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AUSTIN, Texas – Joint state/federal Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) and a Mobile DRC will be opening Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20 in Harris, Jefferson, and Chambers County to help disaster survivors affected by Tropical Storm Imelda.

DATELINE – A public notice has been posted to the FEMA and North Carolina Department of Public Safety websites describing available FEMA assistance and proposed FEMA-funded actions, including activities that may affect historic properties, threatened and endangered species, critical habitat, or wetlands and floodplains in North Carolina.

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico – Today, FEMA Acting Administrator Pete Gaynor appointed 15 members to FEMA’s National Advisory Council (NAC). Among them is Dr. Carol Salas, Director of Puerto Rico University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities in San Juan.

JACKSON, Miss. – Mississippi’s two Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) will close permanently at 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 31, but survivors will still be able to get the help they need online or on the phone.

Oct. 18, 2019
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News Release

Twelve Counties Added to Hurricane Dorian Disaster Declaration

DURHAM, N.C.— Twelve more North Carolina counties are eligible to apply for federal disaster assistance to supplement state and local Hurricane Dorian recovery efforts.

As of Oct. 15, unless otherwise noted

Since the federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Michael, Holmes County residents, local governments and private non-profits have received about $2.9 million in total federal funds:

As of Oct. 16, unless otherwise noted

Since the federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Michael, Taylor County residents, local governments and private non-profits have received about $981,000 in total federal funds:

As of Oct. 15, unless otherwise noted

Since the federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Michael, Washington County residents, local governments and private non-profits have received about $13.4 million in total federal funds:

As of Oct. 15, unless otherwise noted

Since the federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Michael, Leon County residents, local governments and private non-profits have received about $18 million in total federal funds:

As of Oct. 15, unless otherwise noted

Since the federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Michael, Wakulla County residents, local governments and private non-profits have received about $14.3 million in total federal funds:

As of Oct. 15, unless otherwise noted

Since the federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Michael, Franklin County residents, local governments and private non-profits have received about $29.1 million in total federal funds:

BATON ROUGE, La. — At the request of the state of Louisiana, St. Mary Parish has been added to the disaster declaration for flooding that occurred May 10 through July 24, 2019. FEMA’s Public Assistance funding will supplement state and local recovery efforts in areas affected by the flooding.

Join the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), for a public meeting on the Draft Environmental Assessment for Summersville Middle School – Glade Creek. The meeting will be held on October 21, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Nicholas County High School, located at 30 Grizzly Lane, Summersville, WV 26651.

ORLANDO, Fla. – FEMA has approved two projects totaling $5,573,626 for the State of Florida to help the City of Tampa defray the costs of debris removal for Hurricane Irma under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.

FEMA funds will reimburse the city for the collection, reduction, and disposal of debris throughout the City of Tampa between Sept. 18 and Dec. 2, 2017. During that time period, city workers and contractors gathered and hauled away 289,109 cubic yards of vegetative debris from roads and public property for landfill disposal.

ORLANDO, Fla. – FEMA has approved $6,487,958 for the State of Florida to help Broward County communities defray the costs of responding to and cleaning up from Hurricane Irma under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.

The grants consist of:

ORLANDO, Fla. – Charlotte County will receive nearly $1.3 million in federal grant money to purchase 14 stationary and 10 portable emergency generators to help keep the county sewage system operational during emergencies.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) has approved $1,253,979 to help fund the installation of backup power generators throughout Charlotte County. These generators will be used to prevent service interruptions at high-flow sewage pumping stations following severe storm events.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Pinellas County will receive more than $3.9 million in federal grant money to upgrade traffic lights at 16 locations from lights hanging on wires to more wind-resistant ones mounted on metal mast arms. 

ORLANDO, Fla. – Broward County will receive a $5 million federal grant to strengthen two homeless shelters against wind damage and install back-up generators to help them better withstand storms.

REGION 1 – More than $1.375 million has been awarded to the Connecticut Department of Transportation for debris removal operations in the wake of the severe storms, tornadoes and straight-line winds of federally-declared disaster DR-4385-CT.  This funding is a result of a partnership between FEMA and the Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security.

AUSTIN, Texas – More than two years after Hurricane Harvey hit the Gulf Coast, some children in Orange County are still struggling as they try to deal with loss and change. To help combat these feelings and prepare children for future events, Orange County Disaster Rebuild, a long-term recovery group, sponsored Camp Noah at the North Orange Baptist Church this summer.

JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are reminding disaster survivors that assistance grants should be used only for disaster-related expenses.

Repairs to your home due to damage caused by this year’s severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding should be used as soon as possible. While the assistance is tax free and the grant does not have to be repaid, it must be used solely for recovery expenses.

REGION 1 – FEMA obligates funding for this project directly to the Commonwealth.  It is the Commonwealth's responsibility to ensure that the eligible sub-recipient receive this award.  Following the Commonwealth’s review process and upon receipt of appropriate documentation, they will provide funds to the sub-recipient on a reimbursable basis.

DURHAM, N.C.— National Flood Insurance Program policyholders in North Carolina who had Hurricane Dorian damage have 60 days from their date of loss to file a Proof of Loss.

FEMA remains committed to ensure policyholders receive every dollar their NFIP policy entitles them.

As of Sept. 30, unless otherwise noted

Since the federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Michael, Calhoun County residents and local governments have received approximately $36.7 million in total federal funds: