PANAMA CITY, Fla. — FEMA has approved an additional four projects totaling $10,957,490 for the state of Florida to reimburse Bay District Schools for Hurricane Michael recovery work.

BOTHELL, Wash. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded nearly $31.9 million to the University of Washington for expenses incurred during the first 163 days of the COVID-19 response. The funding was made available under major disaster declaration FEMA-DR-4481-WA approved on March 22.

During May, 501 projects were approved, 426 of which were for municipalities

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico – FEMA and the Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resilience, or COR3, have obligated nearly $19 million in funds for 124 projects related to the recovery and reconstruction of Puerto Rico due to Hurricane María.

Fellow Emergency Managers:

As we approach the three-month mark of our Nation’s response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, I want to start by thanking you all for the heroic efforts.  This has been an incredible partnership and journey in our unified response to mitigate the disease.  Unfortunately, the nature of emergency management is such that we must also be ready for the next disaster – whether it’s hurricanes, typhoons, wildfires, or flooding – all while continuing to manage the COVID-19 response. 

NASHVILLE – Tennessee has sustained damage from severe windstorms, including tornadoes, in recent months and now hurricane season is beginning. This is a good time to make preparations to reduce the risk of damage from future storms.

“As people rebuild from the tornadoes and windstorms, it is important for citizens to stay in touch with their local county emergency management director,” said Doug Worden, Tennessee Hazard Mitigation Manager.

A variety of online resources are available to help Tennesseans reduce their risk of future damage.

PHILADELPHIA – During these unprecedented times, it is important to remember disasters won’t wait. As we continue our efforts with the whole of America to respond to and recover from coronavirus (COVID-19), we are also leaning forward and preparing for the upcoming hurricane season. Tropical Storms Arthur and Bertha have already been named, and we can’t predict if Cristobal, Dolly, Edouard, or Fay will be the next named hurricane to impact the mid-Atlantic in 2020.

Oakland, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to assist the State of Arizona in combating the Ocotillo Fire burning in Maricopa County.

PONCE, Puerto Rico – FEMA has extended the application deadline for residents who had damage from the earthquakes. Residents now have until July 2 to apply for FEMA disaster assistance for the ongoing earthquakes that began in December.

ORLANDO, Fla. – FEMA has approved $3,654,088 for the State of Florida to help the City of Lakeland electric department defray the costs of repairs associated with Hurricane Irma.

ORLANDO, Fla. – FEMA has approved $2,634,853 for the State of Florida to help the Sunshine Water Control District defray the costs of debris removal for Hurricane Irma under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.