Category: US Federal Emergency Management Agency

Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency 2

FEMA Approves Fire Management Assistance Grant for Kawaihae Fire in Hawai’i County

OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds to assist the State of Hawaii in combating the Kawaihae Road Fire burning in Hawai’i County.  On July 26, the State of Hawaii submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) for the Kawaihae Road Fire. At the time of the request, the fire was threatening approximately 253 homes in and around Kawaihae and Spencer Beach. Mandatory evacuations had taken place for approximately 800 people. The fire began on July 25 and had already burned more than 700 acres. FMAGs provide federal funding for up to 75 percent of eligible firefighting costs. FMAGs are approved through FEMA to assist in fighting fires that threaten to become major disasters.Eligible costs covered by FMAGs can include expenses for field camps, equipment use, materials, supplies and mobilization, and demobilization activities attributed to fighting the fire. For more information on FMAGs, visit fema.gov/assistance/public/fire-management-assistance.
eileen.chao
Mon, 07/27/2026 – 15:26

Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency

Headline: FEMA Approves Fire Management Assistance Grant for Dove Fire in Tuolumne County

FEMA Approves Fire Management Assistance Grant for Dove Fire in Tuolumne County

OAKLAND, Calif

 – The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds to assist the State of California in combating the Dove Fire burning in Tuolumne County

 On July 26, the State of California submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) for the Dove Fire

At the time of the request, the fire was threatening approximately 620 homes in and around Jamestown and Sonora, CA

Mandatory evacuations had taken place for approximately 1,300 people

The fire began on July 26 and had already burned more than 167 acres

 FMAGs provide federal funding for up to 75 percent of eligible firefighting costs

 FMAGs are approved through FEMA to assist in fighting fires that threaten to become major disasters

Eligible costs covered by FMAGs can include expenses for field camps, equipment use, materials, supplies and mobilization, and demobilization activities attributed to fighting the fire

For more information on FMAGs, visit fema

gov/assistance/public/fire-management-assistance


eileen

chao
Mon, 07/27/2026 – 15:57

Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency 2

Avoyelles Parish Disaster Recovery Centers Extend Operations through July 25th

BATON ROUGE – The Disaster Recovery Centers in Avoyelles Parish will permanently close Saturday, July 25 at 4 p.m., however Louisianians in Avoyelles, Lafourche, Pointe Coupee, St. Landry, St. Tammany and Terrebonne parishes can still apply for disaster assistance through August 31, 2026 to receive help in their recovery from Tropical Storm Arthur which occurred June 17 – 18.The quickest way to apply is by going online at disasterassistance.gov/ or by downloading the FEMA App for mobile devices. To view an accessible video about how to apply visit: Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance – YouTube.For one-on-one help, visit the Disaster Recovery Centers located at: LaCour Event Center16211 LA Hwy. 1Simmesport, LA 71369 Dates: Daily through July 25th Hours: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.Plaucheville Community Center245 LA Hwy. 1181Plaucheville, LA 71362 Dates: Daily through July 25thHours: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.Terrebonne Parish Main Library151 Library Dr.Houma, LA 70360 Dates: Monday – Saturday WeeklyHours: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.Centers are equipped with assistive technology. If you need a reasonable accommodation or sign language interpreter, please call 833-285-7448 (press 2 for Spanish).You do not have to visit a center to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. The quickest way to apply is by going online at disasterassistance.gov/.If you need more information or additional help:Download the FEMA App to complete your application and find other resources. Call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362 between 6 a.m. and 1 a.m. Central time for assistance in multiple languages.Visit a Disaster Recovery Center. To find one in your area, click here.If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service. For more information, visit fema.gov/disaster/4927. Follow FEMA Region 6 on social media at x.com/FEMARegion6 and at facebook.com/FEMARegion6/
toan.nguyen
Wed, 07/22/2026 – 20:28

Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency

Headline: FEMA Approves Nearly $5

5 Million to Support Community Resilience and Recovery in New England

FEMA Approves Nearly $5

5 Million to Support Community Resilience and Recovery in New England

$2

3 million for Maine, roughly $1

6 million for Vermont, more than $1

1 million for Massachusetts, and more than $400k for New HampshireBOSTON — Today, FEMA announced nearly $5

5 million to help New England strengthen community resilience, restore critical infrastructure and invest in mitigation measures to reduce future disaster damage

  This funding is part of the $584 million approved nationwide through FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant Programs

These programs help states, local communities, tribes and territories to rebuild safer communities and protect infrastructure from future events

 The funding supports President Donald J

Trump’s commitment to improving federal disaster assistance and investing in projects that protect Americans

  FEMA is awarding nearly $2

4 million in Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities funding for eligible pre-disaster and hazard mitigation activities to promote resilience and reduce future disaster costs

  Examples of Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities projects include: Nearly $1

3 million to the state of Vermont to update the state’s fire building codes to higher standards

 More than $500,000 to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for updated building codes and standards to reduce the risk of flooding

More than $300,000 to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to design the Thatcher Road Corridor in the Town of Rockport to make it more resilient in flooding events

Today’s funding also includes $400,0000 under FEMA’s Public Assistance program to the State of New Hampshire

Examples of Public Assistance projects include:  $200,000 to the state of New Hampshire for permanent repairs to a stone seawall in the Town of Hampton damaged during the January 2024 storms

$200,000 to the state of New Hampshire to reimburse New Hampshire Electric Co-op for management costs related to recovering from the December 2022 storms

FEMA is also awarding nearly $2

8 million for projects in three states through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program to prevent or reduce future disaster damage

 Examples of Hazard Mitigation Grant Program projects include:   $2

3 million to the state of Maine for the construction of a sea wall around the Boothbay Harbor Wastewater Treatment Plant to reduce the frequency and severity of flooding

 More than $120,000 to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for costs related to making the Creek Road Pump Station in Marion more resilient

Almost $200,000 to the state of Vermont for the buyout and demolition of a flood-prone property in Elmore

  FEMA coordinates directly with the state on all recovery and hazard mitigation projects, ensuring recovery is state-led and federally supported

  These projects are part of FEMA’s ongoing support for state and local communities rebuilding from disasters

FEMA remains committed to helping communities recover from hurricanes, severe storms, tornadoes and wildfires and to building resilience for the future

    
David

Mace
Thu, 07/09/2026 – 15:17

Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency

Headline: FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Akawa Butte Fire in Oregon

FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Akawa Butte Fire in Oregon

BOTHELL, Wash

– The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Akawa Butte Fire burning in Jefferson and Deschutes counties, and directly next to the Warm Springs Indian Reservation, in Oregon

 The state of Oregon’s request for a declaration under FEMA’s Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) program was approved by FEMA Region 10 Acting Regional Administrator Vincent J

Maykovich on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 10:25 p

m

PT

He determined that the Akawa Butte Fire threatened to cause such destruction as would constitute a major disaster

 This is the second FMAG declaration in 2026 to help fight Oregon wildfires

 At the time of the state’s request, the wildfire threatened homes in and around the communities of Sisters, Lake Billy Chinook, Black Butte Ranch and Camp Sherman

 The fire also threatened fire stations, private commercial radio stations, private cellular towers, and power transmission lines and utilities

 FMAGs make funding available to pay up to 75 percent of a state’s eligible firefighting costs for fires that threaten to become major disasters

Eligible items can include expenses for field camps, equipment use, materials, supplies and mobilization and demobilization activities attributed to fighting the fire

These grants do not provide assistance to individual home or business owners and do not cover other infrastructure damage caused by the fire

  ###Follow FEMA Region 10 on X and LinkedIn for the latest updates and visit FEMA

gov for more information

FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters


tara

sherchok
Thu, 07/23/2026 – 16:39

Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency

Headline: Lafourche and Pointe Coupee Parish Residents Can Apply for FEMA Assistance

Lafourche and Pointe Coupee Parish Residents Can Apply for FEMA Assistance

BATON ROUGE, La

– Homeowners and renters in Lafourche and Pointe Coupee parishes are now eligible for FEMA assistance after Tropical Storm Arthur on June 17-18

Survivors with flood insurance should file a claim with their flood insurance provider first, then apply for FEMA assistance

By law, FEMA cannot duplicate benefits for losses covered by insurance

If your flood insurance policy does not cover all your damage expenses, you may then be eligible for federal assistance

Note: Homeowners and renters’ insurance typically do not cover flood damage

Filing a claim for flood damage under these policies may not result in coverage and could affect your insurance record

 Lafourche and Point Coupee join the four parishes previously approved for FEMA assistance: Avoyelles, St

Landry, St

Tammany and Terrebonne

The quickest way to apply for FEMA assistance is by going online at disasterassistance

gov

The deadline to apply is Aug

31

If you need more information or additional help:Download the FEMA App to complete your application and find other resources

 Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 between 6 a

m

and 1 a

m

Central time for assistance in multiple languages

If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service

 Visit a Disaster Recovery Center

To find one in your area, click here

To view an accessible video about how to apply visit: Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance – YouTube

For more information, visit fema

gov/disaster/4927

Follow FEMA Region 6 on social media at x

com/FEMARegion6 and at facebook

com/FEMARegion6/
toan

nguyen
Wed, 07/22/2026 – 21:36

Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency

Headline: Trinity County, Texas, Flood Maps Become Final

Trinity County, Texas, Flood Maps Become Final

DENTON, Texas – New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on Jan

22, 2027, for Trinity County, Texas

During the next six months, a FEMA compliance specialist will work with the community to update each floodplain ordinance and adopt these new flood maps

Residents are encouraged to examine the maps to determine if they are in a low-to-moderate or high-risk flood zone

The current and future Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) can be viewed on FEMA’s Flood Map Changes Viewer at https://msc

fema

gov/fmcv

 By understanding flood risks, individuals can decide which insurance option is best for their situation

Community leaders can use these maps to make informed decisions about building standards and development that will make the community more resilient and lessen the impacts of a flooding event

Anyone without flood insurance risks uninsured losses to their home, personal property and business

Flood insurance is available either through a private policy or through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for those in communities who participate in the NFIP

Residents with federally backed mortgages must have flood insurance if their structures are in the Special Flood Hazard Area

Contact your local floodplain administrator (FPA) to review the new flood maps and learn more about your risk of flooding

A FEMA Map Specialist can help identify your community FPA and answer questions about the maps as well

Contact them by phone or online chat

Use a live chat service about flood maps at floodmaps

fema

gov/fhm/fmx_main

html (just click on the “Live Chat Open” icon)

Contact a FEMA Map Specialist by telephone at 877-FEMA-MAP (877-336-2627) or by email at FEMA-FMIX@fema

dhs

gov

There are cost-saving options available for those newly mapped into a high-risk flood zone

Learn more about your flood insurance options by talking with your insurance agent or visiting floodsmart

gov


toan

nguyen
Wed, 07/22/2026 – 20:09

Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency

Headline: Pennsylvania Woman Sentenced to Prison as Trump Administration and FEMA Intensify Crackdown on Disaster Assistance Fraud

Pennsylvania Woman Sentenced to Prison as Trump Administration and FEMA Intensify Crackdown on Disaster Assistance Fraud

Anyone who defrauds American taxpayers will face the consequencesWASHINGTON — On January 28, 2026, a Pennsylvania woman from Plymouth Meeting was sentenced to five years in prison for a scheme to defraud FEMA in the wake of Hurricane Ida

The woman pled guilty to 32 charges amounting to more than $1

7 million

The Trump Administration is taking aggressive action to root out fraud and protect taxpayer dollars, ensuring disaster assistance reaches only those who truly need it

 As part of this commitment, FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are working with the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and federal and local partners to investigate fraud and hold offenders accountable

  “Under the leadership of President Trump, Vice President Vance and Secretary Mullin, FEMA is prioritizing a prevention-first strategy to safeguard taxpayer dollars,” said FEMA’s Associate Administrator of External Affairs, Victoria Barton

“By leveraging advanced data analytics, identity verification and fraud detection tools, FEMA aims to stop suspicious activity before relief funds are distributed

Our stance to hold offenders accountable is unyielding

”    Taking funds meant for disaster survivors is a serious crime

 In Fiscal Year 2025, FEMA investigated over 2,000 fraud cases

 FEMA refers suspected fraud in its Individual Assistance program to the DHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) and other law enforcement partners for investigation and potential prosecution, including cases involving organized criminal activity

 President Trump’s Executive Order 14395 established the Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, bringing together federal agencies to coordinate a national strategy to stop fraud, waste and abuse in federal benefit programs

FEMA is fully engaged in strengthening eligibility verification, enhancing pre-payment controls and ensuring disaster assistance is delivered quickly and securely to eligible survivors

 If you suspect fraud, report it to the DHS Office of Inspector General at https://www

oig

dhs

gov/hotline or FEMA’s Fraud Investigations and Inspections Division at StopFEMAFraud@fema

dhs

gov

  
erika

suzuki
Wed, 07/22/2026 – 18:15

Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency

Headline: FEMA Approves $15

8 Million for Severe Winter Storm Recovery

FEMA Approves $15

8 Million for Severe Winter Storm Recovery

CHICAGO — FEMA has awarded $15

8 million to reimburse Michigan state and local governments and an electrical cooperative for costs to respond to and recover from the March 2025 severe winter storm

The funding reimburses costs to restore critical public safety communications infrastructure and debris removal services that made roads safe to travel and assisted power restoration efforts

These awards are distributed through FEMA’s Public Assistance program, which provides funding to local government jurisdictions and eligible private non-profits for the repair, replacement, or restoration of disaster-damaged infrastructure as well as costs incurred for debris removal, disaster cleanup and emergency actions taken

This latest round of FEMA Public Assistance grants in Michigan includes:$14

7 million to Presque Isle Electric & Gas for power restoration protective measures such as clearing downed trees and removing, refurbishing or disposing damaged transformers

$642,000 to Charlevoix County Road Commission for labor and heavy equipment to remove and haul vegetative debris throughout county public roads

Just under $383,000 to the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget to repair damage to public safety communication towers, satellite dishes, electrical poles and fiber optic cables throughout the state affected by ice accumulation

FEMA remains committed to helping communities recover from disasters when state and local capabilities are overwhelmed – just more than a year since the winter storms, Michigan was hit by floods, tornadoes and severe weather this April 10-21 resulting in a major disaster declaration in 26 counties for FEMA Public Assistance

Since the declaration in June, FEMA has been working closely with Michigan state to brief prospective applicants on the available assistance and start Recovery Scoping Meetings to help applicants identify and report their damage for reimbursement

State, local and tribal governments and private nonprofits have until the July 30 deadline to submit their application for Public Assistance online through Grants Portal, grantee

fema

gov

To learn more about Michigan recovery from the April storms and assistance that is available to individuals and households, visit fema

gov/disaster/4925


kimberly

keblish
Tue, 07/21/2026 – 18:46

Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency

Headline: FEMA Approves $2

6 Million for Potosi Community Tornado Safe Room

FEMA Approves $2

6 Million for Potosi Community Tornado Safe Room

CHICAGO — FEMA has awarded more than $2

6 million to the Potosi School District to construct a safe room providing critical life safety protection for up to 584 people within a quarter-mile walking distance and half mile driving distance

The safe room is designed to withstand winds up to 250 mph, offering near absolute protection during tornado and high-wind events

At least 26 tornadoes have tracked through Grant County over the years, resulting in dozens of injuries and tragic loss of life, underscoring the need for this project

 This project addresses the current gap in safe shelter options at the school, where existing spaces cannot protect all students and staff from severe weather threats

The new safe room will ensure the entire student body, staff and residents within the protection zone have a single, secure location to seek shelter, simplifying evacuation procedures

When not in use for emergencies, the safe room will serve as a multi-purpose community fitness center, benefiting students and the broader community year-round

This investment strengthens the safety and resilience of the community, providing lasting benefits for all residents

For this project, FEMA will pay 90% of eligible project cost and the remaining 10% will be provided by the Potosi School District and the State of Wisconsin

FEMA has also provided more than $148,000 to assist the Potosi School District in managing the grant

This grant is awarded through FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program which empower states, local governments, Tribal Nations and territories to develop long-term solutions and complete projects that mitigate risk, create safer communities and protect infrastructure from future severe weather events

FEMA coordinates directly with the state on all hazard mitigation projects

This aligns with FEMA’s principles of ensuring that disaster recovery and mitigation is state-led and federally supported

These projects are the latest examples of billions of dollars in disaster recovery provided by FEMA to support state and local communities as they work to rebuild from recent natural disasters


kimberly

keblish
Tue, 07/21/2026 – 18:51