Press Releases

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Florida to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Debby from Aug. 1, 2024, and continuing.
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Even if you have already begun repairing or replacing items that were damaged or destroyed during the severe storms and tornadoes of May 24-27, 2024, FEMA may be able to reimburse you for your expenses, if those expenses were not covered by insurance or other assistance. Be sure to save your receipts.
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FEMA Individual Assistance is available to Kentucky renters, including students, as well as homeowners in Butler, Caldwell, Calloway, Christian, Clay, Greenup, Hopkins, Knox, Logan, Muhlenberg, Simpson, Todd, Trigg, Warren and Whitley counties who experienced damage or losses caused by the May 21-27 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and mudslides. The deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance is Sept. 22, 2024.
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FEMA assistance can help pay for essential expenses due to the April-May severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding. When you receive a grant, FEMA will send you a letter that describes what the money can cover.
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FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Vermont to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Tropical Depression Debby beginning on Aug. 8, 2024, and continuing.
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Today, August 9, 2024, is the final day for homeowners and renters in Hancock, Hinds, Humphreys, Madison, Neshoba and Scott counties who were affected by the April 8-11, 2024, severe storms to apply for FEMA assistance.
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The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC), operated by FEMA and the State of New Mexico, at the Angus Church of the Nazarene will cease operations on Tuesday, Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. MT.
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ST. PAUL – A FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center will open Friday, August 9, 2024, to help residents kickstart their recovery after the severe storms and flooding of June 16 – July 4.
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FEMA is opening Disaster Recovery Centers in Matagorda and Montgomery Counties August 9 to provide one-on-one help to Texans affected by Hurricane Beryl.
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Kentucky residents are starting to see FEMA’s crews in neighborhoods helping those affected by the May 21-27 severe weather apply for federal disaster assistance and to identify needs within communities.
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