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FEMA Awards $262,420 Grant to the City of Lansing

CHICAGO – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released $262,420 in Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds to the City of Lansing, Mich., for the acquisition and demolition of four flood-prone homes.

“The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program provides funding for mitigation activities that reduce disaster losses and protect life and property from future disasters,” said Andrew Velasquez III, regional administrator, FEMA Region V. “This project will help to eliminate future structural losses in Lansing by permanently removing these four buildings from the floodplain and will also greatly reduce the financial impact on individuals and the community.”

“I strongly encourage our communities to seize the opportunity for hazard mitigation assistance to enhance the safety of Michigan’s residents,” said Capt. Chris A. Kelenske, Deputy State Director of Emergency Management and Homeland Security and commander of the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division. “With federal aid, our communities can initiate projects to save lives and protect public property and health.”

HMGP provides grants to state, local and tribal governments to implement long-term hazard mitigation measures. Through HMGP, FEMA will pay 75 percent of the $349,893 eligible project cost. The remaining 25 percent of the funds, $87,473, will be provided by the City of Lansing.

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Five Years of Progress after Historic Tornadoes

Atlanta — Five years after tornadoes devastated the southeast and resulted in four federal disaster declarations in five days, hard-hit communities are building back stronger. To date, assistance to residents and communities in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee from the Federal Emergency Management Agency totals more than $504 million.

“The success of community recovery comes through strong partnerships at the local, state and federal levels. Together we have focused on rebuilding communities that are stronger and more sustainable for the future,” said Gracia Szczech, FEMA’s Region IV Regional Administrator.

Alabama by-the-numbers:

To date, assistance to Alabama’s residents and communities from the Federal Emergency Management Agency totals more than $361 million.

In Alabama, 88,229 individuals and families received $77,332,325 in Individual Assistance grants. More than $70 million was provided within a year of the storms, giving residents a helping hand in rebuilding their lives and restoring livelihoods.

The state and FEMA provided $343,990 in Disaster Unemployment Assistance to 333 survivors who lost jobs as a result of the tornadoes.

FEMA provided $4,810,399 to fund crisis counseling programs to help adults and children deal with the trauma and stress of surviving and recovering from the tornadoes.

Through collaborative efforts, FEMA and the state of Alabama provided temporary housing units to 307 families.

More than $202 million has been obligated as federal share reimbursements through FEMA’s Public Assistance program to state and local governments, and eligible private nonprofit organizations; and more than $1.36 million was obligated as part of these Public Assistance projects to build stronger, safer, more resilient communities and mitigate against future damage. To date, nearly 96 percent of the projected repair and replacement costs under the Public Assistance program have been disbursed to the State.

Some 4,492 residential and community tornado safe rooms have been approved to be built with $76.8 million obligated through FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant program. Mitigation forms the foundation of a community’s long-term strategy to reduce disaster losses and break the cycle of disaster damage, reconstruction and repeated damage.

The U.S. Small Business Administration provided $114,494,500 in low-interest disaster recovery loans to help businesses of all sizes, homeowners and renters in Alabama rebuild.

Tennessee by-the-numbers

Tennessee residents and communities have received more than $70.8 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Nearly $8.6 million in Individual Assistance grants were provided to 8,845 individuals and families. More than $8.28 million of the total was provided within a year of the storms.

FEMA provided more than $690,000 to fund crisis counseling programs to help adults and children deal with the trauma and stress of surviving and recovering from the tornadoes.

More than $52 million has been obligated as federal share reimbursements through FEMA’s Public Assistance program to the state and local governments, and eligible private nonprofit organizations. To date, more than 96 percent of the projected repair and replacement costs under the Public Assistance program have been disbursed to the state.

FEMA obligated nearly $8.7 million to Tennessee through its Hazard Mitigation Grant program. Projects include eight safe rooms.

The U.S. Small Business Administration provided more than $10 million in low-interest disaster recovery loans to help businesses of all sizes, homeowners and renters rebuild.

Mississippi by-the-numbers

Mississippi’s residents and communities have received more than $38.9 million from the FEMA.

More than $10.7 million in Individual Assistance grants were provided to 7,259 individuals and families. More than $9.9 million of the total was provided within a year of the storms.

More than $24.3 million has been obligated as FEMA’s share reimbursements through the Public Assistance program to the state and local governments, and eligible private nonprofit organizations. To date, more than 96 percent of the projected repair and replacement costs under the Public Assistance program have been disbursed to the state.

FEMA, MEMA and local jurisdictions also considered the safety of residents in the future. With more than $3 million in FEMA assistance through its Hazard Mitigation Grant program, communities across the state are using the funds to implement safe and smart building practices.

The U.S. Small Business Administration provided more than $10 million in low-interest disaster recovery loans to help businesses of all sizes, homeowners and renters rebuild.

Georgia by-the-numbers

FEMA provided Georgia’s residents and communities more than $12 million in recovery assistance.

Individual Assistance grants of nearly $5.6 million were provided to 5,461 individuals and families. More than $5 million of the total was provided within a year of the storms.

FEMA provided $350,807 to fund crisis counseling programs to help adults and children deal with the trauma and stress of surviving and recovering from the tornadoes.

More than $21 million has been obligated as federal share reimbursements through FEMA’s Public Assistance program to the state and local governments, and eligible private nonprofit organizations. To date, more than 91 percent of the projected repair and replacement costs under the Public Assistance program have been disbursed to the State.

FEMA has obligated more than $4 million through its Hazard Mitigation Grant program for communities across the state to become more resilient from disasters.

The U.S. Small Business Administration provided $8,492,000 million in low-interest disaster recovery loans to help businesses of all sizes, homeowners and renters rebuild.

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Deadlines Approaching for FEMA’s Public Assistance and Mitigation Programs

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – Help is available for state agencies, local and tribal governments and eligible private nonprofits affected by storms in December that knocked out power, blocked roads and damaged infrastructure. Applicants in Benewah, Bonner and Kootenai counties have until March 2 to apply for assistance from the Idaho Bureau of Homeland Security (IBHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Grants are available to eligible applicants under FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) Grant Program and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). The deadline to submit a Request for Public Assistance (RPA) or an HMGP Letter of Intent to IBHS is March 2.

Potential applicants needing more information on the PA program may phone IBHS Recovery Coordinator Jarod Dick at 208-258-6515. For help concerning the HMGP, potential applicants may call Idaho State Hazard Mitigation Officer Susan Cleverley at 208-258-6545.

“The PA and HMGP programs are designed to help communities rebuild in ways that will make them more resilient,” said Federal Coordinating Officer Dolph Diemont of FEMA. “FEMA and IBHS are working closely with our state, local and tribal partners so that together, we can build a stronger Idaho.”

Assistance to Idaho is available under President Obama’s February 1 major disaster declaration for the Dec. 16-27, 2015, severe winter storms. Under the PA program, FEMA reimburses 75 percent of eligible expenses for protecting citizens during the storm, and cleaning up and repairing afterwards. The other 25 percent is the non-federal share. As the HMGP program administrator, IBHS evaluates applications and then works with FEMA to award grants on a cost-sharing basis.

Additional information about FEMA Public Assistance, PA in Idaho, the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and HMGP in Idaho is available online. More information about the FEMA response to the disaster, including funds obligated when they are approved, is available online here.

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February 8 Deadline Approaching in First Step for Grants to Strengthen Communities

Coeur d’Alene, Idaho – The Idaho Bureau of Homeland Security (IBHS), in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is seeking applicants wanting grants to help build stronger, safer communities.

As a result of the Dec. 23, 2015, presidential disaster declaration for Idaho, cost-share grants will be available under FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) for approved projects aimed at saving lives and property and promoting community resilience in future disasters.

“The best way to protect ourselves against some of nature’s disastrous consequences is to take action to reduce vulnerabilities in areas we know are prone to damage,” said IBHS Director Brad Richy. “With FEMA’s help, Idaho is supporting smart investments in projects to keep people and communities out of harm’s way. IBHS will prioritize projects designed to reduce the impact of known hazards in Idaho, including improving infrastructure resiliency, and mitigating wildfire and flood risks.”

Projects in the disaster-designated counties of Boundary, Bonner, Benewah and Kootenai, and the Coeur d’Alene Tribe, will be considered first, but HMGP grant opportunities may be extended to entities statewide if all available funds are not committed, Richy said.

To be considered for assistance under the HMGP, state agencies, local and tribal governments, and certain private nonprofit organizations must file a Letter of Intent with IBHS by Monday, February 8. Anyone with questions about the program, eligibility or the application process may contact State Hazard Mitigation Officer Susan Cleverley at 208-258-6545.

IBHS, as the program administrator, will evaluate applications and then work with FEMA to award grants on a cost-sharing basis. FEMA provides 75 percent of the total costs, while the remaining 25 percent is the nonfederal share. FEMA obligates its share of the funds directly to the state, which awards the money to successful applicants.

“The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program underscores FEMA’s dedication to preparedness,” said Dolph Diemont, federal coordinating officer for the Idaho recovery. “By helping to fund mitigation projects, we not only save lives and safeguard property, we prevent the costly cycle of damage, repairs and then repeat damage.”

More information about the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program is available from FEMA here and from the IBHS here.

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FEMA aid reaches $16.9 billion for New York’s Hurricane Sandy Recovery

NEW YORK – FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration have disbursed nearly $16.9 billion for New York’s recovery since Hurricane Sandy made landfall on the East Coast three years ago. This amount includes more than $1 billion paid directly to survivors for housing and other essential needs through the Individuals and Households Program which ended April 30, 2014.

“As we continue to work with our state, local and tribal partners, as well as other federal agencies, our focus is to build back safer and stronger than before,” said New York Sandy Recovery Office Director John Covell.

FEMA leverages its resilience efforts through its Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation programs. FEMA’s Public Assistance Program has obligated nearly $9.8 billion in grants to state and local governments and eligible nonprofit organizations to cover the costs of emergency response, debris removal and the repair, restoration, replacement and mitigation of damaged public facilities. Of this amount, a total of $3 billion has been dedicated for mitigation measures. Under FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, approximately $512 million has been provided.

Covell stressed that 39 cents of every Public Assistance dollar spent in New York funded mitigation measures. In previous disasters, from 1998 until Hurricane Sandy, the average amount was 5 cents. This over 700 percent increase is meeting FEMA’s commitment to rebuild New York’s infrastructure in ways that will make it more resilient and better able to withstand storms.

A majority of the 4,127 Public Assistance grants for facilities damaged by the storm include parks, beaches, marinas, water treatment plants, hospitals, schools, public housing and other public buildings. In New York, FEMA reimburses 90 percent of eligible costs. The state is responsible for covering the remaining 10 percent.

In addition to FEMA’s housing and infrastructure programs, the National Flood Insurance Program has paid nearly $4 billion in claims to flood insurance policyholders and the Small Business Administration has approved over 23,000 SBA disaster loan applicants totaling more than $1.57 billion.

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More Than $6 Million in Federal Assistance Provided to West Virginia

Charleston, Wv. – State and federal officials say that more than $6 million in federal assistance has been delivered to the State of West Virginia to help cover the costs of the severe winter storm, flooding, landslides and mudslides March 3-14, 2015, that damaged infrastructure in 32 counties.

FEMA has provided a total of more than $6 million to the State thus far including roughly $50,000 for emergency protective measures to safeguard lives and property while responding to the disaster. More than $5 million of these funds are for permanent repair work, primarily to West Virginia Division of Highways.

“The severe March weather caused more than $30 million in damage and response costs, mostly to roads,” said State Coordinating Officer Jimmy Gianato. “FEMA is providing 75 percent of those costs and the State is providing the remaining 25 percent.”

“FEMA continues to support West Virginia to ensure that applicants receive all of the assistance for which they are eligible,” said Federal Coordinating Officer Suzann Cowie. “Funding for Hazard Mitigation efforts, statewide, is also available.”

FEMA’s Public Assistance Programs provide state and local governments and eligible private non-profit organizations, in designated counties, with federal funds to pay 75 percent of the approved cost of debris removal, emergency services related to the disaster, and for repairing or replacing damaged public facilities such as roads, bridges, buildings and utilities. Hazard Mitigation funding is for cost-effective measures that would prevent or reduce the threat of future damages.

The State, which distributes the FEMA funds to local governments and qualified non-profits, must review Public Assistance projects, along with FEMA, to ensure compliance with regulations.

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. FEMA Region III’s jurisdiction includes Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. Stay informed of FEMA’s activities online: videos and podcasts are available at fema.gov/medialibrary and youtube.com/fema. Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/femaregion3.

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FEMA Awards $186,801 Grant to the City of Nelsonville

CHICAGO –The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released $186,801 in Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds to the city of Nelsonville, Ohio, for the acquisition and demolition of eight residential structures in the Hocking River floodplain. Following demolition, these properties will be maintained as permanent open space in the community.

“The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program enables communities to implement critical mitigation measures to reduce the risk of loss of life and property,” said FEMA Region V Administrator Andrew Velasquez. “The acquisition and demolition of these structures permanently removes them from the floodplain and greatly reduces the financial impact on individuals and the community when future flooding occurs in this area.”

“Funding from this grant program will help the city of Nelsonville to significantly reduce flood risks in a flood-prone area,” said Evan Schumann, executive director of the Ohio Emergency Management Agency. “This will contribute to community resilience and toward becoming a safer Ohio.”

HMGP provides grants to state and local governments to implement long-term hazard mitigation measures. Through HMGP, FEMA will pay 75 percent of the $249,068 eligible project cost. The city of Nelsonville will contribute 25 percent of the remaining funds, or $62,267.

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FEMA Awards $1,050,990 Grant to the Village of Glenwood

CHICAGO – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released $1,050,990 in Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds to the village of Glenwood, Ill., for the acquisition and demolition of nine residential structures in the Thorn Creek floodplain.

“The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program enables communities to implement critical mitigation measures to reduce the risk of loss of life and property,” said FEMA Region V Administrator Andrew Velasquez III. “The acquisition and demolition of these homes permanently removes the structures from the floodplain and greatly reduces the financial impact on individuals and the community when future flooding occurs in this area.”

“This grant is good news for the village of Glenwood and residents who have been hit by flooding many times in the past,” said James K. Joseph, director of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency. “The residents can now move to higher ground and avoid future heartache and property losses, and local response agencies will no longer need to wage costly flood fights.”

HMGP provides grants to state and local governments to implement long-term hazard mitigation measures. Through HMGP, FEMA will pay 75 percent of the $1,401,320 eligible project cost. The village of Glenwood will contribute 25 percent of the remaining funds, or $350,330.

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FEMA Awards $2,889,864 Grant to Village of Lisle: Hazard mitigation funds will be used to acquire and demolish 13 flood prone structures and elevate…

CHICAGO –The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released $2,889,864 in Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds to the village of Lisle, Ill., for the acquisition and demolition of 13 residential structures in the floodplain. In addition, six structures will be elevated three feet above the base flood elevation along the east branch of the DuPage River.

“The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program enables communities to implement critical mitigation measures to reduce the risk of loss of life and property,” said FEMA Region V acting administrator Janet Odeshoo. “The projects funded by this program will greatly reduce the financial impact on individuals and the Lisle community when future flooding occurs in this area.”

“Approval of this grant is good news for these Lisle residents who have been devastated by flooding many times in the past,” said Jonathon Monken, director of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency. “The grant will enable them to move out of the floodplain and avoid future heartache and property losses.”

HMGP provides grants to state and local governments to implement long-term hazard mitigation measures. Through HMGP, FEMA will pay 75 percent of the $3,853,152 eligible project cost. The remaining 25 percent of the funds, $963,288, will be provided by the village of Lisle.

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Hurricane Sandy: After two years, $13.6 billion, FEMA continues N.Y. recovery

NEW YORK—Since Hurricane Sandy made landfall Oct. 29, 2012, FEMA, in partnership with the federal family and state and local governments, has been on the scene helping individuals, government entities and eligible non-profits as New York recovers from the storm’s devastation.

FEMA has funded more than 3,500 Public Assistance projects including repairing and restoring hospitals, schools, transit venues, waterways, parks, beaches, marinas, water treatment plants and public buildings. A roster of services has been restored, including utilities critical to everyday life. Billions of federal dollars have been expended during the past two years. The numbers below tell the story.

2	It has been two years since Hurricane Sandy struck New York.
$13.6 billion	Total FEMA has already provided to New York.
$1 billion	The dollars given to help survivors get back on their feet with temporary housing assistance, disaster unemployment and other needs assistance.
$3.9 billion	Amount paid by FEMA to 53,288 policyholders for flood claims through its National Flood Insurance Program.
$5.5 billion	Total Public Assistance obligated to communities and certain non-profit organizations to help recover from Hurricane Sandy and includes: $620.6 million for debris removal $1.22 billion for emergency work $3.68 billion for permanent work
$1.7 billion	Added to permanent repair projects to protect against future damage.
$84.7 million	Through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program to projects throughout the state to protect against future damage.
$1.5 billion	Small Business Administration loans for homeowners and businesses affected by the storm.

To learn more about FEMA Public Assistance in New York, visit: fema.gov/public-assistance-local-state-tribal-and-non-profit and dhses.ny.gov/oem/recovery.

For more information, visit http://www.fema.gov/sandy-recovery-office

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