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BOTHELL, Wash. –  The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Himalaya Road Fire burning in the Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. 

The state of Alaska’s request for a declaration under FEMA’s Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) program was approved by FEMA Region 10 Deputy Acting Administrator Anthony J. Morea on Monday, June 23, 2025, at 8:19 p.m. PT. He determined that the Himalaya Road Fire threatened to cause such destruction as would constitute a major disaster. This is the second FMAG declaration in 2025 to help fight Alaska wildfires. 

At the time of the state’s request, the wildfire threatened homes in and around the communities of Himalaya, Haystack, Hayes Creek, and Fox. The fire also threatened powerlines, cell towers, watersheds, fishing streams, spawning sites, wildlife, cultural resources, and part of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. 

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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FRANKFORT, Ky. –The Disaster Recovery Centers in Anderson, Daviess and Hopkins counties are scheduled to close permanently this week. Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides can still apply for FEMA assistance. 

Hopkins County – Closing permanently Wednesday, June 25, at 7 p.m. CT
Location: Hopkins County Fairground
605 E. Arch St, 
Madisonville, KY 42431
Working hours until closure: Monday through this Wednesday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT

Anderson County – Closing permanently Thursday, June 26, at 7 p.m. ET
Location: Anderson Co. Community Center

1026 County Park Rd

Lawrenceburg, KY 40342

Working hours until closure:  Monday through this Thursday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET

Daviess County – Closing permanently Thursday, June 26, at 7 p.m. CT
Location: Stanley Fire Department
159 Highway 1554 
Stanley, KY 42301
Working hours until closure: Monday through this Thursday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT

Disaster Recovery Centers are one-stop shops where you can get information and advice on available assistance from state, federal and community organizations. You can get help to apply for FEMA assistance, learn the status of your FEMA application, understand the letters you get from FEMA and get referrals to agencies that may offer other assistance. The U.S. Small Business Administration representatives and resources from the Commonwealth are also available at the Disaster Recovery Centers to assist you.

FEMA is encouraging Kentuckians affected by the April storms to apply for federal

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Tennessee homeowners and renters in nine counties who had uninsured damage or loss caused by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding that occurred April 2-24 may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance. The designated counties include Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Dyer, Hardeman, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion and Wilson. FEMA may be able to help with serious needs, rental assistance, basic home repair costs, personal property loss or other disaster-caused needs.

There are several ways to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. Go to DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA App for mobile devices or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Lines are open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT seven days a week and specialists speak many languages. To view an accessible video on how to apply, visit Three Ways to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance – YouTube.

FEMA’s disaster assistance offers benefits that provide flexible funding directly to survivors. In addition, simplified processes and expanded eligibility allows Tennesseans access to a wider range of assistance and funds for serious needs. 

What You’ll Need When You ApplyA 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.

If you have homeowners, renters or flood insurance, you should

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