Oklahoma Survivors Can Apply for SBA Loans
Oklahoma Survivors Can Apply for SBA Loans OKLAHOMA CITY – Businesses and residents in seven Oklahoma counties impacted by the March 14-21 wildfires and straight-line winds are eligible to apply for low-interest disaster assistance loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). FEMA partners with other agencies to meet the needs of survivors after a disaster, and SBA loans are the largest source of federal recovery funds. Residents and businesses in Cleveland, Creek, Lincoln, Logan, Oklahoma, Pawnee and Payne counties can apply for these loans if they sustained property damage. Affected homeowners, renters and businesses do not need to wait
Disaster Assistance Available at One-Day Events in Oklahoma and Logan Counties
Disaster Assistance Available at One-Day Events in Oklahoma and Logan Counties OKLAHOMA CITY – In coordination with the State of Oklahoma, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will be supporting two community pop-up events this week to help survivors of the March wildfires. Residents can visit the one-day pop-up sites to meet with representatives from FEMA and SBA. Representatives can assist with registrations, checking the status of applications, and answering questions regarding disaster assistance. No appointment is necessary. The pop-up site locations and hours are: Oklahoma County Luther Community Center 18120 Hogback Road Luther, OK 73054 9 a.m.-
FEMA Home Inspections Underway for Oklahoma Wildfire Survivors
FEMA Home Inspections Underway for Oklahoma Wildfire Survivors OKLAHOMA CITY – After Oklahoma residents apply for FEMA assistance for the March wildfires, a home inspection may be necessary to help determine whether the home is safe, sanitary and livable, or to confirm its present condition. FEMA recognizes that many survivors of the March wildfires suffered significant or total loss of property. The FEMA inspection process requires in-person verification of the applicant, co-applicant or someone authorized to speak on their behalf, as well as the address of the damaged dwelling. Providing photographs or video of the damaged property before and after the
FEMA, SBA and the State of Oklahoma are Assisting Oklahomans at One-Day Event in Cleveland County
FEMA, SBA and the State of Oklahoma are Assisting Oklahomans at One-Day Event in Cleveland County OKLAHOMA CITY –In coordination with the State of Oklahoma, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will be offering face-to-face help Thursday, June 5, at a community pop-up event in Cleveland County. Homeowners and renters in Cleveland, Creek, Lincoln, Logan, Oklahoma, Pawnee, and Payne counties affected by the March 14-21 wildfires and straight-line winds may be eligible for FEMA assistance for losses not covered by insurance. Staff will be available at: CLEVELAND COUNTY Little Axe Middle School (Located in the school cafeteria) 2000
Help Where It’s Needed Most: FEMA, SBA, and the State of Oklahoma Team Up in Wildfire-Damaged Counties
Help Where It’s Needed Most: FEMA, SBA, and the State of Oklahoma Team Up in Wildfire-Damaged Counties OKLAHOMA CITY –In coordination with the State of Oklahoma, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will be offering face-to-face help at community sites for residents in Oklahoma counties affected by the March 14-21 wildfires and straight-line winds. Homeowners and renters in Cleveland, Creek, Lincoln, Logan, Oklahoma, Pawnee, and Payne counties may be eligible for FEMA assistance for losses not covered by insurance. Staff will be available at the following locations: CREEK COUNTY First Baptist Church of Mannford105 Greenwood AvenueMannford, OK 74044
Oklahoma Survivors Affected by the March Wildfires and Straight-line Winds Can Apply for Possible FEMA Assistance
Oklahoma Survivors Affected by the March Wildfires and Straight-line Winds Can Apply for Possible FEMA Assistance OKLAHOMA CITY – FEMA is supporting state and local recovery efforts for Oklahoma homeowners and renters in seven counties who sustained damage from the wildfires and straight-line winds that occurred March 14-21. Financial assistance is available to eligible homeowners and renters in Cleveland, Creek, Lincoln, Logan, Oklahoma, Pawnee and Payne counties. FEMA may be able to help with serious needs, displacement, temporary lodging, basic home repair costs, personal property loss or other disaster-caused needs. Survivors with homeowners or renters’ insurance, should file a claim as soon as possible.
Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma
Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma DENTON, Texas – Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review in Pushmataha 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 Tribal, 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
Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Latimer County, Oklahoma
Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Latimer County, Oklahoma DENTON, Texas – Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review in Latimer 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 Tribal. 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
Oklahoma County, Oklahoma Flood Maps Become Final
Oklahoma County, Oklahoma Flood Maps Become Final DENTON, Texas – New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on or about Oct. 2, 2025, for Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. During the next six months, a FEMA compliance specialist will work with the community to update each floodplain ordinance and adopt these new flood maps. Residents are encouraged to examine the maps to determine if they are in a low-to-moderate or high-risk flood zone. The current and future Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) can be viewed on FEMA’s Flood Map Changes Viewer at https://msc.fema.gov/fmcv. By understanding flood risks, individuals can decide
President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Oklahoma
President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Oklahoma WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Oklahoma to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from Nov. 2-5, 2024. Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding in Adair, Garvin, Jefferson, Lincoln, Okfuskee, Oklahoma, Stephens and Washita counties.