DES MOINES, Iowa – As Iowans rebuild or repair the damage to their homes caused by the storms and flooding that occurred March 12 through May 16, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has teamed up with Home Depot in Council Bluffs to provide free information, tips and literature on making houses and businesses stronger and safer.FEMA mitigation specialists will be on hand at an in-store information center to answer questions and offer home improvement tips and proven methods to prevent and lessen damage from future disasters. Most of the information...

Record crowd for Texas SandFest gives reason for optimism AUSTIN, Texas — Texas SandFest drew a record 35,000 people April 26-28, encouraging business owners that Port Aransas is on its way to recovery. With nearly all the city’s retailers and restaurants re-opened, residents are beginning to feel like things are getting back to normal.  Since Hurricane Harvey struck Port Aransas on Aug. 25, 2017, FEMA has earmarked more than $22 million for the island city’s recovery. Much of that was spent shortly after the disaster to clear debris, install temporary buildings and...

Official website of the Department of Homeland SecurityOriginal linkOriginal author: taronda.gibbons

WASHINGTON – FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Louisiana to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and tornadoes from April 24-25, 2019.Federal funding is available to the state, eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by severe storms and tornadoes in Lincoln, Morehouse, and Union parishes.Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.Traci L....

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 Oklahoma.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...