Eastland, Hardin, Jasper, Jones, Lamar and Waller counties have been added to the major disaster declaration for Texans who sustained damage from severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding that began April 26.
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COLUMBUS – The Disaster Recovery Center at the Galilee Lutheran Church in Russells Point will close Fri., May 24 at 5 p.m. The center is moving to another location in Logan County that will be announced soon. Additional recovery centers will be opening soon in other impacted counties. To find the center nearest you, visit FEMA.gov/DRC.
Although the deadline to apply for FEMA assistance after the winter storms and flooding has passed, we are still available to help applicants.
The National Weather Service is forecasting an enhanced risk of severe storms with large hail, wind damage and possible tornadoes across the Southern Plains and portions of Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas. Isolated severe storms will be possible today across the Mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes. Ahead of the possibility for severe storms, residents are encouraged to take the threat seriously, listen to local officials and act now to prepare homes and families for potential impacts.
Although the deadline to apply for FEMA assistance for the January 9-13 severe storms has passed, we are still available to help applicants.
FEMA is hiring Ohio residents to support the March 14 tornado recovery effort.
New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on Nov. 21, 2024, for Collin County, Texas.
FEMA is opening two Disaster Recovery Centers Wednesday, May 22 at 1 p.m., in Pottawattamie and Shelby counties in Iowa to provide one-on-one assistance for people affected by the April tornadoes.
Spokane, Wash. – The Gray and Oregon Road wildfires that struck Spokane County in August led to the evacuation of hundreds of residents and the destruction of more than 360 structures. Farmers and businesses lost livestock, equipment, and barns worth millions of dollars. The fires caused an estimated loss of $166 million in assessed property value alone.
HONOLULU – As Maui wildfire survivors encounter unexpected issues such as return of security deposits, eviction notices, illegal rent increases or appealing a FEMA decision, attorneys will be available to provide free counseling and advice.