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Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) are now open in Rumford and Skowhegan. The joint DRCs are a temporary facility established in partnership between Maine and FEMA that will help survivors from the severe storms and flooding from Dec. 17-21, 2023, apply for FEMA assistance, upload documents needed for their application and answer questions in person.
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Today, FEMA published a Federal Register notice requesting public comment for the “National Flood Insurance Program: Standard Flood Insurance Policy, Homeowner Flood Form," intended to reduce barriers to flood insurance adoption by simplifying the form for homeowners.
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FEMA has approved an additional $51,415,078 in grant funding to reimburse Lee County for debris removal expenses after Hurricane Ian.
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FEMA teams will be out this weekend to provide assistance to those affected by the Aug. 28-30, 2023 flooding to answer questions regarding applications for Individual Assistance, as well as to help those who have not yet registered.
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Did you have damage from the severe storms that impacted Boone, Calhoun, Clay, Harrison, and Kanawha counties August 28-30, 2023? You may be eligible for help from FEMA.
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Don’t wait. The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance after the Dec. 9, 2023 storms and tornadoes is Feb. 12, 2024.
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Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are going door-to-door, canvassing neighborhoods in Androscoggin, Franklin, Kennebec, Oxford and Somerset Counties, helping impacted residents register for FEMA disaster assistance. DSA teams can also help survivors update their information and assist with referrals to voluntary agency partners.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is leading efforts to develop resources and guidance for communities to understand and fulfill their critical role in achieving comprehensive resilience, while preparing for future natural disasters.
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FEMA Deputy Administrator Erik Hooks delivered the keynote address this week at FEMA Region 4’s 2024 Southeast Private-Public Partners Summit in Pearl, Mississippi.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) supports the work of several nonprofit organizations by allocating funds for projects that will reduce future damage to these institutions. Through its Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, the agency's allocations and technical assistance will ensure the continuity of services in these places in the face of future natural disasters.
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