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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97036
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced a major disaster declaration for Kansas following severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding between June 26 and July 7, 2024. This declaration allows for federal assistance to support recovery efforts in affected areas. FEMA will provide Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation throughout the state, covering up to 75% of eligible costs. Andrew P. Meyer from FEMA has been designated as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster, with various counties in Kansas, such as Chase and Finney, specified for Public Assistance.

    Simple Explanation

    The President said there was a big problem with storms in Kansas, so now a special team is helping by giving money to fix things. But the team will only pay three-quarters of the costs, so Kansas has to find the rest somewhere else.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97041
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has updated a major disaster declaration for Florida due to severe incidents. This amendment, issued on November 1, 2024, expands the assistance to include Collier, Marion, Sumter, and Lee Counties. These regions will receive help for various needs such as public assistance, individual assistance, evacuation support, and debris removal. Specific assistance programs available include community disaster loans, crisis counseling, and housing help, which are part of the established federal disaster recovery efforts.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is helping some parts of Florida that got hurt by bad weather by giving them things like money, support for people, and other help to clean up and fix stuff. They decided to help places called Collier, Marion, Sumter, and Lee Counties.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10122
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued an update to a previous disaster declaration for Florida, initially declared on October 11, 2018. This change, effective from January 15, 2021, involves the appointment of Kevin A. Wallace as the new Federal Coordinating Officer for the disaster, replacing Jeffrey L. Coleman. In addition, the notice provides various Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers related to different disaster assistance programs. This action is part of FEMA's administrative processes under guidance from Executive Order 12148.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA, the group that helps when disasters happen, has put someone new in charge to help after a big storm in Florida. They talked about different programs to help people, but didn't explain everything about how the money will be used.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97031
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    In a notice dated September 24, 2024, the President declared a major disaster for the State of Nebraska due to severe weather, including storms and flooding, that occurred from June 20 to July 8, 2024. This declaration allows federal funds to be used to support public assistance and hazard mitigation efforts, covering 75% of eligible costs, in designated areas. FEMA will coordinate the disaster response, with specific counties in Nebraska identified for public assistance and statewide eligibility for hazard mitigation grants. Various federal assistance programs are available under this disaster declaration.

    Simple Explanation

    When bad storms and floods hit Nebraska, the President said, "Let's help!" So now the government can send money to help fix things and keep people safe from floods in the future.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 555
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has issued an amendment to a major disaster declaration for New York State originally made in March 2020. This amendment, effective December 13, 2020, replaces Thomas Von Essen with David Maurstad as the Federal Coordinating Officer for the disaster. The notice includes various federal assistance programs available for disaster relief, such as Community Disaster Loans and Hazard Mitigation Grants. The notice provides necessary details for further contact and guidance regarding this amendment.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA changed the person in charge of helping New York after a big disaster from Thomas to David, and they are offering help like loans and grants to make things better.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97040
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    This document, issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), updates a major disaster declaration in Florida. Originally dated October 7, 2024, the amendment was issued on November 4, 2024, and announces that the emergency period has ended as of November 2, 2024. Additionally, it details various federal assistance programs available for disaster-related aid, such as loans, crisis counseling, and disaster unemployment assistance. The notice was filed by Deanne Criswell, Administrator of FEMA.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA changed some rules about helping Florida after a big disaster, saying that the emergency time is over, but people can still get help like loans and counseling; however, it's not clear how much money is given or who can get it.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11318
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking public comments on the continuation of an information collection for the Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) Program. This program provides assistance to state, tribal, and local governments for managing fires that pose a major disaster threat. The information helps FEMA determine grant eligibility and manage the grants effectively. Public comments are invited to evaluate the necessity, accuracy, quality, and burden of the data collection. Comments can be submitted online until April 26, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA wants to hear what people think about a special program that helps pay for fighting big scary fires. They're asking everyone for ideas on how to make the program better and to check if the paperwork is too much for people.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 555
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has issued a notice regarding an amendment to an emergency declaration for Florida. This amendment modifies a previous notice dated November 11, 2020, known as FEMA-3551-EM, and is effective as of December 9, 2020. The amendment specifies that the emergency incident period ended on November 12, 2020. It also lists the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers that are relevant for disaster-related financial reporting and funding.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA, the group that helps people during emergencies, changed a rule about helping Florida after a big problem. The problem happened sometime before November 12, 2020, and this change was decided on December 9, 2020.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97019
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued an amendment to the major disaster declaration for Nebraska, originally dated September 24, 2024. This notice changes the incident period for the disaster to June 19 through July 8, 2024. The assistance available includes various support programs such as community disaster loans, crisis counseling, disaster legal services, and more, as detailed by their specific Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers. The notice was filed on December 5, 2024, by Deanne Criswell, the Administrator of FEMA.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA is helping Nebraska because of a big disaster that happened, and they're giving money and support to help fix things. They changed the dates of when the disaster happened and are making sure people can get things like loans and legal help, but it might be a little unclear about how people can get this help.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 659
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), under the Department of Homeland Security, has released the finalized Version 5.0 of the Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide. This guide is designed to simplify the process of determining eligibility for the Public Assistance Program by consolidating policies and incorporating external FEMA resources. It emphasizes reducing paperwork and supports the rebuilding of disaster-hit communities with cost-effective hazard mitigation measures. Version 5.0 will be applicable to incidents declared on or after January 6, 2025, and is accessible online through FEMA’s site and the regulations.gov website.

    Simple Explanation

    FEMA, the group that helps with big emergencies, made a new rule book to make it easier for towns to get help after things like big storms. This new book, starting in 2025, is supposed to make it quicker and cheaper to fix things but doesn't say how it'll stop people from misusing the help.