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CHARLESTON, W.Va – The Disaster Recovery Centers in West Virginia will be closed July 4, 2024, for the federal holiday. The centers will reopen on July 5, 2024, at 8 a.m., to help West Virginia residents affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and floods that occurred April 2-6, 2024.
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CHARLESTON, W.Va.– A state-federal Disaster Recovery Center at the Memorial Building in Fayetteville is closing permanently tomorrow, July 3, 2024, at 6 p.m.
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FEMA has activated Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) for eligible households with a disaster-damaged home in Lincoln County, Otero County and the Mescalero Apache Reservation.
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Homeowners and renters in Boyd, Carter, Fayette, Greenup, Henry, Jefferson, Jessamine, Mason, Oldham, Union and Whitley counties who have loss and damage caused by the April 2 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and mudslides have three weeks left to apply for federal disaster assistance. The deadline to apply is July 22.
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Oklahomans affected by the April 25-May 9 storms and tornadoes have until July 31 to apply for FEMA assistance.
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BOTHELL, Wash. – With extreme heat events on the rise across the country this summer, FEMA reminds everyone to prioritize safety while making holiday and summer plans. You should exercise caution for any outdoor events and celebrations involving fireworks, grilling, or campfires, because these popular summer activities can also pose a fire hazard.
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CHARLESTON, W.Va.– FEMA has developed three Public Service Announcements (PSAs) to share information with survivors of the April 2-6 severe weather that impacted individuals in Boone, Cabell, Fayette, Kanawha, Lincoln, Marshall, Nicholas, Ohio, Putnam, Wayne and Wetzel counties. The PSAs and associated b-roll are video resources that are broadcast ready and available for use until July 22, 2024. The PSAs can be accessed at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ID_YS60DQVesftZebVtDdFWTUdGaMFC…
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell today announced the 656 project selections for $1 billion in climate resilience funding as part of his Investing in America agenda. The selections through the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program will help state, Tribal, local and territorial governments address current and future risks from natural disasters including extreme heat, wildfires, drought, hurricanes, earthquakes and increased flooding.
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A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open in Ruidoso on Tuesday, July 2, to help New Mexicans affected by last month’s South Fork and Salt Fires and flooding.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds on June 28 at 12:04 p.m. PDT / 3:04 p.m. EDT to assist the state of Arizona to combat the Boulder View Fire burning in Maricopa County.
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