U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross Declares Fishery Disaster in Florida following Hurricane Michael
(November 1, 2018) - - Today, in response to a request from Governor Rick Scott on October 23, Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that a commercial fishery failure occurred in Florida as a result of Hurricane Michael, which struck the panhandle with devastating force on October 10.
“The Department of Commerce stands ready to support communities across Florida in their hour of need,” said Secret...
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U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross Declares Fishery Disaster in Florida following Hurricane Michael
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U.S. Department of Agriculture says Assistance is Available through NRCS for Ag Land Damaged by Hurricane Michael
U.S. Department of Agriculture says Assistance is Available through NRCS for Ag Land Damaged by Hurricane Michael
Gainesville, FL - - (October 26, 2018) - - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) says that Florida farmers and ranchers who suffered damage to working lands and livestock mortality due to Hurricane Michael are encouraged to sign up for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Agricultural producers i... -
U. S. Department of Agriculture Assistance Available to Restore Infrastructure Damaged by Hurricane Florence
U. S. Department of Agriculture Assistance Available to Restore Infrastructure Damaged by Hurricane Florence
Assistance Request Deadline is Dec. 5, 2018
Washington, DC - - (October 26, 2018) - - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in South Carolina is accepting requests for assistance to help communities implement critical emergency measures and restore eligible infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, houses, and businesses as a result of damage caused by Hurricane Florence and associated flooding. R... -
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Activates Aid for Uninsured Floridians Needing Medicine after Hurricane Michael
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Activates Aid for Uninsured Floridians Needing Medicine after Hurricane Michael
(October 18, 2018) - - Thousands of uninsured Floridians are eligible for no-cost replacements of critical medications lost or damaged by Hurricane Michael. This relief comes from the Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP), managed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR). The program pays for prescription medications for people without health insurance who are affected by disasters. More than 4,900 Florida pharmacies participate in EPAP, and more than 72,000 phar... -
Location of Federal Communications Commission Releases in Connection with Hurricane Michael
Location of Federal Communications Commission Releases in Connection with Hurricane Michael
(October 18, 2018) - - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) says that all FCC releases in connection with Hurricane Michael may be found at https://www.fcc.gov/Michael .
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FEMA and Partners Helping Hurricane Michael Survivors
FEMA and Partners Helping Hurricane Michael Survivors
(October 17, 2018) - - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) published the following information:
Washington, DC - - One week after Hurricane Michael hit Florida and Georgia, FEMA and other federal agencies are working alongside state and local responders and volunteers from national and local nonprofit organizations to aid survivors.
News and Resources for Survivors
FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance teams are on the ground in Florida and Georgia helping survivors register for assistance. Survivors can register online at ... -
U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Replacement SNAP Benefits in 12 Hurricane-Impacted Florida Counties
U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Replacement SNAP Benefits in 12 Hurricane-Impacted Florida Counties
Washington, DC - - (October 16, 2018) - - Households impacted by Hurricane Michael in 12 Florida counties could be eligible for mass replacement of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced. This is one of several steps USDA is taking to ensure Floridians in need have the means to purchase food. “Many Florida residents lost everything, including food they h... -
U.S. General Services Administration Announces Hurricane Michael Relief Efforts and Special Emergency Procurement Authorities
U.S. General Services Administration Announces Hurricane Michael Relief Efforts and Special Emergency Procurement Authorities
GSA’s senior procurement executive signed memo raising certain minimum thresholds to directly support Hurricane Michael relief efforts
Washington, DC - - (October 17, 2018) - - The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has raised the micro purchase threshold, the simplified acquisition threshold, and the simplified leasing acquisition threshold, in order to address the needs created by Hurricane Michael. R... -
FEMA Leads Massive Whole Community Response Effort for Hurricane Michael Survivors
FEMA Leads Massive Whole Community Response Effort for Hurricane Michael Survivors
Washington, DC - - (October 15, 2018) - - Thousands of first responders and volunteers continue working together to save lives, restore power and help survivors affected by Hurricane Michael. More than 16,000 federal employees, including over 8,000 military personnel have been deployed to support Hurricane Michael response efforts. Since Michael’s landfall, search and rescue teams from FEMA, the U.S. Coast Guard, National Guard and others, working alongside state responders and volunteers, have completed 110 evacuations, 4,193 resc... -
Federal Emergency Management Agency Issues FAQ for Survivors with Losses from Both Hurricane Florence and Hurricane Matthew
Federal Emergency Management Agency Issues FAQ for Survivors with Losses from Both Hurricane Florence and Hurricane Matthew
(October 13, 2018) - - Today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) published the following information:
Background: Thousands of survivors whose homes were damaged by Hurricane Florence were also affected by Hurricane Matthew two years ago. Many homes were still being repaired when Florence struck. Survivors residing in Special Flood Hazard Areas who received real property and/or personal property assistance after Matthew were automatically enrolled in a 36-month Group Flood Insurance Policy... -
FEMA Urges Residents in Hurricane Michael's Path to Prepare Now
FEMA Urges Residents in Hurricane Michael's Path to Prepare Now
Washington, DC - - (October 8, 2018) - - Forecasters with the National Hurricane Center predict life-threatening storm surge and extremely high winds could occur with Hurricane Michael’s landfall. Michael is expected to be a dangerous major hurricane when it makes landfall within the next 48 to 72 hours somewhere along the panhandle and the Big Bend area of Florida. Residents who live in those areas should listen to local officials and prepare now. Histo... -
Hurricane Florence Survivors Eligible for Small Business Administration Loan Deferments
Hurricane Florence Survivors Eligible for Small Business Administration Loan Deferments
Washington, DC - - (September 28, 2018) - - To further support Hurricane Florence recovery efforts, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will offer deferments of up to nine months on SBA-serviced loans held by eligible residents, businesses and private nonprofits.
Borrowers located in a North or South Carolina county designated a federal disaster area after Hurricane Florence, with SBA loans in “regular servicing” status on Sept.... -
U.S. Small Business Administration Offers Disaster Assistance to Residents of South Carolina Affected by Hurricane Florence
U.S. Small Business Administration Offers Disaster Assistance to Residents of South Carolina Affected by Hurricane Florence
Washington, DC - - (September 22, 2018) - - U.S. Small Business Administrator Linda McMahon issued the following statement after the announcement of the Presidential disaster declaration for several counties in South Carolina affected by Hurricane Florence beginning Sept. 8, 2018:
“The U.S. Small Business Administration is strongly committed to providing South Carolina residents with the most effective response possible to assist businesses, homeowners and renters... -
U.S. Department of Labor Awards Disaster Recovery Grant to North Carolina in Wake of Hurricane Florence
U.S. Department of Labor Awards Disaster Recovery Grant to North Carolina in Wake of Hurricane Florence
Washington, DC - - (September 21, 2018) - - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of a Disaster Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grant (DWG) to the North Carolina Department of Commerce to assess workforce needs in response to Hurricane Florence. Hurricane Florence brought record amounts of rainfall and flooding to the affected counties. The storm received a major disaster declaration... -
Federal Communications Commission Issues Hurricane Florence Communications Status Report for September 21, 2018
Federal Communications Commission Issues Hurricane Florence Communications Status Report for September 21, 2018
Washington, DC - - (September 21, 2018) - - The Federal Communications Commission has issued a report on the status of communications services in the geographic areas impacted by Hurricane Florence as of September 21, 2018 at 10:30 AM EDT.
The report may be reviewed HERE .
Courtesy: Federal Communications Commission