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Genesee County, N.Y. – FEMA is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Genesee County, New York. 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 September 11, 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,

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AUSTIN, Texas – The Kerr County Disaster Recovery Center in Kerrville will close permanently at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 11. Specialists from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration are still available to help flood survivors in Central Texas.

At Disaster Recovery Centers, FEMA specialists can explain the types of assistance available to survivors of the July 2-18 flooding, help them update their applications and refer them to other assistance programs. Representatives of the Texas Division of Emergency Management and the Small Business Administration are also available to help.

Survivors may visit any recovery center to get help or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. 

CountyAddressHours/Days of OperationKerr

Hill County Youth Event Center

3785 Memorial Blvd. 

Kerrville, TX 78028

Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Wednesday 

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday

Closing permanently Thursday, Sept. 11 

Kerr

L J Vineyards (formerly Bridget’s Basket)

1551 Texas Highway 39

Hunt, TX 78024

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

Closed: Sundays 

You have until Sunday, Sept. 28, to apply for FEMA assistance.

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. To view an accessible video, visit What

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SANTA FE, New Mexico – Hours are changing for two in-person centers supporting New Mexicans affected by severe storms, flooding and landslides that occurred June 23 – Aug. 5.

Starting Monday, Sept. 8, the hours for in-person assistance in Doña Ana County and Lincoln County will change. No appointment is needed. Assistance is available in both English and Spanish.

Doña Ana County Location

Disaster Recovery Center

Vado/Del Cerro Community Resource Center

180 La Fe Ave.

Del Cerro, NM 88048

Mon. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sat. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (closed Sunday) 

Lincoln County Location:

Disaster Resource Center

Eastern New Mexico University-Ruidoso Annex 

709 Mechem Dr.

Ruidoso, NM 88345

Mon. – Fri. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sat. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (closed Sunday) 

FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) staff are providing in-person assistance at the centers to help residents apply for federal assistance, including grants from FEMA and low-interest SBA Disaster Loans. SBA’s Business Recovery Center is also located at the ENMU Ruidoso Annex. FEMA staff can help individuals in other ways including checking the status of existing applications and informing residents about additional resources available. 

The fastest way to apply is online at DisasterAssistance.gov or the Spanish language site DisasterAssistance.gov/es. You can apply online for SBA assistance and receive information at www.sba.gov/disaster. Call 800-659-2955 for further SBA information.

For the latest information about New Mexico’s recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4886. Follow

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