The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) supports the development of project with mitigation measures that address a resilient preparation for Puerto Rico in the face of future atmospheric events. Hazard mitigation is any sustainable action that reduces or eliminates future disaster risks to people and property.
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FEMA is bringing its Hazard Mitigation Community Education and Outreach specialists to home improvement and hardware stores in or near the communities affected by the June tornadoes and severe storms. These specialists can offer people tips about repairing, rebuilding, and improving their homes so these dwellings can better withstand severe weather.
WILLISTON, Vt. — The Johnson Disaster Recovery Center will close permanently at 6 p.m., Friday, September 8, 2023. The center is currently open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at this location:
SACRAMENTO, Calif.- Residents who lost access to water through their private wells or had damage to their septic system caused by the severe winter storms may be eligible for financial assistance under FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program.
A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center will open on Thursday, Sept. 7 in the Pullman area to help residents in nearby Chatham, Avalon Park and surrounding communities in the city of Chicago’s South Side kickstart their recovery after the June 29 – July 2 storms and flooding.
ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands – As the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) remembers the six-year anniversary of the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma, the Territory faces a new challenge with the approaching Hurricane Lee. The timing of these events underscores the importance of preparedness and serves as a reminder of the resilience and determination displayed by the USVI community in the face of natural disasters said Mark A. Walters, Coordinator of FEMA’s V.I. Caribbean Area Office.
The State of Florida and FEMA opened Disaster Recovery Centers in Hamilton, Lafayette and Madison counties today, Sept. 6, to provide one-on-one help to people affected by Hurricane Idalia. The centers will remain open until further notice.
Today, FEMA is announcing the initial designation of 483 census tracts that will be eligible for increased federal support to become more resilient to natural hazards and extreme weather worsened by the climate crisis. Congress directed FEMA to make these designations in the Community Disaster Resilience Zones Act of 2022 and implement this bipartisan legislation to help build resilience to natural hazards in communities most at-risk due to climate change.
HONOLULU – Hawaii residents who registered for FEMA assistance for the wildfires that began sweeping across Maui Aug. 8 will receive a determination letter from FEMA. In some cases, the letter may say you are ineligible for assistance. This is not a denial.
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Maine to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm and flooding on June 29, 2023.