News and Media: Disaster 4673

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Two years after Hurricane Ian, federal support tops $10.2 billion for households, businesses, communities and flood insurance policy holders. Hurricane Ian made landfall near Cayo Costa, Florida, Sept. 28, 2022, as a Category 4 storm.
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Because of a shortage of affordable rental housing and delays in repair contractor availability, FEMA has approved the state of Florida’s request to extend the federal direct housing program by six months.
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FEMA is announcing $2,062,817 in grant funding to reimburse Okeechobee County for Hurricane Ian debris removal.
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FEMA is announcing $1,737,750 in grant funding to reimburse the city of Boynton Beach for upgrades to stormwater infrastructure to mitigate flood risk.
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FEMA is announcing $2,312,787 in grant funding to reimburse the city of Sarasota for a wind protection project improving the resiliency of existing traffic signals at three different intersections.
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PDFs, Graphics & Multimedia

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Designing for Flood Levels Above the Minimum Required Elevation After Hurricane Ian (Hurricane Ian Recovery Advisory 1)

This Recovery Advisory addresses building damage when flood levels exceed the lowest floor, required design considerations, how high above the minimum required elevation a building should be elevated, and additional design considerations for mitigating flood damage.

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Reducing “Loss of Utility” Impacts to Critical Facilities (Hurricane Ian Recovery Advisory 2)

This Recovery Advisory is intended for owners and operators of critical facilities; architects and engineers who design them; various state, local, tribal, and territorial planners; and emergency managers who deal with critical facilities whether in support of emergency preparedness, planning, response, and disaster recovery efforts or administration of mitigation grants and operations.

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Reducing Water Intrusion Through Windows and Doors (Hurricane Ian Recovery Advisory 3)

This Recovery Advisory provides important recommendations to reduce water intrusion through and around windows and doors due to wind-driven rain during extreme wind events.

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Samaritan’s Purse U.S. Disaster Relief Volunteers

Tarping damaged roofs helps protect homes for the weeks or months it takes to repair and make homes livable again.

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Hurricane Ian NFIP Claims Analysis

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Mitigation Assessment Team Report: Hurricane Ian in Florida Building Performance, Observations, Recommendations, and Technical Guidance (FEMA P-2342)

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Final Supplemental Environmental Assessment including FONSI signed 12/18/2023 for 699821 - Lovers Key and Bonita Beach Nourishment, FEMA-DR-4673-FL, December 2023

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Final Environmental Assessment including FONSI signed 3/30/2023 for Temporary Group Housing, Heritage Heights Group Site, FEMA-DR-4673-FL, March 2023

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Public Notice for 699821 - Lovers Key and Bonita Beach Nourishment, FEMA-DR-4673-FL, November 2023

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Draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment for 699821 - Lovers Key and Bonita Beach Nourishment, FEMA-DR-4673-FL, November 2023