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The state-federal Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers in Boone, Calhoun, and Clay counties will be closing early on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, due to inclement weather.
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As of Thursday, February 22, FEMA assistance to survivors of the August 24-26, 2023, severe storms, tornadoes and flooding in Eaton, Ingham, Ionia, Kent, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland and Wayne counties has topped $4.6 million.
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FEMA has approved $1,526,222 to reimburse the Monroe County Electric Power Association for emergency protective measures following the March 24-25, 2023, severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes.
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The State of Maine and FEMA have announced a change of operating hours for all disaster recovery centers in Maine. After Sunday, Feb. 25 all centers will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. They will be closed on Sundays.
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Spokane, Wash. - FEMA home inspectors are working in Spokane County to assist with disaster recovery efforts following the Gray and Oregon Road Fires.
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Renters in Michigan with uninsured or under insured losses from the Aug. 24-26, 2023 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding can apply for FEMA assistance.
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Federal assistance can help Mainers recover from the December 17-21, 2023, severe storm and flooding.
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Nearly $55.3 million in federal funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) were allocated for the second construction phase at the Costa Sur Power Plant in Guayanilla. This allocation to the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) is part of the total obligation of about $9.5 billion for the restoration of the island's power grid through the agency's Accelerated Award Strategy (FAASt).
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A deadline is approaching for communities and Tribal Nations to receive free FEMA help with hazard mitigation planning and potential Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) project support. Communities and Tribal Nations that lack resources to begin climate resilience planning and designing projects have until Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, to submit forms to request BRIC Direct Technical Assistance.
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FEMA is offering Tennessee residents free advice on how to rebuild stronger and safer against storms.
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