Each Earth Day, the nation comes together to recognize the need for continued commitment to building a safe and sustainable planet. Throughout April, FEMA worked with partners across the nation to recognize the effects of a changing climate and how communities can build resilience to withstand the risk of today, and those anticipated in the future.
Press Releases
One month after President Joe Biden signed a federal disaster declaration for storm-impacted Maine, FEMA has provided survivors with more than $1.45 million in federal disaster assistance. The work is just beginning. It is a mission closely shared with the state of Maine, state and national nonprofits, voluntary agencies, and faith-based organizations.
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the Hoopa Valley Tribe to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe winter storm from Jan. 30-31, 2024.
Two teams from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Puerto Rico Joint Recovery Office (JRO) were honored with the 2023 FEMA Administrator's Award, one of the highest awards given to agency employees across the United States.
San Diego, Calif. — Survivors of the Jan. 21-23, 2024 San Diego County severe storm and flooding disaster have until midnight tonight, April 19, to apply for FEMA assistance for temporary lodging, basic home repairs, personal property losses and other disaster-related expenses.
In advance of the summer season and underscoring the Biden-Harris Administration’s focus on community resilience to address climate change, FEMA will host a virtual and in-person Extreme Heat Summit series focused on understanding extreme heat impacts and defining actionable ways to combat and prepare for these increasing risks across the country.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $22 million to the State of Vermont to reimburse it for the cost of debris removal and measures taken to stabilize state office buildings following the July 2023 storms and flooding.
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell today announced the Biden-Harris Administration will commit $26.3 million in funding from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to enhance dam safety efforts across the nation to ensure that communities have the critical infrastructure needed to protect against future disasters like extreme drought and flooding.
FEMA and Operation HOPE, an organization that provides free financial information and guidance to people and businesses that are affected by major disasters and emergencies, signed an agreement this week to continue assisting communities in their recoveries. This partnership will enable more effective and efficient recoveries by amplifying the role of nonprofits as key collaborators to help people understand the value in learning about financial recovery.
Even if you have already begun repairing or replacing items that were damaged or destroyed during the severe storms and flooding that took place December 17-19, 2023 and January 9-13, 2024, FEMA may be able to reimburse you for these expenses. Be sure to save your receipts.