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LAKE MARY, Fla. – FEMA continues to support the state of Florida by approving more than $37.1 million in federal disaster recovery funds so far in September, bringing the total approved since Jan. 20 to more than $835 million.

The state is leading recovery efforts from multiple federally declared disasters, most recently Hurricane Milton.

Since Jan. 20, FEMA has approved nearly 3,200 state and local recovery projects through the state-managed Public Assistance program. This funding helps cover expenses such as road and bridge repairs, critical infrastructure restoration, debris removal and other emergency actions taken to protect life and property following major disasters.

Here are some of the larger FEMA grants provided to the state and communities in September alone:

$10 million for disaster debris removal projects statewide related to Hurricane Ian:$2.3 million for Lake County.$2 million for the City of Tampa.$5.7 million for Sarasota County.$1.7 million for Volusia County for permanent repairs to Frank Rendon Park in Daytona Beach Shores, including seawall restoration following Hurricane Ian.$3 million for the City of Jacksonville for emergency protective measures, including the activation of an emergency operations center during Hurricane Ian.$2.8 million for the City of Tampa for emergency protective measures focused on public safety, evacuations and security services throughout the city during Hurricane Ian.$2.3 million for the Babcock Ranch Community Independent Special District for permanent repairs to community-wide damages and embankment

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CHICAGO – Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in St. Joseph County, Michigan. Property owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. Community stakeholders can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and participate in the 90-day appeal and comment period.

The 90-day appeal period will begin on or around September 26, 2025. The preliminary maps and changes from current maps may be viewed online at the FEMA Flood Map Changes Viewer: http://msc.fema.gov/fmcv. 

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 submit appeals or comments. Contact your local floodplain administrator to do so. 

Appeals 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. 

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CHICAGO – Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in St. Joseph County, Michigan. Property owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. Community stakeholders can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and participate in the 90-day appeal and comment period.

The 90-day appeal period will begin on or around September 26, 2025. The preliminary maps and changes from current maps may be viewed online at the FEMA Flood Map Changes Viewer: http://msc.fema.gov/fmcv. 

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 submit appeals or comments. Contact your local floodplain administrator to do so. 

Appeals 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. 

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FEMA announced an additional $64.2 million for nearly 30 North Carolina Tropical Storm Helene recovery projects.

In the last two months, more than $228 million in recovery reimbursements were obligated to the state. 

Here are some of the large FEMA grants obligated to the state and communities:
•    $35.4 million to the North Carolina Department of Transportation for road repairs in Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Caldwell, McDowell, Mitchell, Watauga and Yancey counties.
•    $10.7 million to the city of Asheville for temporary water supply stabilization at the North Fork and William DeBruhl water treatment plants. 
•    $4.6 million to Buncombe County for emergency protective measures to support landslide slope stabilization. 
•    $3.5 million to the town of Beech Mountain for repairs to the Buckeye Lake dam, Buckeye water treatment plant and the town’s water systems.
•    $3 million to Haywood Electricity Membership Corporation for repairs to power transmission and distribution systems servicing Buncombe, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, Madison and Transylvania counties. 
•    $2.5 million to the town of Lake Lure for the replacement of the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge.
•    $1.5 million to Asheville Christian Academy for repairs to damaged facilities. 
•    $1.5 million to Skyline Telephone Membership Corporation for repairs to utilities including fiber optic lines servicing Ashe, Alleghany, Avery and Watauga counties. 
•    $1.3 million to the town of Marshall for the replacement of the Marhsall Town Hall building. 

FEMA is reimbursing these costs at no less than a 90% federal share through

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