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Don’t Wait to Apply for FEMA Assistance in North Carolina

Don’t Wait to Apply for FEMA Assistance in North Carolina HICKORY, N.C. – If you had uninsured losses from Tropical Storm Helene, don’t wait any longer to apply for financial help from FEMA. The deadline for applications is Saturday, March 8. FEMA may be able to help with temporary lodging, basic home repairs, personal property loss or other disaster-caused needs. Homeowners and renters in these counties can apply: Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Catawba, Cherokee, Clay, Cleveland, Forsyth, Gaston, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Iredell, Jackson, Lee, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mecklenburg, Mitchell, Nash, Polk, Rowan, Rutherford, Stanly, Surry
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Don’t Wait! Friday is the last day to apply for FEMA assistance in Mercer County, W.Va.

Don’t Wait! Friday is the last day to apply for FEMA assistance in Mercer County, W.Va. CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Friday is the last day for Mercer County residents to apply for FEMA Assistance if they had damages from the Sept. 25-28, 2024, remnants of Tropical Storm Helene. THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS FRIDAY, FEB. 7, 2025. FEMA assistance for individuals and families affected by the flooding can cover home repairs, personal property losses and other disaster-related needs not covered by insurance. Survivors can visit the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) to apply and talk face-to-face with FEMA staff. The Mercer County
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Don’t Delay! Only Three Days Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance

Don’t Delay! Only Three Days Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance SANTA FE, New Mexico — Chaves County homeowners and renters who were affected by the Oct. 19-20 storms and flooding have just three days left to apply to FEMA for Federal disaster assistance. The deadline to apply is Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, by 11:59 p.m.  How to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance  The first step for individuals and households to receive financial help is to apply to FEMA for federal assistance. There are no costs involved to apply for, or receive, FEMA assistance.  FEMA grants do not have to be
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Don’t Bother Me with the Facts!

                       AKA…Confirmation Bias   An Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) hears their radio crackle. Maintenance Control wants them to evaluate damage to an aileron the crew of a departing aircraft detected. After reporting the extent of the damage to Maintenance Control they conclude the aileron damage is allowable, and the AMT defers it according to the company’s procedures. The aircraft departs on time. Later the AMT takes a second look at the structural repair manual, and learns the focus had only been on the allowable damage table. The team had not noticed the damage was, in fact, in a critical area that
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FlySafe Topic of the Month: Don’t Get Disoriented by Vestibular Illusions

Vestibular Illusions Which way is really up? To some, this may sound like a silly or odd question, but for pilots, this can be a real concern. Statistics show that between 5 to 10% of all general aviation accidents are attributed to spatial disorientation, and 90% of those are fatal. Spatial orientation is our natural ability to maintain our body’s orientation and/or posture in relation to the surrounding environment (physical space) at rest and during motion. This #FlySafe topic examines the vestibular illusions that you may encounter and what you can do to avoid these dangerous situations. Read More #FlySafe
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Don’t Wait! Monday is the Deadline to Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance Program

Don’t Wait! Monday is the Deadline to Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance Program BATON ROUGE, La. – Monday, Nov. 18, is the deadline for residents in Ascension, Assumption, Lafourche, Jefferson, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Mary and Terrebonne parishes to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance Program after Hurricane Francine.  To apply for FEMA disaster assistance: Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov. Download the FEMA App for mobile devices.  Call toll-free 800-621-3362. The FEMA Helpline is open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. CST, and help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service such
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Don’t Throw it Away: Tips to Save Family Treasures

Don’t Throw it Away: Tips to Save Family Treasures ATLANTA – Georgians who had family treasures, heirlooms, photos and books damaged during Tropical Storm Debby (Aug. 4--20) and Hurricane Helene shouldn’t throw them away just yet. They may be salvageable and expert advice is available to help. Here are some tips on how to save some of your family treasures: Flood water may be contaminated. Wear protective gloves, clothing and goggles. If an object is still wet, rinse it gently with clean water. If dry, remove silt and other foreign material with a soft brush or damp cloth. Air dry