LITTLE ROCK, AR – If you live in Cross, Lonoke and Pulaski counties and were affected by the March 31 storms and tornadoes, FEMA may be able to help with temporary housing expenses, basic home repairs or other essential disaster-related needs that are not covered by insurance.  Residents in the designated counties can apply online at disasterassistance.gov, by calling 800-621-3362, or by using the FEMA mobile app. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service. During the...

DENTON, Texas – Revised Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps are available for review in Roosevelt County, New Mexico. 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...

DENTON, Texas – Revised Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps are available for review in Victoria County, Texas. 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...

WASHINGTON --- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell addressed the emergency management community on Monday at the opening of the 2023 National Hurricane Conference in New Orleans. Administrator Criswell’s remarks addressed the evolution of emergency management to work smarter and forge new partnerships in response to unprecedented disasters.   “We’re the bridge to deliver help to the people who need it most,” Criswell said, “Because I know that we all have the power to make this world a safer and stronger place. We just need to use the tools in front of us to build the...

WASHINGTON ­-- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Arkansas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe winter storm from Jan. 30 - Feb. 2, 2023. Federal funding on a cost-sharing basis is available to the state, eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations for storm recovery efforts in Bradley, Calhoun, Cleveland, Dallas, Desha, Drew, Grant, Jefferson, Lincoln, Nevada, Ouachita, Searcy and Stone counties. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures...