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Reno, Nevada – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has delivered preliminary flood maps for Washoe County, the cities of Reno and Sparks, the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, and the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony, Nevada. The maps identify revised flood hazards along 64 streams throughout Washoe County. The new maps will help building officials, contractors, and homeowners make effective mitigation decisions, thereby contributing to safer and more disaster resilient communities. 

Before the new Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) become effective, there is a 90-day appeal period from September 18, 2025 to December 17, 2025. During that time, residents or businesses with supporting technical and scientific information, such as detailed hydraulic or hydrologic data, can appeal the flood risk information on the preliminary maps, which can be viewed at hazards.fema.gov/femaportal/prelimdownload/. 

Flood hazards are dynamic and change frequently for many reasons, including weather patterns, erosion, and community development. Officials from FEMA and Washoe County worked together to provide updated information that accurately reflects the flood risk. These changes may also affect future building standards or insurance requirements. 

The local mapping project is part of a national effort led by FEMA to increase local knowledge of flood risks and support actions to address and reduce the effects of flooding on new and improved structures. FEMA encourages residents to review the preliminary flood maps to learn about local flood risks,

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DENTON, Texas – Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review in Madison County, Arkansas. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements.

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 residents can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and participate in the 90-day appeal and comment period.

The 90-day appeal and comment period will begin on or around Aug. 27, 2025. 

Appeals and comments may be submitted through Nov. 25, 2025, for:

The city of Huntsville; the towns of Hindsville and St. Paul; and the unincorporated areas of Madison County

Residents may submit an appeal if they consider modeling or data used to create the map to be 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 —

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Both Disaster Recovery Centers will remain open until further notice. 

ST. LOUIS – The deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance is drawing near for Missouri residents affected by the May 16 disaster. 

If your home or personal property sustained damage not covered by insurance, FEMA may be able to provide money to help you pay for home repairs, a temporary place to live and replace essential personal property that was destroyed.

The fastest way to apply for Individual Assistance is at DisasterAssistance.gov. You may also apply by calling FEMA at 1-800-621-3362 or visiting a Disaster Recovery Center. The deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance is August 26, 2025.

Disaster Recovery Centers

Two Disaster Recovery Centers are still open in St. Louis City with FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration staff helping impacted residents with their disaster assistance applications, answering questions, and uploading required documents.

LOCATIONSHOURS OF OPERATION

Urban League Entrepreneurship and Women’s Business Center 

4401 Natural Bridge Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63115

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

Closed on Labor Day

Union Tabernacle M.B. Church

 N Newstead Ave.

St. Louis, MO 63108

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

Closed on Labor Day

You can still ask for additional assistance, as long as you submit an initial application before the deadline.

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ASHEVILLE, N.C. – FEMA continues to support the state of North Carolina as it leads community cleanup and restores infrastructure damaged by Tropical Storm Helene and other disasters. 

On Aug. 24, Secretary Noem announced an additional $28 million in reimbursement funds for North Carolina disaster recovery. This brings the total in August alone to $124 million in recovery reimbursements to the state. 

Here are some of the FEMA grants obligated to the state and communities:

$14 million for emergency protective actions taken by approximately 40 North Carolina communities following Helene. $4.3 million for repairs to public parks and recreational facilities in Avery, Buncombe and Haywood counties and other communities. $3.6 million for public road and bridge repairs. $3 million for the repair or replacement of essential utilities including water treatment plants, water lines, and electrical systems. $2.8 million for local debris removal efforts in Buncombe County, Beech Mountain and other communities.

FEMA is reimbursing these costs at no less than a 75% federal share through its Public Assistance Program which provides funds for state and local governments response and recovery work. Helene costs are funded at no less than 90%. To date, more than $656 million has been provided to the state for road repair, debris removal, critical infrastructure repair and more. Since Jan. 20, 2025, more than $347 million in Public Assistance reimbursements has been approved to support the recovery

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