FEMA Unlocks New Provisions for Public Assistance Projects, Advances Administration’s Goals to Reach Net-Zero by 2050 while Furthering President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda
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FEMA is hiring Hawaiʻi residents to support the Maui wildfire recovery effort. Jobs are available on Oʻahu and Maui.
Qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds and a desire to serve are needed immediately. These temporary positions start as 120-day appointments and may be extended up to one year depending on the needs of the recovery mission. Benefits include sick leave and up to 11 paid holidays.
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced today the opening of the latest application period for the Fiscal Year 2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program, which will award $324 million to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters nationwide against fire-related deaths and hazards.
The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance after the December storms and tornadoes is Feb. 12, 2024.
In a remarkable display of efficiency and dedication, FEMA swiftly activated its Direct Housing program to assist Hurricane Idalia survivors. As of Jan. 23, FEMA had placed all eligible households affected by Hurricane Idalia in temporary housing units, marking the successful completion of the “licensing-in” process.
Survivors who applied for assistance from FEMA for the September 10 - 13, 2023 flooding, severe storms and tornado winds, will receive determinations letters, request letters and informational letters from FEMA explaining the status of their applications. If the applicant is found eligible for assistance, the letter will explain the amount of assistance FEMA approved and information on the appropriate use of disaster assistance funds.
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced the new application opening for state, local, tribal and territorial emergency managers to apply for the Emergency Manager Exchange (EMX) program. Through this program, both federal and non-federal participants build relationships, explore different emergency management perspectives and influence procedures that have a direct impact on disaster survivors.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved over $41.3 million for the construction phase of the Early Warning System (EWS) for 17 dams in 12 municipalities.
Less than two weeks after the president approved a federal disaster declaration for the state of Rhode Island for the flooding, severe storms and tornado winds that took place Sept. 10-13, 2023, $1,036,133 has been granted in federal assistance.
Cook County homeowners and renters who were affected by the Sept. 17-18 severe storms and flooding have until Friday, Feb. 9 to apply for FEMA assistance. Feb. 9 is also the last day to visit a Disaster Recovery Center. More than $38 million has already been approved to help survivors recover.