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Ninety days after the federal disaster declaration for the state of Vermont following July’s severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides, more than $78.3 million in federal assistance has been provided by FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) directly to Vermonters to aid in their recovery.
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FEMA has approved more than $1.37 million in federal funding to reimburse Clay County for roadway repairs to Crane Branch Road, damaged in the July 26, 2022, Eastern Kentucky floods.
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HONOLULU – Few things are as unsettling as having a disaster turn your world upside-down. It creates a wide range of emotions that may last for many months. If you are overcome by feelings of hopelessness and stress, you are not alone. Help is available.
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The Barre Disaster Recovery Center will relocate to the third floor of its current building.
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The weather might be crisp and lovely right now, but Chicago’s fierce winter winds and snow are on their way. Before it gets colder, take this time to check your furnace and any other appliances that may have been damaged in the June 29 – July 2 flooding disaster. If your furnace isn’t working and it isn’t covered by your insurance, you may be eligible to receive help from FEMA to repair or even replace it.
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Georgia homeowners and renters who suffered uninsured or underinsured damage to their property from Hurricane Idalia in Berrien, Brooks, Cook, Glynn and Lowndes counties, have three weeks left to apply for federal disaster assistance.
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Do you know what to do in an earthquake? The annual Great ShakeOut earthquake drill is taking place this week on Thursday, October 19th across the United States.
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers debris removal mission moves forward as contractors completed cleanup from residential rights of way in the villages of Barrigada, Chalan Pago-Ordot, Mangilao, Mongmong-Toto-Maite and Yona.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded over $54 million in public assistance funds to the Puerto Rico Ports Authority, the government agency that oversees and manages air and sea transportation on the island. This obligation will allow repairs at the Puerto Nuevo Seaport, Yabucoa Harbor, Rafael Hernandez International Airport in Aguadilla, and José Aponte de la Torre Airport in Ceiba.
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Florida homeowners and renters in 18 counties who had uninsured losses caused by Hurricane Idalia have until Nov. 29, 2023, to apply for FEMA disaster assistance.
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