FEMA is asking homeowners and renters in Jackson and Jasper counties who applied for disaster assistance to answer their phones -- even if the call is from an unknown number.
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Today, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and Senior Advisor to the President and White House Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu announced the project selections for nearly $3 billion in climate resilience funding as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, a key pillar of Bidenomics.
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Colorado to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding and tornadoes from June 8-23, 2023.
Anchorage, Alaska – FEMA Individual Assistance is now available for residents in Copper River, Kuspuk, Lower Kuskokwim, Lower Yukon, and Yukon Flats Regional Educational Attendance Areas (REAAs) affected by the ice jam and snow melt flooding between May 12 and June 3, 2023.
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Iowa to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding from April 24 to May 13, 2023.
With roughly 130 million Americans across 22 states under heat alerts, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and FEMA are releasing new resources to help communities manage extreme heat, which is growing in intensity due to the climate crisis.
Recovery continues after the June 29 – July 2 severe storms and flooding affected residents in Cook County. Here is a snapshot of Federal support, as of August 25.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. –Residents affected by the severe storms and flooding that began Feb. 21 have only one week left to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. The deadline to apply is Sep. 1, 2023.
In an ongoing effort to support Guam residents on their recovery journey, FEMA Mitigation specialists are dedicated to offering advice and free tips on how to rebuild stronger and safer against storms at some local stores.
Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps are available for review by residents and business owners in affected communities in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements.