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• Flathead County flood plain maps changing Play Video

  April 10, 2012 3:52 PM

  KALISPELL- Changes have been made to the base flood elevations around Flathead County and folks in the Evergreen area should check and see if their property is at risk of flooding. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), will be publishing the new base flood elevations for the Evergreen area... more »

• Lake County residents learn about floodplain changes Play Video

  December 8, 2011 8:29 AM

  POLSON- Lake County residents are finding out if their homes and property are at risk of flooding with a new draft of floodplain maps showing that the base flood elevations have increased in certain areas and decreased in others. The areas affected include Dayton Creek, Mission Creek, Post Creek... more »

• Senate reaches bipartisan agreement on disaster funds

  September 26, 2011 7:38 PM

  WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The Senate on Monday night reached a bipartisan agreement intended to end a dispute over disaster relief spending that threatened to cause a partial shutdown of the government at the end of the week. In two votes, the Senate approved short-term spending measures to fund the... more »

• FEMA flood assistance center opening in Kalispell

  August 31, 2011 3:10 PM

  KALISPELL - A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Disaster Recovery Center is opening up in Kalispell this week for flood victims needing assistance. The state and federal effort will help Flathead County residents, households and businesses that suffered from this Spring's flooding. The new center will also provide... more »

• FEMA offers help to Flathead County residents effected by flooding

  August 26, 2011 8:54 PM

  Flathead County homes that suffered water damage during this spring's flooding, can receive federal financial assistance. Wednesday, FEMA added Flathead County to the declaration for individuals who want assistance disaster because of damage to their homes. Flathead County is one of 15 counties and one reservation added to the... more »

• FEMA disaster relief center still helping Missoula Co.

  August 20, 2011 7:23 PM

  MISSOULA- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has given out $64,000 dollars to people in Missoula County who have suffered flood damages since the end of July. FEMA opened a disaster recovery center in Missoula on Thursday and since then 20 people have come to seek assistance. The federal... more »

• FEMA gives out $64K in flood assistance in Missoula Co.

  August 18, 2011 4:45 PM

  MISSOULA- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), has given $64,000 so far to people who suffered from flood damages in Missoula County this Spring. FEMA officials opened the disaster recovery center in Missoula on Thursday afertnoon, where people can come to apply for funding and to ask questions. The... more »

• Flood Assistance in Montana nears $16 Million

  August 18, 2011 8:45 AM

  HELENA- Assistance for flood-related damages across Montana has reached nearly $16 million, according to Montana Disaster and Emergency Services and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). "Following historic snowfall and a rainy spring, we had to deal with almost every river and stream reaching or exceeding flood stage," Governor... more »

• Over 1,200 receive FEMA flood-relief help in MT

  August 17, 2011 8:29 AM

  HELENA- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), has released new information about the number of Montanans applying for and receiving flood-relief assistance. FEMA has approved over $2.8 million in federal aid to flood victims across the Treasure State so far, with the money being given out to more than... more »

• Over 1,200 Montanans receive FEMA flood-relief assistance

  August 16, 2011 6:58 PM

  The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released new information about the number of Montanans applying for and receiving flood-relief assistance. So far, FEMA has approved over $2.8 million in federal aid to more than 1,200 flood victims across Montana who applied. In Lewis & Clark County, just over... more »

• Evergreen residents hear about flood plain changes

  July 29, 2011 10:47 AM

  EVERGREEN- Local residents who are concerned about flooding had the chance to hear from Federal Emergency Management Agency representatives on Thursday night about some changes coming to the floodplain they live in. FEMA shared the preliminary flood plain changes to areas in Evergreen that could be affected by the... more »

• FEMA approves Montana request for flood assistance

  July 28, 2011 11:20 PM

  HELENA- FEMA approved Montana's request for flood assistance for 16 counties, including Missoula County, and three Indian reservations. Disaster assistance is now available to people and businesses in ¬the following counties and tribes: Big Horn, Blackfeet Reservation, Carbon, Cascade, Crow Reservation, Custer, Fergus, Fort Belknap Reservation, Garfield, Hill, Jefferson,... more »

• Aid available to Montanans affected by flooding

  July 27, 2011 5:47 PM

  HELENA- Disaster assistance is now available to people affected by the recent flooding in Montana. The announcement was made via press release from Governor Brian Schweitzer's office. Aid is available to people and businesses in the following counties/areas: Big Horn, Blackfeet Reservation, Carbon, Cascade, Crow Reservation, Custer,... more »

• FEMA, State of Montana sign disaster aid agreement

  June 24, 2011 11:50 AM

  HELENA- The State of Montana and FEMA have signed a disaster aid agreement and preliminary damage assessments are being conducted by the federal agency. FEMA mainly assists in government areas, but non-profit, as well as some private, groups can also seek assistance as long as they meet certain criteria.... more »

• Officials assessing Montana flood damage

  June 24, 2011 8:58 AM

  HELENA- Flood victims are pleading their case to FEMA this week as federal agencies have teams in several Montana cities, surveying flood damage. We caught up with one team as they were getting a first hand-look at the mess. Lewis and Clark is among 14 counties and one tribal... more »

• Federal teams to assess Montana flood damage

  June 21, 2011 12:29 PM

  HELENA- Governor Brian Schweitzer has asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency to join is assessing flood damage done in 14 counties and one tribal reservation. Montana Disaster and Emergency Services is teaming with FEMA, local representatives and the Small Business Administration to conduct ground surveys this week and document... more »

• DES: No FEMA forms distributed for MT flood victims

  June 14, 2011 1:09 PM

  HELENA- The Federal Emergency Management Agency and Montana Disaster and Emergency Services are issuing a clarification that forms relating to any damage caused by recent flooding have not been distributed. Reports that FEMA have distributed forms are incorrect according to a press release issued on Tuesday. Montana Disaster and... more »

• Montana officials ready to assist with flood relief

  June 10, 2011 9:33 PM

  HELENA The Federal Emergency Management Agency has determined statewide flooding has caused millions of dollars worth of damage here in Montana and that number is increasing everyday. "We've deployed over 1 million sandbags since May 21st across the State of Montana," and Disaster and Emergency Services Administrator Ed Tinsley... more »

• FEMA considering Montana disaster request

  June 10, 2011 8:51 AM

  The Federal Emergency Management Agency is responding to flooding in six western states, including Montana. FEMA officials say that two states, North Dakota and South Dakota, have major federal disaster declarations, while the third, Montana, is seeking a major disaster declaration. A preliminary damage assessment was completed earlier... more »

• FEMA to assist in Montana flooding cleanup

  May 31, 2011 1:20 PM

  GREAT FALLS- The Federal Emergency Management Agency is sending teams to Montana to provide more assistance and to begin assessing damage from widespread flooding. Senator Jon Tester said Tuesday that the first FEMA team is expected to provide assistance and coordination to flooded communities. Another team, due in... more »

• Revised Evergreen flood map to be revealed

  February 21, 2011 8:19 PM

  EVERGREEN - Major revisions to the Evergreen flood-plain map could impact the insurance rates of landowners in the area. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is months away from revealing the flood map revision for the Evergreen area after gathering information over the past few years. Flathead Planning Director BJ... more »