News and information from U.S. EPA's Office of Land and Emergency Management (formerly known as OSWER). Retweets, Likes and
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do not imply endorsements.
Thank you,
@EPAregion6
for the insightful visit to the RSR Corp.
#Superfund
site. The cleanup &
#redevelopment
of this former lead smelter site is a great example of how EPA is working to improve public health and address historic environmental injustice.
Still have questions about our SWIFR Grants for Tribes & Intertribal Consortia? Join a free informational webinar on Oct. 29, 2024, at 3 pm EST (Noon PST). Topics will include procurement, sub-awards, budget, application requirements and Q&As.
Register at:
Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) Grants:
✳️~$20M funding for
#Tribes
& intertribal consortia ranging from $100K to $1.5M.
✳️ ~$58M funding for communities ranging from $500K to $5M.
These
#grants
will improve recovery, reuse and
#recycling
collection & processes.
#ICYMI
: the "Opportunities for Renewable Energy on Contaminated Sites under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF)" webinar recording is available for free download & replay, along with presentation slides and links to related, online resources.💻
Go to:
EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) is investing $27B to address
#ClimateChange
.
Join the free webinar to learn more about GGRF-eligible investments, including
#RenewableEnergy
projects on contaminated sites (such as landfills & former mine lands).
The science is clear – there is no safe level of lead exposure. Today,
@EPA
finalized improvements to the Lead and Copper Rule that will get the lead out America’s drinking water.
#GetTheLeadOut
#Helene
survivors should be sure that the disaster assistance information they are reading is accurate and from trusted sources. We have compiled a webpage with advice to help you avoid the pitfalls of rumors and scams as you begin your recovery:
#ICYMI
-
@EPAland
's Deputy Assistant Administrator Cliff Villa was excited to attend the Pittsburgh Workforce Hub Good Jobs event w/
@Pittsburgh
Mayor Gainey,
@USDOL
&
@PghWorkforce
, to highlight more than $2.3B in Investing in America funds, helping to create good local
#jobs
.
Alentamos a todos los que se encuentren en la trayectoria del huracán
#Milton
a prepararse ahora.
Escuche a sus funcionarios locales para obtener actualizaciones.
Si le dicen que evacue, EVACÚE. No esperes porque tu vida y la de tus seres queridos estarán en riesgo.
Las marejadas ciclónicas son mortales. No arriesgue su vida.
Si se encuentra en el camino del huracán
#Milton
, manténgase alejado de las áreas costeras y evacúe si se le pide que lo haga. Esta situación es urgente.
Time is running out. NOW is the time to evacuate for
#Milton
.
If you need a safe place to go, text SHELTER & your zip code to 43362 to get a list of open shelters near you.
You can also find one using the
@RedCross
map:
If you are told to evacuate, GET OUT immediately. Your life depends on it.
Follow all instructions from local officials and get to safety immediately.
Every second counts.
#Milton
Thank you,
@pittsburghparks
for the Emerald View Park tour and informative discussion with
@Pittsburgh
city officials! Your hard work in habitat restoration and workforce development initiatives is appreciated! 👏💚
Today, we were honored to host the Deputy Assistant Administrator of the
@EPA
, Clifford Villa, for a tour of our ecological restoration sites and trail improvements in Emerald View Park and a discussion on critical workforce development initiatives benefitting the park and the
NEW: $232M Funding Available for
#Brownfields
Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup (ARC) Grants!
EPA anticipates awarding ~200 grants ranging from $500K to $4M each. Applications are due by 11/14/24.
Get more details for the different grants, at:
Tennessee: A major disaster declaration has been approved for the state to supplement
#Helene
recovery efforts. Residents & business owners in the 8 designated areas are eligible for federal assistance. More may be added as damage assessments continue.
➡️
EPA has launched a dedicated website with resources and information for communities affected by Hurricane Helene. Check back for real-time updates in the coming days on
@EPA
’s response and recovery efforts.
It was powerful to be in North Carolina & South Carolina with
@POTUS
,
@SecMayorkas
, and
@FEMA_Deanne
to survey the damage from Hurricane Helene. Meeting with first responders and community members, I reassured them that
@EPA
has their back for as long as it takes.
Beware of scammers after disasters like
#Helene
.
Never agree to pay a fee to fill out an application - we will never ask you for money to apply for disaster assistance. Ask to see a photo ID - all FEMA staff carry an identification badge.
Report fraud:
Major disaster declarations are approved in GA, FL, NC & SC. If you sustained losses from
#Helene
& live in one of the designated counties, start the recovery process.
Take photos of damages, make a list of lost items, file a claim & apply for assistance: