Help Remains for Survivors in Fremont County after DRC Closes Saturday
Help Remains for Survivors in Fremont County after DRC Closes Saturday DES MOINES, Iowa – The State/Federal Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Sidney will close permanently at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 2019. The DRC is located at the Fremont County Emergency Management Office, 2014 290th Ave., and will be open 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, May 30-31. DRCs are one-stop information centers that provide a place for homeowners, renters and business owners who sustained damage from the severe storms and flooding to get critical disaster recovery information in a face-to-face setting. Individuals and businesses in counties included
Thirty years after the Northridge earthquake, new tools inform safety.
If you experienced the Northridge earthquake, it was likely a traumatizing event. You probably talked to friends and family about it, but one thing you didn‘t do at the time was submit a USGS ”Did you feel it?” report. That's because the “Did you feel it?” reporting system wasn’t created until 1999. On this thirtieth anniversary of the Northridge earthquake, the USGS is inviting people who felt it, to share their story with us, in English, Spanish, or Chinese. The magnitude 6.7 Northridge earthquake shook the greater Los Angeles area on January 17, 1994. Nearly 100 lives were lost and
Help Remains After Disaster Recovery Center Closes in St. Mary Parish
Help Remains After Disaster Recovery Center Closes in St. Mary Parish BATON ROUGE, La. –– The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Morgan City will close at 1 p.m., Friday, Nov. 8. However, help is just a mouse click, phone call or a tap on the FEMA app away. The Morgan City DRC that will close is located at: St. Mary Parish Morgan City Municipal Auditorium 728 Myrtle St. Morgan City, LA 70380 Hours: Thursday, Nov. 7, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Individuals affected by Hurricane Francine in the nine designated parishes can
Seven Year After María, FEMA Remains Focused on a Recovery that Mitigates Future Hazards
Seven Year After María, FEMA Remains Focused on a Recovery that Mitigates Future Hazards Strategies include a vision of reconstruction with nature-based solutions Guaynabo, PUERTO RICO ― The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) declared 2024 as the Year of Resilience to address the need to translate disaster recovery into actions that take into account the effects of climate change. Seven years after Hurricane María, Puerto Rico has nearly $34 billion in funding from the agency for over 11,000 projects. Of all those projects, 87 percent already have hazard mitigation measures that will specifically help infrastructure throughout the island sustain and reduce
FAAST Blast —FAA Publishes Rule Removing CFI Expiration Dates, Issuing Medical Certificates After DUIs, The Importance of a Prop
FAAST Blast — Week of November 11 - 17, 2024 Biweekly FAA Safety Briefing News Update FAA Publishes Rule Removing CFI Expiration Dates The FAA published a final rule eliminating expiration dates on flight instructor certificates, replacing them with recent experience requirements every 24 calendar months. Removing the expiration date on certificates will increase efficiency, cut costs, and align instructor certificates with other airman certificates such as private and commercial, which do not expire. Under the new rule, instructors must still renew their certificates every 24 calendar months by completing a flight instructor refresher clinic (FIRC), obtaining an additional
Five Years After the Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Rich Data Set Scientists continue to analyze the rich data set to address key questions in earthquake science, including what factors control the timing and location of aftershocks, and how the ground shakes close to large earthquakes. Investigations of the Ridgecrest Sequence have exploited data from seismic networks, geodetic networks, satellites and more. Complementing conventional seismic networks that have grown in sophistication, the scientific community also embraces additional technologies that allow earthquake shaking to be recorded in far greater detail than previously possible. One such technology was borrowed from the oil patch: simple nodal seismometers that have been used for many years to acquire seismic data for industry, primarily oil and gas exploration. These simple instruments
After the Great Shakeout: Take the Next Step in Earthquake Readiness
After the Great Shakeout: Take the Next Step in Earthquake Readiness DENVER – Across the nation, more than 19 million people ‘Dropped, Covered and Held On’ during the Great Shakeout earthquake drill last week. This is a great time to remember the threat of earthquakes and take actions to minimize your own risk. Earthquakes may happen anywhere you work, live, or travel. The Great Shakeout serves as a powerful opportunity to raise awareness of the threat earthquakes pose. Knowing what to do when a quake happens is important and having a plan will help you take important steps now to
Verifying Your Identity for FEMA Assistance in South Carolina After Hurricane Helene
Verifying Your Identity for FEMA Assistance in South Carolina After Hurricane Helene You do not need identification to start the application process for FEMA assistance if you were affected by Hurricane Helene. However, FEMA may need proof of identity, residence and other documentation before assistance can be paid. If FEMA is unable to verify your identity during the application process, you will be required to submit one of the following supporting documents: Documentation from the Social Security Administration, or other federal entity, containing full or last four digits of your Social Security Number. Social Security card if sent with federal
West Virginia recovering 160 days after floods and landslides
West Virginia recovering 160 days after floods and landslides CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia has taken significant steps toward recovery following the April 11-12, 2024, severe storms, floods and landslides. More than 160 days after the May 24, 2024, presidential disaster declaration, the response to help West Virginia’s disaster survivors has been marked with dedication and effort. To date, survivors have received more than $2.9 million in federal disaster assistance for a variety of recovery purposes. More than $2.1 million in grants has been approved to make essential repairs for homes to be safe, secure and functional and for a place to
Help Remains After Disaster Recovery Centers and FEMA Registration Period Close
Help Remains After Disaster Recovery Centers and FEMA Registration Period Close Cape Girardeau, MO – FEMA’s Sept. 23 registration deadline has passed. State/federal Disaster Recovery Centers have closed. Now what do you do if you still need help with your FEMA case? “We’re just a phone call away,” says David Gervino, FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer. “FEMA has a helpline staffed with operators who can provide the status of your case once you have applied, update your case with new information, help you understand your grant award or explain how to appeal a FEMA decision.” The FEMA Helpline is a free