President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the Native Village of Kwigillingok
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the Native Village of Kwigillingok WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the Native Village of Kwigillingok to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm and flooding from Aug. 15-18, 2024. Public Assistance federal funding is available to Native Village of Kwigillingok and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storm and flooding. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures across the
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
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for South Carolina
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for South Carolina WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of South Carolina to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from Nov. 6-14, 2024. Public Assistance federal funding is available to state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by severe storms and flooding in Bamberg, Calhoun and Orangeburg counties. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation
Bluefield, W.Va. Disaster Recovery Center remaining closed Tuesday, Jan. 7, due to continued inclement weather
Bluefield, W.Va. Disaster Recovery Center remaining closed Tuesday, Jan. 7, due to continued inclement weather CHARLESTON, W.Va.– The West Virginia-FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Bluefield will remain closed Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, due to continued inclement weather. The Bluefield Disaster Recovery Center will reopen at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. The center is located at: Bluefield Disaster Recovery Center Maple View Church of Christ 194 Robins Rest Rd. Bluefield, WV 24701 Hours of operation: Tuesday, Jan. 7: CLOSED Wednesday, Jan. 9: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9 – Friday, Jan. 10: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan.
4 South Carolina Disaster Recovery Centers Operations Change Due to Inclement Weather
4 South Carolina Disaster Recovery Centers Operations Change Due to Inclement Weather Columbia, S.C. – Disaster Recovery Centers in South Carolina operations change due to inclement weather. Abbeville County, Lowndesville Community Center, 416 Main St., Lowndesville, SC 29659 will close permanently today at 5 p.m. Chester County, Gateway Conference Center, 3200 Commerce Drive, Suite A, Richburg, SC 29729 will close temporarily today at 5 p.m. and resume operations on Jan. 13 at 9 a.m. Greenwood County, United Way of the Lakelands, 929 Phoenix St., Greenwood, SC 29646 will close temporarily Jan 10-12 and resume operations on Jan. 13 at 9 a.m. Spartanburg
W.Va. Disaster Recovery Center relocating to Princeton on Monday, Jan. 13
W.Va. Disaster Recovery Center relocating to Princeton on Monday, Jan. 13 CHARLESTON, W.Va.– The FEMA-West Virginia Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Mercer County is closing its Bluefield facility and relocating to Princeton, W.Va. It will open at 9 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 13. The Disaster Recovery Center location and hours this week 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. Saturday, Jan. 18: CLOSED Closed Sundays and holidays Survivors do not have
Inclement weather keeping Bluefield, W.Va., disaster recovery center closed
Inclement weather keeping Bluefield, W.Va., disaster recovery center closed CHARLESTON, W.Va.– The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Bluefield, W.Va., will remain closed on Thursday, Jan. 9, because of continued inclement weather. The center is expected to open Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. Information for the disaster recovery center: Bluefield Disaster Recovery Center Maple View Church of Christ 194 Robins Rest Rd. Bluefield, WV 24701 Hours of operation: Thursday, Jan. 9: CLOSED Friday, Jan. 10: To be determined based on weather Saturday, Jan. 11, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed Sundays Survivors do not have to visit a DRC
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for California
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for California WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of California to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires and straight-line winds from Jan. 7, 2025, and continuing. The President's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Los Angeles County. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster. Federal funding is also available to state, tribal and
South Carolina Disaster Recovery Centers Remain Open Thursday
South Carolina Disaster Recovery Centers Remain Open Thursday COLUMBIA, S.C. – At the request of the state, Disaster Recovery Centers in South Carolina will remain open Thursday, Jan. 9. The centers are located at: Abbeville County, Lowndesville Community Center, 416 Main St., Lowndesville, SC 29659 Open Jan. 8-10, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Beaufort County, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island, SC 29920 Open Jan. 8-9, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Jan. 10, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Chester County, Gateway Conference Center, 3200 Commerce Drive, Suite A, Richburg, SC 29729 Open Monday- Friday. 8 a.m.-