FEMA Announces Operational Guidance for Disaster Response and Recovery in Pandemic Environment
For the second year in a row, FEMA is prepared to respond to disasters as the nation continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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FEMA Updates State-Specific Funeral Assistance Information
FEMA is accepting applications for funeral assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses. As of Monday, May 10, the agency has received nearly 174,000 applications, approved more than 2,200 of those applications and distributed more than $15.5 million.
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COVID-19 Funeral Assistance
Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA will provide financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020. You can now call into the Funeral Assistance hotline to apply for the program.
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Funeral Assistance FAQ
You can now call into the Funeral Assistance hotline to apply for the program. When you call, it should take about 20 minutes to apply. We are committed to answering all your questions and taking the necessary information to start the application. You can find more answers to your questions surrounding the Funeral Assistance program on our FAQ page.
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A Seismic Shift in Perception: Taking Bold Steps to Mitigate Earthquake Risk
Annualized earthquake losses in the United States are estimated to be approximately $6 billion per year. Join the Resilient Nation Partnership Network esteemed panelists for a robust discussion on earthquake risk across America.
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Public Assistance grants awarded (in billions) so far in 2021.
Number of hazard mitigation assistance sub-grants awarded so far in calendar year 2021.