One Week Left for Hurricane Helene Survivors in Va. to Apply for FEMA Assistance
One Week Left for Hurricane Helene Survivors in Va. 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 cities of Galax and Radford who were affected by the Hurricane Helene have one week left to apply for FEMA assistance. Graphic Survivors can apply for FEMA assistance by: Visiting a Disaster Recovery Center Going online to DisasterAssistance.gov Downloading the FEMA mobile app Calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. The helpline is available seven days a week in most languages. If you use video relay
Free Legal Assistance for Iowa Disaster Survivors
Free Legal Assistance for Iowa Disaster Survivors DES MOINES, Iowa – Free legal assistance is available to survivors in the nine counties affected by the severe storms and flooding from March 12 through May 16 and included in the presidential disaster declaration: Fremont, Harrison, Louisa, Mills, Monona, Pottawattamie, Scott, Shelby and Woodbury. Survivors facing disaster-related legal issues can call 833-885-9876 toll free, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. local time, Monday - Friday, to request assistance. When connected to the hotline voicemail, callers should leave their name, phone number, brief details of the assistance needed and the county where they are located. Those who qualify
FEMA Disaster Assistance Available for New Mexicans Impacted by the Oct. 19-20 Chaves County Flood
FEMA Disaster Assistance Available for New Mexicans Impacted by the Oct. 19-20 Chaves County Flood Chaves County homeowners and renters, who sustained damage from the Oct. 19-20, 2024, severe storm and flooding may be eligible for disaster assistance under FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program. FEMA disaster assistance may include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help people recover from the effects of the disaster. FEMA’s assistance offers benefits that provide flexible funding directly to survivors when needed the most. In addition, FEMA’s new simplified Individual Assistance process and expanded eligibility allows New
Federal Disaster Assistance for Connecticut Tops $6 Million
Federal Disaster Assistance for Connecticut Tops $6 Million Two 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 $6 million in federal assistance has been provided by FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to support disaster recovery. Homeowners and renters whose homes and property were damaged by the storm, and who still need to apply for federal assistance, have until November 19, 2024, to do so. As of October 8, Connecticut’s recovery assistance includes: More than $5 million in
Application Deadline Extended for FEMA Individual Assistance
Application Deadline Extended for FEMA Individual Assistance Vermonters affected by both July severe weather events have until November 25, 2024, to apply for FEMA individual assistance. For the July 9-11 disaster, the deadline was extended from October 21 to November 25 for individuals and households in Addison, Caledonia, Chittenden, Essex, Lamoille, Orleans, and Washington counties. For the July 29-31 disaster, the deadline remains November 25 for individuals and households in Caledonia, Essex, and Orleans counties who were impacted. If you were affected by these severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides, you should apply as soon as possible. Vermonters affected by both
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Airport Fire
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Airport Fire OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds on September 11 at 12:08 a.m. PDT / 3:08 a.m. EDT to assist the state of California in combating the Airport Fire, which is burning in Riverside County. On September 10, the state of California submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG). At the time of the request, the fire threatened approximately 10,500 homes in and around Lake Elsinore, Lakeland Village, La Cresta, Alberhill, Horsethief Canyon, McVicker Canyon, Los Pinos Peak
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Bridge Fire
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Bridge Fire OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds on September 10 at 9:18 p.m. PDT and on September 11 at 12:18 a.m. EDT to assist the state of California in combating the Bridge Fire, which is burning in Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties. On September 10, the state of California submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG). At the time of the request, the fire threatened approximately 4,847 homes in Wrightwood and Mount Baldy in San Bernardino County
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Boyles Fire
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Boyles Fire OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds on September 8 at 7:03 p.m. PDT / 10:03 p.m. EDT to assist the state of California in combating the Boyles Fire burning in Lake County. On September 8, the state of California submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG). At the time of the request, the fire threatened approximately 4,000 homes in Clearlake City, CA, with a population of 16,000. One hundred percent of the threatened homes are primary residences.
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Line Fire
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Line Fire OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds on September 7 at 7:32 p.m. PDT / 10:32 p.m. EDT to assist the state of California in combating the Line Fire burning in San Bernardino County. On September 7, the state of California submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG). At the time of the request, the fire threatened approximately 10,000 homes in the Smiley Creek, Rim Ranch, East Highlands, Running Springs, Greater Lake Arrowhead, Arrowbear Lake, Skyforest, Crest Park
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Davis Fire
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Davis Fire OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds on September 7 at 5:20 p.m. PDT / 8:20 p.m. EDT to assist the state of Nevada in combating the Davis Fire burning in Washoe County. On September 7, the state of Nevada submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG). At the time of the request, the fire threatened approximately 15,000 homes in and around Frank Town with a population of 600-800, Galena Estates with a population of around 2,500, and