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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

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FEMA Approves More Than $28 Million in Funding to Help Communities Recover from Recent...

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FEMA announced the approval of more than $28 million in post-disaster funding for Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant
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DHS Makes $648 Million Available to Help Firefighters and First Responders Nationwide

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FEMA today announced $648 million in three funding opportunities to help firefighters and other first responders stay safe while protecting lives and communities nationwide. Through
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FEMA is Actively Coordinating with Federal, State, Local and Private-Sector Partners to Ensure Safety...

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Thanks to the leadership of President Donald J. Trump and strong coordination and engagement with federal, state, local, tribal,
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FEMA Provides More Than $67 Million to Support Survivors Through State-Led Crisis Counseling, Case...

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FEMA approved more than $67 million in funding to support state-managed Crisis Counseling Programs and Disaster Case
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FEMA Housing Inspectors Begin Evaluating Storm-Damaged Properties for Possible Disaster Aid

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Residents who applied for federal individual assistance resulting from the severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides that occurred in designated counties December 5-
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FEMA Announces Additional $103 Million for North Carolina

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Under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump and Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin, FEMA announced more than $103 million for North Carolina recovery efforts. The additional federal funding is for over 50 Public Assistance projects
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Guidance on Eligible Expenses for FEMA Grants

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Survivors who received FEMA Individual Assistance funding following the October 2025 storms and flooding in Alaska, should use it only for approved disaster-related expenses. FEMA will specify eligible uses in the award letter. Below are key guidelines to follow regarding the disaster grant.
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FEMA Approves $33.4 million to Support Recovery in Hawaii

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Under the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Noem, FEMA recently approved $33.4 million in funding to support recovery for past disasters in Hawaii for Public Assistance projects, which includes debris removal, emergency protective
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Seven Tennessee Counties Now Eligible for Additional Categories of FEMA Public Assistance

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Local governments and certain nonprofit organizations in seven Tennessee counties affected by the January winter storm are now eligible for additional categories of Public Assistance grants.
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Reopening of Bethel Assistance Hub Postponed Due to Inclement Weather

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Due to inclement weather, the Bethel Assistance Hub, which assists Alaskans affected by the severe storms, flooding and remnants of Typhoon Halong Oct. 8-13, 2025, will not reopen Jan. 8 as planned. The reopening has been postponed until further
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FEMA Assistance May Be Available to Help with Rent

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Missouri residents in Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Cooper, Dunklin, Howell, Iron, Mississippi, New Madrid, Oregon, Ozark, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard, Vernon,
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FEMA Assistance Field Teams Meeting Impacted Alaskans Where They Are

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FEMA’s Assistance Field Teams are visiting impacted communities to support individuals and families who were affected by the severe storms, flooding and remnants of Typhoon Halong that
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FEMA Assistance Available for West Coast Storms

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FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) is now available for residents in the Lower Kuskokwim Regional Educational Attendance Area, Lower Yukon Regional Educational Attendance Area and
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Stay in Touch with FEMA

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Wisconsin residents who applied for federal assistance may need to follow-up with FEMA for a variety of reasons such as to schedule an inspection or provide additional information or documents to move their application forward.
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FEMA Supporting Southeastern States Ahead of Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine

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 As South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency ahead of potential impacts from Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, FEMA, at the direction of President Trump and in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security, is postured
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Nearly $48 Million Approved to Support Disaster Recovery

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FEMA announced nearly $48 million in additional funding for 46 North Carolina Tropical Storm Helene and other disaster recovery projects. This includes 31 newly approved projects, as well as 18
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Additional $178 Million Approved to Support Florida’s Recovery

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FEMA continues to support the state of Florida by approving nearly $178 million in federal disaster recovery funds in August, bringing the total approved since Jan. 20 to more than $804
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20 Years After Hurricane Katrina

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) commemorates the 20-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, honoring the lives lost, the families forever changed and the extraordinary resilience of survivors and communities across the
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Last Day to Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance is August 26

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The deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance is Tuesday, August 26 for Scott County residents affected by the May 16 disaster.
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FEMA Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office Releases Updated Program and Policy Guide (PPG) Version...

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The FEMA Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office has updated its Program and Policy Guide (PPG) to Version 2.0, a comprehensive document outlining the claims process and

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DeLauro Votes to Pass 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) voted to pass the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan package of bills to build more affordable housing nationwide. The bill passed the