Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Marion, Pike

CLINTON, MISS. – Disaster recovery centers are open in Columbia and Magnolia to help those with storm losses caused by Hurricane Isaac.  Center hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day until further notice.  Here are the addresses of the newest centers:

Marion County

Marion County Development Partnership

412 Courthouse Square

Columbia, MS 39429

Pike County

Community Safe Room

2017 Quinlivan Road

Magnolia, MS 39652

Recovery centers are also open in other southern counties. Visit any center for assistance.

Hancock County

Hancock County Resource Center

454 Highway 90

Waveland, MS 39576

Harrison County

County Farm Road 361 Shelter 

15035 County Farm Road

Gulfport, MS 39503

 

Lincoln County

National Guard Armory

182 Highway 84 East  

Brookhaven, MS 39601

Jackson County

Jackson County Fairgrounds

4761 Vega St.

Pascagoula, MS 39567

 

Pearl River County

Mississippi National Guard Armory

1251-B Highway 11 South

Picayune, MS 39466

 

Pearl River County

Baker Maid Building

403 South Main St.

Poplarville, MS  39470

Walthall County

Walthall County Library

707 Union Road

Tylertown, MS  39667

 

Representatives of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Small Business Administration will be at the centers to explain assistance programs and help survivors apply for disaster aid.

Before going to a disaster recovery center, people with storm losses are encouraged to register with FEMA online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or via smartphone at m.fema.gov. Applicants may also call 800-621-3362 or (TTY) 800-462-7585. If you use 711-Relay or Video Relay Services call
1-800-621-3362. The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week until further notice.

Federal disaster assistance can include grants for rental assistance and home repairs, low-interest loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration to cover uninsured property losses and other programs to help recover from the effects of the disaster.

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FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.

Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-FEMA (3362). For TTY call 800-462-7585.

FEMA’s temporary housing assistance and grants for public transportation expenses, medical and dental expenses, and funeral and burial expenses do not require individuals to apply for an SBA loan. However, applicants who receive SBA loan applications must submit them to SBA loan officers to be eligible for assistance that covers personal property, vehicle repair or replacement, and moving and storage expenses.

 

 

 

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FEMA Grants More Than $2.7 Million To Georgia To Update Flood Maps And Flood Risk Data

ATLANTA – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that a grant of more than $2.7 million will be awarded to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources in support of its floodplain mapping program.

FEMA will provide $2,784,000 in federal funds toward projects to improve existing flood insurance rate maps and flood risk data, which will strengthen local communities’ ability to understand and communicate their flood risk and make informed decisions about flood risk reduction.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources will develop and support production of updated flood risk data for several watersheds throughout the state including the Upper Chattahoochee Watershed that includes portions of Dawson, Habersham, Hall, Lumpkin and White Counties; the Etowah Watershed that includes portions of Bartow, Cherokee, Cobb, Dawson, Floyd, Forsyth, Fulton, Lumpkin, Paulding, Pickens and Polk counties; the Appalachicola Watershed that includes portions of Decatur County; and the Upper Suwannee Watershed that includes portions of Charlton, Clinch, Echols and Ware counties.  Funding will also be used for the development of coastal flood risk data for portions of Bryan, Camden, Charlton, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long and McIntosh counties.  

Flood maps and flood risk data are being updated for communities across the country with the ultimate goal of protecting property owners and the community from the risks associated with flooding. This is a collaborative process, during which FEMA works closely with states and local communities to incorporate the latest and most accurate information into flood risk products.

Flood risks can change over time due to factors such as construction and development, environmental changes, floodplain widening or shifting, and other natural or manmade changes—which is why it’s important that flood maps and flood risk data are updated periodically to reflect these changes. Additionally, the information developed for these projects will be more precise because the latest science available is applied in gathering flood risk data and creating flood maps.

Updated flood maps and flood risk data will ultimately assist local area governments in planning for future development and rebuilding efforts.

FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.

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FEMA Announces Development of Youth Preparedness Council; Council Includes Members from Louisiana and Texas

 

FEMA Announces Development of Youth Preparedness Council; Council Includes Members from Louisiana and Texas

DENTON, Texas – Today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced the formation of its first Youth Preparedness Council.

FEMA’s Youth Preparedness Council is a unique opportunity for a select group of youth leaders to serve on a highly-distinguished national council and to share their opinions, experiences, ideas and solutions to strengthen the nation’s resiliency for all types of disasters. Council members were nominated by individuals who can attest to their preparedness activities; they also demonstrate a willingness to represent the youth perspective on emergency preparedness and to take information back to their communities for sharing.

Young people are integral part of preparing the nation for all hazards,” said FEMA Region 6 Acting Administrator Tony Robinson. “They influence their family and their friends to be more prepared for any disaster that may happen.”

The Youth Preparedness Council is comprised of 13 members (13-17 years of age) from across FEMA’s 10 regions. They are all dedicated to public service; are making a difference in their community; and are expanding their impact as a national advocate for youth preparedness.

The distinguished members from FEMA Region 6 are Dorian Tre’Vaughn Gregory from Breaux Bridge, La., and Jonathan DeLong from Austin, Texas.

Council members will have the opportunity to participate in a community preparedness roundtable event in Washington, D.C., where they will advise and ask questions on youth disaster preparedness with the leadership of national organizations working on this critical priority. Council members are eligible to serve for two years.

To learn more about FEMA’s youth preparedness efforts, please visit http://www.citizencorps.gov/getstarted/youth/youthindex.shtm.

 

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FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards. 

Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/femaregion6, the R6 Preparedness website at www.fema.gov/about/regions/regionvi/updates.shtm and the FEMA Blog at http://blog.fema.gov.

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