FEMA Announces 38 Communities Selected to Receive Technical Assistance for Exercises
FEMA Announces 38 Communities Selected to Receive Technical Assistance for Exercises WASHINGTON – Today, FEMA announced it will support 43 preparedness exercises across 38 state, local, tribal, and territorial governments through the National Exercise Program. Exercises play a vital role in building capacity in emergency preparedness and this support is provided at no-cost to the communities. Exercise experts from FEMA will work closely with each selected jurisdiction to design, conduct and evaluate their approved exercises. Each year, FEMA accepts requests for exercise support from state, local, tribal and territorial jurisdictions. A well-designed exercise provides a low-risk environment to familiarize personnel with
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Gold Ranch Fire
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Gold Ranch Fire OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds on August 11 at 11:14 p.m. PDT and August 12 at 2:14 a.m. EDT to assist the state of Nevada in combating the Gold Ranch Fire burning in Washoe County. On August 11, the state of Nevada submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG). At the time of the request, the fire threatened approximately 150 homes in and around Verdi, with a population of around 2,900. Ninety percent of the
South Dakotans Have Two Weeks Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance
South Dakotans Have Two Weeks Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – South Dakotans in Davison, Lincoln, Turner, and Union counties impacted by this summer’s severe storms have two weeks remaining to apply for federal disaster assistance. The deadline is October 15, 2024. How Individuals can Apply for Disaster Assistance Visit a Disaster Recovery Center in person. To search for Disaster Recovery Centers, visit www.fema.gov/drc or text DRC and your Zip Code to 43362 for a list of centers closest to you. Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov for English, or DisasterAssistance.gov/es for Spanish. Use the FEMA mobile app
FEMA Assistance Won’t Affect Other Federal Benefits
FEMA Assistance Won’t Affect Other Federal Benefits SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – If you live in Davison, Lincoln, Turner, or Union counties and you had loss or damage from the severe storms and flooding that occurred June 16 – July 8, you may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance. FEMA assistance is not taxable. Applying for disaster assistance will not affect other federal benefits you may receive. Accepting FEMA funds will not affect eligibility for Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP), Child Care Assistance, or other
Personal Property and FEMA Assistance
Personal Property and FEMA Assistance Atlanta – FEMA assistance is limited to basic needs. It will not restore all property lost or damaged due to Tropical Storm Debby or Hurricane Helene. Insurance coverage is the best way to recover after a disaster. However, FEMA assistance for personal property may be available if you are uninsured or underinsured. Types of Assistance Appliances: Includes standard household appliances, such as a refrigerator, washing machine, etc. Clothing: Essential clothing needed due to loss, damage or contamination. Home Furnishings: Basic furnishings found in a bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and living room. Tools Required for Work and
Monday is the Deadline for Vermonters to Apply for Federal Assistance
Monday is the Deadline for Vermonters to Apply for Federal Assistance Vermonters affected by July’s severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides have until 10 p.m. on Monday, November 25 to apply for federal disaster assistance, which may include FEMA grants to repair homes and replace property. 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 affected by both July storms must submit separate applications for each event.
Vermonters Have One Month to Apply for Federal Assistance Following July Storms
Vermonters Have One Month to Apply for Federal Assistance Following July Storms Vermonters impacted by July’s severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides have one more month to apply for federal disaster assistance, which may include housing repair grants from FEMA or low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. The application deadline is November 25, 2024. For the July 9-11 disaster , individuals and households in the designated areas of Addison, Caledonia, Chittenden, Essex, Lamoille, Orleans, and Washington counties should apply by the deadline. For the July 29-31 disaster , individuals and households in the designated areas of Caledonia
Disaster Unemployment Assistance available for Juneau Residents Impacted by Flooding Disaster
Disaster Unemployment Assistance available for Juneau Residents Impacted by Flooding Disaster ANCHORAGE, Alaska. –Workers and self-employed Individuals within the City and Borough of Juneau who became unemployed as a direct result of the flooding that occurred on August 5-6, 2024, may qualify for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). In response to a request for federal assistance by Governor Mike Dunleavy, individuals residing in the City and Borough of Juneau who were affected by the disaster may be eligible for assistance. Individuals in the disaster area may qualify for DUA if they have experienced any of the following: They have been disqualified
FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams (DSAT) Visit Local Neighborhoods to Help Residents Apply for Disaster Assistance
FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams (DSAT) Visit Local Neighborhoods to Help Residents Apply for Disaster Assistance ANCHORAGE, Alaska – FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams (DSAT) will begin visiting neighborhoods in the City and Borough of Juneau starting this week to help residents who experienced damage from the Juneau Mendenhall Glacier (Áakʼw Tʼáak Sít’ and Sít’ Aant’aakú) flooding on August 5-6. FEMA DSAT will coordinate with tribal, state, city, and borough officials. The teams help affected residents apply with FEMA and address immediate and emerging needs. Additionally, they provide application status updates and referrals to community resources. Tlingit & Haida Community Navigators are
State of Alaska and FEMA Announce FEMA Assistance Now Available for Flooding Survivors
State of Alaska and FEMA Announce FEMA Assistance Now Available for Flooding Survivors ANCHORAGE, Alaska – FEMA Individual Assistance is now available for residents in the City and Borough of Juneau affected by the flooding that occurred August 5-6, 2024. Assistance may include funds for home repairs, temporary rental assistance, damaged vehicles and essential personal property, loss of subsistence items, as well as medical, dental, and funeral expenses caused by the disaster. FEMA assistance is unable to duplicate benefits offered through insurance, state programs, or other programs. But if your losses or damage go beyond disaster assistance available from other