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DENTON, Texas – New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on Sept. 7, 2023, for Lincoln County, Oklahoma. 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 can be viewed on FEMA’s Flood Map Changes Viewer at https://msc.fema.gov/fmcv. By understanding flood risks, individuals can decide...

DENTON, Texas – New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on Sept. 7, 2023, for Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. 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 can be viewed on FEMA’s Flood Map Changes Viewer at https://msc.fema.gov/fmcv. By understanding flood risks, individuals can decide...

SANTA FE, NM – Claims Offices in San Miguel and Mora counties are expected to open late March – early April. The Offices will be staffed mainly by area residents who were hired through our local job fairs. We will soon provide information about locations, hours and what you can expect when you visit an office. We Are Building Out the Claims Process We are designing the claims process to address your comments, submitted online and at public meetings, about the interim regulations published in November 2022. Since this is a...

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and ordered federal aid to supplement the tribe’s efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm from Dec. 21-25, 2022. Federal funding is available to the Tribal Nation on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe winter storm. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures. Roland W. Jackson has been named the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal...

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BATON ROUGE, La. – FEMA has approved the state of Louisiana’s request to extend the financial period of assistance for eligible Hurricane Ida survivors, including the Individual and Households Program appeal deadline. Before the extension, the period of assistance was set to end on March 1, 2023, 18 months following the major disaster declaration (the 18-month period is determined by federal regulations). On Feb.24, 2023, GOHSEP requested a three-month extension. On March 2, 2023, FEMA approved a three-month extension, authorizing the financial assistance program through June 1st, 2023. An extension of...

An official website of the United States government Here’s how you know Original linkOriginal author: Anonymous

An official website of the United States government Here’s how you know Original linkOriginal author: Anonymous

An official website of the United States government Here’s how you know Original linkOriginal author: Anonymous

An official website of the United States government Here’s how you know Original linkOriginal author: Anonymous

An official website of the United States government Here’s how you know Original linkOriginal author: Anonymous

BATON ROUGE, La. – In support of the state of Louisiana’s request to waive rent for Hurricane Ida survivors living in temporary housing units (THUs), FEMA has authorized a waiver reducing rent to the policy minimum of $50 per month through May 31, 2023. Normal rent policy will apply to THU occupants starting June 2023. On Jan. 21, FEMA began sending letters to survivors notifying them of the waiver. FEMA is committed to providing temporary housing to eligible Hurricane Ida survivors as they continue the long-term work of recovery. Since Ida...

SANTA FE, NM – More than 300 comments about the interim rule were submitted online and at six public meetings during the 60-day public comment period which closed on Jan. 13. Your input is being used to shape the final regulations, but many activities remain underway to keep the claims process moving, and keep you informed along the way. “I want to thank everyone who provided comments at the public meetings and online, including our Tribal Nations and state partners,” said Angela Gladwell, Director of the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Claims...

DENTON, Texas – New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on July 19, 2023, for portions of the cities of Elmendorf and La Vernia; and unincorporated areas of Wilson 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 can be viewed on FEMA’s...

DENTON, Texas – New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on July 19, 2023, for portions of the cities of China Grove, Elmendorf, San Antonio and St. Hedwig; and unincorporated areas of Bexar 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 can...

DENTON, Texas – Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps are available for review in Lonoke County, Arkansas. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. The updated maps were produced in coordination with local, state and FEMA officials. Significant community review of the maps has already taken place, but before the maps become final, community stakeholders can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and participate in the 90-day appeal...

Incident Period: Jan 12, 2023 Declaration Date: Jan 16, 2023 Now Closed: Period to Apply for Disaster Assistance The last day for individuals and families to apply for assistance after this disaster has passed. You are no longer able to begin a new claim. To check the status on a previously submitted claim, visit DisasterAssistance.gov. I Applied for Assistance. What's Next? You will receive notification letters from FEMA either by U.S. mail or by electronic correspondence explaining your next steps. If you reported during the application process that you received...

Incident Period: Jan 12, 2023 Declaration Date: Jan 15, 2023 Now Closed: Period to Apply for Disaster Assistance The last day for individuals and families to apply for assistance after this disaster has passed. You are no longer able to begin a new claim. To check the status on a previously submitted claim, visit DisasterAssistance.gov. I Applied for Assistance. What's Next? You will receive notification letters from FEMA either by U.S. mail or by electronic correspondence explaining your next steps. If you reported during the application process that you received...

Incident Period: Dec 27, 2022 and continuing. Declaration Date: Jan 14, 2023 Now Closed: Period to Apply for Disaster Assistance The last day for individuals and families to apply for assistance after this disaster has passed. You are no longer able to begin a new claim. To check the status on a previously submitted claim, visit DisasterAssistance.gov. I Applied for Assistance. What's Next? You will receive notification letters from FEMA either by U.S. mail or by electronic correspondence explaining your next steps. If you reported during the application process that...