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WASHINGTON – The current statutory authority granted to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) will expire at 11:59 p.m. on July 31, 2018. This lapse will only be prevented if Congress renews the authority by that date. As the Congress considers legislation to reauthorize the program, the Administration continues to strongly support reforms to the program to ensure its long-term viability. As currently structured, the NFIP cannot handle catastrophic losses like those caused by the devastating hurricanes in 2017.

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico – Home Depot has teamed with FEMA to provide residents of Puerto Rico with free information and tips on how to make homes stronger and safer for hurricane season as they repair and rebuild their homes.

FEMA specialists will offer home improvement tips and share proven methods to prevent or reduce damage from a disaster. Specialists will also suggest techniques to build hazard-resistant homes and answer questions. Most of the information and free publications provided are aimed at do-it-yourself work and general contractors.

AUSTIN, Texas – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded more than $1.4 million to Bay City, Texas, to purchase four fixed and two portable generators. The generators will provide the backup electrical supply at critical facilities in the city.

BOTHELL, Wash. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Buckshot Fire burning in Grant County, Washington.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to the government of the Federated States of Micronesia under the Compact of Free Association between the government of the United States of America and the government of the Federated States of Micronesia, as amended, due to severe storms, flooding, and landslides during the period of March 16 to March 17, 2018. 

U.S. Virgin Islands – As recovery from hurricanes Irma and Maria continues, territorial and federal officials emphasize the critical importance of preparing for the 2018 hurricane season. Virgin Islanders need to take immediate steps to prepare themselves and their loved ones. Build a kit, make a plan and stay informed.

Texans in FEMA housing units should call maintenance immediately if their cooling unit fails

AUSTIN, Texas – Extreme heat is expected in several parts of Texas today and may continue through Sunday in some areas, the National Weather Service has warned. The extreme weather creates conditions in which heat-related illnesses are possible.

WASHINGTON -- FEMA is aware of the judge’s ruling regarding the continuation of its emergency sheltering program, Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA), for Puerto Rico survivors with a new checkout date of Aug. 7.  FEMA is working with its vendor and notifying participating hotels that the TSA program has been extended to comply with the court’s order. Beyond that, FEMA will not comment on pending litigation.

HONOLULU – The Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in Kaua’i County and the City and County of Honolulu will close permanently at 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 28. The DRCs are open to assist survivors affected by April’s Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides. Disaster assistance can include FEMA grants for temporary housing, home repairs and replacement, as well as low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

The DRC locations are:

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 Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Assistance for Commonwealth and Affected Local Governments Can Include as Required:

WASHINGTON – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms and snowstorm from March 13 to March 14, 2018.

BOTHELL, Wash. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Garner Complex consisting of the Taylor, Pleasant Creek and Graves Creek #3 fires burning in Josephine and Jackson Counties, Oregon.

HONOLULU—The Disaster Recovery Center in Kea‘au will close on Sundays beginning July 22.

Weekdays, the DRC will remain open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. to help Hawai‘i County residents who suffered losses from the Kilauea eruptions and earthquakes. The center will be open on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Located at Kea‘au High School Gymnasium, 16-725 Kea‘au-Pahoa Rd., the center is staffed by representatives of FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration, state and county and voluntary agencies.

BOTHELL, Wash. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Substation Fire burning in Sherman and Wasco counties, Oregon.

ATLANTA – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) welcomes Mackenzie Hinson from Mount Olive, North Carolina as one of the 15 national selectees for the 2018–2019 Youth Preparedness Council (YPC).

PHILADELPHIA – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is aware of recent local media reports within West Virginia that raise questions about how and when FEMA Public Assistance (PA) projects are funded. We want to contribute to an environment of plain language and help simplify these complicated roles and processes that are governed by statute in order to protect taxpayer dollars while meeting the needs of the communities.

Q: Does it usually take more than two months after a disaster to receive additional FEMA assistance?

A successful grant proposal to request recovery assistance or other funding requires two key elements: The applicant seeking the funds must establish a clear connection between the mission of the grantor and the need the resources will fulfill. The proposal itself must then be thoughtfully planned, well prepared, concisely packaged and delivered on time. Successful applicants thoroughly understand the proposal requirements before investing time in preparation. They build a network of foundations, corporate funders and federal or state agencies to develop long-term working relationships.

AUSTIN, Texas – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded more than $6.2 million for the Texas Department of Transportation support activities following Hurricane Harvey.

WASHINGTON – The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the American Red Cross have teamed up to introduce the Prepare with Pedro Disaster Preparedness Activity Book.  The activity book provides parents and educators a creative way to teach children how to prepare for disasters and emergencies. Prepare with Pedro is a fun way for parents, teachers, and community leaders to talk about safety with young children.

Seven more projects will elevate, remove or reconstruct 186 residences in Towns of Fair Bluff and Windsor, and Johnston, Pender, Robeson and Wayne counties

ATLANTA – The Federal Emergency Management Agency continues to support communities recovering from recent disasters. A combined $4.9 million was awarded to the City of Albany following tornadoes and straight line winds on Jan. 2, 2017 and to Macon-Bibb County and Excelsior EMC (Electric Membership Cooperative) for Hurricane Irma in September 2017.

ATLANTA – FEMA has approved more than $1.4 million to reimburse Pensacola State College for repairs to buildings on the campus and to replace contents damaged during the Spring 2014 severe storms and flooding.

The $1,410,531 grant amounts to 75 percent of the total cost of the repairs. The remainder will come from non-federal sources.

BOTHELL, Wash. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Upriver Beacon Fire burning approximately 5 miles northeast of downtown Spokane, in Spokane County, Washington.

AUSTIN, TEXAS – Flooding can happen anywhere, and is the costliest and most common disaster in the United States. Last year, Hurricane Harvey resulted in over $1 billion dollars in flood damage. There are a variety of ways you can minimize your home’s risk of flooding, and many of them are easy and inexpensive.

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