FEMA has approved $4,339,109.13 to the State of Florida to assist Brevard County defray the costs of debris removal for Hurricane Irma under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.

FEMA funds will reimburse the county for the collection, reduction, disposal and site management of debris within Brevard County following the September 2017 storm.

PHILADELPHIA – West Virginia knows flooding. In the past 10 years, West Virginia has had 15 federal disaster declarations for flooding and other related hazards, including the historic flood event in June 2016. Flooding has and will continue to impact the lives of West Virginians; however, action is being taken to reduce that risk and protect lives and property across the state.

Orlando, Fla. – FEMA has approved $8,506,848.94 to the State of Florida to assist Monroe County defray the costs of debris removal for Hurricane Irma under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.

FEMA funds will reimburse the county for the collection, reduction, disposal and site management of debris within Monroe County following the September 2017 storm.

DURHAM, N.C. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the State of North Carolina announced more than $2.6 million to reimburse the Lumbee River Electric Membership Corporation for damage to its electrical system following Hurricane Florence.

The cooperative provides electrical service to Cumberland, Hoke, Robeson and Scotland counties which were included in the presidential disaster declaration following Hurricane Florence.

High winds, rain and flooding caused by the hurricane damaged poles, lines and transformers in multiple counties.

Since the federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Florence, Pender County residents and local governments have been approved for approximately $133.6 million in state and federal funds.

• More than $17.6 million in state and federal grants have gone to 2,684 homeowners and renters.

• As of June 5, 1,309 flood insurance claims have been filed. An estimated $63.9 million in claims have been paid to date.

Since the federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Florence, New Hanover County residents and local governments have been approved for approximately $122.3 million in state and federal funds:

• More than $12.2 million in state and federal grants have gone to 4,456 homeowners and renters.

• As of June 5, 1,580 flood insurance claims have been filed. An estimated $32.3 million in claims have been paid to date.

Since the federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Florence, Brunswick County residents and local governments have been approved for approximately $66.5 million in state and federal funds:

• Nearly $7.4 million in state and federal grants have gone to 1,917 homeowners and renters.

• As of June 5, 1,078 flood insurance claims have been filed. An estimated $23.5 million in claims have been paid to date.

DES MOINES, Iowa – If you applied for FEMA assistance because of losses from severe storms and flooding from March 12 through May 16 in Louisa or Scott counties, you will receive a determination letter confirming a grant amount or stating your application for federal assistance is ‘ineligible at this time’ and provides specific information to correct the application.

Some of the common mistakes applicants make include:

DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa residents in the nine disaster-designated counties —Fremont, Harrison, Louisa, Mills, Monona, Pottawattamie, Scott, Shelby and Woodbury— may be eligible for federal assistance if they were impacted by the severe storms and flooding from March 12 through May 16.  The registration cutoff date is July 1.

LINCOLN, Neb. – There is less than a 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 June 19, 2019 for both the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) individual assistance grants and the low interest loans from the U.S.

LINCOLN, Neb. – There is less than a 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 June 19, 2019 for both the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) individual assistance grants and the low interest loans from the U.S.