FEMA
On March 1, 2003, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The primary mission of the Federal Emergency Management Agency is to reduce the loss of life and property and protect the Nation from all hazards, including natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters, by leading and supporting the Nation in a risk-based, comprehensive emergency management system of preparedness, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation
Contact:
1 (800) 621-FEMA (3362)
FEMA Continues Outreach on Rebuilding Safer and Stronger
NEW YORK, NY - December 18, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- New Yorkers beginning the rebuilding process will have more opportunities to receive technical information on improvements to protect their homes from future storms.
FEMA to Provide Rebuilding Workshops at Local Home Improvement Stores
NEW YORK, NY - December 10, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- New York residents beginning the rebuilding process will have another opportunity to get expert advice from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Beginning on Tuesday, December 11, FEMA mitigation specialists will be at five new locations to offer guidance on ways homeowners can build safer and stronger in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
Take Precautions in Your Home After Hurricane Sandy
NEW YORK, NY - December 6, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- As New Yorkers remain in their homes or begin to consider returning home following Hurricane Sandy, the State of New York and the Federal Emergency Management Agency urge them to be careful, remain safe and plan properly for their future well-being.
BE PREPARED FOR THE FEMA HOME INSPECTION
NEW YORK CITY - November 8, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Residents awaiting inspectors sent by the Federal Emergency Management Agency can begin their cleanup process and remove trash prior to the arrival of FEMA inspectors. If you do not have insurance to cover your disaster-related damages, an inspection performed by a FEMA inspector is required to process your application.
FEMA Announces Temporary Housing Rental Assistance Increase in New York and New Jersey
WASHINGTON, D.C. - November 8, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- As part of ongoing efforts to ensure families and individuals impacted by Hurricane Sandy get the support they need, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that the agency is increasing the amount of rental assistance that it may provide eligible disaster survivors in New York and New Jersey. The rental amount, based on existing HUD Fair Market Rates (FMR) for fiscal 2013, is being increased by an additional 25 percent.
Time Running Out to Bid on FEMA Housing Units Now Up For Auction
ALBANY, N.Y. - June 19, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Time is running out for interested members of the public to bid on the current round of excess Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) manufactured housing units now up for auction on a U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) website.
Being Ready For A Disaster Can Save Lives, Protect Property
ALBANY, N.Y. - November 10, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- It is an ancient bit of wisdom: Hope for the best, but plan for the worst. The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the New York Office of Emergency Management are joining to remind the public that natural disasters are not avoidable – but you can be ready for them when they make their inevitable arrivals
FEMA Experts Offer Rebuilding Advice at Home for the Holidays Show, Schenectady County
ALBANY, N.Y. - November 10, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mitigation experts from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be at Home for the Holidays Show, part of Arts, Crafts & Lifestyle Shows in Schenectady County this Friday, Saturday and Sunday to offer information on preparing for future disasters, flood insurance and rebuilding safer and stronger.
Disaster Recovery Center to Close in Essex County
ALBANY, N.Y. - October 4, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- A state and federal Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Essex County will close on Friday, October 7, according to officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Temporary Housing Units To Help Flood Survivors
ALBANY, N. Y. - September 30, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has initiated a program, in coordination with State and local governments, to provide Temporary Housing Units (THUs) to New York communities hard hit by Hurricane Irene.
Clean Up, but Record Damage to Your Property
ALBANY, N.Y. - September 19, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Cleaning up and making temporary repairs to your storm-damaged property will not disqualify you from federal disaster assistance, state and federal emergency management officials said today.
