VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
IMPORTANT UPDATED HURRICANE INFO: Gov Deal Declares State…
ATLANTA - (Sept. 12, 2018) Based on the latest 11 a.m. forecast today for Hurricane Florence and acting on a recommendation from Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) officials, Gov. Nathan Deal today…
Hurricane Irma: Georgia One Year, $193 Million Later
ATLANTA – One year after Hurricane Irma hammered the coast and toppled trees and powerlines across the state, Georgia’s recovery continues to move forward. More than $91.8 million has been distributed through federal programs to…
FEMA Approves $21 Million to Reimburse Florida Recovery…
FEMA Press Release: ORLANDO, Fla. – More than $21 million will benefit several local entities in Florida for Hurricane Irma-related expenses. FEMA provided 100 percent of the funding for the grants. Below is a breakdown: Broward County Sheriff’s…
FEMA Assistance Tops $1 Billion for Florida Hurricane…
Press Release: ORLANDO, Fla.– Federal assistance to help individuals and families recover from Hurricane Irma now tops $1 billion, seven months after the Sept. 10, 2017 disaster declaration. The $1 billion, approved through FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program includes $693.4 million in…
FEMA Application Deadline Extended
Press Release: ORLANDO, Fla. – The deadline for Hurricane Irma survivors in all 48 designated Florida counties to register for FEMA individual disaster assistance has been extended to Nov. 24, 2017. The extension agreed upon…
Disaster Recovery Centers Remain Open throughout Florida
FEMA Press Release: ORLANDO, Fla. – As of October 15, 24 joint FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) are open with more opening throughout the disaster designated counties. More than 41,000 Floridians have already visited a DRC…