FEMA assistance requested following March storms
FEMA-validated numbers show that in those 14 counties, 233 homes were destroyed, 208 homes received major damage, 230 had minor damage, and 92 homes were affected.
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Wicker: Eager to Improve FEMA
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) takes the lead in federally declared disasters.
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Wicker: Highlights federal role in disaster relief
Note: This article is the weekly “Wicker Report” of U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker and provided by the Senator’s office. Any
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Humphreys Disaster Recovery Center closing
MEMA is working with federal and local partners to open more Disaster Recovery Centers in other disaster-declared counties across the state.
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Madison County added to FEMA tornado assistance list
The purpose of the Public Assistance (PA) Grant Program is to support municipalities and counties recovering from major disasters.
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FEMA public assistance approved after June tornadoes
Sixteen counties were approved for Public Assistance and two for Individual Assistance.
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Nationwide emergency alert test to be held in October
The purpose of the test is to ensure that the systems continue to be effective means of warning the public about emergencies, particularly those on the national level.
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Additional assessments underway to build case for federal assistance
Currently, FEMA is assessing public infrastructure damage in 14 additional counties.
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45,000 smoke alarms available to fire departments
The alarms will be distributed to fire departments around the state in the coming months.
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April is Financial Capability Month
Recovering from a disaster can be challenging and stressful. Preparing now makes rebuilding easier.
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