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FEMA Transitional Sheltering Assistance Available for Los Angeles County Residents

FEMA Transitional Sheltering Assistance Available for Los Angeles County Residents LOS ANGELES - FEMA and the state of California are working to ensure that displaced survivors of the Los Angeles wildfires have access to safe, accessible temporary shelter. Reimbursement for out-of-pocket hotel costs, financial assistance towards rent and home repair and FEMA-provided temporary hotel or motel stays are currently being provided to eligible households.  Renters and homeowners who have already applied for disaster assistance may be eligible to stay temporarily in a hotel or motel paid for by FEMA through the Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) Program. This program is offered to
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FEMA Public Assistance Available for Bamberg, Calhoun, Orangeburg Counties Following November Severe Storms and Flooding in South Carolina

FEMA Public Assistance Available for Bamberg, Calhoun, Orangeburg Counties Following November Severe Storms and Flooding in South Carolina COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governmental agencies and certain nonprofits (including faith-based organizations) in Bamberg, Calhoun and Orangeburg counties in South Carolina that were affected by severe storms and flooding of Nov. 6-14, 2024, may be eligible for FEMA Public Assistance. This assistance can help cover costs for debris removal, protective measures, public buildings and equipment, public utilities, and more.  This is a new major disaster declaration and separate from the declaration for Hurricane Helene.   The Public Assistance Program provides federal funding on
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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
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Types of FEMA Assistance Available for West Virginia Residents

Types of FEMA Assistance Available for West Virginia Residents FEMA assistance for the residents of West Virginia affected by Tropical Storm Helene includes a variety of programs. Below is a summary of the types of assistance currently available.  Insurance Residents with homeowners or renters insurance should contact their insurance provider immediately and begin the claims process. FEMA requires information from your insurance which may include a declaration page, settlement or denial.  Types of Temporary Housing Assistance  Displacement Assistance  Displacement Assistance helps survivors who can’t return to their home following a disaster by giving them up-front money to help with immediate
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FEMA Assistance Now Available in West Virginia

FEMA Assistance Now Available in West Virginia CHARLESTON, W.Va. — If you live in Mercer County, W.Va., you can now apply for assistance from FEMA to help with costs from the Sept. 25-28, 2024, flooding due to Tropical Storm Helene.  FEMA may be able to help you pay for temporary housing, home repairs and other needs due to the disaster, including:  Essential items such as water, food, first aid, prescriptions, infant formula, breastfeeding supplies, diapers, medical supplies and equipment, personal hygiene items and fuel for transportation  Rental assistance if you are displaced because of the disaster including financial assistance for
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Medical/Dental Assistance Available for South Carolinians Affected by Hurricane Helene

Medical/Dental Assistance Available for South Carolinians Affected by Hurricane Helene COLUMBIA, S.C. – If you sustained an injury or illness due to Hurricane Helene, you may be eligible for medical/dental assistance from FEMA.  Medical/dental assistance can help cover uninsured expenses for medical care related to the disaster-caused injury or illness. This funding can also be used to help replace medical/dental equipment, breastfeeding equipment or prescribed medicine damaged or lost due to Hurricane Helene.  In addition to medical/dental assistance, FEMA offers several other types of assistance for which you may be eligible. To find out what assistance you qualify for, submit