Renters and homeowners in Jackson and Jasper counties who were affected by the June 14-19 tornadoes and severe storms have two weeks to apply for assistance. Oct. 11 is the last day to apply.
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The National Association of Counties (NACo) recognizes September as National Preparedness Month, an opportunity to highlight the role of counties in preparing for and responding to disasters.
As of Tuesday, September 26, federal assistance to Cook County survivors affected by the June 29 – July 2 storms and flooding topped $200 million.
The Barton Disaster Recovery Center will close permanently at 6 p.m., Wednesday, September 27, 2023. The center is currently open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, and closed Sunday.
FEMA announced that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the state of Hawaii to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires, beginning Aug. 8, 2023, and continuing.
FEMA has announced that Administrator Deanne Criswell and NAACP President Derrick Johnson signed an agreement outlining ways in which the two organizations will work together to help people before, during and after disasters.
FEMA is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Summers County, West Virginia. Community partners are invited to participate in a 90-day appeal and comment period.
The State of Florida and FEMA are operating a Disaster Recovery Center in Manatee County to provide one-on-one help to people affected by Hurricane Idalia.
Georgia survivors of Hurricane Idalia who apply for disaster assistance from FEMA may be referred to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) with information on how to apply for a long-term, low-interest disaster loan.
MAUI, Hawaiʻi – As Maui residents prepare to repair, rebuild and retrofit their homes after the August wildfires, FEMA has teamed up with the Lāhainā Gateway Ace Hardware to provide free information and tips on how to make homes stronger and safer.