Federal Hurricane Newsroom

Warning: Scam Artists Still Operating Months after Hurricane Ike

2008-11-29T10:22:00.000-05:00

AUSTIN, Texas -- Although it has been more than two months since Hurricane Ike devastated Texas' upper Gulf Coast, residents should be aware that swindlers continue to operate throughout the disaster area, warn officials of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Texas Governor's Division of Emergency Management (GDEM). More at FEMA.gov

By the Numbers 003: More Than $664 Million In Grants, Loans And Public Assistance Funding

2008-11-07T14:33:00.000-05:00

AUSTIN, Texas -- Federal and state dollars continue to quickly flow into Texas communities recovering from Hurricane Ike. To date, more than $664,000,000 in federal and state grants, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loans, and public infrastructure funding has been approved or obligated. The Texas Governor's Division of Emergency Management (GDEM) and the Federal

Federal/State Gustav Disaster Aid Exceeds $20 Million

2008-11-07T14:31:00.001-05:00

LONG BEACH, Miss. -- Disaster aid for homeowners, renters, business owners, state and local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations affected by Hurricane Gustav reached $20,236,338 thus far, according to officials of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Read more

FEMA Offers Free Workshop For Local Businesses

2008-11-06T14:39:00.000-05:00

AUSTIN, Texas -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is offering a free workshop for local businesses interested in government disaster contract work. The workshop will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Old National Guard Building, City of Orange Recreation Room, 4103 Meeks Dr. Orange, TX 77632. Read more

By the Numbers 002: Tens Of Thousands Served At Disaster Recovery Centers

2008-11-06T14:37:00.001-05:00

AUSTIN, Texas -- On September 19, 2008, just days after Texas received a federal disaster declaration for massive destruction caused by Hurricane Ike; the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) opened its first Disaster Recovery Center to provide face-to-face disaster assistance to homeowners, renters and business owners who suffered losses and damage from the storm. After more than fifty

FEMA Teams Offer Home Repair Advice At Local Stores

2008-11-06T14:35:00.000-05:00

AUSTIN, Texas -- Teams of hazard mitigation specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be available at five local home improvement centers to answer questions residents may have about protecting their homes from future disaster damage. They will explain flood- and wind-resistant building techniques, and will offer advice on topics such as home elevation, safe rooms, wind

Residents Encouraged to Register for FEMA Assistance

2008-11-05T14:46:00.000-05:00

NEW ORLEANS, La. -- There is still time to register for the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Individuals and Households Program. At the request of the state, the deadlines to register for assistance were extended to Dec. 3, 2008 for Hurricane Gustav and Dec. 11, 2008 for Hurricane Ike. Read more

By the Numbers 001: Texas 'Other Needs Assistance' Exceeds $1 Million Per Day

2008-11-05T14:45:00.001-05:00

AUSTIN, Texas -- Fifty-three days following Hurricane Ike's assault on Texas, more than $64 million in Other Needs Assistance (ONA) has been awarded to residents by the State of Texas and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). "Other Needs" refers to financial assistance for disaster-related expenses other than home repair and temporary housing grants. Read more

Only Three Weeks Left To Register For Gustav Disaster Assistance

2008-11-05T14:41:00.000-05:00

LONG BEACH, Miss. -- Nov. 25, 2008, is the deadline to register for federal and state Hurricane Gustav disaster aid, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Read more

400 Familias De Texas Afectadas Por El Huracán Ike En Viviendas Prefabricadas

2008-11-03T15:35:00.000-05:00

AUSTIN, Texas -- Más de 400 familias, afectadas por el huracán Ike, están acomodándose en sus viviendas prefabricadas instaladas en su propiedad o en un parque comercial establecido de viviendas móviles. La Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA, por sus siglas en inglés) está implementando esta forma de vivienda directa en respuesta a una solicitud de parte del estado y está

400 Texas Hurricane Ike Families in Manufactured Homes

2008-11-03T15:34:00.000-05:00

AUSTIN, Texas -- More than 400 families, affected by Hurricane Ike, are settling into their manufactured housing either on their own property or in an established commercial mobile home park. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is implementing this form of direct housing in response to a request from the state and is working with both the state and local communities to ensure the

FEMA Extends Texas Registration Deadline

2008-11-03T15:33:00.000-05:00

AUSTIN, Texas -- At the request of the State of Texas, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that renters, homeowners and business owners who suffered damages from Hurricane Ike now have until December 12 to register for state and federal disaster assistance. Read more

Más De Medio Millar De Millones En Subsidios Por Desastres Y En Préstamos Para Los Residentes De Texas

2008-11-03T15:31:00.001-05:00

AUSTIN, Texas -- Más de $500,000,000 en asistencia federal y del estado están ayudando a los residentes de Texas a recuperarse en 34 condados, después del huracán Ike. Leer Más

More Than Half a Billion in Disaster Grants and Loans to Texans

2008-11-03T15:29:00.001-05:00

AUSTIN, Texas -- More than $500,000,000 in state and federal assistance is helping Texans in 34 counties recover from Hurricane Ike. The disaster assistance - which comes in the form of grants and low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) - continues to increase every day as more homeowners, renters and business owners move forward with their recovery. Read more

Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program Extended For Eligible Applicants In Texas

2008-10-31T15:21:00.000-04:00

AUSTIN, Texas -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program, for eligible Texans displaced by Hurricane Ike has been extended to January 15, 2009. Read more

Use El Subsidio De FEMA Bien E Inteligentemente

2008-10-31T15:18:00.000-04:00

AUSTIN, Texas -- La Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA por sus siglas en inglés) ha distribuido más de $268 millones en fondos para la vivienda para ayudar a los residentes de Texas afectados por el huracán Ike. Los funcionarios de la División para el Manejo de Emergencias del Gobernador de Texas (GDEM por sus siglas en inglés) y FEMA recuerdan a los residentes que deben usar los

Use Your FEMA Funds Wisely And Well

2008-10-31T15:17:00.000-04:00

AUSTIN, Texas -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has distributed more than $268 million in housing assistance funds to help Texans affected by Hurricane Ike. Officials from the Texas Governor's Division of Emergency Management (GDEM) and FEMA caution recipients to use their funds wisely and well. Read more

Ike Update: Texas Disaster Assistance Approaches Half a Billion

2008-10-31T15:15:00.000-04:00

Seven weeks after Hurricane Ike made landfall, progress continues to be made, but there is still a lot to be done to help Texans move forward with their recovery, according to state and federal officials. The Texas Governor's Division of Emergency Management (GDEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), partners in the state's recovery, provide the following summary of continuing

Harrison County To Receive $1 Million Federal Grant For Debris Removal

2008-10-31T15:12:00.001-04:00

LONG BEACH, Miss. -- Harrison County has been approved for a $1,053,506 federal grant to help pay the cost of removing and disposing of vegetative debris strewn by Hurricane Gustav along Harrison County's beachfront, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Mississippi Emergency Management Agency announced this week. Read more

Public Assistance Helps Local Governments Recover from Disaster

2008-10-30T15:25:00.000-04:00

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Severe storms and flooding threaten more than homes. Disaster can damage or destroy bridges, highways, public buildings, parks, hospitals, water treatment plants and rural electrical cooperatives - not to mention leave tons of debris or disrupt communications and emergency services. Read more

FEMA Begins Referring Families to HUD for Temporary Disaster Housing Program

2008-10-29T15:36:00.001-04:00

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on November 1st will begin implementing its temporary disaster housing program to assist families displaced by Hurricanes Ike and Gustav. In anticipation of the start date, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has given the names of more than 6,500 eligible families to HUD which will provide temporary housing assistance until March

El Programa De Asistencia Para Albergue Transitorio Debido A Los Huracanes Gustav Y Ike Se Ha Extendido Para Los Solicitantes Elegibles En Texas Y Lou

2008-10-29T15:10:00.002-04:00

El Programa de Asistencia para Albergue Transitorio (TSA, por sus siglas en inglés) disponible para los desplazados en Texas y Louisiana debido a los Huracanes Gustav y Ike se ha extendido hasta el 15 de enero de 2009. Leer Más

Gustav And Ike Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program Has Been Extended For Eligible Applicants In Texas And Louisiana

2008-10-29T15:07:00.001-04:00

The Federal Emergency Management Agency's Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program, for eligible Texans and Louisianans displaced by Hurricanes Gustav and Ike, has been extended to January 15, 2009. Read more

Federal Aid Programs for Arkansas Disaster Recovery

2008-10-22T15:43:00.000-04:00

Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Bush's major disaster declaration issued for Arkansas. Read more

FEMA Urges People to Know Codes before Rebuilding

2008-10-22T15:20:00.001-04:00

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) advises Louisiana residents who must repair flood-damaged homes or businesses to be aware of the special requirements for buildings that have been substantially damaged or will be substantially improved. Individual property owners need to work closely with their local community officials to ensure compliance with floodplain regulations - or else