FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Rhode Island
FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Rhode Island to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding and tornadoes, Sept. 10-13, 2023. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Providence County. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and…
FEMA: Cheatham, Gibson and Stewart Counties in Tennessee Now Eligible for FEMA Disaster Assistance
Cheatham, Gibson and Stewart counties are now eligible for FEMA assistance after the Dec. 9 tornadoes. Homeowners and renters can apply for FEMA financial help, which may include temporary housing assistance, basic home repairs and certain other uninsured disaster-related needs. These counties join Davidson, Dickson, Montgomery and Sumner, which were previously designated. To apply, call…
FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Utah
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Utah to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding May 1-27, 2023. Public Assistance federal funding is available to state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair…
FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Tennessee
FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Tennessee to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and tornadoes on Dec. 9, 2023. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Davidson, Dickson, Montgomery and Sumner counties. Assistance can include grants for…
FEMA: National Preparedness Report Highlights Cyber Security, Building Codes and Individual Preparedness for a Resilient Nation
FEMA released the 12th annual National Preparedness Report, which provides an overview of the nation’s current disaster risk and capability landscape and outlines progress toward achieving the national preparedness goal of a secure and resilient country. This year’s report continues to highlight the reality of rising costs, frequency and severity of disasters due to climate change…
FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for California
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of California to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Tropical Storm Hilary, Aug. 19-21, 2023. Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency…
FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Illinois
FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Illinois to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding that occurred Sept. 17-18, 2023. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Cook County. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home…
FEMA: President Biden Approves Emergency Declaration for U.S. Virgin Islands
FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the U.S. Virgin Islands to supplement the territory’s response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from elevated levels of lead and copper in the water supply beginning on Oct. 25, 2023, and continuing. The President’s action authorizes FEMA to coordinate all disaster relief…
FEMA: New Ad Campaign with the Ad Council Launched to Urge Older Adults to “Take Control” When It Comes to Emergency Preparedness
FEMA Ready Campaign Celebrates Its 20th Year Over the last few years, FEMA has designed campaigns to meet the needs of specific communities, and this year’s Ready campaign focuses on older adults, specifically those with limited financial resources, living with disabilities and those living in rural areas. As part of the FEMA Ready campaign’s goal…
FEMA: First-Ever #WinterReady Campaign Launched, Urging Nation to Prepare for Extreme Cold and Winter Weather
In time for holiday travel and winter weather, FEMA’s Ready Campaign launched the first-ever #WinterReady campaign encouraging people to identify and reduce the risks they face during the winter season. FEMA’s #WinterReady Campaign provides easy, low-cost tips to keep you safe including ways to keep homes warm, travel safely, prepare for inclement weather and simple steps to mitigate the…