FEMA: Survivors in Two Additional Iowa Counties May Now Apply for Federal Disaster Assistance
Residents of Pottawattamie and Shelby counties now can apply for disaster assistance to help them recover from the severe storms and flooding that began March 12. They join five counties already designated for state and federal help to individuals: Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Monona and Woodbury. FEMA disaster assistance for homeowners and renters may include grants…
FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Kentucky
FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the commonwealth of Kentucky to supplement commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides from Feb. 6 to March 10, 2019. Federal funding is available to commonwealth and eligible local governments and certain…
FEMA: 20 Additional Counties Now Eligible for FEMA Reimbursement for Repair, Replacement of Public Facilities
The major disaster declaration for the State of Nebraska has been amended to authorize Public Assistance (PA) grants for 20 additional counties to help pay for repair and replacement of public facilities damaged as a result of the March winter storm, straight-line winds and flooding. The amendment adds: 11 counties, Banner, Cheyenne, Dawes, Deuel, Franklin, Garden,…
FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians
FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available for the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians to supplement tribal recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from Feb. 14 – 15, 2019. Federal funding is available to the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians on a cost-sharing basis for emergency…
FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Ohio
FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Ohio to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding and landslides from Feb. 5 – 13, 2019. Federal funding is available to state and local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a…
FEMA: For National Financial Capability Month, FEMA Partners with FLEC for Events
Throughout the month of April, FEMA, in partnership with the Financial Literacy and Education Commission(FLEC), is celebrating National Financial Capability Month. Personal financial planning helps individuals and families prepare for disasters both big and small. Many people have experienced the challenges of rebuilding their lives after a disaster. In these stressful circumstances, disaster savings can help…
FEMA: 6 More Counties, Santee Sioux Nation Added for Disaster Assistance in Nebraska
Residents and business owners in Boone, Buffalo, Custer, Knox, Richardson and Thurston Counties and the Santee Sioux Nation may now apply for disaster assistance for losses resulting from the severe winter storm, straight-line winds and flooding in March. Additional counties may be added as damage assessments continue. Impacted homeowners and businesses are encouraged to report their damages to local…
FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the Cahuilla Band of Indians
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available for the Cahuilla Band of Indians to supplement tribal recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding on Feb. 14, 2019. Federal funding is available to the Cahuilla Band of Indians and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency…
FEMA: What is FEMA Public Assistance?
What is FEMA Public Assistance? Public Assistance is a reimbursement program that provides federal funding to help communities respond to and recover from disasters such as Hurricane Florence and Tropical Storm Michael. FEMA reimburses state and local governments and certain types of private nonprofit organizations for the cost of disaster-related debris removal, emergency protective measures…
FEMA: President Trump Approved Major Disaster Declaration for the La Jolla Ban of Luiseno Indians
FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available for the La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians to supplement tribal recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides from Feb. 14 – 15, 2019. Federal funding is available to the La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians and certain…