Fact Sheet: Flood Plain Management, Insurance and Rebuilding

OIG Hotline Report Fraud, Waste & Abuse Official website of the Department of Homeland SecurityOriginal linkOriginal author: mary.j.edmon
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FEMA funds Port Arthur Housing Authority rebuild

FEMA funds Port Arthur Housing Authority rebuildHarvey flooded 102 homes for low- and moderate-income families at Southwood Crossing AUSTIN, Texas — Southwood Crossing apartments in Port Arthur filled with up to 5 feet of water during Hurricane Harvey in August 2017, resulting in mold growth at 102 units managed by the Port Arthur Housing Authority.  With no flood insurance to fund the remediation and rebuild, the Housing Authority turned to FEMA’s Public Assistance program, which provided grants and expertise to guide the projects.  “It’s a partnership between the applicant, the state and...
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Get Rebuilding Tips at Yell County Home Improvement Store July 22 - July 27

OIG Hotline Report Fraud, Waste & Abuse Official website of the Department of Homeland SecurityOriginal linkOriginal author: mary.j.edmon
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Arkansas/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center to Close in Yell County

Little Rock, Ark. – Arkansas/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Dardanelle (Yell County) is scheduled to close on Saturday, July 20 at 1 p.m. The Disaster Recovery Center is located at:YELL COUNTYDardanelle Community Center2011 HWY 22 WestDardanelle, AR 72834Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last day of operation: Saturday, July 20, 8 p.m. to 1 p.m. Representatives from the State of Arkansas, FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and other organizations are at the center to explain available assistance programs and help connect survivors with resources that best match their recovery...
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Two Fixed Disaster Recovery Centers to Close, but Seven Mobile Centers are Opening

Oklahoma City, OK – Two state/federal Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in Creek and Payne counties will be closing Saturday, July 20. But seven mobile DRCs are opening in new locations in the coming week, starting today, July 18, to help survivors of the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding that occurred from May 7 to June 9, 2019 in Oklahoma.  The following DRCs will cease operations at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 20: Creek CountyCreek County Commissioners Ballroom317 E. Lee Ave.Sapulpa, OK 74066 Payne County Stillwater Community Center 315 W. Eighth St.Stillwater, OK...
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