Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) held participatory mapping exercises in municipalities around the island to help them identify solutions in their disaster recovery efforts.
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Two more FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers will open Monday, May 13 in Licking and Union counties to help residents kickstart their recovery after the March 14 tornadoes.
Oklahomans who need help applying for FEMA assistance can meet with Disaster Survivor Assistance teams at the Osage County District 1 Barn in Barnsdall beginning May 11.
FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers will open Monday, May 13 in Auglaize and Logan counties to help residents kickstart their recovery after the March 14 tornadoes.
If your home was damaged during the recent severe storms and tornadoes but you can still live in it safely, you may qualify for up to $300 from FEMA and the State to help with cleanup. This assistance is for eligible homeowners and renters whose homes were damaged between April 25 and May 9.
Just over one week since the federal disaster declaration for the March 14 tornadoes, Ohioan survivors have received more than $1 million in FEMA recovery assistance.
HONOLULU – Mitigation specialists from FEMA have partnered with Ace Hardware to offer free advice and tips on how to rebuild homes stronger and safer as Maui residents begin repairing, rebuilding, and making improvements to their homes after the August wildfires.
Revised Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements.
This week, FEMA leaders participated in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) annual Hurricane Awareness Tour in Maine, New York, Delaware, Virginia, South Carolina and Florida. Representatives from all levels of government joined community partners to showcase the coordinated approach to hurricane readiness and response, while urging the public to prepare now.
Last month, FEMA launched its annual #SummerReady Campaign with a series of virtual and in-person events on extreme heat and wildfires focused on understanding extreme heat, wildfire smoke impacts and defining actionable ways to combat and prepare for these increasing risks across the country.