FEMA Commits Additional $3.2 Billion Toward Utility, Road Paving and Education Projects in the U.S. Virgin Islands
FEMA Commits Additional $3.2 Billion Toward Utility, Road Paving and Education Projects in the U.S. Virgin Islands ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands – The recent obligation of $3.2 billion toward projects to rebuild the potable water distribution system and repave roads across St. Croix and replace the utility’s metering infrastructure in the U.S. Virgin Islands, highlights FEMA’s continued partnership with the Government of the Virgin Islands in strengthening critical infrastructure damaged during hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017. The St. Croix island-wide potable water distribution system replacement project with a FEMA obligation of $1.25 billion provides the Territory
FEMA, SBA and the State of Texas Are Opening Additional Disaster Recovery Centers in South Texas
FEMA, SBA and the State of Texas Are Opening Additional Disaster Recovery Centers in South Texas AUSTIN – In coordination with the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) staff will open three additional Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) on May 30 to offer face-to-face help to residents of the four South Texas counties affected by the severe storms and flooding that occurred March 26-28. Homeowners and renters in Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy counties may be eligible for FEMA assistance for losses not covered by insurance. FEMA and SBA will support state-led recovery efforts at the
Additional Kentucky Counties Now Eligible for FEMA Individual and Public Assistance
Additional Kentucky Counties Now Eligible for FEMA Individual and Public Assistance FRANKFORT, Ky.– New counties are now eligible for Individual Assistance and Public Assistance in response to the February severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides. Leslie and Woodford County is now eligible for Individual Assistance to support homeowners and renters. Estill, Lee and Owsley, Breckenridge, Edmonson, Franklin, Greenup, Henderson, Henry, Jackson, Leslie, Lawrence, Menifee, Nicholas, Powell, Pulaski, Robertson, Whitley and Wolfe counties are eligible for all forms of Public Assistance, including direct federal assistance. Commonwealth and local governments and certain private-non-profit organizations in these designated counties are eligible for
Additional Counties Now Eligible for FEMA Public Assistance
Additional Counties Now Eligible for FEMA Public Assistance FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Additional counties in the commonwealth of Kentucky have been added to the major disaster declaration for the FEMA Public Assistance program for Kentucky’s severe storms and flooding in February. Estill and Simpson counties added to the flooding disaster declaration for assistance under the Public Assistance program for emergency protective measures, including direct federal assistance. Adair, Allen, Ballard, Barren, Bell, Boyd, Breathitt, Butler, Caldwell, Carlisle, Clay, Crittenden, Cumberland, Elliott, Floyd, Green, Hancock, Hart, Harlan, Hickman, Johnson, Knott, Knox, Letcher, Livingston, Marshall, Martin, McLean, Metcalfe, Monroe, Morgan, Muhlenberg, Ohio, Perry, Pike, Rockcastle
Mercer County, W.Va., Disaster Recovery Center extending operations additional week
Mercer County, W.Va., Disaster Recovery Center extending operations additional week CHARLESTON, W.Va. – While the deadline to apply for disaster assistance ended Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, the Mercer County FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Princeton, W.Va., is extending its operations an additional week. The recovery center will remain open through Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, to allow applicants more time to speak face-to-face with staff about their applications. The Mercer County recovery center location and hours are as follows: Princeton Disaster Recovery Center Lifeline Princeton Church of God 250 Oakvale Road Princeton, WV 24740 Hours of operation: Monday to Thursday:
FEMA Approves Additional $1.3 Million for Emergency Work Following Florida’s Hurricanes
FEMA Approves Additional $1.3 Million for Emergency Work Following Florida's Hurricanes TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - FEMA has approved an additional $1.3 million to reimburse Florida communities for emergency work after Hurricanes Milton, Helene, and Debby. This includes: $935,244 for Marion County for debris removal (Milton). $118,386 for Hernando County Sheriff’s Office for Emergency Protective Measures (Milton). $45,745 for Hernando County Sheriff’s Office for Emergency Protective Measures (Helene). $4,374 for Talquin Electric Cooperative, Inc. for Emergency Protective Measures (Debby). $3,208 Dixie District School Board for debris removal (Debby). $7,698 for the City of Newberry for debris removal (Debby). $25,551 for the City
FEMA Approves Additional $44.1 Million for Emergency Work Following Florida’s Hurricanes
FEMA Approves Additional $44.1 Million for Emergency Work Following Florida's Hurricanes TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - FEMA has approved an additional $44.1 million to reimburse Florida communities for emergency work after Hurricanes Milton, Helene, and Debby. This includes: $7,193,388 for Hernando County for debris removal (Milton). $4,126,106 to Pasco County for Emergency Protective Measures (Milton). $4,193,344 for Manatee County for Emergency Protective Measures (Milton). $1,133,037 for Manatee County for Emergency Protective Measures (Helene). $1,038,143 for Pasco County for Emergency Protective Measures (Helene). $26,420,000 for Florida Division of Emergency Management for Management Costs (Helene). To date, FEMA Public Assistance has provided $1.03 billion
FEMA Opens Additional Disaster Recovery Center in Columbia County
FEMA Opens Additional Disaster Recovery Center in Columbia County ATLANTA – FEMA is opening a Disaster Recovery Center in Columbia County to provide one-on-one help for Georgians affected by Hurricane Helene. The center is open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday – Saturday, and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays, at this location: Columbia County Columbia County Emergency Management Agency 650 Ronald Reagan Drive Evans, GA 30809 Additional centers are open in the following counties: Open Monday – Saturday from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sunday 1 – 6 p.m. Appling County Appling County Agricultural Center2761 Blackshear Highway Baxley
FEMA Approves Additional $114 Million for Debris Removal Following Florida’s Hurricanes
FEMA Approves Additional $114 Million for Debris Removal Following Florida's Hurricanes TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - FEMA has approved an additional $114 million to reimburse Florida communities for debris removal after Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby. This includes: $1,345,305 for Manatee County $6,529,810 for the city of Madeira Beach $4,581,559 for Charlotte County $2,868,489 for Highlands County $7,717,350 for city of Sarasota $10,817,250 for Polk County $80,676,180 for Hillsborough County To date, FEMA Public Assistance has provided $927.6 million for Hurricane Milton, $378.3 million for Hurricane Helene and $102.4 million for Hurricane Debby. The money reimburses the state, local governments and certain nonprofit