FEMA

FEMA announces flood map finalization for Orange County

New flood maps become effective Dec. 16 for Orange County, FEMA reported June 21. Residents are encouraged to examine the maps to determine if they are in a low-to-moderate or high-risk flood zone.

FEMA extends assistance registration period for winter storm victims

Governor Greg Abbott announced April 15 that, at the request of the Texas Division of Emergency Management, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has extended the Individual Assistance registration period for Texans impacted by the winter storm.

Babin commends FEMA for finally awarding Hardin-Jefferson ISD Harvey funding

FEMA “finally” awarded Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District (ISD) $27,818,876 in federal funding to replace Henderson Middle School, which was severely damaged by Hurricane Harvey in 2017, announced the office of U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) on July 10.