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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.  Approves Major Disaster Declaration for North Dakota
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for North Dakota

WASHINGTON — FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of North Dakota to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm, straight-line winds and flooding from June 7-11, 2021.

Federal funding also is 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 storm, straight-line winds and flooding in Burke, Divide, Emmons, Grant, Kidder, LaMoure, Sioux and Williams counties.

Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.

Lance Davis has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected areas. Davis said additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the state and warranted by the results of further assessments.

mashana.davisThu, 09/02/2021 - 00:33
September is National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month

BOTHELL, Wash. – National Preparedness Month is observed each September to raise awareness about steps individuals, families and communities can take to be ready for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. This year’s National Preparedness Month theme is Prepare to Protect and highlights how preparing for disaster helps protect everyone you love.

“Everyone has a role to play when it comes to preparing for disasters and emergencies,” says Acting Regional Administrator Vince Maykovich. “Whether it is getting to know your neighbors, updating your contact lists, changing the batteries in your smoke detectors, or having extra food on hand for your pet, I urge everyone to take an action and be a part of this year’s National Preparedness Month.” Each week in September, the campaign will focus on a different aspect of preparedness for individuals, families and communities.

  • Week 1: Sept. 1-4 Make A Plan
  • Week 2: Sept. 5-11 Build A Kit
  • Week 3: Sept. 12-18 Low-Cost, No-Cost Preparedness
  • Week 4: Sept. 19-25 Engage Your Community on Preparedness

In partnership with the state emergency management offices and community partners in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, FEMA Region 10 is hosting several virtual sessions throughout the month for everyone to attend.

  • Twitter Spaces Preparedness Chat on September 13 from 12 – 1 p.m. PT
  • R10 Family Prep Night Webinar on September 14 from 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. PT
  • Livestock & Large Animals Preparedness Webinar on September 17 from 10 – 11 a.m. PT

You can visit the FEMA Region 10 Individual and Community Preparedness Dashboard for additional information on how to attend these virtual events. For more information on creating a family communication plan or building an emergency kit, visit ready.gov.

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Follow FEMA Region 10 on Twitter and LinkedIn for the latest updates and visit FEMA.gov for more information. FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters.

mary.j.edmonWed, 09/01/2021 - 22:01
FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Schneider Springs Fire in Washington
FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Schneider Springs Fire in Washington

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

The state of Washington’s request for a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) was approved by FEMA Region 10 Acting Administrator Vincent Maykovich on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021, at 6:25 p.m. PT. He determined that the Schneider Springs Fire threatened to cause such destruction as would constitute a major disaster. This is the eighth FMAG declared in 2021 to help fight Washington wildfires.

At the time of the state’s request, the wildfire threatened homes in and around the communities of Nile and Cliffdell. The fire also threatened critical communications infrastructure as well as fishing streams and spawning sites for threatened species.

FMAGs are provided through the President's Disaster Relief Fund and are made available by FEMA to assist in fighting fires that threaten to cause a major disaster. Eligible items can include expenses for field camps; equipment use, repair, and replacement; mobilization and demobilization activities; and tools, materials, and supplies. This authorization makes FEMA funding available to pay 75 percent of the state’s eligible firefighting costs under an approved grant for managing, mitigating, and controlling designated fires. These grants do not provide assistance to individual home or business owners and do not cover other infrastructure damage caused by the fire.

In addition to the firefighting funds authorized under this FMAG, another $778,778 will be available to Washington through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Post Fire for the mitigation of future wildfires and related hazards, such as flood after fire or erosion. Some eligible wildfire project types include defensible space measures, ignition-resistant construction, and hazardous fuels reduction. The Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 authorizes FEMA to provide HMGP Post-Fire funds to eligible states and territories that receive Fire Management Assistance declarations and federally recognized tribes that have land burned within a designated area. 

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FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters.

hannah.weinsteinFri, 08/20/2021 - 20:20

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