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FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of North Carolina to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Debby beginning Aug. 5, 2024, and continuing.
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Homeowners and renters in Hancock, Hinds, Humphreys, Madison, Neshoba and Scott counties who were affected by the April 8-11, 2024, severe storms have three days left to apply for assistance. Survivors have until August 9, 2024, to apply for assistance.
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If you applied for FEMA assistance following the May 21-27 storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and mudslides, FEMA may be trying to reach you regarding your inspection. The agency will first try calling you to make an appointment, but if you do not answer, you may receive a text message from FEMA.
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A new Disaster Recovery Center will open tomorrow in Calloway County to assist Kentuckians who experienced loss from the May 21-27 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and mudslides.
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FEMA is opening two Disaster Recovery Centers in Harris County August 7 to provide one-on-one help to Texans affected by Hurricane Beryl.
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One year after the devastating wildfires that impacted the people of Maui, White House Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood Randall -- representing President Biden -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and U.S. Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore Merrell will join county and state officials in Maui to commemorate the anniversary in support of the community.
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In response to Hurricane Debby, President Biden approved emergency declarations for Georgia and South Carolina yesterday, in addition to an emergency declaration for the state of Florida on Sunday.
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Every August, FEMA celebrates its National Resilience Month to highlight the significant investments and policies that help state, local, tribal and territorial partners across the nation build resilience. In recognition of this annual effort to lift up examples of resiliency our communities are taking to make America stronger, Administrator Criswell issued the following statement.
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FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Georgia to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Debby beginning Aug. 4, 2024, and continuing.
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ST. PAUL - Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams from FEMA are now available to assist in communities affected by the summer storms and flooding. Teams will help residents navigate the federal assistance process. DSA teams have already started in Cottonwood and St. Louis counties and will move to the other impacted areas in the weeks ahead.
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