FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Iowa to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and tornadoes from April 26-27, 2024.
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Last week, FEMA and the U.S Fire Administration hosted delegates from more than 50 nations at the inaugural World Fire Congress in Washington, D.C. In accordance with the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to reduce fire risk, address growing problem of wildfires, firefighter health and safety, the world’s premier firefighting organizations and government officials came together to share best practices and work to enhance all nations’ response capabilities. With climate change spurring bigger and stronger wildfires and other disasters across the globe, it is more important than ever to strategize ways to mitigate these threats.
Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in all communities and incorporated areas of Love County, Oklahoma.
Homeowners and renters in Kent, Providence and Washington counties who had damage from the severe storm and flooding that took place from Dec. 17-19, 2023 and Jan. 9-13, 2024 have just one week left to apply for disaster assistance.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) held participatory mapping exercises in municipalities around the island to help them identify solutions in their disaster recovery efforts.
Anchorage, Alaska – Wrangell Residents who were affected by the November 20th landslides have one week left to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. The deadline is May 20, 2024.
A temporary FEMA Disaster Recovery Center will open Tuesday, May 14 in Richland County to help residents kickstart their recovery after the March 14 tornadoes.
Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams from FEMA will be available this week to assist in communities affected by the March 14 tornadoes. Teams will help residents navigate the federal assistance process. DSA teams will begin in areas of Logan County and may move to the other impacted counties in the weeks ahead.
Two more FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers will open Monday, May 13 in Licking and Union counties to help residents kickstart their recovery after the March 14 tornadoes.
Oklahomans who need help applying for FEMA assistance can meet with Disaster Survivor Assistance teams at the Osage County District 1 Barn in Barnsdall beginning May 11.