FEMA Mitigation Experts Offer Rebuilding Advice in Pasco County
FEMA Mitigation Experts Offer Rebuilding Advice in Pasco 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 Staff Heading to Neighborhoods in Mercer County, W.Va.
FEMA Staff Heading to Neighborhoods in Mercer County, W.Va. CHARLESTON, W.Va. — FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) Teams will be in Mercer County, W.Va., beginning tomorrow, Dec. 13, to provide help to people affected by Tropical Storm Helene. FEMA staff can answer questions about applications for Individual Assistance as well as help people who have not yet registered. Residents of Mercer County are eligible to apply for assistance from FEMA to help with costs from the Sept. 25-28, 2024, flooding due to the storm. DSA teams help conduct outreach in the county, help survivors register for FEMA assistance, check the status of applications
FEMA Assistance Now Available in West Virginia
FEMA Assistance Now Available in West Virginia CHARLESTON, W.Va. — If you live in Mercer County, W.Va., you can now apply for assistance from FEMA to help with costs from the Sept. 25-28, 2024, flooding due to Tropical Storm Helene. FEMA may be able to help you pay for temporary housing, home repairs and other needs due to the disaster, including: Essential items such as water, food, first aid, prescriptions, infant formula, breastfeeding supplies, diapers, medical supplies and equipment, personal hygiene items and fuel for transportation Rental assistance if you are displaced because of the disaster including financial assistance for
FEMA Issues Direct Housing Cumulative Public Notice for Florida
FEMA Issues Direct Housing Cumulative Public Notice for Florida TALLAHASSEE, Fla.– Public notices have been posted on the FEMA website describing available FEMA assistance and proposed FEMA-funded actions, including activities that may affect historic properties, floodplains and wetlands in Florida for Hurricanes Helene and Milton. FEMA may offer specific types of temporary housing at private, commercial or group locations. Before providing temporary housing, FEMA must assess whether the action impacts the 1% annual chance floodplain or wetland, following the process outlined in 44 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 9. 7(c), determination of proposed action's location, Floodplain determination. Housing for an individual
FEMA Awards Over $1.8 Million to Burlington Electric Department
FEMA Awards Over $1.8 Million to Burlington Electric Department The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $1.8 million to the State of Vermont to reimburse the Burlington Electric Department for recovery work for damage caused by the severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides that took place July 2023. The $1,854,636 award represents 90 percent of the estimated total cost of repair projects, with the company responsible for the remaining 10 percent. Burlington Electric Department’s acceptance of the funding is subject to review and approval by the Burlington City Council. Of the total award, a grant of $1,668,461 is for permanent repair
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Closes on December 16
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Closes on December 16 ANCHORAGE, Alaska. – The 60-day registration period to apply for FEMA federal assistance for this year’s Mendenhall Glacier flooding ends December 16, 2024. Late applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis up to 60-days past the deadline. December 16 is also the last day the Disaster Recovery Center will be open at the Mendenhall Valley Public Library. Impacted residents will continue to be able to connect with representatives through FEMA’s Alaska Call Center to answer questions about disaster assistance, and receive further guidance, even after the Juneau Disaster Recovery Center closes. Juneau
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Franklin Fire
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Franklin Fire OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds on December 10 at 1:21 a.m. PST / 4:21 p.m. EST to assist the state of California in combating the Franklin Fire, burning in Los Angeles County. The State of California submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) on December 10, 2024. At the time of the request, the fire threatened approximately 2,000 homes in and around Malibu, California, of which 10% are primary residences and 90% are secondary residences. Additionally
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Opens on the Crow Tribe Reservation
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Opens on the Crow Tribe Reservation CROW AGENCY – FEMA is opening a Disaster Recovery Center on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. just west of Crow Agency to help Crow Tribe members apply for disaster assistance if they were impacted by a severe storm earlier this year. Members of the Crow Tribe affected by the severe storm and straight-line winds that happened on August 6, 2024 are eligible to apply for assistance. Recovery specialists from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration will be available to explain disaster assistance programs, help people complete the
FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips to Georgians in Savannah and Valdosta
FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips to Georgians in Savannah and Valdosta ATLANTA -- If you are making repairs to your home after Tropical Storm Debby or Hurricane Helene, you can get tips from FEMA to make your home safer and stronger at Lowe’s in Savannah and Valdosta. FEMA Mitigation Specialists are available to answer questions and offer home-improvement tips along with proven methods to prevent or reduce damage from future disasters. They will also offer tips and techniques on rebuilding hazard-resistant homes. Mitigation is an effort to reduce the loss of life and property damage by lessening the impact of a
Apply for FEMA Assistance Even If You Are Unsure You Qualify
Apply for FEMA Assistance Even If You Are Unsure You Qualify When your home has been damaged or destroyed in a disaster and you aren’t sure what your insurance will cover or if you qualify for federal help, you may put off applying for FEMA assistance. Don’t. Gather your documents and take time to complete an application. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, Jan. 7. Tennessee survivors of Tropical Storm Helene who live in Carter, Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, Johnson, Unicoi, and Washington counties may apply. FEMA may be able help with home repairs, rental assistance for your family – and