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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
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FEMA Assistance Available for Personal Property Losses, Including Musical Instruments

FEMA Assistance Available for Personal Property Losses, Including Musical Instruments Tennesseans love their music! So, it is good news that musicians, and other residents who had damage or losses from Tropical Storm Helene Sept. 26-30, may be eligible for FEMA assistance. Homeowners and renters in Carter, Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, Johnson, Unicoi, or Washington counties are encouraged to apply. FEMA assistance covers basic needs. It will not restore all disaster-related property loss. Insurance coverage is the best means to recover after a natural disaster. However, FEMA assistance may repair or replace disaster-damaged property if conditions meet the eligibility requirements, and
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FEMA Deadline Passed but Assistance is Still Available

FEMA Deadline Passed but Assistance is Still Available While the deadline to register with FEMA passed on Nov. 25 for those affected by July’s severe storms, agency representatives are still available to answer questions and help Vermonters complete their applications. The agency also encourages applicants to stay in touch, especially if they have a change of address or other updates to their applications.  To update your application or get answers to questions, call FEMA’s helpline at 1-800-621-3362. Phone lines operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (in your time zone), seven days a week. Help is available in most languages. If you use video
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Free Disaster Legal Services Available to Missourians Impacted by the May 19-27 severe storms

Free Disaster Legal Services Available to Missourians Impacted by the May 19-27 severe storms Cape Girardeau, MO – Unexpected legal issues often arise after a disaster that can leave individuals and families devastated. If you are facing legal issues resulting from the late May severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding, you may be able to get free legal advice on disaster-related issues.  Disaster Legal Services (DLS) now are available to low-income, elderly and other vulnerable residents who were affected by the May 19-27 severe storms in 10 Missouri counties and are unable to afford a lawyer.  The 10 Missouri counties designated
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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
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Have Questions? Answers May Be Available at FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers

Have Questions? Answers May Be Available at FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers BATON ROUGE, La. – FEMA remains in Louisiana to assist survivors recovering from Hurricane Francine.  Three Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) are open to support survivors from Ascension, Assumption, Lafourche, Jefferson, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Mary and Terrebonne parishes. FEMA employees are on-hand to answer questions and assist with applications. Representatives of the U.S. Small Business Administration, the State of Louisiana and nonprofit and nongovernmental partners are also available to assist survivors as they navigate their recovery.  The centers are accessible to people with disabilities
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FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers Soon Closing in South Dakota – Help Will Still be Available

FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers Soon Closing in South Dakota – Help Will Still be Available SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in South Dakota are soon closing permanently. The Mitchell location will end operations on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 4 p.m. The Canton and North Sioux City locations will end operations on Friday, Oct. 4 at 6 p.m.  Hours of operation up until the permanent closures are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. The Centers are closed on Sundays. Davison County (Permanently closing Sept. 28, 4 p.m.) Davison County