Latest news with #MEMA
Yahoo
21 hours ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
FEMA grants $4.3 million for March tornado disaster relief
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has given out more than $4.3 million in federal assistance to survivors of the March 14-15 tornado outbreak. So far, more than 1,800 residents have applied. Officials with the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) said applications are still being received each day. Applicants are reminded that even if you have insurance, you are still encouraged to apply. Additional funds may be available to you. MEMA opens disaster recovery centers for storm relief Survivors can visit the following Disaster Recovery Locations: County Address Covington Bobby Mooney Building1613 S. Fir Street Collins, MS 39428 Grenada The Ministry Center4461 Commerce Street Grenada, MS 38901 Itawamba Mantachie Community Center265 Tishtontee Drive Mantachie, MS 38855 Issaquena Mayersville Multipurpose Building132 Court Street Mayersville, MS 39113 Jefferson Davis Granby VFD957 East St. Stephens Road Prentiss, MS 39474 Leflore Leflore County EMA Office701 US 82 Greenwood, MS 38930 Marion Morgantown VFD1464 Highway 587 Morgantown, MS 39483 Pike – (this location will need to close at 5 p.m. during the week of June 9th-14th ) Silver Creek Baptist Church8017 Silver Drive McComb, MS 39648 Smith Taylorsville Central Fire Station200 Eureka Street Taylorsville, MS 39168 Walthall Walthall EOC908 Armory Drive Tylertown, MS 39667 The center hours are 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday; closed on Sundays. Two mobile disaster centers are open in Montgomery County: Montgomery County Coliseum/Winona – 200 Recreation Park Drive, Winona, MS. 38967 Duck Hill Fire Department/Duck Hill – 255 State Street, Duck Hill, MS. 38925 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mississippi residents in 11 counties eligible for disaster unemployment aid When you apply, you will be asked to provide: A description of the damage Your address at the time of the disaster Your Social Security number Contact information If you have insurance, your policy number, agent or company Annual household income Your bank account information for direct deposit Residents in the approved counties who sustained losses during the March 14-15 severe weather can also apply for assistance by registering online at or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired. The disaster number is: DR-4874. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Flash flood warning issued for parts of Massachusetts
We're on a SEVERE WEATHER ALERT from the Boston 25 Weather Team due to a flash flood warning in our area. This alert is in effect for parts of Middlesex County until 5:45 PM. Locations that may be impacted include: Boston, Cambridge, Newton, Somerville, Waltham, Malden, Brookline, Medford, Arlington, Billerica, Woburn, Watertown, Lexington, Tewksbury, Needham, Wellesley, Melrose, Saugus, Wakefield, and Reading. In a statement issued by the National Weather Service, 'Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.' WATCH THE FORECAST | INTERACTIVE RADAR | DOWNLOAD THE APPS Follow our Boston 25 Meteorologists on Twitter for updates: Kevin Lemanowicz | Shiri Spear | Tucker Antico | Vicki Graf Stay Informed: Utilize MEMA's real-time power outage viewer to stay informed about current power outages in your community and region, and across the state, including information from utility companies about restoration times. Utilize MEMA's live weather radar and forecasting tools. MassDOT | MBTA | Logan Airport | Amtrak Online Resources: Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency - on Facebook and Twitter Mass211 Federal Emergency Management Agency National Weather Service/Boston National Weather Service/Albany, NY
Time of India
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
US auto suppliers say immediate action needed on China rare earths restrictions
A group representing auto suppliers in the United States called on Wednesday for immediate action to address China's restricted exports of rare earths, minerals and magnets, warning the issue could quickly disrupt auto parts production. China, which controls over 90% of global processing capacity for rare earths used in everything from automobiles and fighter jets to home appliances, imposed restrictions in early April requiring exporters to obtain licenses from Beijing. The tighter restrictions followed the opening of a trade war between the U.S. and China after President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Chinese imports. In a statement to Reuters, MEMA, the Vehicle Suppliers Association said parts companies are facing "serious, real-time risks" to their supply chains. "The situation remains unresolved and the level of concern remains very high," the group said. "Immediate and decisive action is needed to prevent widespread disruption and economic fallout across the vehicle supplier sector." The White House did not immediately comment. On May 9, the supplier group raised urgent concerns about the Chinese restrictions in a joint letter with the trade group representing General Motors, Toyota, Volkswagen , Hyundai and other major automakers. "Without reliable access to these elements and magnets, automotive suppliers will be unable to produce critical automotive components, including automatic transmissions, throttle bodies, alternators, various motors, sensors, seat belts, speakers, lights, motors, power steering, and cameras," MEMA and the Alliance for Automotive Innovation wrote to the Trump administration in the letter, which was first reported by Reuters. Rare-earth magnet exports from China halved in April as companies grappled with an opaque application process for permits that sometimes require hundreds of pages of documents. In a social media post last Friday, Trump accused China of violating terms of a deal reached in May to temporarily dial back the tariffs both sides imposed on each other and other trade restrictions. U.S. auto companies are already feeling the impact of the restrictions. Ford shut down production of its Explorer SUV at its Chicago plant for a week in May because of a rare-earth shortage, the company said.
CNA
6 days ago
- Automotive
- CNA
US auto suppliers say immediate action needed on China rare earths restrictions
WASHINGTON: A group representing auto suppliers in the United States called on Wednesday (Jun 4) for immediate action to address China's restricted exports of rare earths, minerals and magnets, warning the issue could quickly disrupt auto parts production. China, which controls over 90 per cent of global processing capacity for rare earths used in everything from automobiles and fighter jets to home appliances, imposed restrictions in early April requiring exporters to obtain licenses from Beijing. The tighter restrictions followed the opening of a trade war between the US and China after President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Chinese imports. In a statement to Reuters, MEMA, the Vehicle Suppliers Association said parts companies are facing "serious, real-time risks" to their supply chains. "The situation remains unresolved and the level of concern remains very high," the group said. "Immediate and decisive action is needed to prevent widespread disruption and economic fallout across the vehicle supplier sector." On May 9, the supplier group raised urgent concerns about the Chinese restrictions in a joint letter with the trade group representing General Motors, Toyota, Volkswagen , Hyundai and other major automakers. "Without reliable access to these elements and magnets, automotive suppliers will be unable to produce critical automotive components, including automatic transmissions, throttle bodies, alternators, various motors, sensors, seat belts, speakers, lights, motors, power steering, and cameras," MEMA and the Alliance for Automotive Innovation wrote to the Trump administration in the letter, which was first reported by Reuters. Rare-earth magnet exports from China halved in April as companies grappled with an opaque application process for permits that sometimes require hundreds of pages of documents. In a social media post last Friday, Trump accused China of violating terms of a deal reached in May to temporarily dial back the tariffs both sides imposed on each other and other trade restrictions. US auto companies are already feeling the impact of the restrictions. Ford shut down production of its Explorer SUV at its Chicago plant for a week in May because of a rare-earth shortage, the company said.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
US auto suppliers say immediate action needed on China rare earths restrictions
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel A group representing auto suppliers in the United States called on Wednesday for immediate action to address China's restricted exports of rare earths, minerals and magnets, warning the issue could quickly disrupt auto parts which controls over 90% of global processing capacity for rare earths used in everything from automobiles and fighter jets to home appliances, imposed restrictions in early April requiring exporters to obtain licenses from Beijing. The tighter restrictions followed the opening of a trade war between the U.S. and China after President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Chinese a statement to Reuters, MEMA, the Vehicle Suppliers Association said parts companies are facing "serious, real-time risks" to their supply chains."The situation remains unresolved and the level of concern remains very high," the group said. "Immediate and decisive action is needed to prevent widespread disruption and economic fallout across the vehicle supplier sector."The White House did not immediately May 9, the supplier group raised urgent concerns about the Chinese restrictions in a joint letter with the trade group representing General Motors, Toyota, Volkswagen , Hyundai and other major automakers."Without reliable access to these elements and magnets, automotive suppliers will be unable to produce critical automotive components, including automatic transmissions, throttle bodies, alternators, various motors, sensors, seat belts, speakers, lights, motors, power steering, and cameras," MEMA and the Alliance for Automotive Innovation wrote to the Trump administration in the letter, which was first reported by magnet exports from China halved in April as companies grappled with an opaque application process for permits that sometimes require hundreds of pages of a social media post last Friday, Trump accused China of violating terms of a deal reached in May to temporarily dial back the tariffs both sides imposed on each other and other trade restrictions.U.S. auto companies are already feeling the impact of the restrictions. Ford shut down production of its Explorer SUV at its Chicago plant for a week in May because of a rare-earth shortage, the company said.
