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U.S. Virgin Islands -- Several houses of worship in the U.S. Virgin Islands are recipients of FEMA’s Nonprofit Security Grant Program this year. In total, about $900,000 was awarded to various houses of worship and nonprofit organizations through a competitive application process. These grants will fund structural enhancements to protect these vital community institutions from security related concerns.

Mientras los residentes realizan reparaciones y reconstrucciones tras el huracán Idalia, FEMA se ha unido a ferreterías locales para ofrecer información y consejos gratuitos sobre cómo hacer que las viviendas dañadas por desastres naturales sean más fuertes y seguras.

As Georgia residents repair and rebuild in the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia, FEMA has teamed with local hardware stores to provide free information and tips on how to make hurricane-damaged homes stronger and safer.

Less than a month after President Biden approved an emergency declaration for Vermont, FEMA opened a disaster recovery center and staff knocked on doors across the state to help register people for disaster assistance. While these efforts were effective, FEMA staff knew a deeper need to reach people remained.

October is National Community Planning Month. This year, FEMA is highlighting the importance of hazard mitigation planning in Tribal communities. Hazard mitigation planning is an important step to building a safer tomorrow.