FEMA: Coping with Holiday Stress after a Disaster
If you lost your home, business or personal property due to Hurricane Irma, you or your family may be struggling to cope with the emotional impact of the disaster. For individuals and families looking to rebuild, the approaching holidays may be especially difficult. FEMA’s online information, Coping with Disaster provides suggestions that may ease the…
FEMA: As Historic 2017 Hurricane Season Comes to an End, Federal Support to Recovery Continues
While Nov. 30 marks the end of a historic hurricane season, FEMA and its partners continue to work diligently in support of disaster survivors recovering from the devastating season. Four hurricanes made landfall: Harvey, Irma, Maria and Nate (the first three were classified as major hurricanes, which affected roughly 25.8 million people). Also during this…
FEMA: Partnerships and Progress – $10 Billion in Disaster Assistance in the Hands of Texans
AUSTIN, Texas – More than $10 billion in state and federal resources and plenty of hard work by resilient Texans pave the way to recovery from Hurricane Harvey. Here’s a snapshot of recovery 90 days after the Category 4 storm struck Texas: $1.4 billion in federal grants were approved for 350,000 homeowners and renters. $2.6…
FEMA: Flooded Louisiana Schools Receive $14 Million More in Recovery Funding
Approximately $14 million in federal disaster aid will support schools in Ascension, East Baton Rouge and Tangipahoa parishes with recovery and repair efforts following the August 2016 floods. Some repair projects received supplemental funding to enhance construction, reduce flood damage and break the cycle of repetitive losses. Students and schools in these parishes will benefit…
FEMA: Additional Assistance Available to Repair Disaster-Damaged Infrastructure in California
SACRAMENTO – Seven California counties impacted by the October 2017 wildfires will have additional federal assistance for permanent repair and replacement of disaster-damaged infrastructure. An amendment to the President’s major disaster declaration of Oct. 10, 2017 expands FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) program for Butte, Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Orange, Sonoma and Yuba counties. The counties were…
FEMA: Major Disaster Declaration Declared for Mississippi & Alabama
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Mississippi to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Nate from October 6 to October 10, 2017. Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments and certain private…
FEMA: Federal Aid Programs for the State of Mississippi
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 Mississippi. Assistance for State and Affected Local Governments Can Include as Required: Payment of not less than 75 percent of the eligible costs for…
FEMA: Resources for Smart Rebuilding After Hurricane Irma
If your property was damaged by Hurricane Irma, there are resources available to help you build back stronger and safer to prevent damage from future disasters. Start repairs to make your home safe and livable again as soon as possible. Get a building permit from your local building department before beginning structural work. As you…
FEMA: Over $45 Million in Federal Disaster Aid Assistance Approved for Georgia
The State of Georgia, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Small Business Administration continue to support recovery efforts from Hurricane Irma, which caused widespread damage to homes, businesses and infrastructure. Since the storm passed, affected survivors in designated counties (which include Camden, Charlton, Chatham, Coffee, Glynn, Liberty and McIntosh) have taken charge of…
FEMA: Federal Aid Program for the State of New York
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 New York. Assistance for State, Tribal and Affected Local Governments Can Include as Required: Payment of not less than 75 percent of the eligible…