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Disaster Recovery Centers in Clark, Lincoln, Mercer, Owen Counties To Close Permanently; Some Centers Close on Sundays

FRANKFORT, Ky. –Disaster Recovery Centers in Clark, Lincoln, Mercer and Owen counties are scheduled to close permanently June 14 at 7 p.m., but help is still available as survivors can go to any open center to get in-personal assistance, and there are other ways to apply. 

 

The centers closing permanently are located at:

 

Clark County: Clark County Emergency Operations Center, 200 Maryland Ave., Winchester, KY 40391 

Lincoln County: Lincoln County Fire Department Training Center, 309 KY Hwy 590, Stanford, KY 40484 

Mercer County: Mercer County Health Department, 900 N. College St., Harrodsburg, KY 40330 

Owen County: Three Rivers District Health Department, 60 Old Monterey Road, Owenton, KY 40359 

From June12-14, working hours for these centers are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time.

Also, 35 centers in Kentucky counties designated for FEMA assistance as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides will be closed on Sundays.   

Centers in Laurel, Pulaski and Trigg counties remain open on Sundays. You can visit any Disaster Recovery Center to get in-person assistance. No appointment is needed. To find all other center locations, including those in other states, go to fema.gov/drc or text “DRC” and a Zip Code to 43362. 

Check this DR-4864 DRC locator for specific hours of operation.

Disaster Recovery Centers are one-stop shops where you can get information and advice on available assistance from commonwealth, federal and community organizations. You can get help to apply for FEMA assistance, learn the status of your FEMA application, understand the letters you get from FEMA and get referrals to agencies that may offer other assistance. 

FEMA is encouraging Kentuckians affected by the April storms to apply for federal disaster assistance as soon as possible. The deadline to apply is July 25.

You don’t have to visit a center to apply for FEMA assistance. There are other ways to apply: online at DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA App for mobile devices or call 800-621-3362. If you use a relay service, such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service.

When you apply, you will need to provide:

• A current phone number where you can be contacted.
• Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying.
• Your Social Security Number.
• A general list of damage and losses.
• Banking information if you choose direct deposit.
• If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name.

For more information about Kentucky flooding recovery, visit www.fema.gov/disaster/4860 and www.fema.gov/disaster/4864. Follow the FEMA Region 4 X account at x.com/femaregion4. 

martyce.allenjr Fri, 06/13/2025 - 12:04

FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Rowena Fire in Oregon

BOTHELL, Wash. -  The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Rowena Fire burning in Wasco County, Oregon. 

The state of Oregon’s request for a declaration under FEMA’s Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) program was approved by FEMA Region 10 Acting Administrator Vincent J. Maykovich on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 8:06 p.m. PT. He determined that the Rowena Fire threatened to cause such destruction as would constitute a major disaster. This is the first FMAG declaration in 2025 to help fight Oregon wildfires. 

At the time of the state’s request, the wildfire threatened homes in and around the community of Rowena. The fire was also threatening I-84, the Port of The Dalles, Union Pacific Railroad, Mayer State Park, the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, private utilities and commercial sites.

FMAGs make funding available to pay up to 75 percent of a state’s eligible firefighting costs for fires that threaten to become major disasters. Eligible items can include expenses for field camps, equipment use, materials, supplies and mobilization and demobilization activities attributed to fighting the fire. These grants do not provide assistance to individual home or business owners and do not cover other infrastructure damage caused by the fire.  

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mary.j.edmon Thu, 06/12/2025 - 23:26

Missourians Impacted by the March 14-15 Severe Weather Events May Now Apply for Loans through SBA

CAPE GIRARDEAU – Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to Missouri businesses and residents impacted by the March 14-15 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and wildfires in Bollinger, Butler, Camden, Carter, Franklin, Howell, Iron, Jefferson, Oregon, Ozark, Perry, Phelps, Reynolds, Ripley, St. Louis, Wayne, Webster, and Wright counties.

FEMA partners with other agencies to help meet the needs of disaster survivors. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers low-interest disaster loans not only to businesses but also to homeowners and renters in a declared major disaster area. 

SBA is the largest source of funds for privately damaged properties after a disaster. SBA loans are funded through the U.S. Treasury. The program offers loans for the underinsured or uninsured and covers losses not fully compensated by insurance or other recovery resources. The program covers deductibles and increased cost of compliance post disaster. Survivors should not wait for an insurance settlement before submitting an SBA loan application.

Interest rates can be as low as 2.75% for homeowners and renters with terms up to 30 years. Loan amounts and terms are set by SBA and are based on each applicant’s financial condition. SBA offers a 12-month deferment from the date of the first loan disbursement with 0% accrual during that period. 

Homeowners may be eligible for a disaster loan up to $500,000 for primary residence repairs or rebuilding. SBA may also be able to help homeowners and renters with up to $100,000 to replace important personal property, including automobiles damaged or destroyed in the disaster.

Businesses of all sizes and private nonprofit organizations may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace damaged property, destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory and other business assets. SBA can also lend additional funds to help with the cost of improvements to protect, prevent or minimize disaster damage from occurring in the future.

For small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of any size, SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster. Economic injury assistance is available to businesses regardless of any property damage.

If your application is approved, you are not obligated to accept an SBA loan. 

You may also apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via the SBA’s secure website at MySBA Loan Portal (https://lending.sba.gov/) or by visiting a Disaster Recovery Center. A Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) is currently open in St. Louis County.

ST. LOUIS COUNTY

Disaster Loan Outreach Center
St. Louis County Library
Florissant Valley Branch
Quiet Room
195 South New Florissant Rd.
Florissant, MO  63031

Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday - Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Further information is available by calling the SBA Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or send an email to disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.  There is no cost to apply for an SBA disaster loan. 

sara.zuckerman Wed, 06/11/2025 - 21:45

FEMA Fire Management Assistance Grant Approved for Marie Fire

OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds to assist the State of Nevada in combating the Marie Fire burning in Washoe County.

On June 10, the State of Nevada submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) declaration for the Marie Fire. At the time of the request, the fire was threatening approximately 500+ homes in and around Sun Valley and Spanish Spring. Mandatory evacuations were taking place for approximately 2,000 people. The fire started on June 10 and has burned more than 70 acres. 

FMAGs provide federal funding for up to 75 percent of eligible firefighting costs. The Disaster Relief Fund provides allowances for FMAGs through FEMA to assist in fighting fires that threaten to become major incidents.

Eligible costs covered by FMAGs can include expenses for field camps, equipment use, materials, supplies and mobilization, and demobilization activities attributed to fighting the fire. For more information on FMAGs, visit fema.gov/assistance/public/fire-management-assistance.

eileen.chao Wed, 06/11/2025 - 15:48

Berrien County Residents Invited to Review Flood Maps

CHICAGO –Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in Berrien County, Michigan. Property owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. Community stakeholders can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and participate in the 90-day appeal and comment period.

The 90-day appeal period began on June 6, 2025. The preliminary maps and changes from current maps may be viewed online at the FEMA Flood Map Changes Viewer: http://msc.fema.gov/fmcv. 

The updated maps were produced in coordination with local, state and FEMA officials. Significant community review of the maps has already taken place, but before the maps become final, community stakeholders can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and submit appeals or comments. Contact your local floodplain administrator to do so. 

• Appeals must include technical information, such as hydraulic or hydrologic data, to support the claim.
• Appeals cannot be based on the effects of proposed projects or projects started after the study is in progress.
• If property owners see incorrect information that does not change the flood hazard information, such as a missing or misspelled road name in the Special Flood Hazard Area or an incorrect corporate boundary, they can submit a written comment. 

The next step in the mapping process is the resolution of all comments and appeals. Once they are resolved, FEMA will notify communities of the effective date of the final maps.

For more information about the flood maps: 

• Use a live chat service about flood maps at go.usa.gov/r6C (just click on the “Live Chat” icon during operating hours).
• Contact a FEMA Map Specialist by telephone toll-free at 1-877-FEMA-MAP (1-877-336-2627) or by email at FEMA-FMIX@fema.dhs.gov.   

Most homeowner’s insurance policies do not cover flooding. Learn more about your flood insurance options by talking with your insurance agent and visiting www.FloodSmart.gov. 

For more information, contact the FEMA Mapping Team at FEMA-R5-MAP@fema.dhs.gov.

kimberly.keblish Wed, 06/11/2025 - 15:12

Visit Any Disaster Recovery Center For In-Person FEMA Assistance

FRANKFORT, Ky. –If you are a Kentucky survivor who experienced loss as the result of the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from May 16-17, 2025, you do not have to go to a Disaster Recovery Center in your own county. You can receive in-person FEMA assistance at any center. 

No appointment is needed. To find all Disaster Recovery Center locations, including those in other states, go to fema.gov/drc or text “DRC” and a Zip Code to 43362.

Disaster Recovery Centers are one-stop shops where you can get information and advice on available assistance from state, federal and community organizations. You can get help to apply for FEMA assistance, learn the status of your FEMA application, understand the letters you get from FEMA and get referrals to agencies that may offer other assistance. The U.S. Small Business Administration representatives and resources from the Commonwealth are also available at the Disaster Recovery Centers to assist you.

FEMA is encouraging Kentuckians affected by the May tornadoes to apply for federal disaster assistance as soon as possible. The deadline to apply is July 23.

You don’t have to visit a center to apply for FEMA assistance. There are other ways to apply: online at DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA App for mobile devices or call 800-621-3362. If you use a relay service, such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service.

When you apply, you will need to provide:

• A current phone number where you can be contacted.
• Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying.
• Your Social Security Number.
• A general list of damage and losses.
• Banking information if you choose direct deposit. 

If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name.

For more information about Kentucky tornado recovery, visit www.fema.gov/disaster/4875. For more information about Kentucky flooding recovery, visit www.fema.gov/disaster/4864. Follow the FEMA Region 4 X account at x.com/femaregion4. 

martyce.allenjr Wed, 06/11/2025 - 12:06

FEMA Assistance for Those with Insurance

JACKSON, Miss. – While FEMA cannot pay for the same things your insurance covers, FEMA may be able to provide additional money if your insurance settlement doesn’t cover all your essential disaster damage.   

Residents in Covington, Grenada, Issaquena, Itawamba, Jefferson Davis, Leflore, Marion, Montgomery, Pike, Smith, and Walthall counties can apply for FEMA assistance for those repairs as well as for certain personal property lost or damaged in the disaster and not covered by insurance.

Also, if a decision on your insurance settlement for disaster-caused damage has been delayed longer than 30 days from the time you filed the claim, you may be eligible for an insurance advance payment from FEMA. These funds are considered a loan and must be repaid to FEMA once you receive your settlement from your insurance company.

When you apply with FEMA, you are required to inform FEMA of all insurance (flood, homeowners, vehicle, mobile home, medical, burial, etc.) coverage that may be available to you.

How To Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance

• Apply at DisasterAssistance.gov.
• Visit a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center. To find your nearest Disaster Recovery Center, visit fema.gov/drc.
• Call FEMA at 800-621-3362. Help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service.
• Download and use the FEMA app.

For the latest information about Mississippi’s recovery, visit msema.org or fema.gov/disaster/4874.

joy.li Tue, 06/10/2025 - 16:29

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Missouri

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Missouri to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding on April 29, 2025.

Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding in Barry, Greene, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton and Washington counties. 

Willie G. Nunn has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. Additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the state and warranted by the results of further assessments.

amy.ashbridge Tue, 06/10/2025 - 16:03

Disaster Assistance Available at One-Day Events in Oklahoma and Logan Counties

OKLAHOMA CITY – In coordination with the State of Oklahoma, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will be supporting two community pop-up events this week to help survivors of the March wildfires.

Residents can visit the one-day pop-up sites to meet with representatives from FEMA and SBA. Representatives can assist with registrations, checking the status of applications, and answering questions regarding disaster assistance. No appointment is necessary.

The pop-up site locations and hours are:

Oklahoma County

Luther Community Center

18120 Hogback Road  

Luther, OK  73054

9 a.m.- 6 p.m., Thursday, June 12      

Logan County

Meridian Fire Department

12250 Highway 105

Guthrie, OK  73058

9 a.m.- 4 p.m., Saturday, June 14

 

Three additional sites are open throughout the week to assist survivors. Those locations and hours are:

Creek County   

First Baptist Church of Mannford

105 Greenwood Avenue

Mannford, OK  74044  

9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday – Friday

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Wednesday

 

Payne County

City of Stillwater Community Center

Room 102

315 W 8th Avenue       

Stillwater, OK 74074

9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Friday 

Transitioning to new facility June 12

 

Pawnee County

First Baptist Church of Cleveland

201 W. Crestview Drive

Cleveland, OK  74020

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday  

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering low-interest disaster loans to homeowners, renters, private nonprofit organizations and businesses of any size. The SBA disaster loan program is designed to help survivors with their long-term recovery needs. Oklahomans can also apply for an SBA disaster loan online at SBA.gov/disaster or by calling 800-659-2955.  SBA representatives are also available to provide one-on-one assistance to disaster loan applicants at:

Lincoln County
Carney High School
203 Carney Street
Carney, OK  74832

Regular Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Friday 

 

Logan County

Logan County Courthouse Annex 

Old Girl Scout Room

312 East Harrison Avenue        

Guthrie, OK  73044

9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Friday 

 

Homeowners and renters in Cleveland, Creek, Lincoln, Logan, Oklahoma, Pawnee, and Payne counties affected by the March 14-21 wildfires may be eligible for FEMA assistance for losses not covered by insurance. Survivors do not have to visit a community site to register for FEMA Assistance. To apply, homeowners and renters can:

• Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov
• Download the FEMA App for mobile devices
• Call the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362 between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. CT. Help is available in most languages. 

To view an accessible video about how to apply visit: Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance - YouTube

For the latest information about Oklahoma’s recovery, visit  fema.gov/disaster/4866. Follow FEMA Region 6 on social media at x.com/FEMARegion6 and at facebook.com/FEMARegion6/.

thomas.wise Tue, 06/10/2025 - 16:00

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Missouri

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Missouri to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding on May 16, 2025. 

The President's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Scott and St. Louis counties and the independent city of St. Louis. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster. 

Federal funding is also available to state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding in Scott and St. Louis counties and the independent city of St. Louis. 

Willie G. Nunn has been named the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected areas. Additional designations may be made at a later date if warranted by the results of damage assessments. 

Individuals who sustained losses in the designated areas should first file claims with their insurance providers and then apply for assistance by registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling 1-800-621-3362 or by using the FEMA App. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, provide FEMA the number for that service.

amy.ashbridge Tue, 06/10/2025 - 15:35

Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Camp County, Texas

DENTON, Texas – Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review in Camp County, Texas. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements.

The updated maps were produced in coordination with local, state and FEMA officials. Significant community review of the maps has already taken place, but before the maps become final, community residents can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and participate in the 90-day appeal and comment periods.

The 90-day appeal and comment periods will begin on or around June 10, 2025. 

Appeals and comments may be submitted through September 8, 2025, for:

• The city of Pittsburg; town of Rocky Mound; and the unincorporated areas of Camp County

Residents may submit an appeal if they consider modeling or data used to create the map to be technically or scientifically incorrect.

• An appeal must include technical information, such as hydraulic or hydrologic data, to support the claim.
• Appeals cannot be based on the effects of proposed projects or projects started after the study is in progress.

If property owners see incorrect information that does not change the flood hazard information — such as a missing or misspelled road name in the Special Flood Hazard Area or an incorrect corporate boundary — they can submit a written comment.

The next step in the mapping process is to resolve all comments and appeals. Once these are resolved, FEMA will notify communities of the effective date of the final maps.

To review the preliminary maps or submit appeals and comments, visit your local floodplain administrator (FPA). A FEMA Map Specialist can identify your community FPA. Specialists are available by telephone at 877-FEMA-MAP (877-336-2627) or by email at FEMA-FMIX@fema.dhs.gov.

The preliminary maps may also be viewed online:

• The Flood Map Changes Viewer at http://msc.fema.gov/fmcv
• FEMA Map Service Center at http://msc.fema.gov/portal
• The Base Level Engineering-to-FIRM Viewer at https://webapps.usgs.gov/fema/ble_firm

For more information about the flood maps:

• Use a live chat service about flood maps at floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/fmx_main.html (just click on the “Live Chat Open” icon).
• Contact a FEMA Map Specialist by telephone at 877-FEMA-MAP (877-336-2627) or by email at FEMA-FMIX@fema.dhs.gov.

There are cost-saving options available for those newly mapped into a high-risk flood zone. Learn more about your flood insurance options by talking with your insurance agent or visiting https://www.floodsmart.gov

toan.nguyen Tue, 06/10/2025 - 14:30

FEMA Serious Needs Assistance extended for Kentuckians Affected by April Storms

FRANKFORT, Ky. – FEMA has extended the eligibility period for Serious Needs Assistance for an additional 30 days for those who were impacted by the April severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides and mudslides. Applicants who register for FEMA assistance by June 23, 2025, may be considered for Serious Needs Assistance.

Serious Needs Assistance is a one-time payment per household. Immediate or serious needs assistance may provide lifesaving and life-sustaining items, including water, food, first aid, prescriptions, infant formula, breastfeeding supplies, diapers, consumable medical supplies, durable medical equipment, personal hygiene items and fuel for transportation. 

You may be eligible for Serious Needs Assistance if: 

• You complete a FEMA application.
• FEMA can confirm your identity.  
• The home where you live most of the year is in a declared disaster area.
• FEMA confirms the disaster damage from an inspection or documents you send.
• You tell FEMA you are displaced, need shelter or have other emergency costs due to the disaster on your application; and
• You apply for FEMA assistance while Serious Needs Assistance is available. 

How To Apply for FEMA Assistance

There are several ways to apply for FEMA assistance:

• Online at DisasterAssistance.gov.
• Visit any Disaster Recovery Center. To find a center close to you, visit fema.gov/DRC, or text DRC along with your Zip Code to 43362 (Example: “DRC 29169”).
• Use the FEMA mobile app.
• Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. It is open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time. Help is available in many languages. If you use a relay service, such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service. 

FEMA works with every household on a case-by-case basis.

Disaster assistance is not a substitute for insurance and is not intended to compensate for all losses caused by a 

disaster. The assistance is intended to meet basic needs and supplement disaster recovery efforts.

 

For more information about Kentucky flooding recovery, visit www.fema.gov/disaster/4860 and www.fema.gov/disaster/4864. Follow the FEMA Region 4 X account at x.com/femaregion4. 

martyce.allenjr Tue, 06/10/2025 - 12:18