Hurricane Gilbert News Monitoring

Passion and Peril: Florida’s Storm Chasers on the Frontlines

Ocean lightning in Jupiter Beach. Photography by Jeff Gammons. Chaos reigns. Hunkered down inside a rented Ford sedan in a downtown Punta Gorda parking garage, two young men brave the elements as all hell breaks loose around them. It is Sept. 28, 2022, and …

Komodo and Santa Clara County FireSafe Council to Showcase Advanced Firefighting Technology

SAN JOSE, SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CA, UNITED STATES, October 4, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Many states have experienced the most devastating fire season in their history. Unfortunately, the fire season is not over yet. On Sunday, October 6, …

Illinoisans: Beware of Disaster Fraud

SPRINGFIELD - Fraudulent activity typically increases after disasters. Con artists may try to get money from you or ask for your personal information to try and steal your identity. Survivors of the July 13 – 16 severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line …

Helene Survivors Receive More than $45 Million in Federal Assistance as Critical Response Efforts Continue Across the ...

FEMA Launches Web Page to Respond to Rumors and Confirm the Facts Related to Hurricane Helene Response and Recovery

WASHINGTON -- After a disaster, rumors and misunderstandings can spread rapidly through traditional and social media and via word of mouth by friends, neighbors and colleagues. False or misleading information can harm survivors by causing confusion and …

Active-Duty Service Members Delivering Life-Saving Supplies to North Carolinians

WASHINGTON -- At the direction of the Biden-Harris Administration, through the Department of Defense and in coordination with FEMA, 400 active-duty service members are now in western North Carolina communities to speed the delivery of life-saving resources …

FEMA’s Continued Commitment to Hurricane Francine Survivors Includes New Disaster Recovery Center in Jefferson Parish

BATON ROUGE, La. – FEMA continues to support Louisiana residents in the aftermath of Hurricane Francine. Since Sept. 11, FEMA and the State of Louisiana have put more than $44 million in the hands of Louisiana survivors to assist with their recovery from …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Cuba

SPRINGFIELD – A FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center will open Saturday, October 5, 2024, to help residents kickstart their recovery after the July 13 - 16, 2024, severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding. Specialists from FEMA, the …

FEMA Assistance is Available for People Affected by Hurricane Helene, More Than $45 Million Already in the Hands of ...

WASHINGTON -- Throughout the Southeast, FEMA has already helped thousands of Hurricane Helene survivors jumpstart their recoveries with more than $45 million in flexible, upfront funding.  President Biden approved Major Disaster Declarations for Georgia,  …

Preliminary Flood Maps for Camp County, Texas, Ready for Public View

DENTON, Texas – Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in all communities and incorporated areas of Camp County, Texas. Property owners are encouraged to review the latest information to …

Two Additional South Carolina Counties Eligible for FEMA Assistance

ATLANTA – Homeowners and renters in Abbeville and Richland counties who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene are now eligible to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. FEMA may be able to help with serious needs, displacement, temporary …

Four Additional Counties Now Eligible for FEMA Assistance After Hurricane Helene

ATLANTA -- Homeowners and renters in Effingham, Elbert, Rabun and Tift counties who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene can now apply for FEMA disaster assistance. FEMA may be able to help with serious needs, displacement, temporary …

Baker County Disaster Recovery Center to Relocate

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.– The mobile Disaster Recovery Center in Baker County will close at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, and reopen in a new location Monday, Oct. 7, to help people affected by Hurricane Debby. Current location:  Fire Station 20 14496 FL-121 Macclenny …

Biden-Harris Administration Provides More Than $45 Million to Hurricane Helene Survivors, Continues Addressing Critical ...

FEMA Administrator Criswell Remains in North Carolina Along with FEMA Senior Leaders to Bolster Response Efforts WASHINGTON -- As response efforts continue in North Carolina and the Southeast, FEMA remains focused on getting help to people and areas that …

Gulf County Now Eligible for FEMA Assistance After Hurricane Helene

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Homeowners and renters in Gulf County who had uninsured or underinsured damage or loss caused by Hurricane Helene can apply for FEMA disaster assistance. FEMA may be able to help with serious needs, displacement, temporary lodging, …

Be Alert for Fraud After Tropical Storm Debby in Georgia

ATLANTA — Georgians should be aware that con artists and criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud or identity theft after Tropical Storm Debby damage Aug. 4 – Aug. 20, 2024. In some cases, thieves try to apply for FEMA …

Be Alert to Fraud After Tropical Storm Helene in North Carolina

ATLANTA – North Carolinians should be aware that con artists and criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud or identity theft after Tropical Storm Helene. In some cases, thieves try to apply for FEMA assistance using …

Diapers, Wipes, Period Supplies, Incontinence Products Urgently Needed in Communities Hit by Hurricane Helene

National Diaper Bank Network has mobilized disaster relief and recovery efforts to aid and support people affected by Hurricane Helene. NEW HAVEN, CT, UNITED STATES, October 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Diaper Bank Network (NDBN) …

Ezassi Propels NIST PSCR First Responder UAS Innovation Challenge, Addressing Natural Disaster Search and Rescue Needs

Ezassi supports NIST’s Challenge, driving drone innovations for first responders in natural disaster search and rescue, addressing urgent public safety needs. JACKSONVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, October 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ezassi, a …

Response Operations Remain Underway Across Southeast Following Impacts of Helene

How to Apply for FEMA Assistance in Tennessee After Tropical Storm Helene

ATLANTA – Tennessee homeowners and renters in eight counties who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Tropical Storm Helene may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance. FEMA may be able to help with serious needs, displacement, temporary lodging, …