FEMA Hurricane Delta Response Update

WASHINGTON -- FEMA is leaning forward with our federal, state, local and tribal partners to mobilize teams and supplies to support a state managed, locally executed response to impacts from Hurricane Delta. President Trump approved Emergency Declarations for Louisiana and Mississippi, earlier this week, authorizing FEMA to provide emergency protective measures, including direct federal assistance for designated parishes and counties. Alabama’s request for an Emergency Declaration is under review. Commodities FEMA has a total of 278 generators available for areas in need and  has provided 52 generators to the Army Corps...

Revised Preliminary Flood Maps for Nueces County, Texas are Ready for Public View

DENTON, Texas –– New revised Flood Insurance Rate Maps (Firms) are now available for review by residents and business owners in the cities of Bishop and Corpus Christi. Maps of unincorporated areas of Nueces County are also are also available. Renters and property owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. For this Physical Map Revision, the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) serve multiple purposes, including defining Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs) and setting rates for flood insurance. SFHAs...

Jack County, TX Flood Maps Become Final

U.S. flagJack County, TX Flood Maps Become Final | FEMA.gov Skip to main content An official website of the United States government Here’s how you know Here’s how you know Languages The .gov means it’s official. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site. The site is secure. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely. Toggle Menu Disasters & Assistance Grants Floods & Maps...

Archer County, Texas Flood Maps Become Final

U.S. flagArcher County, Texas Flood Maps Become Final | FEMA.gov Skip to main content An official website of the United States government Here’s how you know Here’s how you know Languages The .gov means it’s official. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site. The site is secure. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely. Toggle Menu Disasters & Assistance Grants Floods & Maps...

Preliminary Flood Maps for Woodruff County Arkansas are ready for Public View

DENTON, Texas –– Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in all communities and unincorporated areas of Woodruff County, AR.  Officials encourage property owners to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements.  This is Woodruff County’s first complete set of digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). FIRMs serve multiple purposes, including defining Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs) and setting rates for flood insurance. SFHAs are areas at high risk for flooding. Communities and residents...

Preliminary Flood Maps for Portions of Jackson County Arkansas are ready for Public View

DENTON, Texas –– Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in Cities of Campbell Station, Diaz, Newport, Tupelo; Towns of Jacksonport, Weldon; and unincorporated areas of Jackson County, AR.  Officials encourage property owners to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. For this Physical Map Revision, the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for Jackson County serve multiple purposes, including defining Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs) and setting rates for flood insurance. SFHAs are areas...

Seminole County, Oklahoma Flood Maps Become Final

U.S. flagSeminole County, Oklahoma Flood Maps Become Final | FEMA.gov Skip to main content An official website of the United States government Here’s how you know Here’s how you know Languages The .gov means it’s official. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site. The site is secure. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely. Toggle Menu Disasters & Assistance Grants Floods & Maps...

Keep Your Family, Pets Safe When Using Generators After a Hurricane

BATON ROUGE, La. – As Louisiana recovers from Hurricane Laura and prepares for Hurricane Delta, FEMA urges everyone who experiences a power outage to be safe when using portable generators. Do not use a generator inside your home, garage, basement, crawlspace or any partially enclosed area. Keep them outside of your living spaces and away from doors, windows and vents that could allow carbon monoxide to come inside. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that could kill you, your family and your pets. Be sure to check on your family...

Photos of Whole-of-Government Hurricane Delta Preparations

WASHINGTON – FEMA is leaning forward with our federal, state, local and tribal partners to mobilize teams and supplies to support a state managed, locally executed response to impacts from Hurricane Delta. President Trump approved Emergency Declarations for Louisiana and Mississippi and a request from Alabama is under review. The declarations authorize FEMA to provide emergency protective measures to the designated counties and parishes. As of today, 451 FEMA responders have been deployed in support of Hurricane Delta, including Incident Management Assistance Teams. Mobile Emergency Operations Vehicles are standing by to...

FEMA Update on Hurricane Delta Preparations

WASHINGTON -- FEMA is leaning forward with our federal, state, local and tribal partners to mobilize teams and supplies to support a locally executed, state managed response to impacts from Hurricane Delta. President Trump approved Emergency Declarations for Louisiana and Mississippi, and a request from Alabama is under review. The declarations authorize FEMA to provide emergency protective measures to the designated counties and parishes. Commodities FEMA has pre-staged over 5 million meals, more than 4.5 million liters of bottled water and over 270 generators near the expected areas of Hurricane Delta...