25% of Infrastructure Under Flood Risk in 30 years; FEMA Wants Input on...
Just as new research shows that a fourth of the critical infrastructure in the U.S. – along with an increasing number of homes and businesses – are at risk of flooding in the next 30 years, FEMA is...
View ArticleResidents in 8 Mississippi Counties Can Now Try for FEMA aid for Ida
Mississippi’s governor says residents in eight counties can now apply for federal help with Hurricane Ida expenses, and 19 counties can get public aid. Approval for help through the Federal Emergency...
View ArticleFEMA Extends Deadline to Apply for Hurricane Ida Assistance to Nov. 29
Louisiana residents seeking disaster aid from Hurricane Ida now have until Nov. 29 to apply for assistance. The Federal Emergency Management announced that the deadline to register for individual...
View ArticleArchdiocese of New Orleans to Pay More Than $1 Million Over Katrina False Claims
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans has agreed to pay more than $1 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by knowingly submitting false claims for payment to the...
View ArticleFEMA: $2.5 Billion Ida Aid Given to Louisiana Residents, Businesses
Louisiana residents and businesses have received $2.5 billion in federal aid related to Hurricane Ida, the Federal Emergency Management Agency said. It said another $27.8 million has been approved in...
View ArticleTornadoes That Ripped Across Central U.S. Could Be Costliest Outbreak on Record
A group of tornadoes that tore across the central U.S. on December 10 and 11 resulted in widespread damage in several states and could serve as the nation’s costliest tornado outbreak on record. “Based...
View ArticleFEMA to Offer Home Repair Tips for Ida Victims
FEMA mitigation specialists will give tips about rebuilding and protecting homes from future disaster-related damage such as high winds and water at local hardware stores in Chauvin and Morgan City,...
View Article81% of Flood Insurance Policyholders Will See Rate Increases, Report Says
When the Federal Emergency Management Agency rolled out a major overhaul to its beleaguered National Flood Insurance Program last April, it promised that bigger, richer homes would bear the brunt of...
View ArticleFEMA Contractors Not Liable for Misrepresentations About Flood Risk
The North Fork of the White River in southern Missouri is a nationally known fly-fishing destination, teeming with brown and rainbow trout. The stream is fed from underground springs in the Ozark...
View ArticleFEMA Opens Proposed Hurricane Ida Housing Site Comment Period
A three-day comment period opened Tuesday for a proposed group housing site for Hurricane Ida survivors in one southeast Louisiana parish, the Federal Emergency Management Agency said. Up to 75...
View ArticleFEMA Pushing for Stronger Building Codes Nationwide
On the first day of the Atlantic hurricane season, federal officials announced a new initiative to modernize building codes across the country so that communities can be more resilient to hurricanes,...
View ArticleLouisiana’s Native Americans Still Recovering From Hurricane Ida
Driving through her village along the southeastern Louisiana bayou, tribal official Cherie Matherne points out remnants of house after house _ including her own _ wrecked nine months ago when Hurricane...
View ArticleLouisiana Lawmakers Seek More Time to Use Katrina Aid
Members of Congress from Louisiana are calling for federal officials to extend deadlines for spending Hurricane Katrina recovery funds on New Orleans road and water infrastructure projects. Sens. Bill...
View ArticleFEMA Report: Flood Insurance Hikes Will Drive 1 Million From Market
When questioned by members of Congress, the Federal Emergency Management Agency said its new update to the nation’s flood insurance program will prompt more people to sign up for coverage, even though...
View ArticleLouisiana Town Settles Dispute Over Fraudulent FEMA Claims
A Louisiana town is preparing to settle a 20-year dispute with the Federal Emergency Management Agency by making a repayment of $163,102. The Town Talk of Alexandria reports that the Town of Ball...
View ArticleOklahoma Town Facing Probation From National Flood Insurance Program
Moffett, Oklahoma could soon face probation by the National Flood Insurance Problem due to deficiencies and violations with the town’s floodplain management program, FEMA announced this week. FEMA will...
View ArticleNational Flood Insurance Program Extended to Mid-December
Late last week President Joe Biden signed legislation passed by Congress to extend the National Flood Insurance Program’s authorization to Dec. 16, 2022. “NFIP reauthorization is an opportunity for...
View ArticleFEMA Urges California and Nevada Residents to Heed Flood Warnings
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is cautioning residents in parts of central California and western Nevada to pay attention to local officials as additional heavy rains and flooding are...
View ArticleNew Mexicans Affected by Last Year’s Wildfire Get FEMA Aid
The Federal Emergency Management Agency Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office, charged with administering nearly $4 billion in emergency financial aid for survivors of last year’s record-breaking...
View ArticleNevada Puts March Winter Storm Costs at $10.6M
State emergency managers are projecting clean-up and repair costs of at least $10.6 million following severe winter storms that affected rural parts of Nevada in March. Nevada Division on Emergency...
View ArticleNew Mexico Officials Say FEMA Delays Create Mistrust Among Wildfire Victims
Members of New Mexico’s congressional delegation are criticizing federal emergency managers for missing deadlines as residents seek recovery assistance following the largest wildfire in the state’s...
View ArticleFEMA Hit by Multi-State Lawsuit Over Flood Insurance Rating Formula
A federal lawsuit claims FEMA failed to take into account skyrocketing flood insurance costs generated by its new rating system, Risk Rating 2.0. Ten states, along with 43 Louisiana parishes and more...
View ArticleFEMA Has Paid Out $5.6M so far to Hawaii Wildfire Survivors
The Federal Emergency Management Agency said it has approved more than $5.6 million in assistance to nearly 2,000 households in Maui so far as the federal government tries to help survivors of the...
View ArticleLouisiana’s Drinking Water Supply Under Threat as Gulf Saltwater Invades...
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) – A mass inflow of salt water from the Gulf of Mexico creeping up the drought-stricken Mississippi River is threatening drinking water supplies in Louisiana, prompting Gov. John...
View ArticleFEMA Raises Federal Cost Share to 90% of Eligible Hurricane Ian Recovery in...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has raised the federal cost share for funding assistance, potentially making millions more dollars available to Florida authorities for Hurricane Ian recovery...
View ArticleHeavy Rains, High Winds Bring Flooding, Damage to South Florida
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Why has it been raining so much in south Florida? Experts say the latest windy, rainy storm system seen this week has nothing to do with hurricane season. The storm system...
View ArticleLawsuit Says Compensation Delayed for Victims of Worst Wildfire in New Mexico...
A new lawsuit has been filed against the Federal Emergency Management Agency, alleging compensation has been delayed for victims of the largest wildfire in New Mexico’s recorded history. FEMA is...
View ArticleS&P Says Flooding Events for California Cities and Counties May Result in...
California’s high rainfall in 2023 is continuing into 2024 but has yet to have a material effect on credit quality for cities and counties rated by S&P Global Ratings, however the longer-term...
View Article$12.6M in Aid Delivered to San Diego County Communities
To aid recovery efforts in San Diego County following the January storms, FEMA, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and local partners continue to work together to bring relief to...
View ArticleBiden OK’s Major Disaster Declaration for California
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is making ederal disaster assistance available to California to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storms, tornadoes,...
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