Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have begun visiting 10 Missouri counties impacted by the May 19-27 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding to help register affected individuals and households for FEMA assistance.
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Just three days after President Joe Biden approved federal disaster assistance for Missouri because of severe weather in late May, FEMA housing inspectors are already looking at storm-damaged residences to help expedite federal aid.
FEMA is opening a Disaster Recovery Center in Wharton County July 28 to provide one-on-one help to Texans affected by Hurricane Beryl.
FEMA is opening a Disaster Recovery Center in Panola County on July 28 to provide one-on-one help to Texans affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding April 26 – June 5.
On July 26, FEMA commemorates the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and FEMA’s efforts to incorporate it into our mission. The ADA guides FEMA’s commitment to improving services and programs so that they are equitably available to people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs.
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Today’s 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides us an opportunity to reflect on a law that ensures all people with disabilities have the same rights and privileges as everyone else. As well, the ADA Act reminds us to recall the importance of disaster preparedness for people with disabilities and their families during Disability Pride Month in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Gwen Fire burning in the Nez Perce Reservation and in Nez Perce and Latah counties, Idaho.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Retreat Fire burning in Yakima County, Washington.
FEMA has approved Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) for Texans displaced by Hurricane Beryl in Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Nacogdoches, Orange, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker and Wharton counties.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Homeowners typically apply for disaster assistance for structural damages to their property, such as roofs or floors. But other parts of a residence or private property, not covered by insurance, can also be repaired or replaced under FEMA programs.
Damages to your furnace, septic system, private road and/or bridge, or your private well may also be covered by financial assistance from FEMA.