Federal Agencies Stand Ready for Hurricane Ida Response
WASHINGTON -- As Hurricane Ida made landfall on Sunday afternoon, areas along the Gulf Coast experienced life-threatening storm surge, extreme winds and high amounts of rainfall. FEMA, along with our federal, state, tribal and local partners, as well as non-government agencies and private sector entities, remain fully postured to support impacted states and tribes to fulfill identified requirements.
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ICYMI -- President Biden, FEMA Administrator Prioritize Life Safety as Hurricane Ida Makes Landfall
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. briefed the media earlier today on federal agencies’ preparedness and response efforts on Hurricane Ida, after receiving an update briefing at FEMA’s National Response Coordination Center. Life safety is FEMA’s main priority as dangerous wind, storm surge and flooding continue to threaten the Gulf Coast
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- August 29, 2021
FEMA Urges Residents to Stay Safe as Hurricane Ida Set to Make Landfall
Hurricane Ida is set to hit the U.S. northern Gulf Coast as a dangerous major hurricane today. FEMA is tracking the danger of life-threatening storm surge along the coasts of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida in the warning area. Storm surge may reach 12-16 feet or greater where the hurricane makes landfall.
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- August 29, 2021
Federal Agencies Mobilize to Support Response to Hurricane Ida
WASHINGTON-- As Hurricane Ida intensifies into a major storm in the Gulf of Mexico, FEMA, non-government organizations and federal agency partners continue to work alongside state, tribal and local officials to prepare and respond to the storm. The National Guard, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continue to provide support as needed.
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- August 28, 2021
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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Public Assistance grants awarded (in billions) so far in 2021.
Number of hazard mitigation assistance sub-grants awarded so far in calendar year 2021.