News, Media & Events: Texas

Events

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Nov 13, 2024 - Dec 12, 2024
Important Date
Call for Abstracts: 2025 Hazard Mitigation (HM)Partners Workshop
The 2025 Hazard Mitigation (HM) Partners Workshop will be held in-person in Rosemont, IL, April 22-24, 2025. This year's theme is: Stronger Tomorrow, Together. To build our strongest agenda, we are seeking abstracts that support the event’s theme.
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Nov 22, 2024 EST - Nov 22, 2024 5:00 p.m. EST
Virtual
FY 24 AFG Application Period Q&A Session #5
This Q&A session provides an opportunity for 2024 AFG applicants to interact with AFG HQ and Regional program staff and to ask questions about the AFG Program, the 2024 AFG application and/or FEMA GO.
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Nov 26, 2024 EST - Nov 26, 2024 7:00 p.m. EST
Virtual
FY 24 AFG Application Period Q&A Session #6
This Q&A session provides an opportunity for 2024 AFG applicants to interact with AFG HQ and Regional program staff and to ask questions about the AFG Program, the 2024 AFG application and/or FEMA GO.

Preparedness Tips

A few inches of water in a 1,000-square foot home could cost more than $10,000 in repairs and replacement of personal possessions. Homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover most floods. Learn more about flood insurance.

Press Releases and Fact Sheets

FEMA is Hiring in Houston and Austin to Help Storm Survivors

FEMA is hiring local residents to support the recovery of Texans affected by Hurricane Beryl and the storms and flooding this spring. Opportunities are available in Houston and Austin.
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Disaster Help is Still Available for Texans after FEMA and SBA Application Deadlines

The official deadline to apply for FEMA disaster assistance and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loans has passed. However, help from FEMA, SBA and others is still at hand for Texas renters, homeowners and businesses in areas affected by the spring storms and Hurricane Beryl. Here are some options.
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Myth or Fact? Misinformation about FEMA Disaster Assistance can Hinder Recovery

Unfortunately, during disasters, myths about FEMA can spread, which ultimately can discourage survivors from accessing the assistance they may desperately need. The best way to correct misinformation is to get the truth out about FEMA’s role in disaster assistance. Below, a number of current rumors and myths are addressed to help survivors of Hurricane Beryl tell fact from fiction.
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