FEMA: More Than $1 Billion in Grants Awarded to Survivors in Puerto Rico
GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico – As Puerto Rico progresses from response to recovery, FEMA and the government of Puerto Rico continue to support the needs of survivors; so far FEMA has approved more than $1 billion in grants to Hurricanes Irma and María survivors. More than 3,000 federal employees, including 1,500 local hires, are supporting the…
FEMA: Statement on Provision of Commodities in Puerto Rico
GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico – FEMA and the Government of Puerto Rico are not stopping the provision of commodities in Puerto Rico. FEMA and the Government of Puerto Rico will continue to provide commodities to voluntary organizations and local officials who have a need for resources in their communities. There was never, and is not now,…
FEMA: Houses of Worship Have Until February 16th to Apply for FEMA Public Assistance
ST. CROIX, Virgin Islands – With the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) recent change in policy to allow private nonprofit (PNP) houses of worship to be eligible for disaster assistance, the deadline for these entities to make a Request for Public Assistance in the U.S. Virgin Islands has been extended to Feb. 16, 2018. FEMA…
FEMA: Encouraging Tsunami Awareness and Preparedness for Coastal Communities
Following an intense earthquake that occurred in the Gulf of Alaska, which prompted tsunami watches, advisories and warnings across many state coastlines, FEMA continues to highlight safety tips for those who live in or visit coastal communities. While today’s immediate threat has passed, the situation serves as a reminder to all that there are steps…
FEMA: Understanding Your FEMA Assistance Determination Letter
Survivors of Hurricanes Irma and Maria who registered with FEMA for disaster assistance receive a determination letter with their eligibility decision and the reason for it. For those who are eligible, the letter states the dollar amount of the grant and how the funds should be used. When ineligible, the letter explains why and how…
FEMA: 100 Days into Recovery from October Wildfires in California
It has been 100 days since the devastating October wildfires in Northern California and Orange County. As of close of business Jan. 16 FEMA and the State have provided the following to survivors: 4,349 households have been deemed eligible for FEMA individual assistance. FEMA has approved more than $14.3 million in Individuals and Households Program…
FEMA: Hamilton County, Florida Now Eligible for FEMA Assistance
ORLANDO, Fla. – Homeowners, renters and business owners in Hamilton County may now apply for federal disaster assistance for uninsured and underinsured damage and losses resulting from Hurricane Irma. To be eligible for federal aid under FEMA’s Individual Assistance Program, storm damage and losses from the hurricane and flooding must have occurred as a result…
FEMA: Draft National Mitigation Investment Strategy Released for Public Comment
Hazard Mitigation Report Shows Benefits of Mitigation Strategies Following a report released today by the National Institute of Building Sciences that found, on average, every $1 spent on federally funded hazard mitigation grants saves $6 in future disaster costs, FEMA released the draft National Mitigation Investment Strategy for public comment. The draft National Mitigation Investment…
FEMA: Federal Disaster Declaration for Southern California Wildfires now Includes Flooding, Mudflows, Debris
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that the federal disaster assistance declaration made available to the state of California to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires from December 4, 2017 and continuing has been amended. The declaration now includes damage from Flooding, Mudflows, and Debris flows…
FEMA: Major Disaster Declaration for State of Maine
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Maine to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm and flooding from October 29 to November 1, 2017. Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments and…