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Federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Oklahoma to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from Nov. 2-5, 2024.
Public Assistance federal funding is available to the 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 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding in Adair, Garvin, Jefferson, Lincoln, Okfuskee, Oklahoma, Stephens and Washita counties.
Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.
For more information, visit 4862 | FEMA.gov.
Today, FEMA announced that it will stop implementing certain floodplain management requirements for federally funded projects. This decision, directed by President Donald J. Trump on his first day in office, reduces administrative burdens on local communities and helps them recover more quickly from disasters.
The Federal Flood Risk Management Standard Policy 206-24-005 required certain construction projects to meet strict flood risk standards. Stopping implementation will reduce the total timeline for rebuilding in disaster-impacted communities and eliminate additional costs previously required to adhere to these strict requirements.
Effective March 25, FEMA-funded projects will no longer need to follow this standard. FEMA has stopped all related activities and policies implemented by this standard and are no longer in effect.
FEMA’s regulations in Title 44, Part 9 of the Code of Federal Regulations, which govern floodplain management and wetland protection, remain unchanged and in effect. For determining if a federal funding proposal is in a floodplain, FEMA will use the 1% annual chance (100-year) floodplain and flood elevation for non-critical actions and the 0.2% annual chance (500-year) floodplain and flood elevation for critical actions, such as building fire stations, police stations or hospitals.
Impact on Flood Maps and the National Flood Insurance Program
The Federal Flood Risk Management Standard does not apply to FEMA’s Flood Insurance Rate Maps as it does not apply to the National Flood Insurance Program's mapping process. In addition, eliminating this standard will not affect the process of updating or creating flood maps.
The Federal Flood Risk Management Standard did not affect National Flood Insurance Program premium rates or inform mandatory flood insurance purchase requirements.
Impact on FEMA Grant Projects
For FEMA grant projects, a Record of Environmental Consideration documents a project’s environmental review and any applicable project conditions. For grant recipients, the stop of the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard applies to all projects that do not have a Record of Environmental Consideration issued as of March 25, regardless of whether the standard implementation would have fully or partially applied.
For more information, read the full news release on FEMA.gov.
Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Administrator Cameron Hamilton announced that President Donald J. Trump made additional disaster assistance available to the state of South Carolina to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Helene from Sept. 25 to Oct. 7, 2024.
The President authorized the federal cost-share for Public Assistance Category B, including direct federal assistance, to be increased to 100% of total eligible costs for a period of 120 days of the state’s choosing within the first 180 days from the start of the incident period. The major disaster declaration made federal funding available for public assistance, the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and other needs assistance for total eligible costs.
In order to have debris removed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, a Right-of-Entry form must be submitted to Los Angeles County by the property owner. There is no out-of-pocket cost to have debris removed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The deadline to submit the Right of Entry form is Monday, March 31.
Debris cleanup from the catastrophic wildfires in Los Angeles County began in January. FEMA assigned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and USACE to survey, remove and dispose of debris from properties burned by the wildfires.
As part of this effort, Los Angeles County established a Debris Removal website with information and resources for fire-impacted residents to learn more about the debris clearance process.
Signing up for the debris removal program by submitting a Right-of-Entry form does not impact a property owner’s eligibility to apply for other FEMA disaster assistance. If a property owner opts out of the USACE debris removal program, they become responsible for all debris removal permits, inspections and other associated debris removal requirements and costs.
Coverage for debris and hazardous tree removal may be provided through your insurance policy. For information about insurance reimbursement, visit pages three and four on the Right-of-Entry form.
To read the full press release and for more information about the Debris Removal Program and its phases, visit FEMA.gov.
FEMA is hosting a webinar to provide an overview of the Continuous Improvement Technical Assistance Program, which provides technical assistance to whole community partners focused on continuous improvement through a suite of guidance, tools, templates, training and customized engagements. The webinar will discuss the program resources available to support the development and sustainment of continuous improvement capabilities in emergency management. The webinar is from 10 - 11 a.m. ET on Tuesday, April 1.
During this webinar, FEMA will equip participants with the resources to support continuous improvement capabilities available on the FEMA Preparedness Toolkit webpage, provide an overview of the program’s training offerings and discuss the delivery of the Continuous Improvement Technical Assistance Program’s advisory services.
The webinar is designed to support the development of state, local, tribal and territorial partners, non-governmental and private sector organizations with continuous improvement capabilities in emergency management.
Register in advance by visiting the webinar’s event page on FEMA.gov. If an issue arises while registering or logging in, please email FEMA-CITAP@fema.dhs.gov.
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 Pikeville, Ky. (March 7, 2025) – Veteran Outreach Program Specialist Chris Eden stands outside the mobile vet center where he works while deployed. (FEMA photo by Jevan Alves)
After the severe flooding that hit Kentucky in February, more than 200 community members, including over 100 veterans and their families, visited Mobile Vet Centers where they could receive critical resources and immediate assistance to better navigate their recovery.
From housing, transportation and food to medication, clothing and counseling, the Commonwealth of Kentucky is helping speed up the recovery process for survivors by placing Mobile Vet Centers in the area in partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
FEMA is working with the commonwealth and veteran outreach program specialists to better reach and support survivors, ensuring that veterans and service members have the resources and assistance they need to recover more quickly and effectively.
To read the full blog, visit FEMA.gov.
Los Angeles County Wildfire Survivors: Apply for FEMA Assistance by March 31
Los Angeles County homeowners and renters affected by the January wildfires have until Monday, March 31, to apply for disaster assistance.
To apply with FEMA:
- Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov.
- Use the FEMA App.
- Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. If you use a relay service, such as Video Relay Services (VRS), captioned telephone, or other services, give FEMA your number for that service.
- Visit a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). To find a Disaster Recovery Center, go online at fema.gov/drc or text DRC and your ZIP code to 43362.
To view an accessible video on how to apply for assistance, visit Three Ways to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance - YouTube.
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FEMA Assistance Deadline Extended for North Carolinians
North Carolinians affected by Tropical Storm Helene can apply for disaster assistance until Monday, April 7.
To apply with FEMA:
- Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov.
- Use the FEMA App.
- Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. If you use a relay service, such as Video Relay Services (VRS), captioned telephone, or other services, give FEMA your number for that service.
- Visit a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). To find a Disaster Recovery Center, go online at fema.gov/drc or text DRC and your ZIP code to 43362.
To view an accessible video on how to apply for assistance, visit Three Ways to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance - YouTube.
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Kentuckians and West Virginians Can Apply for FEMA Assistance
Individuals affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides in the designated areas of Kentucky and West Virginia can apply for federal disaster assistance.
If you have homeowners, renters or flood insurance, you should file a claim as soon as possible. FEMA cannot pay for losses covered by insurance. If your policy does not cover all your disaster expenses, you may be eligible for federal assistance.
The first step to receiving FEMA assistance is to apply. There are four ways to apply:
- Go online at DisasterAssistance.gov.
- Use the FEMA App.
- Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. If you use a relay service, such as Video Relay Services (VRS), captioned telephone, or other services, give FEMA your number for that service.
- Visit a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). To find a Disaster Recovery Center, go online at fema.gov/drc or text DRC and your zip code to 43362.
For an accessible video on how to apply for FEMA assistance, visit Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance.
Local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations in the designated counties are eligible for assistance for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities. Learn more about FEMA's Public Assistance program by visiting FEMA.gov.
Kentuckians can apply for assistance until April 25. For more information, visit DR-4860-KY.
West Virginians can apply for assistance until April 28. For more information, visit DR-4861-WV.
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