President Trump Approves Emergency Declarations for Arkansas, Kentucky and Tennessee to Supplement State-led Response Activities
President Trump Approves Emergency Declarations for Arkansas, Kentucky and Tennessee to Supplement State-led Response Activities Residents are urged to listen to local officials as severe weather and flooding risk continues WASHINGTON -- FEMA is actively coordinating with states across the mid-west and central U.S. affected by recent severe storms and flooding to support their locally-led response efforts. Residents and visitors should continue to listen to instructions from local officials, monitor local weather alerts and evacuate immediately if told to so. The President approved emergency declarations for Arkansas, Kentucky and Tennessee, which allows FEMA to identify, mobilize and provide equipment and resources
FEMA Supports State and Local Response to Ohio Valley Flooding
FEMA Supports State and Local Response to Ohio Valley Flooding Following President Trump’s Approval of Emergency Declaration for Kentucky WASHINGTON -- FEMA is closely coordinating with state and local officials to provide support as widespread flooding impacts portions of Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia. With winter weather in the forecast, residents should stay informed about changing conditions, as freezing temperatures and additional precipitation could worsen impacts and create hazardous travel conditions. “I spoke to Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear to offer federal resources and action for the deadly flash floods impacting Kentucky. We discussed how while emergency management is best led by
As Coordinated Wildfire Response Efforts Continue, FEMA Encourages Californians to Apply for Aid
As Coordinated Wildfire Response Efforts Continue, FEMA Encourages Californians to Apply for Aid WASHINGTON -- As wildfire response efforts continue, Californians should listen to instructions from state and local officials and take steps to stay safe like immediately evacuating if told to do so, paying attention to local alerts and using a face covering when outdoors. Los Angeles County Residents with Wildfire Damage Are Encouraged to Apply for FEMA Assistance If your primary home was affected by the fires, FEMA may be able to help you cover certain costs – like paying for essential items, finding a place to stay, replacing
Five Things to Know About FEMA, Federal and Nonprofit Support to the California Wildfires Response
Five Things to Know About FEMA, Federal and Nonprofit Support to the California Wildfires Response WASHINGTON -- As state, local and federal responders continue efforts to save lives, homes and public property in the areas affected by the wildfires, residents should remain vigilant as conditions are still dangerous and severely degraded air quality in Los Angeles county poses a threat to residents. Follow instructions from local officials and evacuate immediately if told to do so. Los Angeles County Residents Can Apply for FEMA Assistance FEMA understands that you may not have all of your personal documents with you or that they
FEMA, Federal Government Committed to Helping Californians During Historic Wildfire Response
FEMA, Federal Government Committed to Helping Californians During Historic Wildfire Response WASHINGTON -- While response efforts continue in Southern California, FEMA and its federal and nonprofit partners are on the ground coordinating lifesaving and life-sustaining activities to support the state-led disaster response. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell is in the affected areas today assessing damage and meeting with community officials to determine where FEMA’s assistance is needed most. Yesterday, President Biden approved funds to cover 100 percent of the cost of debris removal and lifesaving and life-sustaining activities the state and local governments take—including fire suppression efforts —as they work to
FEMA Provides $147 Million for Illinois COVID-19 Response
FEMA Provides $147 Million for Illinois COVID-19 Response CHICAGO - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) announced this week that two grants totaling $146,986,960 have been made available in federal disaster aid to reimburse IEMA for emergency protective measures as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This grant funding is part of the recovery efforts in response to the federal disaster declaration of March 31, 2020. In response to COVID-19, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) utilized contracts to purchase and distribute personal protective equipment (PPE) statewide to reduce
Rapid Response Seafloor Seismology
The new ocean-bottom seismographs record shaking with an accelerometer. Similar to the computer chips that measure motion in smartphones, this finger-nail-sized sensor can measure shaking in any orientation, removing the need for the large, complex, and power-consuming leveling systems used by traditional seafloor instruments. Combining the accelerometer with low-power recording electronics means the new instruments need less battery power, further reducing the size and weight of the instruments. The fleet currently has 10 instruments that measure 24 by 24 inches and weigh about 50 pounds. The instruments can be deployed for about 50 days in water up to ~4 miles