Survivors Living in FEMA Direct Housing Urged to Prepare for Storm Season
Survivors Living in FEMA Direct Housing Urged to Prepare for Storm Season With Hurricane season right around the corner the safety and well-being of occupants living in FEMA temporary housing units is an important concern of the agency. Below are tips for preparing for Hurricane season. If severe weather is predicted, stay alert to weather warnings and comply with local official evacuation orders. What to do During Severe Weather: Use a weather radio to monitor evacuation orders. Should local officials recommend manufactured housing occupants find sturdier shelter, evacuate immediately. Survivors living in travel trailers must leave the trailer in place.
Reminder: Rental Requirement Begins March 1st for Direct Housing Participants
Reminder: Rental Requirement Begins March 1st for Direct Housing Participants LAHAINA, Maui – Wildfire survivors currently in FEMA’s Direct Housing Program will be required to begin paying rent on March 1, 2025. The rental requirement will be in effect for the remainder of FEMA’s housing assistance program, which has been extended through Feb. 10, 2026. Participants in the program have received their 90-day, 60-day and 30-day notification letters regarding upcoming rent collection. The rental rate is based on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s 2025 Fair Market Rent on Maui along with the household’s ability to pay.
FAQ: Direct Housing Updates
FAQ: Direct Housing Updates FEMA continues to house survivors of the Aug. 8, 2023, Maui wildfires through its Direct Housing Program. Currently all households that remain eligible for the Direct Housing Program are licensed into direct housing units. Participants will continue to be housed as long as they remain eligible for the program and should remain in contact with their FEMA recertification advisor. Q&A for Direct Housing Participants Q. Why are participants being asked to relocate? A. There are various reasons why survivors in Direct Lease units may need to be relocated, with safety always being a
FEMA Seeks Property Management Companies in Georgia for Direct Lease
FEMA Seeks Property Management Companies in Georgia for Direct Lease FEMA is seeking information from property management companies with ready-for-occupancy residential or rental properties in Georgia communities affected by Hurricane Helene. These units must meet local, state and federal housing regulations. Property management companies for consideration should be doing business in and around communities affected by Hurricane Helene, to include Appling, Berrien, Burke, Clinch, Coffee, Emanuel, Jeff Davis, Jefferson, Lanier, Lowndes, McDuffie and Toombs counties, as well as surrounding communities. FEMA encourages all interested property management companies to consider participating. The deadline for companies to reply to this request for information is
FEMA Issues Direct Housing Cumulative Public Notice for Florida
FEMA Issues Direct Housing Cumulative Public Notice for Florida TALLAHASSEE, Fla.– Public notices have been posted on the FEMA website describing available FEMA assistance and proposed FEMA-funded actions, including activities that may affect historic properties, floodplains and wetlands in Florida for Hurricanes Helene and Milton. FEMA may offer specific types of temporary housing at private, commercial or group locations. Before providing temporary housing, FEMA must assess whether the action impacts the 1% annual chance floodplain or wetland, following the process outlined in 44 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 9. 7(c), determination of proposed action's location, Floodplain determination. Housing for an individual