One Month Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance
One Month Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance North Carolinians with disaster-related damage or loss from Tropical Storm Helene have one month to apply for federal assistance. The application deadline is Jan. 7, 2025. This applies to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians of North Carolina and residents of the following counties: 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, Swain, Transylvania, Union, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin and Yancey. Homeowners and renters in these areas may be eligible
FEMA Mitigation Experts Offer Rebuilding Advice in Hernando County
FEMA Mitigation Experts Offer Rebuilding Advice in Hernando County TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As Floridians rebuild, survivors of Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby can get free advice on how to rebuild stronger and safer against storms. FEMA mitigation specialists will be available to answer questions and offer free home improvement tips and proven methods to prevent and lessen damage from future disasters. This information is geared for do-it-yourself work and general contractors. Mitigation is an effort to reduce the loss of life and property damage by lessening the impact of a disaster through construction and remodeling best practices. Disaster Survivor Assistance
FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Carter and Cocke Counties
FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Carter and Cocke Counties Two Disaster Recovery Centers will open in Newport and Elizabethton to help Tennesseans affected by Tropical Storm Helene apply for FEMA assistance and get information and advice about community, state and federal resources. The Cocke County center will open at noon ET on Thursday, Dec. 5: Old Walmart Building593 B W. BroadwayNewport, TN 37821Opening Day Hours: noon to 7 p.m. ET Regular Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday to Saturday; closed Sunday The Carter County center will open at 10 a.m. ET on Friday, Dec. 6: Carter County Public
FEMA Needs Your Current Contact Information
FEMA Needs Your Current Contact Information After you apply for federal disaster assistance for Tropical Storm Helene, it is important that FEMA is able to contact you. Make sure that FEMA has your current contact information and be aware that phone calls from FEMA may come from unidentified numbers. If there are changes in your phone number, current address, banking or insurance information, let FEMA know as soon as possible or you may miss important telephone calls or correspondence. FEMA may need to call survivors in Carter, Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, Johnson, Unicoi and Washington counties to continue processing your application for
FEMA Encourages Tennesseans to Get Ready for Winter
FEMA Encourages Tennesseans to Get Ready for Winter As temperatures drop and winter approaches, FEMA suggests making sure your heating system, water heater, furnace and other electrical appliances in your home are in good working condition if you were impacted by Tropical Storm Helene. If floodwaters reached your home heating systems, be sure to have experienced repair personnel check that they are in good working order. If you are a homeowner and the storm caused damage to your essential appliances, you may be able to receive funds from FEMA to get them repaired or replaced. FEMA home repair assistance is
FEMA Allocations Promote Arts and Culture
FEMA Allocations Promote Arts and Culture GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico ― The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) allocated nearly $400,000 to boost projects that promote Puerto Rican culture and the arts in the towns of Guayama, Barranquitas and Dorado. The Barranquitas School of Fine Arts; as well as the Artisan House and the Marco Juan Alegría Museum and School of Art, both in Dorado, received funds from the agency and the works have already been completed. “The preservation of our culture and heritage is fundamental to keeping the identity of our communities alive. These museums, restored with FEMA’s support, celebrate our
Less than Two Weeks Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance
Less than Two Weeks Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Residents who were affected by the August 5-6 flooding that occurred in the City and Borough of Juneau have until Monday, December 16, to apply for FEMA housing and other needs assistance, and FEMA Disaster Unemployment Assistance, administered through the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, and the U.S. Department of Labor. This deadline is for residents who may need assistance with: Funds for home repairs Temporary rental assistance Damaged vehicles and essential personal property Loss of subsistence items Medical and dental expenses caused by the disaster
Read Your FEMA Decision Letter Very Carefully
Read Your FEMA Decision Letter Very Carefully New Mexicans who applied for federal disaster assistance from FEMA following the Oct. 19-20 storm and flooding in Chaves County will receive a decision letter from FEMA by mail or email. The decision letter will explain your application status and how to respond. It is important to read the letter very carefully. The letter will include the amount of any assistance FEMA may provide and information on the appropriate use of disaster assistance funds. If you disagree with the initial decision or the amount of assistance approved, you can appeal FEMA’s decision. FEMA may
FEMA Offers Equal Access to Assistance for All South Carolina Disaster Survivors
FEMA Offers Equal Access to Assistance for All South Carolina Disaster Survivors COLUMBIA, S.C. – FEMA is committed to providing equal access to federal assistance for South Carolinians who were affected by Hurricane Helene. If you have accessibility needs, let FEMA know about your individual needs when you apply for disaster assistance. If you or anyone in your household has a disability or language need and a need to interact with FEMA or disability-related losses due to the storm, it is important to answer “yes” to the appropriate questions when completing the application for FEMA disaster assistance. You will be
FEMA Opens Additional Disaster Recovery Center in Columbia County
FEMA Opens Additional Disaster Recovery Center in Columbia County ATLANTA – FEMA is opening a Disaster Recovery Center in Columbia County to provide one-on-one help for Georgians affected by Hurricane Helene. The center is open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday – Saturday, and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays, at this location: Columbia County Columbia County Emergency Management Agency 650 Ronald Reagan Drive Evans, GA 30809 Additional centers are open in the following counties: Open Monday – Saturday from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sunday 1 – 6 p.m. Appling County Appling County Agricultural Center2761 Blackshear Highway Baxley