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Published on January 14, 2025 - 21:41 GMT

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Third Opportunity to Help Communities Receive Low-Interest Loans for Resilience Projects ...

$178 Million is available for the Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Fund WASHINGTON -- FEMA is announcing the third funding opportunity for the Safeguarding Tomorrow Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) grant program to make communities safer from natural hazards …

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Published on January 14, 2025 - 21:41 GMT

FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers Opening in Los Angeles County

LOS ANGELES – Two FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers will open tomorrow in Los Angeles County to assist Californians who experienced damage to their primary home, personal property loss or have disaster-caused emergency needs related to the wildfires. At the …

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Published on January 14, 2025 - 14:56 GMT

FEMA Mitigation Experts Offer Rebuilding Advice in Pasco and Pinellas Counties

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As Floridians rebuild, survivors of Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby can get free advice on how to rebuild stronger and safer against storms. FEMA mitigation specialists will be available to answer questions and offer free home …

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Published on January 13, 2025 - 23:52 GMT

FEMA Offers Recovery Tips for California Wildfire Survivors

WASHINGTON -- While fire suppression activities are still ongoing in parts of Southern California, affected individuals and families are taking steps toward recovery. FEMA is helping people jumpstart their recovery. You may be eligible for FEMA assistance …

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Published on January 13, 2025 - 23:52 GMT

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the Native Village of Kwigillingok

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the Native Village of Kwigillingok to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm and flooding from Aug. 15-18, 2024. Public Assistance federal funding is …

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Published on January 13, 2025 - 16:55 GMT

FEMA Awards Nearly $10.5 Million for the Central Specialized School of Visual Arts

Guaynabo, PUERTO RICO — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) allocated nearly $10.5 million to restore the Central Specialized School of Visual Arts, a century-old institution included in Puerto Rico's National Register of Historic Places. “ …

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Published on January 13, 2025 - 16:55 GMT

FEMA Coming to Pryor for One Week

CROW AGENCY – FEMA disaster assistance specialists will be coming to several Crow Tribe communities to continuing helping people apply for disaster assistance. Crow Tribe members who had damage to a home, rental home, trailer or mobile home, or had damage …

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Published on January 12, 2025 - 23:56 GMT

As Coordinated Wildfire Response Efforts Continue, FEMA Encourages Californians to Apply for Aid

WASHINGTON -- As wildfire response efforts continue, Californians should listen to instructions from state and local officials and take steps to stay safe like immediately evacuating if told to do so, paying attention to local alerts and using a face …

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Published on January 11, 2025 - 22:55 GMT

Five Things to Know About FEMA, Federal and Nonprofit Support to the California Wildfires Response

WASHINGTON -- As state, local and federal responders continue efforts to save lives, homes and public property in the areas affected by the wildfires, residents should remain vigilant as conditions are still dangerous and severely degraded air quality in …

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Published on January 11, 2025 - 03:27 GMT

W.Va. recovery mission marks progress after one month

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – One month after President Joe Biden signed a major disaster declaration for Mercer County, FEMA has now provided survivors of Tropical Storm Helene with more than $1 million in federal disaster assistance. The work is just beginning. It …

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Published on January 11, 2025 - 03:27 GMT

FEMA Provides Safety Guidance as Winter Storm Sweeps Across the Central and Southeast U.S.

WASHINGTON – FEMA is providing safety guidance as severe weather and winter storms continue to affect the central and southeastern regions of the U.S. FEMA urges people to pay attention to local officials and take any necessary actions to keep safe as …

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Published on January 11, 2025 - 03:27 GMT

FEMA Advancing Implementation of the Community Disaster Resilience Zones Act

WASHINGTON – FEMA has made progress over the past two years in analyzing the nation’s census tracts to designate those most in-need and at-risk due to natural hazards. The agency has now designated a total of 767 Community Disaster Resilience Zones (CDRZ) …

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Published on January 10, 2025 - 22:38 GMT

FEMA, Federal Government Committed to Helping Californians During Historic Wildfire Response

WASHINGTON -- While response efforts continue in Southern California, FEMA and its federal and nonprofit partners are on the ground coordinating lifesaving and life-sustaining activities to support the state-led disaster response. FEMA Administrator Deanne …

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Published on January 10, 2025 - 16:13 GMT

4 South Carolina Disaster Recovery Centers Operations Change Due to Inclement Weather

Columbia, S.C. – Disaster Recovery Centers in South Carolina operations change due to inclement weather. Abbeville County, Lowndesville Community Center, 416 Main St., Lowndesville, SC 29659 will close permanently today at 5 p.m. Chester County, Gateway …

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Published on January 10, 2025 - 01:01 GMT

FEMA Assistance is Available for Individuals Affected by the Wildfires in California

WASHINGTON -- As multiple, devastating fires continue to threaten Southern California, FEMA and federal partners are leaning in to support the state-led response. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell will be on the ground today to assess damage, speak to …

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Published on January 10, 2025 - 01:01 GMT

W.Va. Disaster Recovery Center relocating to Princeton on Monday, Jan. 13

CHARLESTON, W.Va.– The FEMA-West Virginia Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Mercer County is closing its Bluefield facility and relocating to Princeton, W.Va. It will open at 9 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 13. The Disaster Recovery Center location and hours this …

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Published on January 9, 2025 - 19:54 GMT

Inclement weather keeping Bluefield, W.Va., disaster recovery center closed

CHARLESTON, W.Va.– The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Bluefield, W.Va., will remain closed on Thursday, Jan. 9, because of continued inclement weather. The center is expected to open Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. Information for the disaster recovery center: …

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Published on January 9, 2025 - 03:40 GMT

Inclement weather delaying opening of Bluefield, W.Va., disaster recovery center

The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Bluefield, W.Va., will open later than scheduled on Thursday, Jan. 9, because of continued inclement weather. The center will open at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. Information for the disaster recovery center: …

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Published on January 8, 2025 - 22:50 GMT

FEMA Seeks Teen Standouts in U.S. Virgin Islands to Be Voices for Youth Preparedness

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – FEMA is looking for students in grades eight to 11 in the U.S. Virgin Islands who are steadfast about navigating a path toward leadership in their community to apply for an opportunity to join the Youth Preparedness Council. The …

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Published on January 8, 2025 - 22:50 GMT

FEMA Awards $2.2 Million for a Flood-Risk Reduction Project in St. Clair County

CHICAGO – FEMA has awarded a $2.2 million grant through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) to St. Clair County for the acquisition of 36 flood-prone structures and adjacent lots across the county. The properties will be returned to open space and …

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