FEMA awards $2.7 million to Orange County for project to reduce future flood damage

AUSTIN, Texas – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded over $2.7 million to Orange County through the Texas Division of Emergency Management to fund a project to acquire and demolish 20 structures impacted by flooding from Hurricane Harvey that may be at risk from future flood events.Acquiring and demolishing these properties will provide an effective, long-term solution to mitigate the risks and prevent future flood losses. After the homes are removed, the land will be maintained as open space to reduce future flood damages in the area as a...
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FEMA grants $1 million to the Port Aransas Independent School District

AUSTIN, Texas – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded more than $1 million to the Port Aransas Independent School District for repairs to its athletic fields following Hurricane Harvey.  The school district’s softball field, tennis courts and running track were damaged from the high winds, storm surge and wind-blown debris. Paneling, a dugout roof, turf as well as lighting, fencing and drainage were among the damages found at the three facilities. The total cost of the repairs was more than $1.1 million and included a $111,508 nonfederal cost share. The grant...
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FEMA or SBA May Cover Your Uninsured Losses

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahomans who have experienced damage during the recent severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding between May 7 – June 9 should apply for FEMA assistance even if they have insurance. Also, some survivors may be eligible for a low-interest loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) which can also cover uninsured losses.Affected residents must have registered with FEMA or applied with SBA before the deadline of Aug. 14 to be considered for these grants or loans for physical damage.By law FEMA cannot duplicate insurance or other...
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FEMA awards $5.6 million to the City of Friendswood for acquisition project

OIG Hotline Report Fraud, Waste & Abuse Official website of the Department of Homeland SecurityOriginal linkOriginal author: abigail.barrientez
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Apply for Disaster Assistance by August 14 Deadline

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma residents who suffered damage from the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that occurred May 7 to June 9 have one week left to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The registration deadline is Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019. Designated counties for homeowners and renters include: Alfalfa, Canadian, Cherokee, Craig, Creek, Delaware, Garfield, Kay, Kingfisher, Le Flore, Logan, Mayes, Muskogee, Noble, Nowata, Ottawa, Okmulgee, Osage, Pawnee, Payne, Pottawatomie, Rogers, Sequoyah, Tulsa, Wagoner, Washington...
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