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      New GUAM STRONG Program Repairs Homes Damaged by Typhoon Mawar
During Typhoon Mawar, wind speed in Guam reached approximately 140 mph, leaving behind a trail of damaged and destroyed homes. In response to the survivors’ needs for a safe, sanitary and secure home, FEMA initiated GUAM STRONG (Getting Urgent Assistance Mobilized to Support Typhoon Repairs ON Guam) to assist affected households by undertaking temporary emergency repairs to make homes habitable.
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    Facts and Myths about Flood Insurance
The recent severe flooding in Idaho has increased interest in purchasing flood insurance to protect homes and personal property. Since the beginning of the year, the number of flood insurance policies throughout the state has increased by 13.3 percent to a total of 6,804.

However, misperceptions and myths about flood insurance still exist. Here are the facts to correct some of the myths about the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which is administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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    2023 By the Numbers
In 2023, FEMA responded to more than 100 disasters. Survivors received more than $1.3 billion to jumpstart their recovery, with communities and states receiving nearly $12 billion to rebuild infrastructure damaged by disasters.
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    Low-Cost Tips to Heat Your Home
Winter is here, and with it, the chilly temperatures. The costs of heating a home may be daunting, especially if you live in an old home or are experiencing financial hardships, but the quest for a warm, cozy home doesn’t have to break the bank.
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    Stay Safe and Festive: Be Mindful of these 3 Holiday Decorating Hazards
Decorating is one of the best ways to get in the holiday mood—unfortunately, the risk of injuries, fatalities and property damage increases during the holiday season due to hazards that can occur. To ensure a safe and joyful holiday season, use the following precautions when decorating your home.
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    5 Considerations to Build Alliances for Climate Action
DHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships Director Marcus Coleman provides five considerations toward building alliances for climate action.
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    Don’t Be Frozen Out of Preparedness, Be #WinterReady
As the temperature drops and blankets of snow start to cover parts of the country, we know that winter is here. The frosty landscapes and the snowy charm of winter carry with them more than just a picturesque scene, they also bring hazards that can leave us vulnerable if the proper precautions are not taken.
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    5 Tips to Gobble Up for a Safe Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, great food and quality time with loved ones. As you gather with your loved ones, it’s crucial to remember that safety should be on the menu as well. Read the following tips to help you make this Thanksgiving as safe as it will be delicious.
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    FEMA Honors Employees for Veterans Day
This Veterans Day, FEMA is taking the time to honor our veterans. These brave men and women sacrificed everything to strengthen our nation. Read more about the veterans that continue their service to our country through their work at FEMA.
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    FEMA Honors Veterans who Continue their Service at the Agency
FEMA’s Office of Disability Integration and Coordination Director, Sherman Gillums, is one of the many veterans at FEMA. He served in the United States Marine Corps for 12 years before suffering a career-ending injury. He continues to embody the values he learned in the Marine Corps in his work at FEMA. In honor of Veterans Day, Gillums shared some thoughts about his military experience and how it influences his work at FEMA.
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