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OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds to assist the State of Hawaii in combating the Holomua Fire burning in Maui County.  

On September 23, the State of Hawaii submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) for the Holomua Fire. At the time of the request, the fire was threatening approximately 364 homes in and around Paia on Maui. Mandatory evacuations had taken place for approximately 1,672 people. The fire began on September 23 and had already burned more than 200 acres. 

FMAGs provide federal funding for up to 75 percent of eligible firefighting costs. FMAGs are approved through FEMA to assist in fighting fires that threaten to become major disasters.

Eligible costs covered by FMAGs can include expenses for field camps, equipment use, materials, supplies and mobilization, and demobilization activities attributed to fighting the fire. For more information on FMAGs, visit fema.gov/assistance/public/fire-management-assistance.

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ASHEVILLE, N.C. – FEMA announced nearly $48 million in additional funding for 46 North Carolina Tropical Storm Helene and other disaster recovery projects. 

This includes 31 newly approved projects, as well as 18 large projects, each over $1 million that the Department of Homeland Security has advanced and will be available to communities. 

Here are some of the grants approved for the state and communities:

$10.9 million to the North Carolina Department of Transportation for road repairs.$3.7 million to Buncombe County for architectural and engineering services.$3.1 million to the North Carolina Forest Service for emergency protective measures. $2.7 million to the Buncombe County Board of Education for emergency protective measures.$2.1 million to the town of Beech Mountain for road repairs and management costs.$1.8 million to the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources for repairs to state park roads, culverts, bridges and facilities.$1.6 million to Appalachian State University for repairs to facilities including their New River Light and Power Oak Grove substation.

FEMA is reimbursing Helene costs at no less than a 90% federal share through its Public Assistance program which provides funds for state and local governments response and recovery work. Since Jan. 20, more than $510 million in reimbursements have been approved to support recovery. 

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ASHEVILLE, N.C. – FEMA announced nearly $48 million in additional funding for 46 North Carolina Tropical Storm Helene and other disaster recovery projects. 

This includes 31 newly approved projects, as well as 18 large projects, each over $1 million that the Department of Homeland Security has advanced and will be available to communities. 

Here are some of the grants approved for the state and communities:

$10.9 million to the North Carolina Department of Transportation for road repairs.$3.7 million to Buncombe County for architectural and engineering services.$3.1 million to the North Carolina Forest Service for emergency protective measures. $2.7 million to the Buncombe County Board of Education for emergency protective measures.$2.1 million to the town of Beech Mountain for road repairs and management costs.$1.8 million to the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources for repairs to state park roads, culverts, bridges and facilities.$1.6 million to Appalachian State University for repairs to facilities including their New River Light and Power Oak Grove substation.

FEMA is reimbursing Helene costs at no less than a 90% federal share through its Public Assistance program which provides funds for state and local governments response and recovery work. Since Jan. 20, more than $510 million in reimbursements have been approved to support recovery. 

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CHICAGO  –  Wisconsin homeowners and renters in Milwaukee, Washington and Waukesha counties with uninsured damage to their primary home, personal property loss or disaster-related emergency needs due to the August storms and flooding may apply for FEMA assistance. The deadline to apply is November 12, 2025.  

You should first file an insurance claim:

If you have homeowners, renters, or flood insurance, you should file a claim before applying for FEMA assistance. FEMA cannot duplicate benefits for losses covered by insurance. If your policy does not cover all your disaster expenses, you may be eligible for federal assistance. 

FEMA Assistance:

FEMA may be able to help if you are displaced, have serious needs, need temporary lodging, require basic home repair costs, lost personal property or have other uninsured disaster-caused needs. The fastest way to apply is online at DisasterAssistance.gov or the Spanish language DisasterAssistance.gov/es. 

You will need to provide the following information: 

Your contact information.Your email address.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.Annual household income.Banking information if you choose direct deposit.If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name.

If you need more information or additional help:

Download the FEMA App to complete your application and find other resources.Call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362 for assistance in multiple languages.In the coming days,

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