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In an effort to keep FEMA.gov current, please see the content archive for information prior to January 20, 2025.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is calling West Virginians who applied for FEMA assistance for the winter flooding on February 15 – 18, 2025. FEMA may be calling to schedule an inspection or make sure that you are receiving all the assistance you are eligible for, including referrals to other agencies and organizations who may be able to provide help that FEMA cannot.
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DENTON, Texas – Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review in Caldwell County, Texas. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements.
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LOS ANGELES – In order to have debris removed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), a Right of Entry form (ROE) must be submitted to the County by the property owner. There is no out-of-pocket cost to have debris removed by USACE. The deadline for ROE form submittal is March 31, 2025.
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FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Oklahoma to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from Nov. 2-5, 2024.
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — FEMA Public Assistance is now available to support Greenbrier, Lincoln, Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Monroe, Summers, Wayne, and Wyoming counties to help with infrastructure costs from the Feb. 15 – 18, 2025 winter flooding. The Public Assistance Program is FEMA’s largest grant program, providing funding to assist states, federally-recognized tribal governments, U.S. territories, local governments, and certain types of private nonprofits. Public Assistance grants help pay for emergency and permanent work that helps communities respond to and recover from disasters.
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DENTON, Texas – Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review in Morris County, Texas. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements.
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The State of Tennessee and FEMA have approved $2.1 million to repair a rail system spur in Unicoi County, which provides access to the county’s Riverview Industrial Park. Floodwaters from Tropical Storm Helene severely damaged and displaced a key section of railroad track as the storm swept across Eastern Tennessee in late September.
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FRANKFORT, Ky. – If you receive a letter from FEMA saying you are not approved for assistance, it may just be that we need more information. It’s possible that it could be something as simple as a missing document. Please read the FEMA letter carefully and entirely. If you are found ineligible, the letter will explain the reasons. If you are found eligible for assistance, the letter will explain the amount of assistance FEMA approved and information on the appropriate use of disaster assistance funds.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla.– Floridians affected by Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby who have received rental assistance from FEMA and require further rental assistance while they work towards their permanent housing goals should stay in touch with FEMA. Continued Temporary Rental Assistance may be available for those who qualify.
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A second Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will be opening in McDowell County at the Board of Education Building at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday March 20, 2025. The opening of this additional DRC coincides with the $10 million milestone in approved FEMA assistance. FEMA encourages all residents of the impacted counties to register for assistance, including homeowners and renters.
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