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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0" xml:base="https://www.fema.gov/"> <channel> <title>Press Releases</title> <link>https://www.fema.gov/</link> <description/> <language>en</language> <item> <title>FEMA Assistance Available for Oklahoma Survivors following April Tornadoes</title> <link>https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20240502/fema-assistance-available-oklahoma-survivors-following-april-tornadoes</link> <description><span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">FEMA Assistance Available for Oklahoma Survivors following April Tornadoes</span> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong>OKLAHOMA CITY –&nbsp;</strong>Oklahomans who sustained damage from&nbsp;severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding beginning April 25&nbsp;may be eligible for disaster assistance under FEMA’s Individuals&nbsp;and Households Program. Eligible applicants may qualify for rental assistance, basic&nbsp;home repairs, personal property losses and other eligible expenses related to storm&nbsp;damage. Currently, survivors living in <strong>Hughes</strong>, <strong>Love&nbsp;</strong>or <strong>Murray</strong> counties may be eligible for disaster assistance. Additional counties may be added at a later date.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Rental Assistance for Temporary Housing</strong><br>If you currently reside in <strong>Hughes</strong>, <strong>Love</strong> or <strong>Murray</strong> counties and suffered damage to your primary residence, FEMA may be able to provide rent for a temporary place to live&nbsp;while you are displaced. Rental assistance is intended to cover monthly rent, security deposit and cost of essential&nbsp;utilities such as electricity and water.</p><p><strong>Lodging Expense Reimbursement</strong><br>FEMA may provide lodging expenses reimbursement for you if:</p><ul type="square"><li>You incurred out-of-pocket temporary lodging expenses and</li><li>You had damage to your home because of the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding.</li></ul><p><strong>Major Repairs and Out-of-Pocket Expenses</strong><br>FEMA’s Individuals and Household Program assistance is intended to help jumpstart your recovery. Here are some&nbsp;examples of basic needs:</p><ul type="square"><li>Home Repair Assistance may be provided to homeowners to repair the structural parts of your home. This&nbsp;includes windows, doors, floors, walls, ceilings, cabinets, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system&nbsp;(HVAC), utilities (electrical, plumbing and gas systems) and entrance ways. FEMA may also reimburse for the&nbsp;actual cost to repair or replace your furnace, private well and septic system that was damaged or destroyed by the disaster.</li><li>Other Needs Assistance may be provided to homeowners and renters for eligible uninsured property or items your insurance doesn’t cover, such as:<ul type="circle"><li><strong>Serious Needs Assistance&nbsp;</strong>for<strong>&nbsp;</strong>lifesaving and life-sustaining items, including water, food, first aid, prescriptions, infant formula, diapers, consumable medical supplies, durable medical equipment, personal hygiene items and fuel for transportation.</li><li><strong>Displacement Assistance&nbsp;</strong>for&nbsp;immediate housing needs to help survivors who cannot return home right after the&nbsp;severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding.</li><li><strong>Medical and dental expenses; funeral and burial costs</strong>; replacement of household furniture and appliances; specialized tools you must have for your job; a personal computing device, educational materials and moving, storage and other necessary expenses related to&nbsp;the&nbsp;severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding.</li><li><strong>Personally owned, disaster-damaged cars and trucks</strong> in need of replacement or repairs.</li><li><strong>The purchase or rental expense of generators</strong> used at a primary residence to power medically required equipment necessary for an existing medical condition.</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Apply to FEMA</strong><br>You can apply to FEMA in several ways including online at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.disasterassistance.gov/">DisasterAssistance.gov</a>, downloading the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fema.gov/about/news-multimedia/mobile-app-text-messages">FEMA App</a>&nbsp;for mobile devices, or calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Calls are accepted every day from 6 a.m. to 12 a.m. (midnight) CDT. Help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service. To view an accessible video about how to apply visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU7wzRjByhI">Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance - YouTube</a>.</p><p>For the latest information visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4776">fema.gov/disaster/4776</a>. Follow the FEMA Region 6 Twitter account at&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/FEMARegion6">twitter.com/FEMARegion6</a> or on Facebook at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/FEMARegion6/">facebook.com/FEMARegion6/</a>.&nbsp;</p></div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>alexa.brown</span></span><span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2024-05-02T21:49:47+00:00" title="Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:49" class="datetime">Thu, 05/02/2024 - 21:49</time></span></description> <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 21:49:47 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>alexa.brown</dc:creator> <guid isPermaLink="false">676775 at https://www.fema.gov</guid> </item><item> <title>President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Ohio </title> <link>https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20240502/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-major-disaster-declaration-ohio</link> <description><span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Ohio </span> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>WASHINGTON – FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Ohio to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by tornadoes on March 14, 2024.</p><p>The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Auglaize, Crawford, Darke, Delaware, Hancock, Licking, Logan, Mercer, Miami, Richland and Union counties.</p><p>Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.</p><p>Federal funding is available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.</p><p>Toney L. Raines has been named the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected areas. Additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the state and warranted by the results of further assessments.&nbsp;</p><p>Individuals and business owners who sustained losses in the designated areas can begin applying for assistance by registering online at <a href="https://disasterassistance.gov">www.DisasterAssistance.gov</a>, by calling 1-800-621-3362,&nbsp;or by using the <a href="https://www.ready.gov/fema-app">FEMA App</a>. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p></div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>amy.ashbridge</span></span><span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2024-05-02T21:53:59+00:00" title="Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:53" class="datetime">Thu, 05/02/2024 - 21:53</time></span></description> <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 21:53:59 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>amy.ashbridge</dc:creator> <guid isPermaLink="false">676776 at https://www.fema.gov</guid> </item><item> <title>One Week Left to Apply for Disaster Assistance; Deadline is May 8</title> <link>https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20240501/one-week-left-apply-disaster-assistance-deadline-may-8</link> <description><span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">One Week Left to Apply for Disaster Assistance; Deadline is May 8</span> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong>LANSING, Mich.</strong> – Survivors of the Aug. 24-26, 2023, severe storms, tornadoes and flooding in Eaton, Ingham, Ionia, Kent, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland and Wayne counties have just one week left to apply for federal assistance.&nbsp;</p><p>The registration period for federal disaster assistance ends on Wednesday, <strong>May 8, 2024</strong>.</p><p>If you had storm-related expenses and live or own a business in Eaton, Ingham, Ionia, Kent, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland and Wayne counties,&nbsp;you should apply as soon as possible. FEMA assistance can provide grants and SBA may offer loans for temporary housing, home repairs and other disaster-related needs.</p><p>To apply, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.disasterassistance.gov">DisasterAssistance.gov</a>, download the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fema.gov/about/news-multimedia/mobile-products">FEMA App</a> or call the FEMA Helpline at <strong>800-621-3362&nbsp;</strong>between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. Multilingual operators are available. If you use a relay service such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service when you apply.</p><p>For more information about the disaster recovery operation in Michigan, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.fema.gov/disaster/4757">www.fema.gov/disaster/4757</a>.&nbsp;</p></div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>kirsten.chambers</span></span><span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2024-05-01T17:44:55+00:00" title="Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 17:44" class="datetime">Wed, 05/01/2024 - 17:44</time></span></description> <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 17:44:55 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>kirsten.chambers</dc:creator> <guid isPermaLink="false">676734 at https://www.fema.gov</guid> </item><item> <title>FEMA Seeking Public Comment on Alerting and Notification Plan in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania</title> <link>https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20240501/fema-seeking-public-comment-alerting-and-notification-plan-commonwealth</link> <description><span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">FEMA Seeking Public Comment on Alerting and Notification Plan in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania</span> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><blockquote><p>Alerting and Notification exercise scheduled for the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station</p></blockquote><p><strong>PHILADELPHIA</strong> – The Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (<a href="http://www.fema.gov">FEMA</a>) will host a public meeting to seek public comment on a significant plan change to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s alert and notification system for nuclear power plant emergencies within the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station emergency planning zone.&nbsp; FEMA will conduct an exercise to evaluate the new system on May 9, 2024.&nbsp;</p><p>“FEMA is seeking the public’s comments on the proposed plan change to replace sirens with wireless emergency alerts via cellular phones as the primary alert and notification system.&nbsp; This drill will test the government’s ability to alert and notify the public with the new system in the event of an emergency at the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station,” said MaryAnn Tierney, Regional Administrator for FEMA Region 3. “We will assess the plan changes that replace the sirens with wireless emergency alerts received through cellular phones within the&nbsp;emergency planning zone of the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station.”&nbsp;</p><p>FEMA will use the exercise results to make its decision on approving the significant plan change.&nbsp;</p><p>FEMA will hear from members of the public and present preliminary findings of the exercise during a public meeting at 10:00 a.m. on May 10, 2024.&nbsp;The meeting will be conducted Talen Energy East Mountain Business Center, 1190 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes-Barre, PA. &nbsp;Planned speakers include representatives from FEMA.<br>At the public meeting, FEMA may request that questions or comments be submitted in writing for review and response. Written comments may also be submitted after the meeting by emailing&nbsp;<a href="mailto:FEMAR3NewsDesk@fema.dhs.gov">FEMAR3NewsDesk@fema.dhs.gov</a> or by mail to:</p><p>MaryAnn Tierney<br>Regional Administrator<br>FEMA Region 3<br>615 Chestnut Street, 6<sup>th</sup> Floor<br>Philadelphia, PA 19106</p><p>FEMA created the Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Program to (1) ensure the health and safety of citizens living around commercial nuclear power plants would be adequately protected in the event of a nuclear power plant accident and (2) inform and educate the public about radiological emergency preparedness.</p><p>REP Program responsibilities cover only “offsite” activities, that is, state and local government emergency planning and preparedness activities that take place beyond the nuclear power plant boundaries. Onsite activities continue to be the responsibility of the NRC.</p><p>More information about FEMA IPAWS/WEA can be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/practitioners/integrated-public-alert-warning-system">Integrated Public Alert &amp; Warning System.</a></p><p>Additional information on FEMA’s REP Program is available online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.fema.gov/radiological-emergency-preparedness-program">FEMA.gov/Radiological-Emergency-Preparedness-Program</a>.&nbsp;</p></div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>amy.ashbridge</span></span><span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2024-05-01T18:54:20+00:00" title="Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 18:54" class="datetime">Wed, 05/01/2024 - 18:54</time></span></description> <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 18:54:20 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>amy.ashbridge</dc:creator> <guid isPermaLink="false">676735 at https://www.fema.gov</guid> </item><item> <title>One Week Left to Apply for Disaster Assistance; Deadline is May 8</title> <link>https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20240501/one-week-left-apply-disaster-assistance-deadline-may-8-0</link> <description><span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">One Week Left to Apply for Disaster Assistance; Deadline is May 8</span> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong>LANSING, Mich.</strong> – Survivors of the Aug. 24-26, 2023, severe storms, tornadoes and flooding in Eaton, Ingham, Ionia, Kent, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland and Wayne counties have just one week left to apply for federal assistance.&nbsp;</p><p>The registration period for federal disaster assistance ends on Wednesday, <strong>May 8, 2024</strong>.</p><p>If you had storm-related expenses and live or own a business in&nbsp;Eaton, Ingham, Ionia, Kent, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland and Wayne counties,&nbsp;you should apply as soon as possible. FEMA assistance can provide grants and SBA may offer loans for temporary housing, home repairs and other disaster-related needs.</p><p>To apply,&nbsp;visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.disasterassistance.gov">DisasterAssistance.gov</a>, download the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fema.gov/about/news-multimedia/mobile-products">FEMA App</a> or&nbsp;call the FEMA Helpline at <strong>800-621-3362&nbsp;</strong>between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m.&nbsp;Multilingual operators are available. If you use a relay service such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service when you apply.</p><p>For more information about the disaster recovery operation in Michigan, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.fema.gov/disaster/4757">www.fema.gov/disaster/4757</a>.</p><p class="text-align-center">###</p><p><em>FEMA does not treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status. FEMA provides free aids and services to people to help them communicate with us and understand FEMA programs:&nbsp;</em></p><ul type="disc"><li><em>Information available in Braille, large print, or audio.&nbsp;</em></li><li><em>Information available in accessible electronic formats on FEMA’s website.&nbsp;</em></li><li><em>Qualified sign language interpreters.&nbsp;</em></li><li><em>Qualified multilingual interpreters.&nbsp;</em></li><li><em>Information written in other languages.&nbsp;</em></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><em>If you need assistance to access a FEMA program or service or a program or service funded by FEMA or want to report a concern or complaint of discrimination, please contact FEMA at (833) 285-7448 [Press 1 for English, 2 for Spanish, 3 for the Language Line] or email </em><a href="mailto:FEMA-CivilRightsOffice@fema.dhs.gov"><em>FEMA-CivilRightsOffice@fema.dhs.gov</em></a><em>.</em></p></div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>darrell.habisch</span></span><span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2024-05-01T19:03:36+00:00" title="Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 19:03" class="datetime">Wed, 05/01/2024 - 19:03</time></span></description> <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 19:03:36 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>darrell.habisch</dc:creator> <guid isPermaLink="false">676736 at https://www.fema.gov</guid> </item><item> <title>FEMA Approves More Than $1.3 Million for City of Rolling Fork</title> <link>https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20240502/fema-approves-more-13-million-city-rolling-fork</link> <description><span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">FEMA Approves More Than $1.3 Million for City of Rolling Fork</span> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong>MADISON, Miss. –&nbsp;</strong>FEMA has approved $1,308,485 to reimburse the city of Rolling Fork for debris removal following the March 24-25, 2023, severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes.</p><p>The severe storms left debris throughout the city and created an immediate threat to the health and safety of the residents. The work completed included the removal of:</p><ul><li>192,742 cubic yards of construction and demolition debris</li><li>7,841 cubic yards of vegetative debris</li><li>4,869 cubic yards of concrete debris</li></ul><p>All work and expenses took place between&nbsp;May 26 and Sept. 22, 2023.</p><p>FEMA’s <a href="https://www.fema.gov/assistance/public">Public Assistance program</a> provides grant reimbursement to local and state government agencies for the costs of emergency response, debris removal and restoration of disaster-damaged public facilities and infrastructure.&nbsp;</p><p>For the latest information on recovery from the March tornadoes, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.msema.org">msema.org</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4697">www.fema.gov/disaster/4697</a>.&nbsp;On X/Twitter follow MEMA&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/MSEMA">@MSEMA</a>&nbsp;and FEMA Region 4&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/femaregion4">@femaregion4</a>.</p></div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>Gaynell.Tinsey</span></span><span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2024-05-02T15:08:12+00:00" title="Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 15:08" class="datetime">Thu, 05/02/2024 - 15:08</time></span></description> <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 15:08:12 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Gaynell.Tinsey</dc:creator> <guid isPermaLink="false">676769 at https://www.fema.gov</guid> </item><item> <title>To Qualify for Federal Assistance, You Must Apply with FEMA</title> <link>https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20240501/qualify-federal-assistance-you-must-apply-fema</link> <description><span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">To Qualify for Federal Assistance, You Must Apply with FEMA</span> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Survivors in Cumberland, Hancock, Lincoln, Knox, Sagadahoc, Waldo, Washington and York counties who had loss or damage from the severe storms and flooding that occurred Jan. 9-13, 2024, may have already reported their damages to the State of Maine, spoken to someone from FEMA, or registered for assistance with a community organization. That does not mean they have applied for federal assistance with FEMA.&nbsp;</p><p>In order to be eligible for federal assistance, you must apply directly with FEMA before <strong>the May 20 deadline</strong>.&nbsp;</p><p>Once you complete the application for federal assistance with FEMA, you will receive a FEMA registration number which will confirm your enrollment.</p><p>Remember, renters and homeowners must apply with FEMA to be eligible for federal assistance. Businesses can only apply to the Small Business Administration (SBA) for assistance.</p><p>FEMA’s Individual Assistance may be able to help with:</p><ul><li>Lodging Expense Reimbursement</li><li>Rental Assistance for Temporary Housing</li><li>Repairs and Out-of-Pocket Expenses</li></ul><p>There are several ways to apply for FEMA assistance:</p><ul><li>Visit a Disaster Recovery Center. To find a center near you, go online to: <a href="https://egateway.fema.gov/ESF6/DRCLocator">DRC Locator</a>, or text DRC along with your Zip Code to 43362 (Ex: DRC 04074)</li><li>Call the FEMA Helpline at <strong>800-621-3362.&nbsp;</strong>Help is available in most languages. The Helpline is available daily from <strong>7 a.m. to 1 a.m. ET.</strong></li><li>Go online to <a href="http://www.DisasterAssistance.gov">DisasterAssistance.gov</a> (also in Spanish).</li><li>Download the FEMA <a href="https://www.fema.gov/mobile-app">mobile app</a> (also in Spanish), available at Google Play or the Apple App Store.</li></ul><p>Help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service.&nbsp;To view an accessible video about how to apply visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU7wzRjByhI">Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance - YouTube</a>.</p><p>For information about how an SBA loan may benefit you, visit <a href="http://www.sba.gov/disaster">sba.gov/disaster</a>, call 800-659-2955 or send an email to <a href="mailto:disastercustomerservice@sba.gov">disastercustomerservice@sba.gov</a>, If you are deaf, hard-of-hearing or have a speech disability and use a TTY, call 800-877-8339. Applications for disaster loans may be submitted online using the MySBA Loan Portal at <a href="https://lending.sba.gov">https://lending.sba.gov</a>.</p></div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>kwei.nwaogu</span></span><span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2024-05-01T12:59:42+00:00" title="Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 12:59" class="datetime">Wed, 05/01/2024 - 12:59</time></span></description> <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 12:59:42 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>kwei.nwaogu</dc:creator> <guid isPermaLink="false">676731 at https://www.fema.gov</guid> </item><item> <title>President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Oklahoma </title> <link>https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20240501/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-major-disaster-declaration-oklahoma</link> <description><span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Oklahoma </span> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>WASHINGTON --&nbsp;FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Oklahoma to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding beginning on April 25, 2024&nbsp;and continuing.</p><p>The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Hughes, Love and Murray counties. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.</p><p>Federal funding is also available to state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for debris removal and emergency protective measures, including direct federal assistance in Hughes, Love and Murray counties.</p><p>Federal funding is available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.</p><p>Benjamin Abbott has been named Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected areas. Additional designations may be made at a later date if warranted by the results of damage assessments.</p><p>Individuals and business owners who sustained losses in the designated areas can begin applying for assistance by registering online at <a href="https://www.disasterassistance.gov">www.DisasterAssistance.gov</a>, by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362),&nbsp;or by using the <a href="https://www.ready.gov/fema-app">FEMA App</a>. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p></div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>amy.ashbridge</span></span><span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2024-05-01T14:58:41+00:00" title="Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 14:58" class="datetime">Wed, 05/01/2024 - 14:58</time></span></description> <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 14:58:41 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>amy.ashbridge</dc:creator> <guid isPermaLink="false">676732 at https://www.fema.gov</guid> </item><item> <title>FEMA Continues to Streamline Recovery in Puerto Rico, Enhances Resilient Outcomes and Equitable Solutions</title> <link>https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20240501/fema-continues-streamline-recovery-puerto-rico-enhances-resilient-outcomes</link> <description><span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">FEMA Continues to Streamline Recovery in Puerto Rico, Enhances Resilient Outcomes and Equitable Solutions</span> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><em>The Puerto Rico Region 2 Interim Progress Report was published today and highlights recovery on the ground and FEMA’s ongoing efforts to build back better.</em></p><p>Washington -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell today announced the agency published its first-ever&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_puerto-rico-from-recovery-to-resilience_english.pdf">Puerto Rico Interim Progress Report</a> to highlight progress on the island after hurricanes María and Fiona, and the earthquakes in 2020.&nbsp;FEMA’s efforts to help rebuild are paving the way for an unprecedented recovery and, in coordination with the Government of Puerto Rico, the pace of the recovery has gained momentum in the last several years as new infrastructure, permanent repairs and reconstruction can be seen across the island.</p><p>“Collectively, we are working on over 11,000 recovery projects from these disasters that will dramatically impact the everyday lives of residents,” said FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell. “With each site that is rebuilt, we are investing in Puerto Rico’s economy and helping to build the Island’s resilience to severe weather events. This critical work will also help boost the Island’s recovery and response capabilities for future generations—ensuring communities are safer and more secure in this increasingly challenging disaster landscape.”&nbsp;</p><p>FEMA is maximizing this historic opportunity to ensure the island is built back in a way that is stronger and can lessen the impacts of other natural disasters in the future. By partnering with communities and local leaders to understand their vulnerabilities, FEMA is leading the way to find equitable solutions that help advance equity and climate adaptation and ensure recovery is community-driven. Through funding to implement current building codes across the island and other rebuilding projects to mitigate historic flooding in the Caño Martín Peña community in San Juan, for example, FEMA is ensuring recovery efforts result in resilient outcomes. Residents in this community will benefit from improvements to the sanitary sewer system and stormwater infrastructure in the area, among other significant permanent work.</p><p>The entire federal family is helping to boost island’s resiliency efforts through innovative practices that will strengthen communities and better serve the island’s residents. Working closely with other federal agencies, recovery partners and the communities, FEMA is focused on ensuring efforts on the ground are community-driven and support the unique needs and challenges of residents. Partnerships with the University of Puerto Rico to assess hurricane damage along the island’s coast and the U.S. Department of Energy to help the island reach 100% renewable energy by 2050, among others. are helping inform the way forward through the lens of climate change and climate adaptability.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>“Puerto Rico continues to recover due to our workforce’s commitment to the task of rebuilding a resilient island.&nbsp; While preserving its historic and environmental heritage, they take great pride in knowing that their efforts contribute to building a strong, beautiful and resilient island for future generations,” said Regional Administrator David Warrington, FEMA Region 2.&nbsp; “With each project that is rebuilt, the island moves closer to becoming an example of resilience in the Caribbean.”</p><p>FEMA, together with local communities and whole of government, is committed to Puerto Rico’s longterm recovery and will continue to offer unwavering support as the island and its people build towards a bright and resilient future.&nbsp;</p></div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>frances.acevedo-pico</span></span><span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2024-05-01T16:54:26+00:00" title="Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 16:54" class="datetime">Wed, 05/01/2024 - 16:54</time></span></description> <pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2024 16:54:26 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>frances.acevedo-pico</dc:creator> <guid isPermaLink="false">676733 at https://www.fema.gov</guid> </item><item> <title>FEMA Approves $6.4M for Hurricane Ian Debris Removal in Orange County</title> <link>https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20240430/fema-approves-64m-hurricane-ian-debris-removal-orange-county</link> <description><span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">FEMA Approves $6.4M for Hurricane Ian Debris Removal in Orange County</span> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><strong>LAKE MARY, Fla.</strong> – FEMA has approved $6,419,944 in grant funding to reimburse Orange County for debris removal expenses after Hurricane Ian.</p><p>The storm left extensive debris, resulting in a threat to public health and safety. Approximately 115,165 cubic yards of vegetative debris and 250,802 cubic yards of hurricane-generated debris were removed from roads and public property.&nbsp;</p><p>FEMA’s Public Assistance program provides grants to state, local, territorial and tribal governments, and certain private nonprofit organizations, including houses of worship, so communities can quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies.</p><p>Applicants work with FEMA to develop projects and scopes of work. FEMA obligates funding for projects to the Florida Division of Emergency Management after final approval. Once a project is obligated, FDEM works closely with applicants to complete the grant process and begin making payments. FDEM has procedures in place designed to ensure grant funding is provided to local communities as quickly as possible.</p><p>For the latest information on Florida’s recovery from Hurricane Ian, visit <a href="https://www.floridadisaster.org/info">floridadisaster.org/info</a>and <a href="https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4673">fema.gov/disaster/4673</a>. Follow FEMA on X, formerly Twitter, at <a href="https://twitter.com/femaregion4">twitter.com/femaregion4</a> and at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/fema">facebook.com/fema</a>.</p></div> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>david.heckard</span></span><span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2024-04-30T14:04:39+00:00" title="Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - 14:04" class="datetime">Tue, 04/30/2024 - 14:04</time></span></description> <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 14:04:39 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>david.heckard</dc:creator> <guid isPermaLink="false">676687 at https://www.fema.gov</guid> </item> </channel></rss> If you would like to create a banner that links to this page (i.e. this validation result), do the following:
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