Last week, FEMA and the U.S Fire Administration hosted delegates from more than 50 nations at the inaugural World Fire Congress in Washington, D.C. In accordance with the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to reduce fire risk, address growing problem of wildfires, firefighter health and safety, the world’s premier firefighting organizations and government officials came together to share best practices and work to enhance all nations’ response capabilities. With climate change spurring bigger and stronger wildfires and other disasters across the globe, it is more important than ever to strategize ways to mitigate these threats.
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Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in all communities and incorporated areas of Love County, Oklahoma.
Homeowners and renters in Kent, Providence and Washington counties who had damage from the severe storm and flooding that took place from Dec. 17-19, 2023 and Jan. 9-13, 2024 have just one week left to apply for disaster assistance.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) held participatory mapping exercises in municipalities around the island to help them identify solutions in their disaster recovery efforts.
Two more FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers will open Monday, May 13 in Licking and Union counties to help residents kickstart their recovery after the March 14 tornadoes.
Oklahomans who need help applying for FEMA assistance can meet with Disaster Survivor Assistance teams at the Osage County District 1 Barn in Barnsdall beginning May 11.
FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers will open Monday, May 13 in Auglaize and Logan counties to help residents kickstart their recovery after the March 14 tornadoes.
If your home was damaged during the recent severe storms and tornadoes but you can still live in it safely, you may qualify for up to $300 from FEMA and the State to help with cleanup. This assistance is for eligible homeowners and renters whose homes were damaged between April 25 and May 9.
Just over one week since the federal disaster declaration for the March 14 tornadoes, Ohioan survivors have received more than $1 million in FEMA recovery assistance.
HONOLULU – Mitigation specialists from FEMA have partnered with Ace Hardware to offer free advice and tips on how to rebuild homes stronger and safer as Maui residents begin repairing, rebuilding, and making improvements to their homes after the August wildfires.