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WASHINGTON -- FEMA, along with its federal and local agency partners, National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) member organizations and many other volunteer and faith-based organizations continues responding to survivors’ immediate needs following the devastating wildfires in Maui.
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More than a dozen federal agencies and departments are mobilized to assist state, county, nonprofit and private sector partners to help the people of Hawaii with recent devastating wildfires.
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Do you have questions about rebuilding and repairing following Typhoon Mawar? At some local stores, FEMA Mitigation specialists may give you some advice or offer free tips on how to rebuild stronger and safer against storms. This is an ongoing commitment to support Guam residents on their recovery journey. FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance staff will also be on-site to help with registration status check or application appeal.
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On Thursday, August 10, President Biden declared a major disaster for the state of Hawaii as a result of wildfires occurring August 8 and continuing.
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) continues their debris clean-up mission throughout Guam, conducting separation and pickup of Mawar related debris from residential properties. Debris separation crews are scheduled to start this week in Asan and Talofofo, with the villages of Agat and Sinajana scheduled to begin next week.
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A Disaster Recovery Center will open at 8 a.m. Aug. 11 in Montpelier (Washington County) to help Vermont residents affected by the July severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The joint recovery center, a temporary facility established in partnership between the town, the state of Vermont and FEMA, will help survivors apply for FEMA assistance, upload documents and answer questions in person.
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WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Hawaii to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires beginning on Aug. 8, 2023 and continuing.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) supports the municipality of Ciales in developing opportunities that promote ecotourism, highlight natural and historic resources, and connect outdoor recreational spaces. The agency has facilitated the assistance of several federal entities, such as the Department of the Interior and the National Park Service, in the process of the town’s recovery.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) regional administrator authorized the use of federal funds on Aug. 9 to assist the state of Hawaii to combat the Upcountry Fire burning in Maui County.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) regional administrator authorized the use of federal funds on Aug. 9 to assist the state of Hawaii to combat the Mauna Kea Beach Fire burning in Hawaii County.
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