FEMA to Host Housing Resource Fair Mar. 22 in Appling County
FEMA to Host Housing Resource Fair Mar. 22 in Appling County FEMA is hosting a Housing Resource Fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Mar. 22, in Appling County at the following location: Appling County Extension Education Center 83 South Oak Street Baxley, GA 31513 The Housing Resource Fair will bring together federal, state and local agencies in one place to offer services and resources to families recovering from Hurricane Helene. The goal of this collaborative effort is to help connect eligible disaster survivors with affordable housing along with valuable information and resources on their road to recovery.
FEMA Updates Flood Maps in Alameda County
FEMA Updates Flood Maps in Alameda County OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has delivered preliminary flood maps for Alameda County and the cities of Alameda, Oakland, and Piedmont, California. The maps identify revised flood hazards along Peralta Creek and the Byron Tract delta. The new maps will help building officials, contractors and homeowners make effective mitigation decisions, thereby contributing to safer and more disaster resilient communities. Before the new Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) become effective, a 90-day appeal period will run from March 29, 2025, to June 28, 2025. During this time, residents and businesses with
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Estill County
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Estill County FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center will open tomorrow, March 18, in Estill County. Disaster Recovery Centers, operated by the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management and FEMA, offer in-person support to survivors in declared counties as the result of severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides from February. FEMA representatives can explain available assistance programs, how to apply to FEMA, and help connect survivors with resources for their recovery needs.The deadline to apply for federal assistance is April 25. Address: City of Irvine City Hall, 101 Chestnut St., Irvine, KY 40336 Hours:
Crisis Counseling Assistance is Available to LA County Wildfire Survivors
Crisis Counseling Assistance is Available to LA County Wildfire Survivors LOS ANGELES – If you are feeling overwhelmed by emotions, stress, or hopelessness, you are not alone. Help is available for disaster survivors experiencing emotional distress following the wildfires. The Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program is a federally funded program administered by FEMA which has been activated for disaster survivors in Los Angeles County. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is working with FEMA through an interagency agreement to provide crisis counseling with support services assistance for those impacted by the fires. If you or a loved one is experiencing mental health distress related to the wildfires, do not hesitate to reach out for mental health support and resources 24/7. Visit Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health or call the mental health helpline at 800-854-7771. The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health does not discriminate on the basis of disability
Disaster Recovery Center in Mercer County will Temporarily Close on Saturday March 15
Disaster Recovery Center in Mercer County will Temporarily Close on Saturday March 15 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Mercer County will be temporarily closed on Saturday, March 15, and will re-open on Monday, March 17 at 8 a.m. It will also be temporarily closed on Saturday, March 22, but will re-open on Monday, March 24 at 8 a.m. A DRC is a one-stop shop where survivors can meet face-to-face with FEMA representatives, apply for FEMA assistance, get help understanding and responding to a FEMA letter, receive referrals to local assistance, apply with the U.S. Small Business
Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in San Augustine County, Texas
Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in San Augustine County, Texas DENTON, Texas – Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review in San Augustine County, Texas. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. 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 residents can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided
FEMA Updates Flood Maps in Honolulu County
FEMA Updates Flood Maps in Honolulu County OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has delivered preliminary flood maps for the City and County of Honolulu. These maps identify revised flood hazards along various streams. The new maps will help building officials, contractors, and homeowners make informed mitigation decisions, thereby contributing to safer, more disaster-resilient communities. Before the new Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) become effective, there will be a 90-day appeal period from March 13, 2025, to June 10, 2025. During this time, residents or businesses with supporting technical and scientific information—such as detailed hydraulic or hydrologic data—may
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Harlan County
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Harlan County FRANKFORT, Ky. -- A Disaster Recovery Center will open on March 9, in Harlan County in areas affected by the February floods. Disaster Recovery Centers, operated by the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management and FEMA, offer in-person support to survivors in declared counties as the result of severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides from February. FEMA representatives can explain available assistance programs, how to apply to FEMA, and help connect survivors with resources for their recovery needs. The deadline to apply for federal assistance is April 25, 2025. Disaster Recovery Centers
Disaster Recovery Center in McDowell County, W.Va. Opening Friday March 7
Disaster Recovery Center in McDowell County, W.Va. Opening Friday March 7 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will be opening in McDowell County at Bradshaw Town Hall in Bradshaw, WV at 8:00 a.m., Friday March 7. The center is located at: McDowell County Disaster Recovery Center Bradshaw Town Hall 10002 Marshall Highway Bradshaw, WV 24817 Hours of operation: Monday through Saturday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed on Sundays DRCs are open to all, including survivors with mobility issues, impaired vision, and those who are who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Survivors do not have to visit
Los Angeles County Disaster Recovery Centers Closed on Sundays Beginning March 2
Los Angeles County Disaster Recovery Centers Closed on Sundays Beginning March 2 LOS ANGELES – The Disaster Recovery Centers in Los Angeles County help residents affected by the wildfires continue their recovery. Starting Sunday, March 2, these locations will be closed on Sundays. Disaster Recovery Centers will remain open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday – Saturday. FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers UCLA Research Park West 10850 West Pico Boulevard., Los Angeles, CA 90064 Altadena Disaster Recovery Center 540 West Woodbury Road, Altadena, CA 91001 Disaster Recovery Centers are available to assist Californians who experienced damage to their primary home, personal property loss or