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Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Perry County

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Perry County FRANKFORT, Ky -- A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Perry County today, Feb. 28, in areas affected by the February floods.  Disaster Recovery Centers, operated by the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management and FEMA, offer in-person support to survivors in declared counties as the result of severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides from Feb. 14, 2025, and continuing.    PERRY COUNTY Hazard Community College, 1 Old Community College Dr, Hazard, Ky 41701 Disaster Recovery Centers operate from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday and 1 – 7 p.m.
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Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Tulsa County, Oklahoma

Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Tulsa County, Oklahoma DENTON, Texas – Revised Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. The updated maps were produced in coordination with local, state and FEMA officials. Significant community review of the maps has already taken place, but before the maps become final, community residents can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and
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Disaster Recovery Center in Richmond County to Permanently Close Feb. 28

Disaster Recovery Center in Richmond County to Permanently Close Feb. 28 The Disaster Recovery Center in Richmond County is set to permanently close at 5:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 28. It is currently open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The recovery center is at this location: Diamond Lakes Branch Library 101 Diamond Lakes Way Hephzibah, GA 30904 There are additional ways to check the status of your application or update your contact information: Online at DisasterAssistance.gov. The FEMA App for mobile devices Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Survivors can also contact the Georgia Call Center Monday through Saturday at
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Preliminary Flood Maps for Harper County, Oklahoma Ready for Public View

Preliminary Flood Maps for Harper County, Oklahoma Ready for Public View DENTON, Texas – Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in all communities and incorporated areas of Harper County, Oklahoma. Property owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. Community residents can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and participate in the appeal and comment periods for the maps. This is Harper County’s first complete set of digital FIRMs. These maps serve multiple purposes, including defining Special
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Preliminary Flood Maps for Madison County, Arkansas Ready for Public View

Preliminary Flood Maps for Madison County, Arkansas Ready for Public View DENTON, Texas – Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in all communities and incorporated areas of Madison County, Arkansas. Property owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. Community residents can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and participate in the appeal and comment periods for the maps. This is Madison County’s first complete set of digital FIRMs. These maps serve multiple purposes, including defining Special
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Get Repair, Rebuilding Advice Feb. 17-March 1 in Hawkins County

Get Repair, Rebuilding Advice Feb. 17-March 1 in Hawkins County FEMA’s mitigation specialists have partnered with Lowe’s Home Improvement to offer free advice and tips on rebuilding homes stronger and safer as Tennessee residents repair, rebuild and make improvements after Tropical Storm Helene. FEMA specialists will be available as detailed below:  Monday, Feb. 17, to Saturday, March 1 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday to Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Saturday Hawkins County Lowe’s Home Improvement 2526 East Stone Dr.  Kingsport, TN 37660 The mitigation specialists are available to answer questions and offer home-improvement tips and proven
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Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Freestone County, Texas

Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Freestone County, Texas DENTON, Texas – Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review in Freestone County, Texas. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. The updated maps were produced in coordination with local, state and FEMA officials. Significant community review of the maps has already taken place, but before the maps become final, community residents can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and participate
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Cocke County Awarded $7.89 Million to Replace Conway Bridge

Cocke County Awarded $7.89 Million to Replace Conway Bridge The State of Tennessee and FEMA have approved $7.89 million to replace Cocke County’s Conway Bridge, which crosses the Nolichuky River and was destroyed when floodwaters from Tropical Storm Helene swept across Eastern Tennessee in late September. Funding from FEMA’s Public Assistance program covers eligible costs to replace the 414 foot-long concrete bridge built in 1924, using best construction practices and codes and standards set by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. FEMA’s share for this project is $5,919,427; the nonfederal share is $1,973,142. Federal funding for the
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Disaster Recovery Center in Richmond County Closing; Reopening at New Location

Disaster Recovery Center in Richmond County Closing; Reopening at New Location The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Richmond County will close at its current location at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14. It will reopen at 8 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 18, and close at 5:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 28, at a new location. Richmond County DRC (current location) Hub for Community Innovation 631 Chafee Avenue Augusta, GA 30904 Richmond County DRC (new location) Diamond Lakes Branch Library 101 Diamond Lakes Way Hephzibah, GA 30815 Hours: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; closed Saturday and Sunday. All other Disaster Recovery
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Opening of Mercer County, W.Va., Disaster Recovery Center delayed on Wednesday, Feb. 12

Opening of Mercer County, W.Va., Disaster Recovery Center delayed on Wednesday, Feb. 12 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The opening of the Mercer County FEMA Disaster Recovery Center located in Princeton will be delayed by two hours due to inclement weather. The recovery center will now open at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. Additional changes based on weather conditions may occur. Please check FEMA’s DRC locator at fema.gov/drc for up-to-date information.  The center is located at:  Princeton Disaster Recovery Center Lifeline Princeton Church of God 250 Oakvale Road  Princeton, WV 24740 Hours of operation through Feb. 14, 2025: Wednesday: 11 a.m.