Wildfire Survivors: Beware of Stolen Identity Fraud and Other Disaster Recovery Scams and Deceptions
Wildfire Survivors: Beware of Stolen Identity Fraud and Other Disaster Recovery Scams and Deceptions LOS ANGELES – Some Californians impacted by the Los Angeles County wildfires may be targeted with scams and fraudulent schemes. Disasters are often opportunities for criminals who attempt to obtain names, addresses and social security numbers to fraudulently gain access to a survivor’s legitimate FEMA grants. It is important to note that only one application may be filed for each household. A survivor who is applying with FEMA and is told they already have applied should first ensure no one else in the household has already applied
FEMA Will Bring Temporary Disaster Recovery Centers to More Crow Tribe Locations
FEMA Will Bring Temporary Disaster Recovery Centers to More Crow Tribe Locations CROW AGENCY – FEMA disaster assistance specialists will visit several Crow Tribe locations to help people apply for disaster assistance. Crow Tribe members who had damage to a home, rental home, trailer or mobile home, or had damage to property caused by the August 6, 2024 severe storm and straight-line winds can apply for help with repairs and other needs. Temporary Disaster Recovery Centers will open at 1 p.m. on the first day of operations and then 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each following day in these locations:
Disaster Recovery Centers in South Carolina Closing for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Disaster Recovery Centers in South Carolina Closing for Martin Luther King Jr. Day COLUMBIA, S.C. – Disaster Recovery Centers in South Carolina will close on Jan. 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The centers will resume operations on Jan. 21 at the following locations: Chester County, Gateway Conference Center, 3200 Commerce Drive, Suite A, Richburg, SC 29729 Open Jan. 21-24, Jan. 27-31, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; closed Jan. 25-26. Greenwood County, United Way of the Lakelands, 929 Phoenix St., Greenwood, SC 29646 Open Jan. 21-25, Jan. 27-31, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; closed Jan. 26. Spartanburg County
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
FEMA, Cherokee Nation Sign Historic Agreement that Will Help Disaster Survivors
FEMA, Cherokee Nation Sign Historic Agreement that Will Help Disaster Survivors WASHINGTON -- Leaders of FEMA and the Cherokee Nation signed an agreement on Jan. 15 that will enable the Tribal Nation to deploy in support of FEMA’s operations during disasters, the first such agreement ever signed. The Intergovernmental Service Agreement (IGSA) is a formal, binding contract. Under the agreement, FEMA’s Supplemental Response Team (SRT) program is able to deploy to the Cherokee Nation’s Incident Management Team, giving it the opportunity to integrate with federal response. The partnership will also create new opportunities for tribal emergency managers to increase their capacity
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
What is a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center?
What is a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center? LOS ANGELES – If you were affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles County, you may be eligible for FEMA financial assistance. After filing a claim with your insurance company, you can apply for FEMA by phone at 800-621-3362 or by visiting DisasterAssistance.gov. If you need additional support or would like help uploading documents, you should visit a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) to apply for assistance and learn about resources from FEMA and other state organizations to aid you in your recovery. What is a DRC? A DRC is an accessible facility that you can visit
Disaster Recovery Centers in Laurens, Screven and Wilkes Counties to Close Permanently Jan. 18
Disaster Recovery Centers in Laurens, Screven and Wilkes Counties to Close Permanently Jan. 18 The Disaster Recovery Centers in Laurens, Screven and Wilkes counties are set to close permanently at 6 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 18. They are currently open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The recovery centers are at these locations: Laurens County Old West Laurens Middle School 338 West Laurens School Road Dublin, GA 31021 Screven County Screven County Library 106 Community Drive Sylvania, GA 30467 Wilkes County Washington Fire Department (Training Room) 212 E. Court St Washington, GA 30673 There are other centers currently operating
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Increases Federal Cost Share for California Disaster Declaration
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Increases Federal Cost Share for California Disaster Declaration WASHINGTON -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the state of California for emergency work undertaken as a result of wildfires and straight-line winds beginning on January 7, 2025, and continuing. The President authorized the federal cost-share to be increased from 75% to 100% for a period of 180 days of the state’s choosing within the first 270 days of the incident period. The major disaster declaration made federal funding available for Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, the Hazard
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