FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Swawilla Fire in Washington
FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Swawilla Fire in Washington BOTHELL, Wash. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Swawilla Fire burning in on the lands of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and in Ferry and Okanogan counties, Washington. The state of Washington’s request for a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) was approved by FEMA Region 10 Administrator Willie G. Nunn on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 6:07 p.m. PT. He determined that the Swawilla Fire threatened to cause such destruction as would constitute a major disaster. This
FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight West White Swan Fire in Washington
FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight West White Swan Fire in Washington BOTHELL, Wash. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the West White Swan Fire burning within Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation tribal land and in Yakima County, Washington. The state of Washington’s request for a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) was approved by FEMA Region 10 Administrator Willie G. Nunn on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 12:10 a.m. PT. He determined that the West White Swan Fire threatened to cause such destruction as would constitute a major
Public Invited to Review Flood Maps in Washington County, New York
Public Invited to Review Flood Maps in Washington County, New York Washington County, N.Y. - FEMA is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Washington County, New York. Community partners are invited to participate in a 90-day appeal and comment period. 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 partners can identify any corrections or questions about the information provided and submit appeals or comments. The 90-day appeal period will begin October 22, 2024. Residents