President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation WASHINGTON – FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires from July 17 – Aug. 21, 2024. Public Assistance federal funding is available to the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the wildfires in the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. Federal funding is also available
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the Commonwealth of Kentucky
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the Commonwealth of Kentucky WASHINGTON – FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the Commonwealth of Kentucky to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by remnants of Hurricane Helene from September 27-30, 2024. Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state 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 Hurricane Helene in Anderson, Bath, Bell, Bourbon, Bracken, Breathitt, Carter, Clark, Clay, Elliott, Estill, Fleming, Greenup, Harlan, Harrison, Jackson, Johnson
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the Government of Puerto Rico
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the Government of Puerto Rico WASHINGTON – FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the government of Puerto Rico to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Tropical Storm Ernesto from August 13-16, 2024. Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state 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 Tropical Storm Ernesto in Aguas Buenas, Aibonito, Añasco, Barranquitas, Canóvanas, Ceiba, Coamo, Comerío, Corozal, Hormigueros, Jayuya, Las Marías, Loíza
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2023 SC FAASTeam Representative of the Year – District Honoree
The South Carolina Flight Standards District Office wishes to congratulate Honoree James "Ross" Russo on being named the 2023 SC FAASTeam Representative of the Year. Well done, Ross! James L. Cline, FPM (803) 451-2661 james.l.cline@faa.gov
2023 SC Certificated Flight Instructor of the Year – District Honoree
The South Carolina Flight Standards District Office wishes to congratulate District Honoree Jeffery Carroll Simpson on being named the SC 2023 Certificated Flight Instructor of the Year. Well done, Jeffery. James L Cline, FPM (803) 451-2661 james.l.cline@faa.gov
2023 SC FAASTeam Designated Pilot Examiner of the Year
The South Carolina Flight Standards District Office wishes to congratulate Mike Marlowe on being named the SC 2023 Designated Pilot Examiner of the Year. Thanks for your commitment to aviation safety and the continuous support of the SC FSDO FAASTeam. Well done, Mike. James L Cline, FPM (803) 451-2661 james.l.cline@faa.gov
Hope Lives as Lahaina Heals and Plans the Next Steps
Hope Lives as Lahaina Heals and Plans the Next Steps LAHAINA, Hawaiʻi – For longtime Lahaina resident Kim Ball, the sound of construction echoing along Komo Mai Street is a welcome harbinger of renewal. Already, the foundation of his new home is emerging from the outlines of the one destroyed by wildfires last August. Standing on his property, Ball can also see the work beginning on his neighbor’s house. Down the hill, another new home is further along. Its roof is already in place. Ball, who owns Hi-Tech Surf Sports on Maui, is among the first Lahaina homeowners to start rebuilding.
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Park Fire
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Park Fire OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds on July 27 at 3:15 p.m. PDT / 6:15 p.m. EDT to assist the state of California in combating the Park Fire burning in Tehama County. The Park Fire was previously approved for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) on July 24, 2024, for Butte County. On July 27, the state of California submitted a request for an additional Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) for the Park Fire. At the time of the request