/tags/fema FEMA en-US Copyright Tue, 18 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT /news/2024-06-18/disaster-assistance-centers-open-to-help-people-affected-by-severe-weather-in-the-dallas-area Disaster assistance centers have been opened to help people affected by recent severe weather. Victims can can get hands-on help applying for financial assistance. Tue, 18 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT /news/2024-06-18/disaster-assistance-centers-open-to-help-people-affected-by-severe-weather-in-the-dallas-area Marina Trahan Martinez /government/2024-06-10/severe-texas-storms-recovery-disaster-relief-fema There are now 35 counties in Texas that are eligible to apply for the Federal Emergency Management Agency's individual assistance program. Mon, 10 Jun 2024 20:00:54 GMT /government/2024-06-10/severe-texas-storms-recovery-disaster-relief-fema Megan Cardona /news/2024-05-28/after-a-deadly-tornado-north-texans-grapple-with-the-destruction-and-devastion Storms tore through North Texas on Saturday night, killing seven people, including children. The small community of Valley View was hit especially hard. Tue, 28 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /news/2024-05-28/after-a-deadly-tornado-north-texans-grapple-with-the-destruction-and-devastion Elizabeth Myong /texas-news/2024-05-26/texas-officials-begin-assessing-damage-from-weekend-storms-tornado An EF-2 tornado touched down in Valley View as storms ripped across North Texas overnight Saturday. Gov. Greg Abbott said cleanup efforts have begun. Mon, 27 May 2024 00:35:33 GMT /texas-news/2024-05-26/texas-officials-begin-assessing-damage-from-weekend-storms-tornado Nadya Faulx /environment-nature/2023-04-04/arkansas-tornado-storm-recovery-texas At least 54 Arkansas residents were injured and one is dead after the March 31 tornadoes, according to a spokesperson with the National Weather Service. Tue, 04 Apr 2023 10:00:00 GMT /environment-nature/2023-04-04/arkansas-tornado-storm-recovery-texas Toluwani Osibamowo /news/2022-10-10/balch-springs-families-struggle-to-find-a-home-more-than-a-month-after-floods-hit-north-texas More than a month after record-breaking rain flooded out many North Texans, time and money are running out for Balch Springs families who still have no place to go. Mon, 10 Oct 2022 10:00:00 GMT /news/2022-10-10/balch-springs-families-struggle-to-find-a-home-more-than-a-month-after-floods-hit-north-texas Caroline Love /government/2022-08-31/clay-jenkins-federal-disaster-declaration-key-to-getting-money-for-north-texas-flood-damage Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins says officials are preparing a report to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. If FEMA recommends a disaster declaration and President Biden signs one, residents could get individual assistance for damage to homes and businesses. Wed, 31 Aug 2022 09:00:00 GMT /government/2022-08-31/clay-jenkins-federal-disaster-declaration-key-to-getting-money-for-north-texas-flood-damage Bret Jaspers /texas-news/2022-02-09/texas-continues-to-lead-the-nation-in-receiving-covid-19-funeral-assistance-through-fema Texans can still apply for federal funds to help cover funeral costs for COVID-related deaths and there is currently no application deadline. Wed, 09 Feb 2022 21:35:00 GMT /texas-news/2022-02-09/texas-continues-to-lead-the-nation-in-receiving-covid-19-funeral-assistance-through-fema Sascha Cordner | The Texas Newsroom /health-wellness/2022-01-04/fema-opening-six-covid-19-testing-sites-in-texas The Federal Emergency Management Agency is opening six COVID-19 testing sites in Texas counties with high positivity rates and growing hospitalizations. Governor Greg Abbot requested support from the Biden administration last week. Tue, 04 Jan 2022 18:50:38 GMT /health-wellness/2022-01-04/fema-opening-six-covid-19-testing-sites-in-texas Becky Fogel | The Texas Newsroom /news/2021-12-14/floods-affect-dfw-fema-wants-to-develop-new-rules-that-could-affect-who-gets-insurance The Federal Emergency Management Agency, which is charged with insuring homes in floodplains, wants to adapt its construction rules to the present reality of climate change and is seeking public input. New rules would affect Texans living near the coast as well as people far inland — including residents in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Tue, 14 Dec 2021 22:13:27 GMT /news/2021-12-14/floods-affect-dfw-fema-wants-to-develop-new-rules-that-could-affect-who-gets-insurance Bret Jaspers