Due to the recent events of Tropical Storm Debby in our northern tier in late summer, it has opened up the Commonwealth for a newer disaster funding stream through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) – Flood Mitigation Assistance Swift Current Initiative. The Commonwealth of PA will be receiving a maximum of $20 million in federal funds under this program. 

This funding is administered very similarly to the annual FMA program, however, Swift Current only becomes active after a Presidentially-declared disaster. 

Important Dates to Remember for FMA Swift Current 2024: 

Commonwealth Letter of Intent Period Opens: Friday November 1, 2024 

Commonwealth Letter of Intent Period Closes: Friday December 6, 2024

Commonwealth Application Window Opens: Monday December 9, 2024

Commonwealth Application Window closes: Friday January 31, 2025

Commonwealth (Statewide Application) due to FEMA: Tuesday March 11, 2025

Important Documents attached to this email: 

-Letter of Intent (Blank) 

-FMA Swift Current Application Guidance & Instructions 

-FMA Swift Current FFY 2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) 

PEMA’s FMA Swift Current Hazard Mitigation Project Officer is Brad Ellis. Contact information follows: 

Bradley EllisEmergency Management TraineePA Emergency Management Agencycell: 717-772-2885 | desk: 717-651-7072 email: braellis@pa.govfollow us on social media: @pemahq

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FEMA News Desk: 215-931-5597                       

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News Release

Westfield, Pa. Disaster Recovery Center Will be Closed on Nov. 5

HARRISBURG, Pa.– The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Westfield, Pa. will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 5 for election day. The DRC will be closing at 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 4 and will reopen at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6.

Disaster survivors residing in Lycoming, Potter, Tioga and Union counties can visit any DRC to receive assistance.

The center is located at:

Disaster survivors who have not yet applied for FEMA assistance can apply at a Disaster Recovery Center, apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA App on your phone, or call 800-621-3362. If you use a relay service such as video relay service, captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service when you apply.

Survivors do not have to visit a DRC to apply for FEMA assistance. If it is not possible to visit a DRC, call 800-621- FEMA (3362). The toll-free telephone line operates seven days a week. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service.

If you have received a letter from FEMA about your application status, you can visit a DRC or call 800-621-FEMA to learn more about next steps. FEMA staff can help you submit additional information or supporting documentation as well as answer questions you may have.

The deadline to apply for Individual Assistance is Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024.

For more information on Pennsylvania’s disaster recovery, visit the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency Facebook page, fema.gov/disaster/4815 and facebook.com/FEMA.