FEMA
On March 1, 2003, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The primary mission of the Federal Emergency Management Agency is to reduce the loss of life and property and protect the Nation from all hazards, including natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters, by leading and supporting the Nation in a risk-based, comprehensive emergency management system of preparedness, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation
Contact:
1 (800) 621-FEMA (3362)
http://www.fema.gov/
Recertify to be Eligible for Continued Rental Help from FEMA
July 4, 2014 Posted by FEMA
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – July 4, 2014 – (RealEstateRama) — If your household is getting rental assistance from FEMA and repairs to your home are taking longer than expected, don’t forget you have to recertify your need to continue aid.
FEMA Rebuilding Specialists to Provide Advice in Jackson
June 23, 2014 Posted by FEMA
JACKSON, Miss. – June 23, 2014 – (RealEstateRama) — Residents in the Jackson area can learn how to build or rebuild to reduce the likelihood of damage the next time severe storms, tornadoes or floods hit. Federal Emergency Management Agency mitigation specialists know how and they are sharing their knowledge.
Not enough insurance? FEMA may be able to help
May 28, 2014 Posted by FEMA
Little Rock, Ark. – May 28, 2014 – (RealEstateRama) — As residents rebuild their lives and their homes, representatives of the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management (ADEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are encouraging all people in Faulkner, Pulaski, Randolph and White counties who suffered damages as a result of the tornadoes and severe storms to file with their insurance companies and to register with FEMA
FEMA Rebuilding Experts to Provide Advice in Tupelo
May 26, 2014 Posted by FEMA
JACKSON, Miss. – May 26, 2014 – (RealEstateRama) — Residents in the Tupelo area can learn how to build or rebuild to reduce the likelihood of damage the next time severe storms, tornadoes or floods hit. Federal Emergency Management Agency’s mitigation experts know how and they are sharing their knowledge
Disaster Survivors Urged to Register with FEMA Even if They Have Insurance
May 22, 2014 Posted by FEMA
JACKSON, Miss. – May 22, 2014 – (RealEstateRama) — FEMA does not duplicate benefits that homeowner or renter insurance covers, but it may be able to provide disaster assistance when insurance coverage is not enough to cover the damage. The only way to obtain that potential benefit is to register now for FEMA’s Individual Assistance program
Survivors in Five More Mississippi Counties May Now Apply For Disaster Assistance
May 8, 2014 Posted by FEMA
PEARL, Miss. – May 8, 2014 – (RealEstateRama) — Survivors in Jones, Leake, Montgomery, Simpson and Warren counties whose property was damaged by the recent storms, tornadoes and flooding in Mississippi may now apply for federal disaster assistance.
Alabama Storm Survivors Urged To Register For Disaster Assistance
May 7, 2014 Posted by FEMA
CLANTON, Ala. – May 7, 2014 – (RealEstateRama) — Homeowners, renters and business owners affected by the recent severe storms, tornadoes and flooding in Alabama are urged to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, as they may be eligible for disaster assistance
Mississippi Storm Survivors Urged To Register For Disaster Assistance
May 5, 2014 Posted by FEMA
PEARL, Miss. – May 5, 2014 – (RealEstateRama) — Homeowners, renters and business owners affected by the recent severe storms, tornadoes and flooding in Mississippi are urged to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as they may be eligible for disaster assistance.
FEMA Souris Valley Housing Mission Comes to a Close
September 26, 2013 Posted by FEMA
MINOT, N.D. – September 26, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — After 27 months, the FEMA temporary housing mission in the Souris Valley came to a close yesterday. In the aftermath of the 2011 Souris River flooding, FEMA brought in more than 2,000 manufactured…
REGISTER WITH FEMA
September 19, 2013 Posted by FEMA
DENVER – September 19, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — For homeowners and renters who sustained damages caused by Colorado’s flooding, the next step after contacting their insurance company is to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
INEXPENSIVE WAYS TO MAKE REBUILDING INSIDE LESS PAINFUL
July 24, 2013 Posted by FEMA
TRENTON, N.J. – July 24, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — Repairing damage after a disaster can be expensive. In cases of severe damage, repair costs can be staggering.
BEFORE YOU DRIVE A NAIL, ASK ABOUT A BUILDING PERMIT
July 17, 2013 Posted by FEMA
TRENTON, N.J. — As Sandy survivors begin making repairs to their homes, there’s one important tool they may need in their toolbox — a building permit.
CONTINUOUS LOAD PATH CONSTRUCTION HELPS HOMES WEATHER STORMS
July 17, 2013 Posted by FEMA
TRENTON, N.J. – July 17, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — As homeowners across New Jersey begin to rebuild after Sandy, specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency are advising survivors to rebuild safer and stronger so homes and buildings in th…
FEMA Mitigation Outreach July 9 through July 14
July 9, 2013 Posted by FEMA
AURORA, IL – July 9, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — Individuals who sustained storm damages can gain valuable information about repairing and rebuilding their damaged property in a stronger, safer and smarter way by visiting one of the FEMA mitigation teams located at home improvement centers throughout the area.
More than $7.6 billion in aid towards NY’s recovery from Sandy
June 28, 2013 Posted by FEMA
NEW YORK, NY – June 28, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Small Business Administration have approved more than $7.6 billion in direct assistance to homeowners, renters, businesses, government agencies and …
DISASTER ASSISTANCE EXPANDS IN OKLAHOMA TO INCLUDE THREE MORE COUNTIES
June 28, 2013 Posted by FEMA
OKLAHOMA CITY – June 28, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — Homeowners, renters and business owners in three more counties who sustained damage as a result of severe storms, flooding and tornadoes from May 18 through June 2 may now apply for state and federal …
New Jersey Recovers From Superstorm Sandy: By The Numbers
June 25, 2013 Posted by FEMA
TRENTON, N.J. – June 25, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — Disaster assistance to New Jersey survivors of Superstorm Sandy by the numbers as of June 17
NFIP SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE – WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR NEW JERSEY DISASTER SURVIVORS?
June 25, 2013 Posted by FEMA
TRENTON, N.J. – June 25, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — As disaster survivors in New Jersey continue the process of rebuilding their lives and property, there is an issue many could face: “substantial damage,” as defined by the National Flood Insurance…
Emergency Generators Power Town After Sandy Comes Ashore
June 24, 2013 Posted by FEMA
TRENTON, N.J. – June 24, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — Superstorm Sandy left many thousands of homes, municipal services and emergency service facilities across New Jersey without power.
St. Bernard Parish Continues Rebuilding Key Infrastructure with Additional FEMA Grants
June 20, 2013 Posted by FEMA
EW ORLEANS – June 20, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) – The Federal Emergency Management Agency recently announced nearly $13.6 million in additional funding to repair sewage systems, canal crossings and roads in St. Bernard Parish damaged by Hurricane Katrina.
