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...

Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Donald J. Trump's disaster declaration issued for the state of Texas.Assistance for Affected Individuals and Families Can Include as Required:Rental payments for temporary housing for those whose homes are unlivable.  Initial assistance may be provided for up to three months for homeowners and at least one month for renters.  Assistance may be extended if requested after the initial period based on a review of individual applicant requirements.  (Source: FEMA funded...

WASHINGTON – FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Texas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding beginning June 24-25, 2019.The President's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Cameron, Hidalgo, and Willacy counties. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.Federal funding is also available on a...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – There are 3 weeks left to register for Federal assistance for damages sustained in the flooding that occurred from May 21 to June 14. The registration deadline is August 7.   The Arkansas counties designated for federal individual assistance are: Arkansas, Conway, Crawford, Desha, Faulkner, Jefferson, Lincoln, Logan, Perry, Pope, Pulaski, Sebastian and Yell. Registering with FEMA is easy and there are multiple ways to do so before the Aug. 7 deadline:Go online to www.disasterassistance.gov.Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Phone lines are open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m....

DENTON, TEXAS – FEMA welcomes Wyatt Reed from Paragould, Ark., as one of the 15 national selectees for the 2019-2020 Youth Preparedness Council (YPC). FEMA created the YPC in 2012 to bring together young leaders who are interested in supporting disaster preparedness and making a difference in their communities by completing disaster preparedness projects nationally and locally. The 15 council members are attending the Youth Preparedness Council Summit in Washington, D.C., from July 16-17, to meet with FEMA leaders and other youth preparedness affirmers to prepare for the year ahead.  Wyatt Reed...