DENVER – This evening, FEMA authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Bear Den Fire and the Elk Horn Fire, burning in McKenzie County and on the Fort Berthold Reservation. FEMA Region 8 Deputy Administrator Katherine Fox …
Local firefighters and first responders face the dual burden of operational response and personal recovery for Hurricane Helene WASHINGTON -- At the direction of FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell to support the whole of government response, U.S. Fire …
BRISTOL, Va.— After a natural disaster, it is important to protect yourself against fraud and identity theft. In some cases, criminals may try to get information by pretending to be disaster workers. Scam artists may try to apply for FEMA assistance using …
WASHINGTON -- FEMA continues its robust response and recovery efforts in the Southeast following the devastation caused by Helene. Federal assistance for survivors has now surpassed $137 million, with FEMA’s mission remaining steadfast in helping …
ATLANTA - Survivors should be aware that con artists and criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud or identity theft after Hurricane Helene. In some cases, thieves try to apply for FEMA assistance using names, addresses …
SPRINGFIELD – A FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center will open in Cook County on Sunday, October 6 and another center will open in Washington County on Monday, October 7 to help residents kickstart their recovery after the July 13 - 16, 2024, severe storms, …
WASHINGTON -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the state of South Carolina to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Helene from Sept. …
BRISTOL, Va.– A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will be opening in Washington County at 736 North Beaver Dam Avenue on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024 at 8 a.m. Disaster survivors residing in Galax as well as Giles, Grayson, Montgomery, Pulaski, Smyth, Tazewell, …
ATLANTA –Homeowners and renters in Mecklenburg and Swain counties who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Tropical Storm Helene are now eligible to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. FEMA may be able to help with serious needs, displacement, …
WASHINGTON -- FEMA is monitoring the potential for tropical storm conditions which may affect areas in Florida late this weekend into the middle of next week. This storm may bring storm surge and heavy rainfall to areas recovering from hurricanes Helene …
WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the San Carlos Apache Tribe to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the Watch Fire from July 10-17, 2024. The President's action makes federal funding …
BATON ROUGE, La. – Like all natural disasters, hurricanes can cause massive destruction to homes, property and infrastructure. Typically, hurricanes cause the greatest damage to structures of light construction, including some manufactured homes and other …
WASHINGTON -- As response and recovery efforts continue across the Southeast in the wake of Hurricane Helene, FEMA remains committed to ensuring that survivors receive accurate information on federal assistance. The agency is actively working alongside …
WASHINGTON -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the Commonwealth of Virginia to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Helene from Sept. …
Richmond, Va. — Residents of Montgomery and Pulaski Counties are now eligible to apply for assistance from FEMA to help with costs from damage and losses due to Hurricane Helene beginning September 25, 2024. Residents of Galax and Giles, Grayson, Smyth, …
SPRINGFIELD - Fraudulent activity typically increases after disasters. Con artists may try to get money from you or ask for your personal information to try and steal your identity. Survivors of the July 13 – 16 severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line …
WASHINGTON -- After a disaster, rumors and misunderstandings can spread rapidly through traditional and social media and via word of mouth by friends, neighbors and colleagues. False or misleading information can harm survivors by causing confusion and …
WASHINGTON -- At the direction of the Biden-Harris Administration, through the Department of Defense and in coordination with FEMA, 400 active-duty service members are now in western North Carolina communities to speed the delivery of life-saving resources …
