Kentucky disaster survivors may be eligible for FEMA Child Care Assistance even if they did not have property damage.
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ST. PAUL – A FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center will open Friday, August 16, 2024, to help residents kickstart their recovery after the severe storms and flooding of June 16 – July 4.
FEMA is opening a Disaster Recovery Center in Orange County Aug. 16 to provide one-on-one help to Texans affected by Hurricane Beryl.
The FEMA New Mexico Joint Recovery Office (JRO) is hosting a hiring fair on Aug. 27 and 28 for full-time New Mexico Joint Recovery Office and Claims Office positions. The positions will support the important mission of helping the state recover from disasters, processing claims, and compensating those affected by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire and subsequent flooding.
FEMA is increasing flexibility for one of its largest grant programs to make communities more resilient. Today, the agency is announcing a final rule that updates application procedures for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). The HMGP Application Period Extension rule will give emergency management partners better opportunities to address high-level current and future risks to natural disasters.
FEMA’s Disaster Recovery Center for survivors of the May 10 severe storms and tornadoes at the LeRoy Collins Leon County Library is permanently closing at 7 p.m. on August 19. This date marks the end of the application period for disaster assistance.
FEMA announced it will support 43 preparedness exercises across 38 state, local, tribal, and territorial governments through the National Exercise Program. Exercises play a vital role in building capacity in emergency preparedness and this support is provided at no-cost to the communities. Exercise experts from FEMA will work closely with each selected jurisdiction to design, conduct and evaluate their approved exercises.
For those who are busy recovering from the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding this past May, there is one more task you should tackle: Applying with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to be considered for possible financial assistance.
As New Mexicans repair and rebuild in the wake of the South Fork and Salt Fires and flooding, FEMA has teamed with Village Ace Hardware in Ruidoso to provide free information and tips on how to make homes damaged by natural disasters stronger and safer.
Today is the last day for Oklahomans affected by the May 19-28 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding to apply for FEMA assistance.