FEMA News

FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Wyoming’s Red Canyon Fire

DENVER – This afternoon, FEMA authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Red Canyon Fire burning in Hot Springs County, Wyoming, near Thermopolis.

FEMA Region 8 Acting Administrator Katherine Fox approved the state’s request for a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) after receiving the request this afternoon and determining that the fire threatened such destruction that it would constitute a major disaster.

At the time of the request, the fire was threatening 90 primary homes and 10 secondary homes in addition to other buildings, infrastructure, utilities, equipment and multiple watersheds in the area. Evacuations are taking place for approximately 100 homes. The fire started on August 13, 2025 and has burned more than 34,000 acres of state and private land and is zero-percent contained. 

The authorization makes FEMA funding available to pay 75 percent of the state’s eligible firefighting costs under an approved grant for managing, mitigating and controlling designated fires. These grants do not provide assistance to individual home or business owners and do not cover other infrastructure damage caused by the fire.

Fire Management Assistance Grants are provided through the President's Disaster Relief Fund and are made available by FEMA to assist in fighting fires that threaten to cause a major disaster. Eligible items can include expenses for field camps; equipment use, repair and replacement; mobilization and demobilization activities; and tools, materials and supplies. 

For more information on FMAGs, visit  https://www.fema.gov/fire-management-assistance-grants-program-details.

minh.phan Mon, 08/18/2025 - 13:44

DisasterAssistance.gov Is Best Way to Reach FEMA

The fastest way to apply for FEMA assistance is online at DisasterAssistance.gov. It is also the best place to communicate with FEMA about your application.

After a disaster, you may have moved or discovered additional damage to your home or personal property. It is important to keep FEMA advised of any changes to your situation. Missing or outdated materials could delay getting you the help you need. Common details that may need to be updated:

• Current housing situation, phone number, or mailing address.
• Adding or removing the name of a person designated to speak for you.
• Adding or changing names of household members and number of people living in your home.
• Changes to your application for FEMA assistance.
• Correcting or verifying home and property damage.
• Updating payment preference.

Set up an account at DisasterAssistance.gov to keep all of your information current. If you applied online, you already have an account. If you applied any other way, go to DisasterAssistance.gov, click “Sign-in” in the top navigation, then click “Create an Account”.

Receive messages, upload documents and follow the status of your application at DisasterAssistance.gov. For those who don’t have Internet access or need services not on the FEMA website, call the Helpline at 800-621-3362.

FEMA is committed to providing equal access to federal assistance for Tennesseans who were affected by the April 2-24 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding. Anyone with an accessibility need who is applying for FEMA assistance should let FEMA know by calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362.

kwei.nwaogu Mon, 08/18/2025 - 12:57

Doña Ana County Residents Can Now Apply for Possible FEMA Assistance After Severe Storms, Flooding and Landslides

SANTA FE, New Mexico – FEMA is supporting state and local recovery efforts for New Mexicans in Doña Ana County who sustained damage from the severe storms, flooding and landslides that began June 23, 2025.

Financial assistance is available to eligible homeowners and renters in Doña Ana County through FEMA’s Individual Assistance program. FEMA may be able to help with serious needs, displacement, basic home repair costs, personal property loss or other disaster-caused needs. Lincoln County was previously designated for Individual Assistance. 

Residents in Doña Ana and Lincoln counties with homeowners, renters or flood insurance should file a claim first. By law, FEMA cannot duplicate benefits for losses covered by insurance. If your policy does not cover all your damage expenses, you may then be eligible for federal assistance.

How to Apply for FEMA Assistance

Homeowners and renters who have disaster-caused damage or loss can apply for FEMA assistance several ways:

• The fastest way to apply is online at DisasterAssistance.gov.
• Use the FEMA App, available on mobile devices.
• Get in-person help with at the State Disaster Resource Center located in Lincoln County at Eastern New Mexico University – Ruidoso Annex, 709 Mechem Dr., Ruidoso, NM 88345. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
• Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m. MT. If you use a relay service, captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service. Help is available in most languages. Press 2 for Spanish.

View an accessible video about how to apply at: Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance - YouTube.

When you apply for assistance, have this information readily available:

• If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name
• A current phone number where you can be contacted
• Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying
• Your Social Security number, if available
• A general list of damage and losses
• Banking information for direct deposit

Remember to keep receipts from all purchases related to cleanup and repair.

Assistance from FEMA can include grants for home repairs, replacement of uninsured personal property and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.

Mescalero Apache Tribe and Three Counties Eligible for Public Assistance

The Mescalero Apache Tribe and Doña Ana and Otero counties are now eligible for FEMA Public Assistance. Lincoln County, which was previously designated for debris removal and emergency protective measures under Public Assistance, is now also eligible for permanent work.

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loans are available to businesses of all sizes, nonprofits, homeowners and renters. Like FEMA, SBA cannot duplicate benefits for losses covered by insurance.

Additional counties may be added later if warranted by the results of damage assessments. 

For the latest information about New Mexico’s recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4886. Follow FEMA Region 6 on Facebook at facebook.com/femaregion6 and on X at x.com/FEMARegion6

toan.nguyen Sun, 08/17/2025 - 02:06

Disaster Recovery Centers Closing in Hardeman and Obion Counties

FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in Hardeman and Obion counties are closing permanently Aug. 19. Homeowners and renters in Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Dyer, Hardeman, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion and Wilson counties have until Aug. 19 at 11:59 p.m. to apply for FEMA assistance.

Disaster Recovery Centers Closing at 6 p.m., Aug. 19:

• Hardeman County: Safehaven Storm Shelter, 530 Madison Ave W., Grand Junction, TN 38039
• Obion County: Obion County Library, 1221 E. Reelfoot Ave., Union City, TN 38261

How to Apply for FEMA Assistance

Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA App for mobile devices or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. In-person help is available at any Disaster Recovery Center for submitting applications, getting updates and asking questions. Find a center here: DRC Locator (fema.gov).

Video: What to Expect Before Applying for FEMA Assistance | ASL | Spanish

Video: Next Steps After Applying for FEMA Assistance  | ASL | Spanish

Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration are also available. To learn more or apply, visit sba.gov/disaster or call 800-659-2955.

FEMA is committed to providing equal access to federal assistance for Tennesseans who were affected by the April 2-24 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding. Anyone with an accessibility need who is applying for FEMA assistance should let FEMA know by calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362.

kwei.nwaogu Fri, 08/15/2025 - 20:11

FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Sunset Fire in Idaho

BOTHELL, Wash. -  The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Sunset Fire burning in Bonner County, Idaho. 

The state of Idaho’s request for a declaration under FEMA’s Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) program was approved by FEMA Region 10 Acting Administrator Vincent J. Maykovich on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at 11:52 p.m. PT. He determined that the Sunset Fire threatened to cause such destruction as would constitute a major disaster. This is the first FMAG declaration in 2025 to help fight Idaho wildfires. 

At the time of the state’s request, the wildfire threatened homes in and around the communities of Sagle and Careywood. The fire also threatened Blacktail Peak Communication Site and Facility, Little Blacktail Ranch Water District, a Timberlake Fire Protection District fire station, and the U.S. Navy’s Acoustic Research Detachment facility in Bayview. 

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.  

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mary.j.edmon Fri, 08/15/2025 - 19:54

Five Days Remain for Tennesseans to Apply for FEMA Assistance

Middle and Western Tennesseans who have been affected by the April 2-24 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding have five days to apply for FEMA assistance. The application deadline is Tuesday. Aug. 19.

Money is available for survivors who need help covering uninsured costs for things like rental expenses, home repairs, vehicle damage, medical expenses, moving and storage, and reimbursement for temporary housing. Homeowners, renters, students, self-employed, ranchers and farmers in Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Dyer, Hardeman, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion and Wilson counties can apply for FEMA assistance.

How to Apply for FEMA Assistance

Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA App for mobile devices or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. In-person help is available at any Disaster Recovery Center for submitting applications, getting updates and asking questions. Find a center here: DRC Locator (fema.gov).

Video: What to Expect Before Applying for FEMA Assistance | ASL | Spanish

Video: Next Steps After Applying for FEMA Assistance  | ASL | Spanish

Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration are also available. To learn more or apply, visit sba.gov/disaster or call 800-659-2955.

Disaster Recovery Centers

Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Friday; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; Closed Sunday

• Hardeman County: Safehaven Storm Shelter, 530 Madison Ave W., Grand Junction, TN 38039
• Obion County: Obion County Library, 1221 E. Reelfoot Ave., Union City, TN 38261

FEMA is committed to providing equal access to federal assistance for Tennesseans who were affected by the April 2-24 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding. Anyone with an accessibility need who is applying for FEMA assistance should let FEMA know by calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362.

kwei.nwaogu Fri, 08/15/2025 - 13:17

One Week Left For Kentuckians Affected By May Tornadoes To Apply For FEMA Assistance

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky homeowners and renters in Caldwell, Laurel, Pulaski, Russell, Trigg and Union counties who suffered uninsured damage to their property from the May 16-17 tornadoes have one week left to apply for federal disaster assistance. The application deadline is Aug. 22.

Survivors are encouraged to file insurance claims for damage to their homes, personal property and vehicles before they apply for FEMA assistance. FEMA Individual Assistance cannot duplicate insurance benefits or other sources of assistance. 

How To Apply for FEMA Assistance

There are several ways to apply for FEMA assistance:

• Online at DisasterAssistance.gov.
• Visit any Disaster Recovery Center. To find a center close to you, visit fema.gov/DRC, or text DRC along with your Zip Code to 43362 (Example: “DRC 29169”).
• Use the FEMA mobile app.
• Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Help is available in many languages. If you use a relay service, such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service. 

When you apply, you will need to provide:

• A current phone number where you can be contacted.
• Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying.
• Your Social Security Number.
• A general list of damage and losses.
• Banking information if you choose direct deposit.  
• If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name.

Survivors should keep their contact information updated with FEMA as the agency may need to call to schedule a 

home inspection or get additional information.

 

For more information about Kentucky tornado recovery, visit www.fema.gov/disaster/4875. Follow the FEMA Region 4 X account at x.com/femaregion4.

martyce.allenjr Fri, 08/15/2025 - 13:08

Public Invited to Review Flood Maps in Hunterdon and Somerset counties, New Jersey

Hunterdon and Somerset counties, NJ - FEMA is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for the below communities in Hunterdon and Somerset counties, New Jersey:

• Hunterdon County, NJ:
  • Township of Union
• Somerset County, NJ:
  • Township of Bedminster
  • Township of Branchburg
  • Township of Hillsborough

Community partners are invited to participate in a 90-day appeal and comment period.

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 partners can identify any corrections or questions about the information provided and submit appeals or comments.

The 90-day appeal period will begin August 21, 2025. Residents, business owners and other community partners are encouraged to review the updated maps to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. They may submit an appeal if they perceive that modeling or data used to create the map is technically or scientifically incorrect.

• An appeal must include technical information, such as hydraulic or hydrologic data, to support the claim.
• Appeals cannot be based on the effects of proposed projects or projects started after the study is in progress.
• If property owners see incorrect information that does not change the flood hazard information—such as a missing or misspelled road name in the Special Flood Hazard Area or an incorrect corporate boundary—they can submit a written comment.

The next step in the mapping process is the resolution of all comments and appeals. Once they are resolved, FEMA will notify communities of the effective date of the final maps.

Submit appeals and comments by contacting your local floodplain administrator. The preliminary maps may be viewed online at the FEMA Flood Map Changes Viewer: http://msc.fema.gov/fmcv.

For more information about the flood maps:

• Use a live chat service about flood maps at http://go.usa.gov/r6C (just click on the “Live Chat” icon).
• Contact a FEMA Map Specialist by telephone; toll free, at 1-877-FEMA-MAP (1-877-336-2627) or by email at FEMA-FMIX@fema.dhs.gov.

Most homeowner’s insurance policies do not cover flooding. 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 and visiting https://www.floodsmart.gov.

Hunterdon and Somerset counties, NJ Flood Mapping Milestones

• March 4, 2025 — Revised Preliminary Community Meeting discussing floodplain updates
• March 7, 2025 — Revised Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map released.
• August 21, 2025 —  Revised Preliminary Appeal Period starts.
• Fall 2026* — New Flood Insurance Rate Map becomes effective and flood insurance requirements take effect. (*Timeline subject to change pending completion of the appeal review process.)

If you have any questions, please contact FEMA Region 2 Office of External Affairs at (212) 680-3699 or at FEMA- R2-ExternalAffairs@fema.dhs.gov .

kate.macedo Thu, 08/14/2025 - 19:03

SBA Loans are a Meaningful Option for Texas Storm Survivors

AUSTIN, Texas – Long-term, low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration are available to survivors, businesses and nonprofit organizations that are recovering from the July 2—18 storms and flooding in Central Texas.

Individuals and businesses that suffered losses in Burnet, Guadalupe, Kerr, Kimble, McCulloch, Menard, San Saba, Tom Green, Travis and Williamson counties may apply for an SBA loan.

The SBA also identified 27 contiguous counties where eligible residents, nonresidents and businesses that may have been affected by the storms may also apply for disaster loans. Those counties are Bandera, Bastrop, Bell, Blanco, Brown, Caldwell, Coke, Concho, Edwards, Gillespie, Hays, Irion, Kendall, Kimble, Lampasas, Lee, Llano, Mason, McCulloch, Menard, Milam, Mills, Reagan, Real, Runnels, Schleicher and Sterling.

FEMA partners with other agencies to help meet the needs of disaster survivors. SBA disaster loans are the largest source of federal recovery funds for storm survivors. They help private property owners pay for disaster losses not covered by insurance, local or state programs. SBA loans also cover deductibles and increased cost of compliance after a disaster. Survivors should not wait for an insurance settlement before submitting an SBA loan application. 

Interest rates on disaster loans can be as low as 2.75% for homeowners and renters, 3.62% for private nonprofit organizations and 4% for businesses. Terms can reach up to 30 years for physical damage to real estate, inventory, supplies, machinery and equipment. SBA sets loan amounts and terms, which are based on each applicant’s financial condition.

Survivors are not required to begin repaying the loan and the interest does not begin to accumulate for 12 months from the date the first loan payment is awarded.

Homeowners may be eligible for a disaster loan of up to $500,000 for primary residence repairs or rebuilding. SBA may also be able to help homeowners and renters with up to $100,000 to replace important personal property, including automobiles damaged or destroyed in the storms.

Businesses of any size and private nonprofit organizations may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace damaged property, destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory and other business assets. Applicants may be eligible for a loan increase of up to 20% of their physical damage, as verified by the SBA, for mitigation purposes. 

Businesses and private nonprofit organizations may apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster. These loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that cannot be paid because of the disaster’s impacts. Economic injury assistance is available regardless of whether the applicant suffered any property damage.

To apply online or to download an application, go to SBA.gov/disaster. You may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or email DisasterCustomerService@sba.gov. 

Homeowners and renters as well as business owners can also visit SBA’s Business Recovery Centers. They are open at: 

• Kerr County: The YES Center at First Presbyterian Church, 823 North St., Kerrville, TX 78028. Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Friday; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday
• Tom Green County: Angelo State University, 69 N. Chadbourne Street, San Angelo, TX 76903.

Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday

The deadline to apply for an SBA physical disaster loan is Thursday, Sept. 4. The last day for small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives and most private nonprofit organizations to apply for an SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan is Monday, April 6, 2026.

For the latest information about the Texas recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4879. Follow FEMA Region 6 on social media at x.com/FEMARegion6 and at facebook.com/FEMARegion6

toan.nguyen Thu, 08/14/2025 - 17:35

Williamson County Disaster Recovery Center Closes Aug. 16

AUSTIN, Texas – The Williamson County Disaster Recovery Center will shut down operations at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16. FEMA specialists are still available to help flood survivors in Central Texas with applications and referrals to other assistance programs.

Disaster Recovery Centers are accessible locations where specialists from FEMA’s Individual Assistance program can help survivors with their recovery from the July storms and flooding. You may visit any recovery center to get help or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362.

There is no charge to apply for FEMA assistance or for specialists to explain the types of assistance available such as housing and money to help you repair or replace appliances and room furnishings. In addition to FEMA personnel, representatives from the Texas Division of Emergency Management and the U.S. Small Business Administration are also on hand to help.

Disaster Recovery Centers

CountyAddressHours/Days of OperationBurnet

Burnet Community Center

401 E. Jackson St.

Burnet, TX 78611

Open: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday

Closed: Sundays

Kerr

First Baptist Church

625 Washington St.

Kerrville, TX 78028

Open: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday

Closed: Sundays 

Kerr

L J Vineyards (formerly Bridget’s Basket)

1551 Texas Highway 39

Hunt, TX 78024

Open: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday

Closed: Sundays 

San Saba

San Saba Civic Center

1190 S Thomas Stewart Dr.

San Saba, TX 76877

Open: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday to Saturday

Closed: Sunday, Aug. 17

Closes permanently 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18

Tom Green

Concho Valley Transit Annex

506 N. Chadbourne St. 

San Angelo, TX 76903

Open: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday - Friday

Closed: Saturdays and Sundays

Williamson

Williamson County EMS North Campus

Classroom A & B 

3189 SE Inner Loop, Suite A

Georgetown, TX 78626

Open: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday to Saturday

Closes permanently Saturday, Aug. 16

 

Travis

Northway Bible Church

589 San Gabriel Parkway

Leander, TX 78641

 

Closed permanently Wednesday, Aug. 13

 

You have until Thursday, Sept. 4, to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. Keep in mind that applying to FEMA is not the same as reporting your damage to the state. 

The fastest way to apply for FEMA assistance is online at DisasterAssistance.gov. You may also use the FEMA mobile app or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Lines are open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT daily and specialists speak many languages. If you use a relay service, captioned telephone or other service, you can give FEMA your number for that service.

To view an accessible video, visit What You Need to Know Before Applying for FEMA Assistance.

For the latest information about the Texas recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4879. Follow FEMA Region 6 on social media at x.com/FEMARegion6 and at facebook.com/FEMARegion6

toan.nguyen Thu, 08/14/2025 - 17:32

Stay in Touch with FEMA to Help Keep Your Recovery on Track

SANTA FE, New Mexico – Missing or incorrect information could delay the delivery of FEMA assistance. That’s why FEMA encourages homeowners and renters recovering from the severe storms, flooding and landslides that began June 23 to stay in touch with the agency and keep their information as current as possible.

Contact FEMA to update your application, get the status of your case or ask questions about the disaster assistance process.

Information That May Need to be Updated

• Your current housing situation, phone number or mailing address
• Adding or removing the name of someone designated to speak for you
• Adding or changing names of household members and number of people living in your home
• Changes in your application for FEMA assistance
• Correcting or verifying home and property damage
• Updating your payment preference

A simple way to provide missing or new information is to create an account at DisasterAssistance.gov. If you applied for assistance online or using the FEMA app, then you already have an account. Check your Disaster Assistance account regularly. Click on the “Check Status” button on DisasterAssistance.gov to view your account at any time.

If you do not have internet access and/or need services not available on FEMA’s website, call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Specialists speak many languages and phone lines are open from 5 a.m. and 9 p.m. MT daily. Press 2 for Spanish. If you use a relay service, captioned telephone or other service, you can give FEMA your number for that service.

For in-person help, you can visit the State Disaster Resource Center at: Eastern New Mexico University – Ruidoso Annex, 709 Mechem Dr., Ruidoso, NM 88343. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. MT daily.

When you contact FEMA, be sure to have the nine-digit number assigned to you when you applied.

For the latest information about New Mexico’s recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4886. Follow FEMA Region 6 on Facebook at facebook.com/femaregion6 and on X at x.com/FEMARegion6

toan.nguyen Wed, 08/13/2025 - 14:21

Where West Virginians can meet with FEMA staff

From August 10 – 16, 2025 

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – FEMA staff is in West Virginia, at community locations selected by local and state officials. If you are a resident of Marion or Ohio counties and you have been impacted by the June 14-15 storms, FEMA staff can answer questions, direct you to state and nonprofit resources, and assist you with your FEMA applications.  

You can visit any of the locations below to meet with FEMA staff in person. Note: disaster survivor assistance pop-up sites will move throughout Marion and Ohio counties. Please check the hours of operation carefully, to note which dates they will be in your area.   

State-led Disaster Recovery Centers and Disaster Survivor Assistance locations are:  

Marion County  

 

Marion County Disaster Recovery Center  

City of Fairmont Public Safety Building  

500 Quincy Street  

Fairmont, WV 26554  

 

Hours of operation:  

Mon- Sat 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Closed Sundays)  

 

Marion County Pop-Up Location 

Marion County Pop-Up Location 

Monongah City Hall 

430 Bridge Street 

Monongah, WV 26554 

 

Hours of operation:  

August 10-12, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

August 16, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

Pleasant Valley Municipal Building  

2340 Kingmont Road 

Pleasant Valley, WV 26554 

 

Hours of operation: 

August 13-15, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

Ohio County  

 

Ohio County Disaster Recovery Center 

Ohio County Pop-Up Location 

Triadelphia Community Center 

4453 National Road, 

Triadelphia, WV 26059 

 

Hours of operation: 

Mon- Sat 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Closed Sundays) 

Valley Grove Town Hall 

8566 National Road 

Valley Grove, WV 26060 

 

Hours of operation: 

August 10-16, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

For more information on West Virginia’s disaster recovery, visit emd.wv.gov, West Virginia Emergency Management Division Facebook page, www.fema.gov/disaster/4884, and www.facebook.com/FEMA. 

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kelly.magarity Tue, 08/12/2025 - 20:21

Use FEMA Grants Only for Disaster-Related Expenses

AUSTIN, Texas – As eligible Texas flood survivors start to receive funds from FEMA for rent, home repairs and other categories of assistance, be assured that disaster assistance funds are tax-free.

When you receive your award letter, FEMA will notify you of the appropriate use of disaster assistance funds. FEMA will also remind you to use the money only for disaster-related expenses.

Ten counties are designated for federal assistance for the July 2-18 severe storms and flooding in Central Texas: Burnet, Guadalupe, Kerr, Kimble, McCulloch, Menard, San Saba, Tom Green, Travis and Williamson.

If you applied and were approved for FEMA assistance, you will receive a check. You may also receive a direct deposit payment, if you chose to have the money deposited into your bank account. Your award letter will arrive within a day or two after that digital payment or check.

Disaster assistance can include grants for hotel stays or other temporary housing and for basic repairs for flood damage to your home. The money can also be used to help you repair or replace appliances, room furnishings, and a personal or family computer damaged by the disaster.

Disaster grants are not for regular living expenses such as utilities, food, travel, entertainment, or any discretionary expenses not directly related to the disaster.

If you spend the grants on anything other than their intended purpose, you may be denied future disaster assistance. In some cases, FEMA may ask you to return the money.

Keep receipts for your disaster spending for at least three years to verify how you used the money. If you receive an insurance settlement to cover the same expenses, you must reimburse FEMA, which will conduct audits to confirm funds were spent properly.

You have until Thursday, Sept. 4, to apply for FEMA disaster assistance, which is not the same as reporting your damage to the state. Reporting disaster damage to the Texas Division of Emergency Management at damage.tdem.texas.gov helps officials connect you with resources and services.

There are several ways to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. Here’s how:

• The fastest way to apply is online at DisasterAssistance.gov.
• You may also use the FEMA mobile app or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Lines are open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT daily and specialists speak many languages. If you use a relay service, captioned telephone or other service, you can give FEMA your number for that service.
• Visit any Disaster Recovery Center to receive in-person assistance. To find one close to you, use your ZIP code to search FEMA.gov/DRC.
• To view an accessible video on how to apply, visit What You Need to Know Before Applying for FEMA Assistance. 

For the latest information about the Texas recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4879. Follow FEMA Region 6 on social media at x.com/FEMARegion6 and at facebook.com/FEMARegion6/

toan.nguyen Tue, 08/12/2025 - 15:48

FEMA Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office Releases Updated Program and Policy Guide (PPG) Version 2.0

Revisions Aimed at Helping to Clarify Claims Process

SANTA FE, N.M. – 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 policy and procedural requirements for the people impacted by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. The PPG version 2.0 supersedes version 1.1. 

The new version of the PPG is aligned with the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Assistance Act (“Act”) passed by Congress. It incorporates additional information on risk reduction, diminution in value (DIV), the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), acequia costs, cascading impacts, and detailed guidance for appeals, and arbitration, reopening claims and requests for information (RFI). “The updated PPG 2.0 compiles all policies implemented by the Claims Office into a single document and reflects our commitment to addressing the unique needs of impacted communities and maximizing the fair and accurate compensation to claimants,” said Jay Mitchell, Director of Operations at the New Mexico Joint Recovery Office.

For questions, contact our Claims Office helpline at 505-995-7133. Helpline staff are available from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday. You can also leave a voicemail outside of regular operating hours. The Claims Office is committed to meeting the needs of people impacted by the fire and subsequent flooding as outlined in the Fire Assistance Act. As of August 5, 2025, the Claims office has paid out $2.8 billion in compensation on 20,044 claims.

For information and updates regarding the Claims Office, please visit the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office website at fema.gov/hermits-peak. For information in Spanish, visit fema.gov/es/hermits-peak. You can also follow our Facebook page and turn notifications on to stay up to date about the claims process, upcoming deadlines and other program announcements at facebook.com/HermitsPeakCalfCanyonClaimsOffice.

amy.ashbridge Mon, 08/11/2025 - 21:21

FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Colorado’s Oak Fire

DENVER – This afternoon, FEMA authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Oak Fire burning in Archuleta County, Colorado near Pagosa Springs.

FEMA Region 8 approved the state’s request for a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) after receiving the request this afternoon and determining that the fire threatened such destruction that it would constitute a major disaster.

At the time of the request, the Oak Fire was threatening more than 5,100 buildings and 2,000 homes. The fire started on August 10 and has burned more than 150 acres.

 “The Oak Fire is the third Fire Management Assistance Grant FEMA has approved in Colorado in the last several days. FEMA stands by to offer continued support to the State of Colorado to ensure federal resources are available for firefighting efforts,” said FEMA Region 8 Acting Administrator Katherine Fox.

The authorization makes FEMA funding available to pay 75 percent of the state’s eligible firefighting costs under an approved grant for managing, mitigating and controlling designated fires. These grants do not provide assistance to individual home or business owners and do not cover other infrastructure damage caused by the fire.

Fire Management Assistance Grants are provided through the President's Disaster Relief Fund and are made available by FEMA to assist in fighting fires that threaten to cause a major disaster. Eligible items can include expenses for field camps; equipment use, repair and replacement; mobilization and demobilization activities; and tools, materials and supplies. 

For more information on FMAGs, visit  https://www.fema.gov/fire-management-assistance-grants-program-details.

minh.phan Mon, 08/11/2025 - 21:08

San Saba and Travis County Disaster Recovery Centers to Close

AUSTIN, Texas – The Travis County Disaster Recovery Center closes permanently Wednesday, Aug. 13, and the San Saba County center shuts down Monday, Aug. 18. FEMA specialists will still be available to help flood survivors in Central Texas with applications and direct you to local, state and federal assistance programs.

Disaster Recovery Centers are established and accessible locations where specialists from FEMA’s Individual Assistance program can help survivors with their recovery from the July storms and flooding. There is no charge to apply for FEMA assistance or for specialists to explain the types of assistance available such as housing and money to help you repair or replace appliances and room furnishings.  

In addition to FEMA personnel, representatives from the Texas Division of Emergency Management and the U.S. Small Business Administration are also on hand to help.

Disaster Recovery Centers

CountyAddressHours/Days of OperationBurnet

Burnet Community Center

401 E. Jackson St.

Burnet, TX 78611

Open: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday

Closed: Sundays

Kerr

First Baptist Church

625 Washington St.

Kerrville, TX 78028

Open: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday

Closed: Sundays 

Kerr

L J Vineyards (formerly Bridget’s Basket)

1551 Texas Highway 39

Hunt, TX 78024

Open: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday

Closed: Sundays 

San Saba

San Saba Civic Center

1190 S Thomas Stewart Dr.

San Saba, TX 76877

Open: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday

Closed: Sundays

Closing permanently Monday, Aug. 18

Tom Green

Concho Valley Transit Annex

506 N. Chadbourne St. 

San Angelo, TX 76903

Open: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday - Friday

Closed: Saturdays and Sundays

Travis

Northway Bible Church

589 San Gabriel Parkway

Leander, TX 78641

Open: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

Closing permanently Wednesday, Aug. 13

 

Williamson

Williamson County EMS North Campus

Classroom A & B 

3189 SE Inner Loop, Suite A

Georgetown, TX 78626

Open: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday 

Closed: Sundays

 

You have until Thursday, Sept. 4, to apply for FEMA disaster assistance but you don’t need to visit a Disaster Recovery Center to apply. Keep in mind that applying to FEMA is not the same as reporting your damage to the state. 

The fastest way to apply for FEMA assistance is online at DisasterAssistance.gov. You may also use the FEMA mobile app or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Lines are open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT daily and specialists speak many languages. If you use a relay service, captioned telephone or other service, you can give FEMA your number for that service.

To view an accessible video, visit What You Need to Know Before Applying for FEMA Assistance.

For the latest information about the Texas recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4879. Follow FEMA Region 6 on social media at x.com/FEMARegion6 and at facebook.com/FEMARegion6

toan.nguyen Mon, 08/11/2025 - 19:18

One Week Left for Tennesseans to Apply for FEMA Assistance

Middle and Western Tennesseans who have been affected by the April 2-24 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding have one week left to apply for FEMA assistance. The application deadline is Tuesday. Aug. 19.

Money is available for survivors who need help covering uninsured costs for things like rental expenses, home repairs, vehicle damage, medical expenses, moving and storage, and reimbursement for temporary housing. Homeowners, renters, students, self-employed, ranchers and farmers in Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Dyer, Hardeman, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion and Wilson counties can apply for FEMA assistance.

How to Apply for FEMA Assistance

Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA App for mobile devices or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. In-person help is available at any Disaster Recovery Center for submitting applications, getting updates and asking questions. Find a center here: DRC Locator (fema.gov).

Video: What to Expect Before Applying for FEMA Assistance | ASL | Spanish

Video: Next Steps After Applying for FEMA Assistance  | ASL | Spanish

Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration are also available. To learn more or apply, visit sba.gov/disaster or call 800-659-2955.

Disaster Recovery Centers

Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Friday; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; Closed Sunday

• Hardeman County: Safehaven Storm Shelter, 530 Madison Ave W., Grand Junction, TN 38039
• Obion County: Obion County Library, 1221 E. Reelfoot Ave., Union City, TN 38261

FEMA is committed to providing equal access to federal assistance for Tennesseans who were affected by the April 2-24 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding. Anyone with an accessibility need who is applying for FEMA assistance should let FEMA know by calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362.

kwei.nwaogu Mon, 08/11/2025 - 14:07

One Disaster Recovery Center to Close, Two Staying Open in City of St. Louis

ST. LOUIS – The Disaster Recovery Center in the parking lot of Sumner High School in St. Louis City will close permanently this Monday, August 11 at 7 p.m.

Two other Disaster Recovery Centers are staying open until further notice.

FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration are helping impacted residents and businesses with their disaster assistance applications, answering questions, and uploading required documents. 

St. Louis City Location – Closing August 11LOCATIONHOURS OF OPERATIONSumner High School — Parking Lot
4248 Cottage Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63113

Friday: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

Closing Permanently: Monday, August 11

St. Louis City Locations – Staying OpenLOCATIONSHOURS OF OPERATIONUrban League Entrepreneurship and Women’s Business Center 
4401 Natural Bridge Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63115Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sunday: ClosedUnion Tabernacle M.B. Church
626 N. Newstead Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63108

Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (Saturday, August 9 only)
Sunday: Closed

Closed on weekends after this Saturday, August 9.

Application Deadline Extended to August 26

The FEMA application deadline for the May 16 disaster has been extended to August 26, 2025.

To save time, please apply for FEMA assistance before coming to a Disaster Recovery Center. Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-3362. 

If you are unable to apply online or by phone, someone at the Disaster Recovery Center can assist you. 

Help is still available after the deadline. August 26 is the deadline to submit an initial application. Impacted residents can stay in touch after the deadline to ask for financial assistance for home repairs and rent, as well as other needs not covered by insurance.

Stay in touch with FEMA and SBA to keep your recovery on track.

Helpful Tips

• Read your letter from FEMA carefully.
• Provide contractor estimates for disaster-related repairs, including contractor contact information.
• To request assistance to help with rent, homeowners and renters need to contact FEMA and let them know.
• If you received rental assistance from FEMA and require further rental assistance while working toward your permanent housing plan, stay in touch with FEMA. Continued Temporary Housing Assistance (CTHA) may be available for those who qualify.
• When contacting FEMA, have your nine-digit number you were assigned with when you applied.
• Keep receipts for disaster-related purchases (items to make repairs to home, hotel receipts, etc.).
• Contact FEMA if your current housing situation, phone number, or mailing address have changed.

jodelle.davis Fri, 08/08/2025 - 21:36

Revised Preliminary Flood Maps for El Paso County, Texas Ready for Public View

DENTON, Texas – Revised Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in the city of El Paso; the towns of Anthony, Clint and Horizon City; the village of Vinton; and unincorporated areas of El Paso County, Texas.

Property owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. Community residents can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and participate in the appeal and comment periods for the maps.

This is El Paso County’s first complete set of digital FIRMs. These maps serve multiple purposes, including defining Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs). SFHAs are areas at high risk for flooding. 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.

FEMA stresses that flooding can and does happen outside of the most vulnerable areas.

Review the revised preliminary flood maps by visiting the local floodplain administrator (FPA). A FEMA Map Specialist can help identify community FPAs. Specialists are available by telephone at 877-FEMA-MAP (877-336-2627) or by email at FEMA-FMIX@fema.dhs.gov.

The revised preliminary maps may also be viewed online:

• The Flood Map Changes Viewer at http://msc.fema.gov/fmcv
• FEMA Map Service Center at http://msc.fema.gov/portal

For more information about the flood maps:

• 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 Fri, 08/08/2025 - 17:23

Use FEMA Money for Intended Purpose

FEMA reminds Tennesseans in Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Dyer, Hardeman, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion and Wilson counties who receive federal disaster assistance for damage from the April 2-24 severe storms to use the money for its intended purpose and to keep receipts for expenses. The FEMA assistance application deadline is Tuesday, Aug. 19 at 11:59 p.m.

Disaster assistance is intended to help you pay for basic expenses caused by the disaster. The grants are tax-free and do not need to be repaid. A letter explaining what the money is to be used for will arrive within a day or two of the check or direct deposit payment.

The types of assistance you may be eligible for could include:

• Home repairs (e.g., structure, water, septic and sewage systems);
• Rental assistance for a different place to live temporarily;
• Repair or replacement of a disaster-damaged primary vehicle;
• Uninsured out-of-pocket medical expenses for an injury caused by the disaster;
• Repair or replacement of specialized occupational tools;
• Essential educational materials (e.g., computers, schoolbooks, supplies);
• Moving and storage expenses related to the disaster; or
• Other disaster-related expenses.

If you spend the grant on anything other than the purpose for which it is intended, you may be denied future disaster assistance. In some cases, FEMA may ask you to return the money.

Keep receipts of your spending for three years to document that you used the money for disaster-related expenses. If you receive an insurance settlement to cover the same expenses, you must return the money from FEMA.

FEMA cannot seize your property or land, even if you are unable to repay the agency for any duplicated benefits. Applying for disaster assistance does not grant FEMA or the federal government authority or ownership of your property or land.

How to Apply for FEMA Assistance

Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA App for mobile devices or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. In-person help is available at any Disaster Recovery Center for submitting applications, getting updates and asking questions. Find a center here: DRC Locator (fema.gov).

Video: What to Expect Before Applying for FEMA Assistance | ASL | Spanish

Video: Next Steps After Applying for FEMA Assistance  | ASL | Spanish

Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration are also available. To learn more or apply, visit sba.gov/disaster or call 800-659-2955.

Disaster Recovery Centers

Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Friday; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; Closed Sunday

• Hardeman County: Safehaven Storm Shelter, 530 Madison Ave W., Grand Junction, TN 38039
• Obion County: Obion County Library, 1221 E. Reelfoot Ave., Union City, TN 38261

FEMA is committed to providing equal access to federal assistance for Tennesseans who were affected by the April 2-24 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding. Anyone with an accessibility need who is applying for FEMA assistance should let FEMA know by calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362.

kwei.nwaogu Fri, 08/08/2025 - 17:22