TRINITY, Texas (KETK) – FEMA Region 6 has announced that several disaster recovery centers across the state and here in East Texas will start to be closed on Sundays starting June 30. UPDATE: Smith, Van Zandt counties approved for FEMA assistance The following counties will have their FEMA disaster recovery centers start to be closed […]
Jun. 24—Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency are in Rogers County, and the agency will open a local relief center soon. FEMA declared the May 25 tornado a disaster on June 14. This made individual assistance available to help tornado victims rebuild their homes; the deadline to apply is Aug. 13. To apply, visit […]
The Federal Emergency Management Agency says its Disaster Survivor Assistance teams are now in Leon County to help those affected by the May 10 storms and tornadoes “apply for FEMA assistance and provide referrals to other disaster resources,” according to a news release. “DSA teams wear FEMA attire and have federal photo identification badges.” the […]
On Tuesday, President Joe Biden declared the storms and tornados that blasted through the capital area on May 10 to be a major disaster, allowing federal funding for people who were affected. “The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Leon County,” the release from FEMA said. “Assistance can include grants for […]
Estero’s Village Manager Steve Sarkozy will give a detailed presentation of Estero’s response to the FEMA Hurricane Ian compliance issue during the 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 19, council meeting. Council meetings are held in the Village Hall Council Chambers, 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, near the entrance to the Estero Park. Residents are invited to attend or […]
Survivors of the devastating 2023 Maui fires say they are being forced to deal with rodents and falling apart homes in their federally funded living quarters months after the wildfires. The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Direct Lease program helps wildfire survivors find short- and long-term housing as their communities rebuild. More than 1,300 people are […]
With a grim storm forecast ahead, the nation’s top disaster responders are in danger of running out of cash at the peak of hurricane season — again. The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Disaster Relief Fund is on pace to run dry by August. Without congressional action, that could leave Florida and other states staring at […]
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will open another disaster recovery center to help Miami Valley residents impacted by the March 14 tornadoes. >> PHOTOS: Strong tornadoes, severe storms bring destruction across Miami Valley A spokesperson from FEMA said the new center will be located in Augalize County. It will be at the Augalize County […]
May 16—The Federal Emergency Management Team, previously located on the south side of the Pontotoc County Agri-Plex, will now be situated in the small animal barn on the north side of the Agri-Plex. The move will take effect on Thursday morning, May 16, due to weather concerns. The FEMA team is on hand to assist […]
May 13—Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams from FEMA will be available this week to assist in communities affected by the March 14 tornadoes. Teams will help residents navigate the federal assistance process, which includes the DSA that will begin in areas of Logan County and may move to the other impacted counties in the weeks […]
Southwest Florida residents may get to keep their discount flood insurance rates after all, as discussions between local governments and FEMA revealed a series of “miscommunications.” In March, the federal agency informed five communities in Lee County, including the county itself, that their shoddy rebuilding practices after Hurricane Ian’s catastrophic hit in September 2023 meant […]
May 3—WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal disaster assistance funds will be coming to area counties affected by deadly tornadoes in March, according to a release from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. President Joe Biden approved a major disaster declaration for Auglaize, Crawford, Darke, Delaware, Hancock, Licking, Logan, Mercer, Miami, Richland and Union counties in Ohio […]