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BATON ROUGE, La. — A public-private partnership continues to help Louisiana communities recover from the August 2016 floods and become better prepared for future disasters.

The partnership includes members of the private sector, local and state governments and various federal agencies. Recovery accomplishments include:

MIDLAND, Mich. – A Disaster Recovery Center is now open in Bay County to help residents through the assistance process after damages and losses suffered during the severe storms and flooding that occurred from June 22 – 27, 2017.

Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are at the center to answer questions about disaster assistance and low-interest disaster loans for homeowners, renters and businesses. They can also help survivors apply for federal disaster assistance.

BATON ROUGE, La. — Livingston Parish was one of the hardest hit areas by the historic flood event of August 2016 and Denham Springs Elementary was one of the schools most impacted.
“When we saw the classrooms, we knew everything was lost. The rooms were just destroyed,” said Gail DeLee, Denham Springs Elementary School Principal.  The school is over 40 years old and the flood waters severely damaged the aging buildings and everything inside.

WASHINGTON – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that the application period for more than $250 million in grants is now open. Eligible applicants including state, local, tribal and territorial governments may apply for the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) and Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) grants through 3 p.m. on Nov. 14, 2017, at https://portal.fema.gov.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is just one of the federal agencies that provide assistance to survivors after a disaster. As of August 13, more than 1,924 Missourians have been approved for disaster assistance in the amount of $12 million. However, other federal agencies may have more resources available. The deadline to register for disaster assistance from FEMA is today, August 14, 2017.

FEMA in the News

Earlier this week, FEMA Administrator Brock Long visited FEMA's Region 10 office to engage with regional and Mobile Emergency Response Support staff, visit the Washington Joint Field Office, and meet with state directors to share ideas and identify opportunities for improvement.

Midland, Mich. – A Disaster Recovery Center is now open in Isabella County to help residents through the assistance process after damages and losses suffered during the severe storms and flooding that occurred from June 22 – 27, 2017.

Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are at the center to answer questions about disaster assistance and low-interest disaster loans for homeowners, renters and businesses. They can also help survivors apply for federal disaster assistance.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Randolph County is a sparsely populated area with a little more than 17,000 people living within its 656 square miles. But after the severe storms between April 26 and May 19, residents and officials adopted a proactive stance toward disaster recovery.

County officials and residents received help from the State and FEMA during formation of the Randolph County Recovery Committee (RCRC). The committee is formed according to a model developed by the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD).

LINCOLN, Neb. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is required by law to provide public notice of its intent to provide federal assistance and grant opportunities via the Public Assistance (PA), Individual Assistance (IA), or Hazard Mitigation Grant (HMGP) programs.

A public notice for the current disaster recovery mission is attached and posted on the following websites:

LINCOLN, Neb. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is required by law to provide public notice of its intent to provide federal assistance and grant opportunities via the Public Assistance (PA), Individual Assistance (IA), or Hazard Mitigation Grant (HMGP) programs.

A public notice for the current disaster recovery mission is attached and posted on the following websites:

Midland, Mich. – A Disaster Recovery Center is now open in Midland to help residents through the assistance process after damages and losses suffered during the severe storms and flooding that occurred from June 22 – 27, 2017.

Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are at the center to answer questions about disaster assistance and low-interest disaster loans for homeowners, renters and businesses. They can also help survivors apply for federal disaster assistance.

PHILADELPHIA – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region III and the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) continue to support recovery in Ellicott City, Howard County, Maryland. One year ago, a severe storm resulted in extensive flooding in Ellicott City and Howard County, resulting in loss of life and damage to homes, businesses, and property.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Disaster recovery officials from the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management and FEMA urge disaster-impacted Arkansas municipalities in Fulton and Searcy counties to get Requests for Public Assistance (RPAs) to ADEM no later than Aug. 18.

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 New Hampshire.

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of New Hampshire to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from July 1, 2017 to July 2, 2017.

Federal funding is available to state, tribal, and 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 flooding in Grafton county.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Would you invest $400 for a chance to get back up to $250,000? How about $1,000 or $2,000? Still sound like a good deal?

Putting it another way, would you risk losing your $250,000 home in a flood because you didn’t buy a preferred or standard risk National Flood Insurance Program policy usually costing from $400-$2,000 a year? Just a few inches of water can cause thousands of dollars in damage to walls, floors, furniture, carpets and appliances.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri survivors who have registered with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for disaster assistance and have questions should call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 to resolve issues, get updates and provide new information. Operators are available from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. CST seven days a week until further notice.

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 Oregon.

Assistance for State, Tribal, and Affected Local Governments Can Include as Required:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Oregon to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides from January 7-10, 2017.

Midland, Mich. – Four teams of disaster survivor assistance (DSA) specialists are now working in affected areas in north-central Michigan, helping survivors of the devastating severe storms and flooding that occurred on June 22 – 27.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – If you had damage from the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding between April 26 and May 19, Monday, Aug. 14, is your last chance to apply for FEMA disaster assistance grants and/or U.S. Small Business Administration low-interest loans.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas residents still needing assistance in recovering from the  severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding between April 26 and May 19 have only 12 days left to apply for FEMA disaster assistance grants and/or U.S. Small Business Administration low-interest loans.

Over $11.8 million in disaster assistance already approved

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri homeowners, renters and businesses that sustained property damage or loss caused by the flooding and storms between April 28 and May 11, 2017 have one week left to register and apply for federal disaster assistance.

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 Wyoming.

Assistance for State, Tribal, and Affected Local Governments Can Include as Required:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Wyoming to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the flooding from June 7-22, 2017.