As wildfire response efforts continue, Californians should listen to instructions from state and local officials and take steps to stay safe like immediately evacuating if told to do so, paying attention to local alerts and using a face covering when outdoors.
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As state, local and federal responders continue efforts to save lives, homes and public property in the areas affected by the wildfires, residents should remain vigilant as conditions are still dangerous and severely degraded air quality in Los Angeles county poses a threat to residents. Follow instructions from local officials and evacuate immediately if told to do so.
FEMA has made progress over the past two years in analyzing the nation’s census tracts to designate those most in-need and at-risk due to natural hazards.
FEMA is providing safety guidance as severe weather and winter storms continue to affect the central and southeastern regions of the U.S.
One month after President Joe Biden signed a major disaster declaration for Mercer County, FEMA has now provided survivors of Tropical Storm Helene with more than $1 million in federal disaster assistance.
While response efforts continue in Southern California, FEMA and its federal and nonprofit partners are on the ground coordinating lifesaving and life-sustaining activities to support the state-led disaster response. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell is in the affected areas today assessing damage and meeting with community officials to determine where FEMA’s assistance is needed most.
Months after Georgia was affected by Tropical Storm Debby (Aug. 4--20) or Hurricane Helene (Sept. 24—Oct. 20) some residents in the 63 affected counties may still be looking for answers as they work through recovery. FEMA’s Individual and Households Program provides eligible survivors with financial assistance and direct services for disaster recovery.
Columbia, S.C. – Disaster Recovery Centers in South Carolina operations change due to inclement weather.
The FEMA-West Virginia Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Mercer County is closing its Bluefield facility and relocating to Princeton, W.Va. It will open at 9 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 13.
As multiple, devastating fires continue to threaten Southern California, FEMA and federal partners are leaning in to support the state-led response. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell will be on the ground today to assess damage, speak to survivors and meet with community officials.