FEMA Response Update: Hurricane Teddy, Tropical Storm Beta, Hurricane Sally and Western Wildfires
FEMA continues to support and work closely with our federal, state, local and tribal partners to mobilize teams and supplies to support a state-managed and locally executed response to Tropical Storm Beta in the Gulf of Mexico and impacts from Hurricane Teddy as it moves north along the East Coast.
- Press Release
- September 21, 2020
Oregon Survivors Affected by Wildfires Can Apply for Federal Disaster Assistance
State and federal officials are encouraging Oregon residents affected by the wildfires and straight-line winds, which began on Sept. 7 and are continuing, to register for disaster assistance with FEMA as soon as possible.
- Press Release
- September 16, 2020
FEMA Lost Wages Supplemental Payment Assistance
Lost wages assistance increases the amount of money states can provide to unemployed Americans without significantly increasing the cost for states to offer unemployment insurance. This page contains a list FEMA grant approvals under the Lost Wages Assistance program for COVID-19.
- Fact Sheet
- September 11, 2020
We Are FEMA: Meet Kristin Duquette
As a kid, Kristin Duquette dreamed of being an Olympic swimmer. “There’s nothing like representing your country on an international stage,” Kristin says.
- Blog
- September 9, 2020
Episode 75: 2020 National Preparedness Month - Flood Insurance
September is National Preparedness Month. While 2020 may feel different for many Americans, one thing remains the same – disasters can and will happen. In this episode, we sit down with Paul Huang from the National Flood Insurance Program to discuss how purchasing flood insurance is one easy way homeowners and renters can prepare for future disasters.
- Podcast
- September 9, 2020
September is National Preparedness Month
Each September, National Preparedness Month reminds us how important it is to prepare for disasters.
- Blog
- September 8, 2020
Public Assistance grants awarded (in billions) so far in 2020.
Number of hazard mitigation assistance sub-grants awarded so far in calendar year 2020.