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Displacement Assistance
Displacement Assistance Displacement Assistance helps survivors who can’t return to their home following a disaster by giving them up-front money to help with immediate housing needs. What is Displacement Assistance? Displacement Assistance is money you can use to stay in a hotel or motel, stay with family and friends, or for any other available housing options. Who can get Displacement Assistance? You may get Displacement Assistance if: You or someone in your home is a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified non-citizen, FEMA can confirm your identity, Your home is in a declared disaster area, You live in your home most of the year, A FEMA inspection determines your home is not safe to live in, or an inspection can’t be completed because your home is inaccessible , You don’t have insurance, or your insurance doesn’t have Additional Living Expense or Loss of Use coverage, and You apply for FEMA assistance during the registration period. How much Displacement Assistance can I get? The amount of money you get is based on 14 days of hotel costs based on a rate chosen by the state, territory, or Tribal Nation impacted by the disaster. Displacement Assistance is a one-time payment. FEMA may provide up to two weeks of funds for temporary lodging at a hotel, motel, or the home of friends or family, for displaced applicants who apply during the registration period. Can I still get Displacement Assistance when I have insurance? Yes. If you have insurance, please see if you have Additional Living Expenses or Loss of Use coverage on your policy and contact your insurance company. If your insurance denies your claim or you do not
Eastern Tennessee Communities Awarded $2 Million for Helene Costs
Eastern Tennessee Communities Awarded $2 Million for Helene Costs The state of Tennessee and FEMA have awarded nearly $2 million for emergency and permanent work to repair bridges, restore utilities, remove debris and take measures to protect 14 Eastern Tennessee counties affected by Tropical Storm Helene. The major presidential declaration designated Carter, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Greene, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Johnson, Sevier, Sullivan, Unicoi and Washington counties for FEMA Public Assistance, a program that helps communities as they respond to declared disasters or emergencies. In Cocke County, the City of Newport cleared more than 4,726 cubic yards of sand, soil and mud