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On Oct. 8, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. approved emergency declarations for Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), which allows for federal assistance to supplement the territories’ response efforts ahead of Tropical Storm Bolaven. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell also spoke yesterday with CNMI Gov. Palacios and Guam Gov. Leon Guerrero to discuss preparedness efforts on the islands and offer support if needed.
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FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Bolaven beginning Oct. 9, 2023, and continuing.
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FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to Guam to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Bolaven beginning Oct. 8, 2023, and continuing.
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A tropical storm warning is now in effect for Guam, meaning tropical storm force winds of 39 mph or more are expected within 24 hours, and that Typhoon force winds are possible. A typhoon watch remains in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan. A typhoon watch means that there is a high possibility for damaging (39 mph) and/or destructive (58 mph) winds. A Flood Watch remains in effect for all of Guam and the Northern Marianas with 6 - 10 inches of rainfall possible.
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FEMA encourages all people in the path of Tropical Storm Bolaven to prepare now and follow instructions of local officials. Anyone in the forecast path of the storm should monitor local weather alerts for updates and finalize their emergency plans now.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has an immediate need to employ residents to work as temporary local hires to assist with disaster response and recovery efforts. Local hire employees are local residents who aid in the recovery of the community and help their fellow citizens in the recovery process. Apply for this exciting opportunity! Currently we are hiring for the following local hire positions. Job Announcements will begin to expire as soon as on Oct 9, 2023, so apply soon! To learn more about the types of positions and their roles in FEMA, please visit Cadres | FEMA.gov.
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 Two temporary FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) will be open in Chicago Heights and Little Village from Tuesday, Oct. 10 through Saturday, Oct. 14 to help renters, homeowners and business owners affected by June 29-July 2 severe storms and flooding.
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A tropical storm warning is now in effect for Guam, meaning tropical storm force winds of 39 mph or more are expected within 24 hours, and that Typhoon force winds are possible. FEMA has 200 personnel currently deployed in Guam with an additional 175 en route.
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HONOLULU – Government agencies, public institutions and certain private nonprofit organizations such as houses of worship have until Wednesday, Oct. 25, to submit their Requests for Public Assistance funding to the Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency for damage caused by the Aug. 8 wildfires.
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As residents repair and rebuild after Hurricane Idalia, FEMA has teamed with the Home Depot in Valdosta to provide free information and tips on how to make homes damaged by natural disasters stronger and safer.
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