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In an effort to keep FEMA.gov current, please see the content archive for information prior to January 20, 2025.
AUSTIN, Texas – The Burnet County Disaster Recovery Center will close permanently at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21, and the Kerr County Disaster Recovery Center at First Baptist Church will shut down operations at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22. FEMA specialists are still available at other sites to help flood survivors in Central Texas.
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Funding to be Distributed to Faith-based Institutions to Harden Their Defenses Against Terrorist Attacks.
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AUSTIN, Texas – Many Central Texas residents and business owners whose properties were damaged in the July storms and flooding may have believed their homeowner’s insurance covered flood damage.
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The application deadline for Middle and Western Tennesseans who have been affected by the April 2-24 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding is 11:59 p.m. today.
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This afternoon, FEMA authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Red Canyon Fire burning in Hot Springs County, Wyoming, near Thermopolis.
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The fastest way to apply for FEMA assistance is online at DisasterAssistance.gov. It is also the best place to communicate with FEMA about your application.
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SANTA FE, New Mexico – FEMA is supporting state and local recovery efforts for New Mexicans in Doña Ana County who sustained damage from the severe storms, flooding and landslides that began June 23, 2025.
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FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in Hardeman and Obion counties are closing permanently Aug. 19. Homeowners and renters in Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Dyer, Hardeman, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion and Wilson counties have until Aug. 19 at 11:59 p.m. to apply for FEMA assistance.
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BOTHELL, Wash. -  The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Sunset Fire burning in Bonner County, Idaho.
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FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky homeowners and renters in Caldwell, Laurel, Pulaski, Russell, Trigg and Union counties who suffered uninsured damage to their property from the May 16-17 tornadoes have one week left to apply for federal disaster assistance. The application deadline is Aug. 22.
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