In a little more than one month, more than 5,250 Arkansans have applied for assistance from FEMA following the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from May 24-27, 2024, and have been approved for more than $5 million to assist in their recovery.
Press Releases
PHILADELPHIA – The Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will evaluate a Biennial Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise for communities around the North Anna Power Station. The exercise will occur during the week of July 15, 2024, to assess the ability of the Commonwealth of Virginia to respond to an emergency at the nuclear facility.
As the first major hurricane of the season sets the tone for heightened storm activity in the coming months, FEMA pre-positioned personnel on the ground in Texas to support state-led response efforts while Tropical Storm Beryl continues its path along the Texas coast and further inland.
Charleston, W.Va. – Residents in Boone, Cabell, Fayette, Kanawha, Lincoln, Marshall, Nicholas, Ohio, Putnam, Wayne and Wetzel counties have two weeks left to apply for FEMA Assistance for damages sustained during the April 2-6, 2023, severe storms. The deadline to apply is July 22, 2024.
FEMA assistance for individuals and families affected by the flooding can cover home repairs, personal property losses and other disaster-related needs not covered by insurance.
When looking for in-person help with FEMA applications, survivors of the April 2 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and mudslides, should check the most up-to-date schedule to ensure a Disaster Recovery Center is open. The center in Greenup County is no longer open on Saturdays.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) allocated over $4.3 million for repairs to recreational and tourism projects, including the Punta Maracayo Camping area in Hatillo and the Villas de Añasco resort.
DENVER – Sunday evening, FEMA authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Silver King Fire burning in Paiute County Utah, near Marysvale.
After New Mexico residents apply for FEMA assistance, a home inspection may be necessary to help determine whether the home is safe, sanitary, and livable.
CHARLESTON, W.VA. – West Virginians affected by the April 2-6 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides and mudslides in Boone, Cabell, Fayette, Kanawha, Lincoln, Marshall, Nicholas, Ohio, Putnam, Wayne and Wetzel counties should stay in touch with FEMA to ensure their disaster assistance process stays on track.
Homeowners and renters in Buena Vista, Cherokee, and O’Brien who suffered damage from the June 16 flooding and continuing, are now eligible to apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance.