FEMA News

Amid Uncertainty Over Flood Insurance, Florida County Declares Emergency After Unprecedented Rainfall

In what may be a sign of the climate times, a Florida county has declared a local state of emergency after a weather event — even without hope of much assistance from the state or federal government. The declaration by …

Flood Insurance Program Expires Tomorrow Unless Congress Acts

As Democrats and Republicans in Washington continue to haggle over government debt and spending, federal flood insurance is among the programs facing disruption. Without renewed funding, a government shutdown would begin after the end of the fiscal year tomorrow, Sept. …

FEMA: $205M Approved for Michigan Recovery From June Storms, Flooding

The federal government has approved nearly $205 million to help Michiganders with disaster-related needs stemming from the June 25-26 tornadoes, severe storms and flooding in Washtenaw and Wayne counties, FEMA says. That amount includes nearly $1.1 million in claims paid …

Insurance, Housing Groups Urge Renewal of Flood Program That Expires Sept. 30

The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies, along with a large coalition of other insurance, lending and housing industry groups, is urging congressional leaders to avoid any lapse in National Flood Insurance Program coverage by renewing the NFIP before its …

Final Victim of Tennessee Flooding Found; Death Toll Stands at 20

The body of the final person missing from a devastating weekend flood in Middle Tennessee was recovered on Wednesday, prompting the search for victims to be suspended as the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency toured the area. Saturday’s …

North Carolina Gov. Cooper Issues State of Emergency After Tropical Storm Fred Causes Historic Flooding

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has issued a State of Emergency in response to Tropical Storm Fred, which caused severe flood in the western part of the state. Approximately 30 people are currently in missing in Haywood County and water …

FEMA OKs Funds to Help Fight Montana Wildfire

Federal funds are now available to help with firefighting costs for the Poverty Flats Fire burning in Big Horn County and Crow Agency in Montana, FEMA reported. FEMA Acting Regional Administrator Tammy Littrell approved the state’s request for a federal …

How New Flood Insurance Rating Will Affect Tennesseans

The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) is raising awareness of recent changes to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) that it says will raise flood insurance premiums for some Tennessee flood insurance consumers while for others, premiums will …

Federal Disaster Declaration Approved for Louisiana

President Joe Biden has approved a major disaster declaration for Louisiana following the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that hit the state May 17-21, 2021, As a result, federal disaster assistance has been made available to supplement state and local …

Wisconsin County to Get $1.5M in Flood Mitigation Funds from FEMA

Jefferson County, Wisconsin, has been has been awarded $1,530,596 in Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The award, announced by FEMA and Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) is to be used for the acquisition and demolition …