Public Invited to Review Flood Maps in Hampshire County, WV
Public Invited to Review Flood Maps in Hampshire County, WV PHILADELPHIA-- FEMA is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Hampshire County, West Virginia. Community partners are invited to participate in a 90-day appeal and comment period. The 90-day appeal period will begin on Jan. 22, 2025. The updated maps were produced in coordination with local, state and FEMA officials. Significant community review of the maps has already taken place, but before the maps become final, community partners can identify any corrections or questions about the information provided and submit appeals or comments. Residents, business owners and
Free disaster legal services available to Mercer County, W.Va., residents
Free disaster legal services available to Mercer County, W.Va., residents CHARLESTON, W.Va. — If you were affected during the Sept. 25-28, 2024, remnants of Tropical Storm Helene and have questions about legal issues such as repair contracts, working with contractors, replacing wills and other legal documents, you might be eligible to get free legal counseling from a group of West Virginia lawyers who have volunteered limited legal help. Disaster Legal Services provides legal assistance to low-income individuals in Mercer County who, prior to or because of the disaster, have little recourse to legal services as a consequence of a major
Mercer County, W.Va., residents have three weeks to apply for FEMA disaster assistance
Mercer County, W.Va., residents have three weeks to apply for FEMA disaster assistance CHARLESTON, W.Va. – If you suffered damage or losses from the Sept. 25-28, 2024, remnants of Tropical Storm Helene, you have three weeks left to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for federal disaster assistance. The deadline to register is Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. Individual disaster assistance money for homeowners and renters are available to eligible residents of Mercer County. Here is how to register: Visit your nearest Disaster Recovery Center. Get the latest disaster recovery center information by calling 800-621-3362 or going online to www.fema.gov/drc. The Mercer County
Mercer County, W.Va., Disaster Recover Center open on Martin Luther King holiday
Mercer County, W.Va., Disaster Recover Center open on Martin Luther King holiday CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The FEMA-West Virginia Disaster Recovery Center in Princeton, W.Va., will be open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, to help Mercer County residents impacted by the Sept. 25-28, 2024, remnants of Tropical Storm Helene. The Disaster Recovery Center location and hours are as follows: Princeton Disaster Recovery Center Lifeline Princeton Church of God 250 Oakvale Road Princeton, WV 24740 Hours of operation: Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. CLOSED Saturday, Jan. 18 OPEN Monday, Jan. 20
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
Revised Preliminary Flood Maps for Woodruff County, Arkansas, Ready for Public View
Revised Preliminary Flood Maps for Woodruff County, Arkansas, Ready for Public View DENTON, Texas – Revised Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in all communities and incorporated areas of Woodruff County, Arkansas. Property owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. Community residents can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and participate in the appeal and comment periods for the maps. This is Woodruff County’s first complete set of digital FIRMs. These maps serve multiple purposes, including
Disaster Recovery Center Open in Fulton County
Disaster Recovery Center Open in Fulton County FEMA has opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Fulton County to provide one-on-one help for Georgians affected by Tropical Storm Debby (damage Aug. 4—20, 2024) and Hurricane Helene (damage Sept. 24—Oct. 30, 2024). The center is open 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday – Saturday, through Saturday, February 8. It is located at: Fulton County Evelyn G Lowery Library at Cascade3665 Cascade Road SWAtlanta, GA 30331 Additional centers are open in the following counties: Open Monday – Saturday from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Appling County Appling County Center83 S. Oak St. Baxley
FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers Opening in Los Angeles County
FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers Opening in Los Angeles County LOS ANGELES – Two FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers will open tomorrow in Los Angeles County to assist Californians who experienced damage to their primary home, personal property loss or have disaster-caused emergency needs related to the wildfires. At the center, people can get help applying for federal assistance, speak to representatives from state and federal agencies, receive updates on their FEMA application for assistance and learn about the appeals process. The centers open Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. PST. After Tuesday, Jan. 14, the hours and locations will be
Georgia Disaster Recovery Center in Lincoln County Set to Close Jan. 8
Georgia Disaster Recovery Center in Lincoln County Set to Close Jan. 8 ATLANTA – The Disaster Recovery Center in Lincoln County is scheduled to close permanently at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. The center is located at: Lincoln County Lincoln County Recreation DepartmentWalter T. Norman Gym1962 Rowland-York DriveLincolnton, GA 30817 Additional centers remain open in the following counties until further notice: Open Monday – Saturday from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Appling County Closed temporarily. Will open in this new location on Wednesday, Jan. 8 Appling County Center 83 S Oak St Baxley, GA 31513 Coffee County The Atrium 114
Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Beaufort County
Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Beaufort County COLUMBIA, S.C. – A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Beaufort County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. Beaufort County St. Helena Branch Library6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. RoadSt. Helena Island, SC 29920 Open Jan. 8-9, 10 a.m.- 7 p.m.; Jan. 10, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. FEMA is encouraging South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene to apply for federal disaster assistance as soon as possible. The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance is Jan. 28. Click here to find centers that are already open in South Carolina. To