Reno, Nevada – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has delivered preliminary flood maps for Washoe County, the cities of Reno and Sparks, the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, and the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony, Nevada. The maps identify revised flood hazards along 64 streams throughout Washoe County. The new maps will help building officials, contractors, and homeowners make effective mitigation decisions, thereby contributing to safer and more disaster resilient communities.
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Both Disaster Recovery Centers will remain open until further notice.
BOTHELL, Wash. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Flat Fire burning in Jefferson and Deschutes counties, Oregon.
DENTON, Texas – Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review in Parker County, Texas. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements.
SANTA FE, New Mexico – A Disaster Recovery Center is open in Del Cerro, in Doña Ana County, to assist New Mexicans affected by the severe storms, flooding and landslides that occurred June 23 - Aug. 5.
FEMA continues to support the state of North Carolina as it leads community cleanup and restores infrastructure damaged by Tropical Storm Helene and other disasters.
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Today is the last day for Kentucky homeowners and renters who suffered uninsured damage to their property from the May 16-17 tornadoes to apply for federal disaster assistance.
FEMA continues to support the state of North Carolina as it leads community cleanup and restores infrastructure damaged by Tropical Storm Helene. In August alone, FEMA has obligated an additional $96 million for more than 200 state and local recovery projects.
AUSTIN, Texas – Recovering from a major presidentially declared disaster like the July 2-18 flooding in Central Texas can be emotionally overwhelming and financially difficult. A disaster grant from FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program can help you recover a portion of your losses.
AUSTIN, Texas – Homeowners, renters and businesses that sustained damage or losses from the July storms and flooding in Central Texas have just two weeks to apply for federal disaster assistance.