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Federal Funding Will Bolster Protections Against Earthquakes and Floods  

WASHINGTON — Today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) published two Notices of Funding Opportunity, making millions in federal funding available to help states and territories protect their communities from floods and earthquakes. Both floods and earthquakes can happen nearly anywhere with little warning, and they both can cause mass devastation to American communities. These funds demonstrate how FEMA is returning to its core mission: safeguarding the American people and increasing state, local, tribal and territorial capability to respond to and recover from disasters.  

“With these funding opportunities, we are empowering states to take charge of their disaster preparedness,” said Senior Official Performing the Duties of the FEMA Administrator David Richardson. “States and local governments know what their communities need, and they can use this money to get it. The more we build resilience at the state and local level, the more prepared our nation will be.” 

The announcement comes after a critical evaluation of all grant programs and recipients to root out waste, fraud and abuse and deliver accountability for the American taxpayer. Unlike the previous administration, recipients of grants will no longer be permitted to use federal funds to house illegal immigrants at luxury hotels, fund climate change pet projects or empower radical organizations with unseemly ties that don’t serve the interest of the American people. 

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LOS ANGELES – As the demand for in-person services has decreased over time, the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) in-person presence will end at 5 p.m. July 31, 2025, at the One Stop Rebuilding Center.  The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) continue to provide support and remain available at the center, located at:

One Stop Rebuilding Center – LA City 
1828 Sawtelle Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025 
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed weekends.
 

Services from Cal OES, FEMA and SBA will maintain in-person support for survivors at the Altadena Community Center, located at:

Altadena Community Center – LA County
730 E. Altadena Dr.
Altadena, CA 91001
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed weekends.

To contact FEMA and stay in touch, visit DisasterAssistance.gov. To speak with a FEMA specialist directly call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362.  If you use a video relay service, captioned telephone service, or other communication services, please provide FEMA the specific number assigned for that service. Lines are open daily from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week. 

Disaster Case Management Program (DCMP)

DCMP is FEMA-funded and provides supplemental Disaster Case Management services to vulnerable populations in the event of a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration that includes Individual Assistance.

The DCMP is a limited-term, holistic partnership between a case manager and an individual survivor or household to identify and address unmet needs

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FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky homeowners and renters who experienced damage or loss caused by the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides have until 11:59 p.m. today to apply for federal disaster assistance. The deadline to apply is today.

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. FEMA works with every household on a case-by-case basis.

FEMA representatives can explain available assistance programs, how to apply to FEMA, and help connect survivors with resources for their recovery needs.

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

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Tennesseans love their music! So, it is good news that musicians and other residents who had damage or losses from April 2-24 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding, may be eligible for FEMA assistance. Homeowners and renters in Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson Dyer, Hardeman, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion and Wilson counties are encouraged to apply by the Aug. 19 deadline.

Insurance is the best means to recover after a natural disaster. FEMA assistance covers basic needs, it does not restore all disaster-related property loss. However, FEMA assistance may repair or replace disaster-damaged property if conditions meet the eligibility requirements, and the item(s) fall within any of these categories:

Appliances: includes standard household appliances, such as a refrigerator, washing machine, etc.Clothing: essential clothing needed due to overall loss, damage, or contamination.Furniture: basic furnishings found in a bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and living room.Tools: tools and equipment (including musical instruments) required for your job and items required as a condition of an applicant’s or household member’s education. This assistance also applies to self-employed individuals.Computer: funds to cover replacement of one personal or family computer. Funds for additional computers required for work or school may be approved.Accessibility: FEMA also provides assistance for damaged personal property required for qualified applicants with disabilities.How to Apply for FEMA Assistance

Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA App for mobile devices or call the FEMA

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