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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has delivered preliminary flood maps for unincorporated Lake County and Hidden Valley Lake. The maps identify revised flood hazards along Kelsey, Cole, Coyote, Gallagher, and Putah creeks.
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Survivors in Cook, Glynn and Lowndes counties who applied for assistance from FEMA after Hurricane Idalia will receive an eligibility letter from FEMA in the mail or via email.
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More than two months after the July 7-21, 2023, severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides, some affected residents in Caledonia, Chittenden, Lamoille, Orange, Orleans, Rutland, Washington, Windham and Windsor counties may still be looking for answers. FEMA’s Individual and Households Program provides eligible survivors with financial assistance and direct services.
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The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office (Claims Office) has coordinated with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to process claims and repay low interest disaster loans that were taken as a result of the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon fire.
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This September marks the 20th annual National Preparedness Month, a time for everyone to recognize the importance of preparedness and take steps that protect themselves and their loved ones. As part of this year’s preparedness campaign that focuses on empowering older adults as they prepare for disasters, FEMA released the Disaster Preparedness Guide for Older Adults.
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MAUI, Hawaiʻi – FEMA is hiring! Four job fairs will be held Wednesday, Sept. 20, to Saturday, Sept. 23, in Makawao and Lāhainā, where you can apply for a chance to join the team helping people before, during and after disasters.
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The State of Georgia and FEMA have opened a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Cook County to serve Hurricane Idalia survivors from Cook, Glynn and Lowndes counties.
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To kick off Climate Week NYC, White House National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi joined FEMA and the NAACP for an intergenerational roundtable on disaster preparedness, climate resilience and instilling equity in emergency management.
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With the late summer heat across Chicagoland, the last thing you may be thinking about is the winter months ahead. But as temperatures drop, your furnace will become the most important appliance in your home. FEMA suggests making sure your heating systems, water heaters and other appliances that might have been damaged by the June 29 – July 2 disaster are in good working condition before the cold weather arrives. If not, you may be able to receive help from FEMA to get them working again.
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Since last year, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been consistently supporting the Government of Puerto Rico in its recovery efforts due to Hurricane Fiona, swiftly advancing federal funds. To date, more than $1.1 billion has been awarded in disaster assistance for survivors, communities and public infrastructure affected.
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