Natural Disasters Press Releases

Published on June 2, 2023 - 03:13 GMT

600 FEMA Personnel Supporting Recovery Efforts Following Typhoon Mawar, Agency Urges Residents in Guam to Remain Cautious Amid ...

WASHINGTON -- Following President Biden’s amended Major Disaster Declaration for Guam on Sunday, FEMA has received nearly 5,300 registrations for assistance and urges survivors to continue to register. More than 630 FEMA personnel are supporting response …

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Published on June 2, 2023 - 02:06 GMT

FEMA Celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride Month

WASHINGTON -- This month, FEMA joins the Biden-Harris Administration in recognition of Pride Month, honoring the diverse members of the LGBTQ+ community and their vast contributions to our agency and our nation. FEMA’s core values of compassion, fairness, …

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Published on June 1, 2023 - 13:00 GMT

Telaeris & ZKTeco USA launch new handheld face-recognition scanner: Protects employees in hazardous work environments

The hugely popular XPID200 fingerprint & badge scanner by Telaeris now also incorporates powerful face recognition technology from ZKTeco USA. ALPHARETTA, GA, UNITED STATES, June 1, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The hugely popular XPID200 fingerprint …

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Published on June 1, 2023 - 20:48 GMT

FEMA Administrator Visits National Hurricane Center, Urges Residents to Prepare Now Ahead of Hurricane Season

WASHINGTON -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell visited the National Hurricane Center in Miami on Wednesday to meet with meteorologists ahead of the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season, which begins today. While in Miami, Administrator …

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Published on June 1, 2023 - 19:19 GMT

FEMA May Bridge Insurance Gaps

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma residents affected by the April 19-20 severe weather, straight-line winds and tornadoes are urged to file with their insurance company before registering for assistance from FEMA. If your home is uninsured or underinsured, FEMA may …

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Published on June 1, 2023 - 19:19 GMT

Requests for Public Assistance Deadline Extended to June 9

LAKE MARY, Fla. – State and local governments, community, and volunteer organizations, including houses of worship, affected by the April 12-14 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding in Broward County have until June 9, 2023, to submit their requests to the …

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Published on June 1, 2023 - 19:19 GMT

FEMA is Hiring Tennesseans – Join the Tornado Recovery Team

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – FEMA is seeking Tennessee residents to fill a growing list of positions to assist with recovery from the March 31 to April 1, 2023, storms and tornadoes. Current jobs are based in Nashville. Immediate openings are available to qualified …

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Published on June 1, 2023 - 19:19 GMT

FEMA Funds Will Guarantee Power Generators to Serve Communities

Over $1 million will support critical services during an emergency through backup energy San Juan, Puerto Rico – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) allocated over $1 million in mitigation measures for generator projects that will help address …

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Published on June 1, 2023 - 01:22 GMT

FEMA Personnel in Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Continue to Support Recovery Efforts Following Impact of ...

WASHINGTON -- FEMA continues coordinating meal, supplies and generator deliveries in Guam with local, territorial, federal, nonprofit organizations and private sector partners to help residents recover. On Wednesday, FEMA Associate Administrator Anne Bink …

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Published on June 1, 2023 - 01:22 GMT

Get Ready NOW: Hurricane Season Starts Tomorrow

New York, NY — With hurricane season upon us, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) encourages residents in Puerto Rico to get their families and property ready now. Taking early preparedness steps enhances the response and recovery processes from …

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Published on June 1, 2023 - 01:22 GMT

Exercises Strengthen Territorial, Federal Partners’ Preparedness for Hurricane Season

ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands – Last week, the Government of the Virgin Islands and federal partners participated in a series of response and initial recovery exercises as well as functional drills to bolster preparedness efforts before Atlantic hurricane …

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Published on May 31, 2023 - 19:26 GMT

Upper Makefield Saves Residents Money on Flood Insurance Premiums

PHILADELPHIA – Residents of Upper Makefield, Pennsylvania now have lower flood insurance premiums because of the community’s initiatives to implement better floodplain management measures encouraged by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The …

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Published on May 31, 2023 - 19:26 GMT

Public Invited to Review Flood Maps in Powhatan County

FEMA is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Powhatan County, Virginia. Community partners are invited to participate in a 90-day appeal and comment period. The updated maps were produced in coordination with local, state and FEMA …

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Published on May 31, 2023 - 19:26 GMT

Guam Survivors Don’t Need to Wait on FEMA to Start Cleaning Up from Typhoon Mawar

Guam residents affected by Typhoon Mawar don’t need to wait for a visit from a FEMA housing inspector or their insurance company to start cleaning up and making repairs. FEMA inspectors and insurance claims adjusters can verify damage even though cleanup …

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Published on May 31, 2023 - 19:26 GMT

How to Apply for FEMA Assistance After Typhoon Mawar

Guam homeowners and renters who were affected by Typhoon Mawar may apply for FEMA disaster assistance. Survivors can apply for disaster assistance at disasterassistance.gov, by using the FEMA mobile app, or by calling 800-621-3362. The Helpline is open and …

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Published on May 31, 2023 - 03:36 GMT

Hundreds of Federal Personnel on the Ground in Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Supporting Recovery Efforts ...

WASHINGTON -- Hundreds of personnel from federal agencies and voluntary organizations are in Guam supporting the ongoing response and recovery efforts from Typhoon Mawar. FEMA continues working with local, territorial, federal, nonprofit organizations and …

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Published on May 31, 2023 - 03:36 GMT

FEMA Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Changes to Increase Funding Access, Reduce Disaster Risk for Vulnerable Communities

WASHINGTON -- FEMA has published a notice in the Federal Register seeking comment on how to apply new legislation that will designate areas where communities are most at risk to natural hazards. This notice will help the agency gain better understanding in …

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Published on May 31, 2023 - 02:17 GMT

FEMA Region 3 Highlights Dam Safety on Anniversary of the Historic Johnstown Dam Failure

PHILADELPHIA- National Dam Safety Awareness Day occurs on May 31 of each year in remembrance of the devastating failure of the South Fork Dam in Johnstown, Pennsylvania in 1889. The dam failure resulted in the loss of more than 2,200 lives and was the …

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Published on May 31, 2023 - 02:17 GMT

Over $8.1 Million Obligated to Repair Roads Damaged by Fiona

San Juan, Puerto Rico — Over $8.1 million were obligated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to repair roads and bridges damaged by Fiona in Humacao, Jayuya, Las Piedras, Mayagüez, Patillas and Yauco. Among the permanent projects are the Los …

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Published on May 31, 2023 - 02:17 GMT

FEMA Approves $3.46 Million for Hurricane Ian Debris Removal in Sarasota

LAKE MARY, Fla. – FEMA Public Assistance has approved a grant totaling $3,465,179 to reimburse the City of Sarasota for debris removal expenses after Hurricane Ian. The Sept. 28, 2022, storm left extensive debris, resulting in a threat to public health and …

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