As part of the disaster assistance process, FEMA must determine ownership and occupancy of damaged primary residences.
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Texans who sustained damage from the recent severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that began April 26 may be eligible for disaster assistance under FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program.
FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Texas to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding beginning on April 26, 2024 and continuing.
Severe weather is already affecting some parts of the nation, but as an intense severe storm moves east, residents are encouraged to take the storm seriously and to act now to prepare homes and families for potential impacts.
If you have an immediate or serious need due to the April 25-May 9 severe storms and tornadoes, you may qualify for a one-time $750 payment per household through FEMA’s Serious Need Assistance. This payment would be in addition to other assistance you’re eligible for.
A Disaster Recovery Center will open May 17 in Love County to help Oklahomans affected by the April 25-May 9 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding continue their recovery.
FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from Sept.11-13, 2023.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) urges homeowners and individuals in Puerto Rico who suffered flood damages due to recent flooding events to promptly file claims through their insurance agent or company.
It has been one year since Typhoon Mawar caused the island of Guam to announce a major
disaster declaration. More than $338 million in federal assistance has been provided to survivors in Guam to
include grants from FEMA through the Individual Assistance and Public Assistance Programs, and low-interest
disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). To-date, FEMA remains in the affected
communities, working with local and state officials to provide Public Assistance grants and temporary housing.
Washita County has been added to the major disaster declaration for Oklahomans who sustained damage from the April 25-May 9 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding.