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Wildfires can affect communities and ecosystems across the nation. The widespread impact of these wildfires highlights the urgent need for awareness and preparedness within our communities. May is Wildfire Awareness Month and serves as a reminder that preparedness is crucial. As the hotter, drier months approach, the risk of wildfires increases.
In a muddy grove 100 yards from the Nolichucky River, Betty Francis can hear the sounds of progress as her new home takes shape. Another survivor, Donald Cutshaw, lives in FEMA housing on the property he owns while plans are made for his new home.
If you were affected by the recent floods in the Ohio and Mississippi valleys, cleaning up may seem overwhelming. Your first step is to stay safe. Once the water recedes, follow these tips for a safe and successful cleanup.
Flooding has affected many parts of the United States over the last few weeks. While floods can be devastating, being prepared and informed can help you and your loved ones stay safe and recover effectively.
Severe storms and flooding have affected a wide swath of the southern and central United States over the past several days, with widespread and significant river flooding expected to continue over the next several days. Threats are expected to remain for another 10-plus days, so if you live in this area or plan to visit, you should remain vigilant.
Now’s the time to prepare for spring storms. Kentucky and West Virginia have already faced floods this year, and much of the Midwest and South are under flood threats this week.
In the wake of the severe storms and floods in February, many Kentuckians were left with the challenge of salvaging their cherished family treasures—photographs, documents, artwork, and other keepsakes—damaged by floodwaters. In response, FEMA is joining the state’s recovery efforts to help survivors salvage these precious items by deploying the agency’s Save Your Family Treasures (SYFT) team.
Wildfires may threaten your home and wildland areas across many parts of the United States. These dangerous fires spread quickly and can devastate not only wildlife and natural areas but also communities. From Jan. 1 – March 27, there’s been 29 Fire Management Assistance Grants approved to assist firefighting costs against ongoing wildfires in different parts of the country.
A disaster may bring any number of challenges, from housing concerns to medical needs. While every disaster may have its own unique issues, helping people remains the priority. One of the organizations working alongside FEMA to help you navigate these challenges is Veteran Affairs. When an emergency or disaster strikes a rural area or somewhere distant from services, the VA may set up a Mobile Vet Center. Mobile Vet Centers offer a range of services – such as counseling or housing – to veterans, service members and their families. After the severe storms and flooding that hit Kentucky in February, Veteran Outreach Program Specialist Chris Eden sought to speed up the recovery process for veterans by partnering with FEMA and other organizations.
In the United States, farming is a cornerstone of our economy and culture. When the increasing frequency and intensity of disasters affect farming, they can disrupt the way of life for many across the nation. Last October, Hurricane Milton made landfall on the west coast of Florida and had an extensive impact on the state’s agriculture and aquaculture industries. To help affected farmers, the state of Florida, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and FEMA joined forces to host Farm Recovery Centers in eight counties from Dec. 3-13, 2024.
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