FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Jennings Creek Wildfire in New York
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Jennings Creek Wildfire in New York New York, N.Y. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 2 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds on Nov. 15 to assist the state of New York in combating the Jennings Creek Wildfire, currently burning in Orange County, New York. FEMA Region 2 Administrator David Warrington approved the state’s request for a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) this morning. The fire threatened approximately 650 structures in the state, including approximately 500 homes mostly within and around the towns of Warwick and Tuxedo Park, with
California Wildfire Recovery By the Numbers
California Wildfire Recovery By the Numbers Graphic Graphic eileen.chao Tue, 06/10/2025 - 16:54
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
Los Angeles County Wildfire Recovery Continues with Over $3 Billion in Federal Support
Los Angeles County Wildfire Recovery Continues with Over $3 Billion in Federal Support LOS ANGELES – As of June 6, just under five months since the Los Angeles County wildfires were declared, FEMA, along with our federal partners, have made over $3 billion available for eligible homeowners, renters, and businesses who have been impacted by the disaster. This total includes: Individual Assistance To date, FEMA has approved over $136 million to help 57,813 survivors recover through the Individual Assistance program, including more than $42 million for Housing Assistance and more than $93 million for Other Needs Assistance paid directly to survivors. FEMA’s Rental Assistance FEMA’s Rental Assistance
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Jones Road Wildfire in New Jersey
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Jones Road Wildfire in New Jersey New York, N.Y. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 2 Acting Regional Administrator authorized the use of federal funds on April 24 at 9:27 p.m. to assist the state of New Jersey in combating the Jones Road Wildfire, currently burning in Ocean County, New Jersey. On April 24, the state of New Jersey submitted a request for a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG). At the time of the request, approximately 15,000 acres were burning. The fire threatened approximately 1.845 structures in the state, including
Assistance is Still Available for Wildfire Survivors After the Registration Deadline
Assistance is Still Available for Wildfire Survivors After the Registration Deadline LOS ANGELES – FEMA is still working in Los Angeles County to help residents recover from the LA wildfires. The deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance has passed, but Disaster Recovery Centers remain open and the deadline to submit a Right of Entry (ROE) to participate in the federally funded debris removal program has been extended to April 15. Survivors who registered prior to the deadline are encouraged to keep in touch with FEMA to continue to update their application as their situation changes and to work through the