FEMA Approves Assistance for the Line Fire in California and Three Other Active Wildfires in Western States, Urges People to Stay Safe and Listen to Local Officials
FEMA Approves Assistance for the Line Fire in California and Three Other Active Wildfires in Western States, Urges People to Stay Safe and Listen to Local Officials WASHINGTON – The Line Fire in Southern California has spread to more than 20,000 acres, forced the evacuation of thousands of homes in San Bernardino County and is threatening more than 36,000 structures. FEMA is urging residents and visitors to listen to instructions from local officials and to evacuate immediately if told to do so. The FEMA approved funds will help states mitigate, manage and control active wildfires in California, including the Line
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Callahan Fire
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Callahan Fire OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds on November 11 at 2:46 p.m. PST / 5:46 p.m. EST to assist the state of Nevada in combating the Callahan Fire, burning in Washoe County. On November 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 3,000 homes south of Reno, in and around the communities of Callahan Ranch, Saddle Ridge, Mountain Ridge, Montreux, Nevada, with a
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Mountain Fire
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Mountain Fire OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds on November 6 at 2:36 p.m. PST / 5:36 p.m. EST to assist the state of California in combating the Mountain Fire, currently burning in Ventura County. On November 6, the state of California submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG). At the time of the request, the fire threatened approximately 3,500 homes in and around the communities of Somis, Camarillo, and Saticoy, California with a combined population 30,000. One hundred
South Dakotans Have One Week Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance
South Dakotans Have One Week 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 one week remaining to apply for federal disaster assistance. The deadline is October 15, 2024. How Individuals can Apply for Disaster Assistance Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov for English, or DisasterAssistance.gov/es for Spanish. Use the FEMA mobile app in English or Spanish. Call the disaster assistance helpline at 800-621-3362 anytime from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. seven days a week until further notice. Multilingual operators are available. Shorter wait times
Serious Needs Assistance and Displacement Assistance are Available to Storm and Flooding Survivors in Chaves County
Serious Needs Assistance and Displacement Assistance are Available to Storm and Flooding Survivors in Chaves County If you have an immediate or serious emergency need because of the Oct. 19-20, 2024, severe storm and flooding, you may qualify for a one-time $770 payment per household from FEMA’s Serious Needs Assistance (SNA) program. In addition, FEMA’s Displacement Assistance (DA) program offers eligible New Mexicans up to two weeks of funds to help with housing needs if your home is uninhabitable because of the storm. This money can be used to stay in a hotel, with family or friends, or other available
Don’t Wait! Monday is the Deadline to Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance Program
Don’t Wait! Monday is the Deadline to Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance Program BATON ROUGE, La. – Monday, Nov. 18, is the deadline for residents in Ascension, Assumption, Lafourche, Jefferson, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Mary and Terrebonne parishes to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance Program after Hurricane Francine. To apply for FEMA disaster assistance: Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov. Download the FEMA App for mobile devices. Call toll-free 800-621-3362. The FEMA Helpline is open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. CST, and help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service such
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for Chaves County Residents
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for Chaves County Residents New Mexico residents who lost their jobs, or are self-employed and can’t work, as a direct result of the storm and flooding may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). The program is funded by FEMA and is administered by the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (DWS). If you live or work in Chaves County, you can file a claim with the DWS to request benefits. To be eligible, you must have been unemployed for more than one week following the storm and flooding on Oct. 19-20, 2024. Self-employed and unemployed
Farmers, Ranch Hands May Be Eligible for FEMA Assistance
Farmers, Ranch Hands May Be Eligible for FEMA Assistance Tennessee farmers and ranch hands whose tools or equipment were damaged by Tropical Storm Helene may be eligible for disaster assistance. FEMA assistance is available to replace disaster-damaged essential tools, supplies, equipment and items required for employment or self-employment. Coverage For Tools and Equipment Family-owned farms typically have a variety of equipment needed to conduct business. These include, but are not limited to, tractors, plows, seeders or planters, harvesters, sprayers, hay balers and utility vehicles. These items are all potentially eligible for FEMA disaster assistance if you can show the following:
Verifying Your Identity for FEMA Assistance in South Carolina After Hurricane Helene
Verifying Your Identity for FEMA Assistance in South Carolina After Hurricane Helene You do not need identification to start the application process for FEMA assistance if you were affected by Hurricane Helene. However, FEMA may need proof of identity, residence and other documentation before assistance can be paid. If FEMA is unable to verify your identity during the application process, you will be required to submit one of the following supporting documents: Documentation from the Social Security Administration, or other federal entity, containing full or last four digits of your Social Security Number. Social Security card if sent with federal
Two Weeks Left for Virginians to Apply for FEMA Assistance
Two Weeks Left for Virginians to Apply for FEMA Assistance BRISTOL, Va.— Individuals and households in Bedford, Bland, Carroll, Giles, Grayson, Lee, Montgomery, Pittsylvania, Pulaski, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise and Wythe counties and the cities of Galax and Radford who were affected by Hurricane Helene have two weeks left to apply for assistance. Survivors can apply for FEMA assistance in the following ways: Visit a Disaster Recovery Center Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov Download the FEMA mobile app Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. The helpline is available from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Central Time in most languages. If you use video