Federal Disaster Assistance for Connecticut Tops $9 Million
Federal Disaster Assistance for Connecticut Tops $9 Million Six weeks after President Joseph R. Biden declared a major disaster for the state of Connecticut following the August 18-19, 2024 Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides and Mudslides, more than $9 million in federal assistance has been provided by FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to support disaster recovery. As of November 14, Connecticut’s recovery assistance from FEMA includes: $9,001,961 million in FEMA’s Individual and Households Program (IHP) grants awarded to eligible homeowners and renters in three Connecticut counties. These grants help pay for uninsured and underinsured losses and storm-related damage
One Week Left to Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance
One Week Left to Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance Survivors have just one week left to apply for FEMA disaster assistance before the November 19, 2024 deadline. Homeowners and renters who had property damage or losses caused by the August 18-19, 2024 Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides and Mudslides in Connecticut’s Fairfield, Litchfield and New Haven Counties may be eligible for federal disaster assistance. All applications received prior to or on the deadline date will be processed. There are four ways to apply for FEMA assistance: Visit the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) located at the Southbury Town Hall, 501 Main Street, South
Two Weeks Left for Vermonters to Apply for Federal Assistance
Two Weeks Left for Vermonters to Apply for Federal Assistance Vermonters affected by July’s severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides have two weeks to apply for federal disaster assistance, which may include FEMA grants to repair homes and replace property or low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. The application deadline is November 25, 2024. For the storms that took place July 9-11, residents in the designated counties of Addison, Caledonia, Chittenden, Essex, Lamoille, Orleans and Washington are eligible to apply. For the July 29-31 storms, those in the designated counties of Caledonia, Essex and Orleans can apply. Vermonters
Disaster Recovery Centers to Close for Veterans Day
Disaster Recovery Centers to Close for Veterans Day Disaster Recovery Centers for the storms and flooding that took place July 11-13 and July 29 - 31 will be closed for Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11. These centers are located at the Hinesburg Town Hall (10632 Route 116) and the Lyndon Public Safety Facility at 366 Main Street. They will be opening back up on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 9 a.m. Normal operating hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Saturday. Closed Sundays. Residents affected by the flooding don’t need to visit a Disaster Recovery Center to register for FEMA
Disaster Recovery Center in Newport Scheduled to Close on November 9
Disaster Recovery Center in Newport Scheduled to Close on November 9 The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) located at the Newport City Municipal Building at 222 Main Street is scheduled to permanently close at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9. The center’s hours until then are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The center was opened for residents affected by the storms and flooding that took place July 9-11 and July 29-31 and who wanted to speak to FEMA and other disaster recovery specialists in person. Residents don’t need to visit the DRC to apply for FEMA assistance. Other ways to register before the Nov. 25th
Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report for Thursday, June 19th, 2025
Florida State Watch Office Morning Situation Report EOC Activation Level: Level 2 Meteorological Summary: Another typical summertime day can be expected across the Sunshine State, with scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. More widespread rain and thunderstorm activity develops across North Florida and Florida Peninsula, mainly west of the I-95 corridor (50-70% chance of rain). A few thunderstorms may become strong to severe and capable of producing gusty winds (40-60 mph), frequent lightning, and heavy downpours. Slow-moving thunderstorms may lead to nuisance flooding and ponding water , especially for urban and poor drainage/low-lying areas that experience multiple rounds of
FEMA Releases over $83 million to Help Vermont Communities Rebuild
FEMA Releases over $83 million to Help Vermont Communities Rebuild FEMA has provided the state of Vermont with $83,600,591 in Public Assistance funding to help communities rebuild after the devastating storms and flooding that occurred in July 2023. FEMA’s Public Assistance program reimburses the state and local governments, and certain private nonprofit organizations, for debris removal, emergency protective measures and restoration of disaster-damaged public facilities. Of the total Public Assistance funding obligated so far, $40,311,699 was allotted for debris removal and emergency work, which includes efforts to save lives and protect property, such as overtime for first responders, distribution of food and water
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Increases Federal Cost Share for Vermont
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Increases Federal Cost Share for Vermont WASHINGTON – FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the state of Vermont to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides from July 7-21, 2023. The President authorized the federal cost-share to be increased from 75% to 90%, except for assistance previously approved at 100% for a limited time period. The major disaster declaration made federal funding available for public assistance, the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and other needs assistance for total
Location Change for Disaster Recovery Center in Connecticut
Location Change for Disaster Recovery Center in Connecticut FEMA announces a location change to the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Connecticut, a temporary facility established in partnership between the state and FEMA, where survivors affected by the August 18-19 Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides and Mudslides may go to apply for FEMA assistance, upload documents needed for their application and get their questions answered in person. FEMA’s Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Southbury, New Haven County will change locations. Current location: Sacred Heart Catholic Church 910 Main Street, South, Southbury, CT 06488 Note: The last day for service at this DRC is
Florida State Watch Office Daily Incident Report for Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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