HUD: $616 Million Florida Disaster Recovery Plan Approved
Funding will target housing, infrastructure and economic development recovery WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson today announced he is approving a disaster recovery plan to help Floridians recover from Hurricane Irma. In November, HUD allocated $616 million to the Sunshine State to support long-term recovery efforts. The Florida…
HUD: $5 Billion Texas Disaster Recovery Plan Approved
Funding will target long-term housing, infrastructure and economic development recovery U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson today approved a disaster recovery plan to help Texans recover from Hurricane Harvey. In November, HUD Deputy Secretary Pamela Hughes Patenaude announced the allocation of more than $5 billion to the Lone Star State…
FEMA: Schools in Puerto Rico to be Assessed for Damage from Hurricane Maria
FEMA and the Government of Puerto Rico are launching a comprehensive project to assess damage from Hurricane Maria to 1,110 schools on the island. The 60-day assessment project, coinciding with the summer school break, will allow FEMA and the Puerto Rico Department of Education to determine eligibility for federal assistance to repair and rebuild schools….
FEMA: Minimizing Hurricane Risks
Hurricane season begins June 1 and we’ve already experienced, Alberto, the first named storm system, but it’s not too late for citizens to protect themselves and their families during severe weather. Since the mid 1800’s when the National Weather Service began officially recording hurricanes, 54 hurricanes have directly hit Louisiana. That’s why it’s important for residents living…
FEMA: President Trump Extends Puerto Rico Disaster Declaration
FEMA announced today that additional disaster assistance is available to the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. This assistance allows for additional funding at a 100 percent federal cost share for limited emergency protective measures, which is retroactive to Friday, May 18. Today’s action includes a 90-day extension for emergency power restoration, and a 120-day extension for…
FEMA: U.S. Virgin Island Disaster Survivors Eligible for Additional Federal Disaster Assistance
The Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that additional disaster assistance is available to the U.S. Virgin Islands. The assistance allows for additional federal funding for debris removal, emergency protective measures, hazard mitigation and permanent infrastructure restoration as a result of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. This…
HUD: FHA Extends Foreclosure Moratorium for Hurricane Maria Victims
Additional 90-day relief to help eligible FHA-insured families in Puerto Rico & U.S. Virgin Islands For the third time since Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) today announced that the agency is extending its foreclosure moratorium to borrowers with FHA-insured mortgages. This extended foreclosure moratorium is…
FEMA: In Florida? Learn Disaster Preparation Tips in Your Language
Hurricane Season Begins June 1 With hurricane season beginning shortly, it’s important for all Floridians to develop a plan about how to react before, during and after a disaster. Florida’s more than 20 million residents speak many languages. The state is also the most vulnerable in the country for hurricanes with nearly 120 in recorded…
FEMA: Disaster Assistance Tops $50 Million to Florida Government and Nonprofits
The state and FEMA continue collaborating to bring federal disaster dollars to Florida for Hurricane Irma-related expenses. The agency’s Public Assistance program has provided Florida more than $50 million to reimburse local governments and certain nonprofits for disaster-related projects. Below are examples of the funding so far: Monroe County: about $3.3 million for emergency response…
FEMA: Every Florida Business Should Have a Disaster Preparedness Plan
There is much that a business leader can do to prepare his or her organization for likely hazards. Many parts of the United States, including Florida, may be directly affected by tropical storms and hurricanes. The Ready Business program helps business managers make a disaster plan before the June 1 start of the hurricane season….