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Press Releases
FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Rhode Island to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding and tornadoes, Sept. 10-13, 2023.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) supports the recovery of the Hogar CREA organization, with a multi-million allocation that includes nearly $943,000 to repair rehabilitation centers in Juncos, Coamo, Fajardo, and Trujillo Alto. This injection of federal funds will allow Hogar CREA to maintain its facilities in optimal conditions to continue its mission of rehabilitating people with addiction problems.
Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and FEMA have opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Cheatham County to help people affected by the December tornadoes.
FEMA is currently monitoring the Nor’easter that is headed toward the East Coast. Regions 1, 2 and 3 are in touch with their regional counterparts ahead of the storm. While the current winter storm is on track with potential heavy snow and treacherous ice to the Northeast and mid-Atlantic this weekend, FEMA is encouraging every community to get prepared this winter season as other storms are expected to follow.
FEMA’s South Shore Disaster Recovery Center will close permanently on Saturday, Jan. 6 – but a new center will open in Hegewisch on Tuesday, Jan. 9 (see below for addresses). All centers are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday.
The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office Advocate Connects events will continue through March 2024. The Advocate team is available each Tuesday and Thursday in January to assist anyone impacted by the fire and subsequent flooding who have questions or concerns about the claims process.
Do you know how to be #WinterReady? In preparation for this weekend’s inclement weather, FEMA Region 3 urges individuals and communities to prioritize safety and preparedness.
Renters in Cook County with uninsured or under insured losses from the Sept. 17-18, 2023 severe storms and flooding can apply for FEMA assistance.
Telluride, Colorado will be placed on probationary status by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) on March 9, 2024, due to deficiencies and violations with the town’s floodplain management program unless the community can either remediate all outstanding violations or prepare a compliance plan approved by FEMA.