The Latest: Michael lashes Florida coast as Cat 4 hurricane
Officials with FEMA and NOAA briefed reporters on the latest threats from Hurricane Michael and urged citizens to heed local warnings ahead of landfall.
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Norfolk homeowners consider accepting FEMA grants to raise flood-prone houses
"The first couple of times we saw it, it was... well you don't really expect water up in your driveway," Baker said. "The seawall here is so low that at certain times of the month the [Lafayette River] will just come over the sea wall."
Preparing an Emergency Plan for Your Unique Needs
Disasters such as hurricanes, floods, fires and other emergency situations are all too common these days. In fact, about 4 out of 5 Americans live in counties hit by weather events since 2007, according to disaster declaration data from the Federal Emergency Management Agency .
How Hurricane Maria exposed long ignored human rights concerns in Puerto Rico
Driving around San Juan, the sight of blue tarpaulins is almost inescapable. Nailed over people's roofs, the tarps continue to provide the only shelter for tens of thousands of Puerto Ricans one year after Hurricane Maria tore through the island, causing extensive damage to homes, hospitals and schools.
Tropical Storm Michael nears hurricane strength as Florida prepares
Tropical Storm Michael has strengthened overnight and is nearing hurricane -force winds on Monday morning as it sets its sights on the Florida Panhandle. Add Hurricanes as an interest to stay up to date on the latest Hurricanes news, video, and analysis from ABC News.
Rebuilding conundrum: For some Florence flooding victims, answer is unclear
Dee and Rory Barror stood Thursday night outside of the RV they're living in with their daughter and two dogs, their faces lit up by headlights of cars turning into the grassy field that's their front yard and a distribution point for Hampstead's devastated Cross Creek community.
Where and when to get help after a disaster
After a major disaster you may qualify for tax relief, unemployment insurance, federal grants and low-interest loans, but it helps to act quickly. Here's where to turn: Contact your insurance agent as soon as possible to start a claim.
Leniency on – SFEMA – Sdeadlines
When will the electricity be back on? Is the water safe to drink? Which streets were damaged so badly they need to be closed to the public? Can school buildings be repaired and reopened quickly? Do any municipal employees need time off to ensure their own families are safe? That is just a sampling of questions local and state government officials have to answer in the wake of natural disasters such as floods, hurricanes, etc. There are hundreds more.
Cnmi Government and Non-Profit Organizations Impacted by Typhoon…
The Office of the Governor, Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Office of Public Assistance in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency is highly encouraging local government entities and non-profit organizations who sustained property loss or damage from Typhoon Mangkhut to apply for Public Assistance. Public Assistance provides reimbursement grants to state/territorial and local governments, as well as certain non-profit entities to assist them with the response to and recovery from disasters.
Thompson, Garamendi, announce FEMA funds for Mendocino fire victims
U.S. Reps. Mike Thompson and John Garamendi on Thursday announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has granted Public Assistance for Lake County for the Ranch and River Fires, commonly known as the Mendocino Complex fires.
Emergency alert test sounds off on mobile phones nationwide
Electronic devices across the United States sounded off Wednesday as the Federal Emergency Management Agency conducted its first-ever national wireless emergency alert test. The tone went off at 2:18 p.m. EDT.
First selectman issues emergency declaration for hard-hit…
First Selectman Mike Tetreau spent time Saturday afternoon visiting homes in the Lewis Drive and Lynbrook Road area, as homeowners continued to clean up after last week's torrential rains. The neighborhood abuts the Rooster River, and many homeowners found themselves flooded out when the river went over its banks in a storm that saw more than five inches of rainfall in about a two-hour time span.
Belmar won’t have to repay Sandy loan, feds say
Borough officials announced Tuesday that Belmar will not have to repay a $4.4 million federal loan it received in 2013 to help offset the costs of Superstorm Sandy. According to Robbin Kirk, the borough's chief financial officer, the loan received through the federal Community Disaster Loan [CDL] Program is being forgiven because of Belmar's satisfaction of criteria designed to assure that the money was used to keep municipal taxes or fees from rising as a result of the 2012 storm.
Presidential alert: The best Twitter reactions to Trump, FEMA’s test alert
"THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed," the "presidential alert," managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency , appeared on smartphones at 2:18 p.m. EDT.
FEMA is about to send a ‘Presidential Alert’ to millions of U.S. phones
Millions of Americans were sent a "Presidential Alert" to their phones today as a test to simulate a real message from the president in a national emergency. At 2:18pm ET, the Federal Emergency Management Agency began sending the alert, saying: "THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System.
VERIFY: Everything you need to know about today’s ‘presidential alert’
No, you can't block the first-ever 'presidential alert,' a message that will be sent through the Wireless Emergency Alert system. Wednesday, October 3 at exactly 2:18 p.m. ET marks the first national use of the Wireless Emergency Alert system, or WEA.
Missed deadlines cost millions in potential disaster aid
As the floodwaters recede and the recovery begins, communities swamped by Hurricane Florence soon will be on the clock to document the billions of dollars in damage it caused if they want to be reimbursed by the federal government. A missed deadline could be costly, even if it's not directly the fault of the affected community, according to an Associated Press analysis of recent appeals decided by top officials at the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
PSA: All US Cell Phones to Receive ‘Presidential’ Alert Today
At 2:18 p.m. ET today, FEMA and the FCC will send a 'Presidential' emergency test alert to all US cell phones. But no, President Trump won't be able to use the system to spam our phones.
Opt out of FEMA presidential alerts? You can’t, and here’s why that’s legal
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has been telling us for a while now that it plans to conduct a national test of the Wireless Emergency Alerts , specifically the "Presidential Alerts" that are part of the established WEA system. Despite the fact that we've been warned multiple times about the test, many cell-phone users will likely be startled today at 2:18 p.m. ET when the testing begins, as millions of cell phones will receive a text message with an ominous header reading "Presidential Alert."
FEMA testing Emergency Alert System today
(WTHR) - Just a reminder! The Federal Emergency Management Agency is going to be testing out their Emergency Alert System this afternoon. For the first time, FEMA is going to send an alert to your cell phone to make sure that you can get the notifications in an emergency.