/tags/fema FEMA en-US WLRN Wed, 10 Apr 2024 14:43:15 GMT /government-politics/2024-04-10/feds-give-lee-county-a-30-day-reprieve-on-national-flood-insurance-discount-decision At stake is tens of million of dollars in flood insurance discounts that policy holders have enjoyed for years. Wed, 10 Apr 2024 14:43:15 GMT /government-politics/2024-04-10/feds-give-lee-county-a-30-day-reprieve-on-national-flood-insurance-discount-decision Eileen Kelley /development/2024-04-01/fema-flood-insurance-rates-southwest-florida FEMA representatives told Lee County and four municipalities within it that residents were losing their long-held flood insurance discounts because they didn’t follow the federal agency’s rules on rebuilding after a storm. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 14:00:16 GMT /development/2024-04-01/fema-flood-insurance-rates-southwest-florida Alex Harris | Miami Herald /government-politics/2024-01-22/natural-disasters-fema-rules FEMA head Deanne Criswell says the changes are designed to simplify and speed up the process for disaster survivors to get help. Criswell describes it as the “most comprehensive update" to FEMA's individual assistance program in 20 years. Mon, 22 Jan 2024 15:32:50 GMT /government-politics/2024-01-22/natural-disasters-fema-rules Rebecca Santana | Associated Press /environment/2023-09-19/fema-determination-letter-how-to-hurricane-natural-disaster After a natural disaster, a variety of resources become available through emergency declarations to aid in the cleanup process. FEMA financial assistance is just one of many ways to receive help after a weather event. Tue, 19 Sep 2023 21:30:00 GMT /environment/2023-09-19/fema-determination-letter-how-to-hurricane-natural-disaster Riley Hazel /government-politics/2023-09-01/biden-disaster-relief-request-wildfires-flooding-hurricanes The White House will seek an additional $4 billion to address natural disasters as part of its supplemental funding request. The additional request is a sign wildfires, flooding and hurricanes that have intensified during a period of climate change are imposing ever higher costs on U.S. taxpayers. Fri, 01 Sep 2023 14:03:16 GMT /government-politics/2023-09-01/biden-disaster-relief-request-wildfires-flooding-hurricanes The Associated Press /podcast/the-florida-roundup/2023-02-14/fhsaa-drops-menstrual-question-legislature-returns-to-tallahassee After outrage from angry parents, the Florida High School Athletic Association this week voted to remove some controversial questions from a physical evaluation form for student athletes. Also, the Florida Legislature returned to special session. Tue, 14 Feb 2023 16:34:24 GMT /podcast/the-florida-roundup/2023-02-14/fhsaa-drops-menstrual-question-legislature-returns-to-tallahassee Melissa Ross /hurricane-coverage/2022-11-22/fema-extends-deadline-for-hurricane-ian-assistance People can submit applications through Jan. 12 at disaster recovery centers throughout the state Tue, 22 Nov 2022 16:00:00 GMT /hurricane-coverage/2022-11-22/fema-extends-deadline-for-hurricane-ian-assistance /news/2022-11-17/femas-50-rule-could-make-it-more-expensive-for-homeowners-to-rebuild-after-hurricane-ian The federal rule prohibits improvements to hurricane-damaged homes exceeding 50% of their market value unless the entire structure is updated to meet current building codes. Thu, 17 Nov 2022 16:00:00 GMT /news/2022-11-17/femas-50-rule-could-make-it-more-expensive-for-homeowners-to-rebuild-after-hurricane-ian Gabriella Paul /news/2022-11-14/fema-opens-mobile-recovery-centers-to-help-victims-of-two-florida-hurricanes A mobile disaster recovery center is making stops in Orange and Osceola County this week after Hurricanes Ian and Nicole. Mon, 14 Nov 2022 23:12:00 GMT /news/2022-11-14/fema-opens-mobile-recovery-centers-to-help-victims-of-two-florida-hurricanes Danielle Prieur /news/2022-10-27/make-sure-the-official-knocking-on-your-door-is-in-fact-a-fema-inspector Sometimes a disaster brings out the best in people, and sometimes it brings out the worst. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s office is warning residents of the potential for scammers who might appear as federal officials knocking on your door. Thu, 27 Oct 2022 14:30:00 GMT /news/2022-10-27/make-sure-the-official-knocking-on-your-door-is-in-fact-a-fema-inspector Pam James