States Impacted by Ida Receive Full Backing of Federal Force in Relief and Recovery Efforts
WASHINGTON -- Federal agencies, nonprofits, the private sector and FEMA continue to increase response and recovery efforts six days after Ida made landfall in Louisiana.
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- September 3, 2021
FEMA Announces Changes to Individual Assistance Policies to Advance Equity for Disaster Survivors
FEMA implemented three immediate changes to reduce barriers to access experienced by underserved populations through programs that provide individual assistance to disaster survivors.
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- September 2, 2021
Federal Response Ramps up as Ida Departs
As the remnants of Hurricane Ida have moved off shore, states from the Gulf Coast to New England are assessing the damage. The storm's flooding and tornadoes on Wednesday came days after causing widespread wind, storm surge and flooding in Louisiana and Mississippi. FEMA staff are working throughout the nation to support other ongoing hurricane and flood response efforts and wildfires in the West.
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- September 2, 2021
FEMA Region 3 Supports State Partners in Ida Response
PHILADELPHIA –The remnants of Hurricane Ida moved through much of the Mid-Atlantic yesterday bringing widespread heavy rainfall, tornadoes, and causing flooding for many rivers and streams.
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- September 2, 2021
FEMA Announces National Preparedness Month, Urges All to ‘Prepare to Protect’ Before Disasters Strike
September is National Preparedness Month, an annual observance to remind all Americans how important it is for individuals, families and communities to be prepared for disasters and emergencies that can happen at any time.
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- September 1, 2021
Public Assistance grants awarded (in billions) so far in 2021.
Number of hazard mitigation assistance sub-grants awarded so far in calendar year 2021.