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.
Press Releases
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.
After Texans apply for disaster assistance, FEMA may call them to schedule an inspection of the damaged home, or to obtain more information to process the application. These calls may come from unfamiliar area codes or phone numbers.
Homeowners and renters in Hancock, Hinds, Humphreys, Madison, Neshoba and Scott counties who were affected by the April 8-11, 2024, severe storms have two weeks left to apply for assistance.
Missourians in 10 counties impacted by the severe weather and flooding from May 19 – May 27 are immediately eligible to apply for assistance to help support their disaster recovery. It’s free, and as easy as a 20-minute phone call or a click online.
Osceola and Pottawattamie counties have been added to the recent flooding declaration of June 16-July 23. Pottawattamie was initially designated for disaster assistance after the severe storms and tornadoes April 26-27, 2024.