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FEMA BULLETIN Week of August 31, 2020 View as Webpage | Subscribe  In this Edition: September is National Preparedness Month President Trump, Administrator Gaynor Survey Hurricane Laura Damage, Meet with State and Local Officials Administrator Gaynor Surveys California Wildfire Damage, Visits with State and Local Officials FEMA Announces Proposed Revision to the Public Assistance Appeals Process FEMA Launches New Preparedness Training for Community-Based Organizations FEMA Announces Regulation Update for the FMA Grant and Mitigation Planning Programs […]

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FEMA Advisory: Coronavirus Pandemic Whole-of-America Response: “By The Numbers” Update (September 4, 2020) 09/04/2020 FEMA ADVISORY   Coronavirus Pandemic Whole-of-America Response “By the Numbers” Update Attached is the third of three “By the Numbers” updates, this week, for the Whole-of-America coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic response underway. This “By the Numbers” update relates to Medical Supplies and Equipment; Testing; Federal Funding; and Additional Federal Support.  Contact Us If you have any questions regarding this FEMA Advisory, please […]

FEMA Advisory: Hurricane Laura Recovery Update (September 3, 2020) 09/03/2020 FEMA Advisory Hurricane Laura Recovery Update   Key Messages Hurricane Laura survivors in Louisiana should register with FEMA even if they have registered with the agency for previous disasters. FEMA considers each disaster to be a separate event so survivors affected by multiple storms may receive help more than once. The important thing to do now is register for assistance. Go online at disasterassistance.gov Call 1-800-621-3362 […]

FEMA Advisory: Coronavirus Pandemic Whole-of-America Response: “By The Numbers” Update (September 2, 2020) 09/02/2020 FEMA ADVISORY   Coronavirus Pandemic Whole-of-America Response “By the Numbers” Update Attached is the second of three “By the Numbers” updates, this week, for the Whole-of-America coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic response underway. This “By the Numbers” update relates to Medical Supplies and Equipment; Testing; Federal Funding; and Additional Federal Support.  Contact Us If you have any questions regarding this FEMA Advisory, please […]

FEMA Advisory: Coronavirus Pandemic Response: FEMA Releases New Policy for Declarations (September 1, 2020) 09/01/2020 FEMA ADVISORY   Coronavirus Pandemic Response: FEMA Releases New Policy for Declarations Today, FEMA released an interim policy to clarify eligible work under the Public Assistance program as part of the response to coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The interim policy “COVID-19 Pandemic: Work Eligible for Public Assistance” is applicable to eligible applicants only and is exclusive to emergency and major disaster declarations […]

FEMA Advisory: Coronavirus Pandemic Whole-of-America Response: “By The Numbers” Update (August 31, 2020) 08/31/2020 FEMA ADVISORY   Coronavirus Pandemic Whole-of-America Response “By the Numbers” Update Attached is the first of three “By the Numbers” updates, this week, for the Whole-of-America coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic response underway. This “By the Numbers” update relates to Medical Supplies and Equipment; Testing; Federal Funding; and Additional Federal Support.  Contact Us If you have any questions regarding this FEMA Advisory, please […]

FEMA Advisory: Tropical Depression Laura Update (August 30, 2020) 08/30/2020 FEMA ADVISORY   Tropical Depression Laura  President Trump visited Louisiana and Texas to survey damage and meet with the Governors and state and local leaders. President Trump approved a major disaster declaration, providing assistance for disaster survivors in Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron and Jefferson Davis parishes. That assistance can include grants, low-cost loans, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the […]

FEMA Advisory: Tropical Depression Laura Update (August 29, 2020) 08/29/2020 FEMA ADVISORY   Tropical Depression Laura  President Trump approved a major disaster declaration Friday evening for Louisiana. The declaration provides assistance for disaster survivors in Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron and Jefferson Davis parishes. That assistance can include grants, low-cost loans, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster. The declaration provides federal funding to state, tribal and […]

FEMA Advisory: Tropical Depression Laura Update (August 28, 2020) 08/28/2020 FEMA ADVISORY   Tropical Depression Laura  The storm’s impact stretches from the coastal areas that took the full brunt of Laura’s winds and storm surge at landfall, to areas further inland that are experiencing heavy rainfall and flash flooding.  Initial impact assessments and search and rescue operations are continuing along the Gulf Coast. Disaster Survivor Assistance representatives are on the ground, coordinating with state and […]