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In an effort to keep FEMA.gov current, please see the content archive for information prior to January 20, 2025.
FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in Hardeman and Obion counties are closing permanently Aug. 19. Homeowners and renters in Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Dyer, Hardeman, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion and Wilson counties have until Aug. 19 at 11:59 p.m. to apply for FEMA assistance.
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BOTHELL, Wash. -  The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Sunset Fire burning in Bonner County, Idaho.
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FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky homeowners and renters in Caldwell, Laurel, Pulaski, Russell, Trigg and Union counties who suffered uninsured damage to their property from the May 16-17 tornadoes have one week left to apply for federal disaster assistance. The application deadline is Aug. 22.
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Middle and Western Tennesseans who have been affected by the April 2-24 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding have five days to apply for FEMA assistance. The application deadline is Tuesday. Aug. 19.
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AUSTIN, Texas – Long-term, low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration are available to survivors, businesses and nonprofit organizations that are recovering from the July 2—18 storms and flooding in Central Texas.
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AUSTIN, Texas – The Williamson County Disaster Recovery Center will shut down operations at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16. FEMA specialists are still available to help flood survivors in Central Texas with applications and referrals to other assistance programs.
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Hunterdon and Somerset counties, NJ - FEMA is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for communities in Hunterdon and Somerset counties, New Jersey.
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SANTA FE, New Mexico – Missing or incorrect information could delay the delivery of FEMA assistance. That’s why FEMA encourages homeowners and renters recovering from the severe storms, flooding and landslides that began June 23 to stay in touch with the agency and keep their information as current as possible.
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AUSTIN, Texas – As eligible Texas flood survivors start to receive funds from FEMA for rent, home repairs and other categories of assistance, be assured that disaster assistance funds are tax-free.
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DENTON, Texas – Revised Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in the city of El Paso; the towns of Anthony, Clint and Horizon City; the village of Vinton; and unincorporated areas of El Paso County, Texas.
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