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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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FEMA announced its 2024 traditional reinsurance placement for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), continuing its risk management practice against catastrophic flood losses.
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FEMA is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Buckingham County, Virginia. Community partners are invited to participate in a 90-day appeal and comment period.
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Two FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers will open this week to help Cook County disaster survivors continue their recovery after the Sept. 17-18, 2023, severe storms and flooding. The Disaster Recovery Centers will open in Burnham and Phoenix on Wednesday, Jan. 3.
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FEMA has approved $2,411,803.50 to reimburse the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) for emergency protective measures following the March 24-25 Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds and Tornadoes.
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Cheatham, Gibson and Stewart counties are now eligible for FEMA assistance after the Dec. 9 tornadoes.
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