Laurel, McCreary Counties Now Eligible for FEMA Public Assistance
Laurel, McCreary Counties Now Eligible for FEMA Public Assistance FRANKFORT, Ky. – Additional counties in the Commonwealth of Kentucky have been added to the major disaster declaration for the FEMA Public Assistance program for Kentucky’s severe storms and flooding in February. Laurel and McCreary counties added for all categories of Public Assistance, including direct federal assistance. Commonwealth, local and territorial governments, and certain private nonprofit organizations in these designated counties are eligible for assistance for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities. Learn more about the Public Assistance program. For the latest information about Kentucky’s recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4860. Follow FEMA on
FEMA Disaster Assistance to West Virginians Tops $20 Million
FEMA Disaster Assistance to West Virginians Tops $20 Million CHARLESTON, W.Va. — More than $20 million in federal disaster assistance has been approved for homeowners and renters in seven West Virginia counties following the impacts of the Feb. 15-18 winter storms. “Reaching this milestone in less than six weeks highlights the commitment to West Virginians of emergency management at all levels,” FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Mark K. O’Hanlon said. “Our FEMA team is proud to work hand in hand with our partners in state and local government and voluntary agencies in getting assistance to the people who need it most.” FEMA
West Virginians Have Until April 28, 2025, to Apply for Disaster Assistance
West Virginians Have Until April 28, 2025, to Apply for Disaster Assistance CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginians have until April 28 to apply for FEMA Assistance for damages sustained during the mid-February winter storms. FEMA assistance for individuals and families affected by the Feb. 15-18, 2025, storms, mudslides, landslides, and straight-line winds can cover home repairs, personal property losses and other disaster-related needs not covered by insurance. Residents, both homeowners and renters, in Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Raleigh, Wayne, and Wyoming counties who sustained losses can apply for assistance in several ways: Visiting DisasterAssistance.gov. Downloading the FEMA App. Calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362.
FEMA Follow-Up Calls Lead to Millions in Disaster Assistance for West Virginians
FEMA Follow-Up Calls Lead to Millions in Disaster Assistance for West Virginians FEMA Follow-Up Calls Lead to Millions in Disaster Assistance for West Virginians CHARLESTON, W.Va. – FEMA recovery efforts likely conjure images of safety vests and disaster sites. But a significant recovery effort in the past 10 months under FEMA reforms now includes headsets, mobile phones and office cubicles. Staff from FEMA’s Enhanced Applicant Services (EAS) work from call centers eight hours a day, six days a week to follow up on applications submitted after a federal disaster is declared. In West Virginia, EAS specialists have been calling survivors
Assistance is Still Available for Wildfire Survivors After the Registration Deadline
Assistance is Still Available for Wildfire Survivors After the Registration Deadline LOS ANGELES – FEMA is still working in Los Angeles County to help residents recover from the LA wildfires. The deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance has passed, but Disaster Recovery Centers remain open and the deadline to submit a Right of Entry (ROE) to participate in the federally funded debris removal program has been extended to April 15. Survivors who registered prior to the deadline are encouraged to keep in touch with FEMA to continue to update their application as their situation changes and to work through the
FEMA Assistance Now Available to More West Virginians
FEMA Assistance Now Available to More West Virginians FEMA Assistance Now Available to More West Virginians CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginians in Raleigh County can now apply for FEMA assistance to help with costs from the Feb. 15, 2025, winter flooding. FEMA assistance may be able to help you pay for temporary housing, home repairs and other needs due to the disaster. It is available to residents of Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Raleigh, Wayne and Wyoming counties, and includes: Essential items such as water, food, first aid, prescriptions, infant formula, breastfeeding supplies, diapers, medical supplies and equipment, personal hygiene
Last Day to Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance and SBA Disaster Loans
Last Day to Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance and SBA Disaster Loans LOS ANGELES – Today is the last day to apply for FEMA disaster assistance and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loans for homeowners, renters, nonprofits and businesses impacted by the January wildfires in Los Angeles County. The deadline for FEMA Individual Assistance and SBA disaster loans is tonight at 11:59 P.M. PT, Monday, March 31. Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance: Online at DisasterAssistance.gov (fastest option). On the FEMA App (available at the Apple App Store or Google Play). On the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362. If you use a relay service
One Week Remains to Apply for FEMA Assistance in North Carolina
One Week Remains to Apply for FEMA Assistance in North Carolina HICKORY, N.C. - North Carolinians with uninsured damage or loss from Tropical Storm Helene have one week remaining to apply for FEMA financial assistance. The application deadline is April 7, 2025. FEMA may be able to help with temporary lodging, basic home repairs, personal property loss or other disaster-caused needs. Homeowners and renters in these counties can apply: Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Catawba, Cherokee, Clay, Cleveland, Forsyth, Gaston, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Iredell, Jackson, Lee, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mecklenburg, Mitchell, Nash, Polk, Rowan, Rutherford, Stanly
Three Days Left to Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance and SBA Disaster Loans
Three Days Left to Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance and SBA Disaster Loans LOS ANGELES – Only three days left to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loans for homeowners, renters, nonprofits and businesses impacted by the January wildfires in Los Angeles County. Monday, March 31, is the deadline to apply for both FEMA disaster assistance and SBA low-interest disaster loans. The deadline to submit a Right of Entry (ROE) form to LA County has been extended to April 15, but the deadline for FEMA Individual Assistance and SBA disaster loans is still Monday, March
National Flood Insurance Policyholders in Kentucky Can Apply for FEMA Assistance
National Flood Insurance Policyholders in Kentucky Can Apply for FEMA Assistance Frankfort, KY- If you were affected by the recent severe storms in Kentucky and have an insurance policy through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), you may still be eligible for disaster assistance. FEMA encourages everyone who was impacted by this disaster to apply for assistance in addition to filing a claim with your insurance company. Disaster assistance may be able to help fill in the financial gaps that your insurance company will not cover. NFIP Policyholders May be Eligible for Individual Assistance For eligible individuals, FEMA disaster assistance