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FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Idaho to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm, flooding landslides and mudslides from April 14-15, 2024.

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Today, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced that Arkansas and Massachusetts are each eligible for up to $20 million in funding to reduce flood risks and Texas is eligible for up to another $40 million. The funding is available through the fiscal year 2023 Swift Current funding opportunity, made possible by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

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FEMA’s Office of External Affairs, in collaboration with an esteemed roster of co-sponsors, is proud to announce the first-ever Risk Communications, Crisis Communications and Community Engagement Summit.

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Regional Press Contacts

Region 1
617-551-0631

Region 2
347-416-3792

Region 3
215-931-5597

Region 4
770-220-5292

Region 5
312-408-4455

Region 6
940-898-5454

Region 7
816-283-7095

Region 8
303-235-4800

Region 9
510-627-7006

Region 10
425-487-4610

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