President Joseph R. Biden Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the U.S. Virgin Islands
President Joseph R. Biden Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the U.S. Virgin Islands WASHINGTON– FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the territory of the U.S. Virgin Islands to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Tropical Storm Ernesto on Aug. 13-16, 2024. Federal funding is available to territory 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 Tropical Storm Ernesto on the islands of St. Croix, St. John, St. Thomas and Water Island. Federal funding is also available on a
President Joseph R. Biden Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for New York
President Joseph R. Biden Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for New York WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of New York to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding on Aug. 18-19, 2024. 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 disaster-damaged facilities in Lewis, Oswego and Suffolk counties. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide. Lai Sun Yee has been named the
Disaster Recovery Centers to Close on November 23
Disaster Recovery Centers to Close on November 23 The Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) located at the Hinesburg Town Hall (on Route 10632) and the Lyndon Public Safety Facility (316 Main Street) are scheduled to permanently close at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23. Operating hours for the centers until then are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The centers were opened for residents affected by the storms and flooding that took place July 9-11 and July 29-31 and who wanted to speak to FEMA and other disaster recovery specialists in person. Residents don’t need to visit the DRC to apply for FEMA assistance. Other ways
Disaster Recovery Center in Southbury to Permanently Close Nov 19
Disaster Recovery Center in Southbury to Permanently Close Nov 19 The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Southbury, Connecticut, opened to help those affected by the August 18-19, 2024 Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides and Mudslides, will close permanently at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19. DRC Location: Southbury Town Hall501 Main Street, SouthSouthbury, CT 06488 The DRC is still open Monday, November 18 and Tuesday, November 19 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance is November 19, 2024. After the DRC closes, survivors can still view the status of their application online at DisasterAssistance.gov
Federal Disaster Assistance for Connecticut Tops $9 Million
Federal Disaster Assistance for Connecticut Tops $9 Million Six weeks after President Joseph R. Biden declared a major disaster for the state of Connecticut following the August 18-19, 2024 Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides and Mudslides, more than $9 million in federal assistance has been provided by FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to support disaster recovery. As of November 14, Connecticut’s recovery assistance from FEMA includes: $9,001,961 million in FEMA’s Individual and Households Program (IHP) grants awarded to eligible homeowners and renters in three Connecticut counties. These grants help pay for uninsured and underinsured losses and storm-related damage
Disaster Recovery Centers to Close for Veterans Day
Disaster Recovery Centers to Close for Veterans Day Disaster Recovery Centers for the storms and flooding that took place July 11-13 and July 29 - 31 will be closed for Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11. These centers are located at the Hinesburg Town Hall (10632 Route 116) and the Lyndon Public Safety Facility at 366 Main Street. They will be opening back up on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 9 a.m. Normal operating hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Saturday. Closed Sundays. Residents affected by the flooding don’t need to visit a Disaster Recovery Center to register for FEMA
Disaster Recovery Center in Newport Scheduled to Close on November 9
Disaster Recovery Center in Newport Scheduled to Close on November 9 The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) located at the Newport City Municipal Building at 222 Main Street is scheduled to permanently close at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9. The center’s hours until then are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The center was opened for residents affected by the storms and flooding that took place July 9-11 and July 29-31 and who wanted to speak to FEMA and other disaster recovery specialists in person. Residents don’t need to visit the DRC to apply for FEMA assistance. Other ways to register before the Nov. 25th
Location Change for Disaster Recovery Center in Connecticut
Location Change for Disaster Recovery Center in Connecticut FEMA announces a location change to the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Connecticut, a temporary facility established in partnership between the state and FEMA, where survivors affected by the August 18-19 Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides and Mudslides may go to apply for FEMA assistance, upload documents needed for their application and get their questions answered in person. FEMA’s Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Southbury, New Haven County will change locations. Current location: Sacred Heart Catholic Church 910 Main Street, South, Southbury, CT 06488 Note: The last day for service at this DRC is
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Alaska
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Alaska WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Alaska to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storm and flooding from Oct. 20-23, 2024. Public Assistance federal funding is available to the 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 the severe storm and flooding in Bering Strait Regional Educational Attendance Area (REAA) and Northwest Arctic Borough. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing
One Month Later: Juneau Mendenhall Glacier Flooding Disaster Recovery Update
One Month Later: Juneau Mendenhall Glacier Flooding Disaster Recovery Update ANCHORAGE, Alaska – One month since President Joseph R. Biden declared a major disaster in the State of Alaska for flooding on August 5-6, a total of 248 people in The City and Borough of Juneau have applied with FEMA for assistance as of November 19, 2024. FEMA has approved $2,601,363.88 through the Individuals and Households Program (IHP), consisting of $1,330,957.10 in Housing Assistance (HA) for home repairs, and $1,270,406.78 in Other Needs Assistance (ONA) for repair or replacement of personal property, vehicle repair or replacement, moving expenses and other disaster-related