FEMA Assistance is Available for Individuals Affected by the Wildfires in California
FEMA Assistance is Available for Individuals Affected by the Wildfires in California WASHINGTON -- As multiple, devastating fires continue to threaten Southern California, FEMA and federal partners are leaning in to support the state-led response. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell will be on the ground today to assess damage, speak to survivors and meet with community officials. On Wednesday, President Biden approved a Major Disaster Declaration to supplement recovery efforts. Los Angeles County residents who have disaster-related needs due to the fires may be eligible for financial assistance. Damage assessments are continuing, and more counties and additional forms of assistance may be designated after
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Hurst Fire
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Hurst Fire OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds on January 8 at 1:00 a.m. PST to assist the State of California in combating the Hurst Fire, currently burning in Los Angeles County. On January 8, the State of California submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG). At the time of the request, the fire was threatening approximately 40,000 homes in and around San Fernando and Newhall, CA, population 70,000. The fire started on January 7, 2025, and has
Georgians Have One Month Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance Deadline
Georgians Have One Month Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance Deadline ATLANTA – Georgia survivors of Tropical Storm Debby (Aug. 4—20. 2024) and Hurricane Helene (Sept. 24—Oct. 30, 2024) in the counties designated for Individual Assistance have just one month left to apply for FEMA assistance. The application period for federal disaster assistance ends on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. If you had storm-related expenses and live in one of the listed counties, you are encouraged to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. FEMA assistance can provide grants for temporary housing, home repairs and other disaster-related needs. Georgians can apply at DisasterAssistance.gov.
FEMA Assistance for Survivors with Disabilities
FEMA Assistance for Survivors with Disabilities For eligible homeowners, FEMA can help with additional repairs and improvements if you or a household member has a disability. What disability-related items can FEMA help with? FEMA can help homeowners pay for the full cost of these items when needed by a member of your household: Exterior ramp. Grab bars. Paved path of travel to your home from your vehicle. When can FEMA provide money to help with disability-related items? FEMA will pay for some or all of these items when: Your home was damaged by the disaster and your home already had one or more of these items. Your home was damaged by the disaster and a member of your household needs one or more of these items, even if it wasn’t part of your home before the disaster. A member of your household was disabled by the disaster and needs one or more of these items. Who can get help to repair or install disability-related items? You can get help with home repair from FEMA if: You or someone in your home is a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national or a qualified non-citizen, FEMA can confirm your identity, You own your home, and it is in a declared disaster area, You live in your home most of the year, A member of your household has a disability-related need
USGS-USAID Volcano Disaster Assistance Program honored with American Geophysical Union 2024 International Award
For its outstanding contribution to furthering Earth science and using science for the benefit of society in developing nations, USGS-USAID Volcano Disaster Assistance Program has been named recipient of the American Geophysical Union’s 2024 International Award. Volcano Disaster Assistance Program has had a deep and lasting impact on the global community. Since 1986, team members have responded to over 70 major volcanic crises at more than 50 volcanoes and have strengthened response capacity in 22 countries. The Volcano Disaster Assistance Program trains volcano observatory scientists, assists in volcano crisis response, provides equipment to improve monitoring and interpretive capacity, fosters global
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Eaton Fire
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Eaton Fire OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds on January 7 at 9:00 p.m. PST to assist the State of California in combating the Eaton Fire, currently burning in Los Angeles County. On January 7, the State of California submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG). At the time of the request, the fire was threatening approximately 8,200 homes in and around Altadena and Pasadena, California, population 40,000. The fire started on January 7, 2025, and has burned
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Palisades Fire
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Palisades Fire OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds on January 7 at 2:57 p.m. PST to assist the state of California in combating the Palisades Fire, currently burning in Los Angeles County. On January 7, the state of California submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG). At the time of the request, the fire was threatening approximately 6,200 homes in and around Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles County, California, population 23,000. The fire started on January 7, 2025, and
3 Weeks Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following Hurricane Helene in South Carolina
3 Weeks Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following Hurricane Helene in South Carolina COLUMBIA, S.C. – If you have sustained damage or losses due to Hurricane Helene in South Carolina, it is important to act quickly, as the deadline to apply for federal assistance is approaching. While the deadline has been extended to Jan. 28, there are only three weeks remaining to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. FEMA still strongly urges survivors to apply as soon as possible, even with the extended deadline. After Jan. 28, you may still be able to submit documents, update your contact information and
Last Day for Floridians to Apply for FEMA Assistance
Last Day for Floridians to Apply for FEMA Assistance TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Floridians who sustained loss from Hurricanes Milton and/or Helene and have not yet applied for FEMA assistance are encouraged to act quickly. The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. ET today, Tuesday, Jan. 7. How To Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance Visit any Disaster Recovery Center to register for assistance. To find a center close to you, visit fema.gov/DRC, or text DRC along with your Zip Code to 43362 (Example: “DRC 32344”). Call FEMA at 800-621-3362. Lines are open every day and help is available in most languages. If you use
Tomorrow is the Last Day for Floridians to Apply for FEMA Assistance
Tomorrow is the Last Day for Floridians to Apply for FEMA Assistance TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Homeowners and renters in Florida who sustained loss from Hurricanes Milton and/or Helene only have one day left to apply for FEMA assistance. The application deadline is Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. How To Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance Visit any Disaster Recovery Center to register for assistance. To find a center close to you, visit fema.gov/DRC, or text DRC along with your Zip Code to 43362 (Example: “DRC 32344”). Call FEMA at 800-621-3362. Lines are open every day and help is available in most languages.