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Federal Disaster Assistance Tops $24.6 Million for Chaves Residents

Federal Disaster Assistance Tops $24.6 Million for Chaves Residents ROSWELL, New Mexico — It has been just over three months since former President Joe Biden declared a major disaster for the state of New Mexico following the Oct. 19-20 Severe Storm and Flooding in Chaves County. To date, more than $24.6 million in federal assistance has been approved for New Mexican families affected by the disaster. FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) have approved grants and loans for more than 3,000 recovering homeowners, renters and businesses in Chaves County. This assistance helps pay for eligible losses and disaster-related damage repair and replacement of homes
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NM Fires, Flood Recovery Over $34 Million in Federal Assistance

NM Fires, Flood Recovery Over $34 Million in Federal Assistance ROSWELL, New Mexico –More than seven months have passed since former President Joe Biden declared a major disaster in New Mexico. Under the declaration, he ordered federal financial assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the South Fork and Salt Fires that began on June 17, 2024, and the subsequent flooding. The Presidential action made federal funding available to affected individuals, families and businesses in Lincoln, Otero, Rio Arriba, San Juan counties and the Mescalero Apache Reservation. More than 1,400 structures, including at least
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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
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Five Things to Know About FEMA, Federal and Nonprofit Support to the California Wildfires Response

Five Things to Know About FEMA, Federal and Nonprofit Support to the California Wildfires Response WASHINGTON -- As state, local and federal responders continue efforts to save lives, homes and public property in the areas affected by the wildfires, residents should remain vigilant as conditions are still dangerous and severely degraded air quality in Los Angeles county poses a threat to residents. Follow instructions from local officials and evacuate immediately if told to do so.  Los Angeles County Residents Can Apply for FEMA Assistance FEMA understands that you may not have all of your personal documents with you or that they
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FEMA, Federal Government Committed to Helping Californians During Historic Wildfire Response

FEMA, Federal Government Committed to Helping Californians During Historic Wildfire Response WASHINGTON -- While response efforts continue in Southern California, FEMA and its federal and nonprofit partners are on the ground coordinating lifesaving and life-sustaining activities to support the state-led disaster response. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell is in the affected areas today assessing damage and meeting with community officials to determine where FEMA’s assistance is needed most.  Yesterday, President Biden approved funds to cover 100 percent of the cost of debris removal and lifesaving and life-sustaining activities the state and local governments take—including fire suppression efforts —as they work to
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Ten Things to Know About Federal Disaster Assistance

Ten Things to Know About Federal Disaster Assistance Atlanta – Federal assistance can help Georgians recover from Tropical Storm Debby, (damage Aug. 4—20), and Hurricane Helene, (damage Sept. 24—Oct. 30, 2024).  Here are 10 facts to know about the help that may be available to you: 1.    You won’t be taking money away from someone else by applying. FEMA will distribute funds to every eligible applicant regardless of how many people apply. 2.    FEMA assistance is available to eligible homeowners and renters, including owners and renters of mobile homes. 3.    Eligible homeowners and renters will receive FEMA assistance as grants that do not have to be
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Tennessee Helene Recovery Advances with $24.4 Million in Federal Funding

Tennessee Helene Recovery Advances with $24.4 Million in Federal Funding Eastern Tennessee families and communities are working hard cleaning up, making repairs and putting their lives in order as they continue to recover after Tropical Storm Helene. FEMA has approved more than $24.4 million in federal assistance to help storm survivors recover. Getting residents back into their homes is FEMA’s top priority. Whether a good cleanup is needed or major repairs are required, FEMA programs are in place to assist with funding. When a home is damaged so badly it cannot be lived in, FEMA provides rental assistance or direct housing
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Increases Federal Cost Share for Virginia

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Increases Federal Cost Share for Virginia WASHINGTON -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the Commonwealth of Virginia to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Tropical Storm Helene from Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 2024. The President authorized the federal cost-share to be increased to 100% for debris removal, including direct federal assistance for a period of 120 days of the commonwealth’s choosing within the first 180 days from the start of the incident period. The major disaster declaration made federal funding available for
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Federal Disaster Assistance for Connecticut Tops $10 Million

Federal Disaster Assistance for Connecticut Tops $10 Million More than $10 million in federal disaster assistance has been approved for over 2,454 households in Connecticut following the August 18-19, 2024 Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides and Mudslides. As of December 5, Connecticut’s recovery assistance from FEMA includes: $10,083,522 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, including: $6,120,771 million in FEMA housing grants to help pay for home repair, home replacement and rental assistance for temporary housing.  $3,962,751
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Increases Federal Cost Share for Florida

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Increases Federal Cost Share for Florida WASHINGTON -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the state of Florida to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Helene from Sept. 23 to Oct. 7, 2024. The President authorized the federal cost-share to be increased to 100% for debris removal and emergency measures, including direct federal assistance for a period of 120 days of the state’s choosing within the first 180 days from the start of the incident period. The major disaster declaration made federal funding
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