Residents Affected by Juneau Mendenhall Glacier Flooding Can Apply for an SBA Loan
Residents Affected by Juneau Mendenhall Glacier Flooding Can Apply for an SBA Loan ANCHORAGE, Alaska – FEMA is partnering with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to meet the needs of residents who were affected by the Juneau Mendenhall Glacier Flooding. The SBA is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for businesses and residents impacted by the disaster. In previously declared major disasters, 80% of SBA loans were approved for homeowners and renters. If you are in the City and Borough of Juneau and were impacted, you are eligible to apply. The SBA is the largest source of funds to help
FEMA Issues Public Notice due to Severe Rains and Flooding
FEMA Issues Public Notice due to Severe Rains and Flooding San Juan, Puerto Rico — FEMA posted a public notice on its website describing its intent to reimburse eligible applicants, such as municipal and state governments, and certain non-profit organizations, for eligible costs to repair and/or replace facilities damaged by Severe Storms and Flooding event that occurred from April 29, through May 10, 2024. On July 23, 2024, President Biden signed a Major Disaster Declaration due to severe storms and flooding event, that occurred from April 29, through May 10, 2024, which designated the municipalities of Adjuntas, Guánica, Lajas, Las Marías, Luquillo, Maricao, Naranjito, Orocovis
FEMA Announces $25 Million to Help New York and Puerto Rico Communities Address Impacts from Growing Flooding Threats
FEMA Announces $25 Million to Help New York and Puerto Rico Communities Address Impacts from Growing Flooding Threats NEW YORK - As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing efforts to reduce flooding impacts, FEMA announced that New York is eligible for up to $20 million and Puerto Rico is eligible for $5 million in funding to reduce flood risks. The funding is available through the Fiscal Year 2024 Swift Current funding opportunity , totaling $300 million, made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. “Swift Current, a Flood Mitigation Assistance initiative, allows FEMA to expedite funding to help communities build resilience against future flooding events,” said
Free Disaster Legal Services Available for Connecticut Severe Storm and Flooding Survivors
Free Disaster Legal Services Available for Connecticut Severe Storm and Flooding Survivors Free legal counseling, assistance and/or referrals are available for Connecticut residents in Fairfield, Litchfield and New Haven counties as they recover from the August 18-19, 2024 severe storm, flooding, landslides and mudslides. People do not need to apply for FEMA Assistance to receive Disaster Legal Services. To be eligible for these services survivors must have been directly affected by the disaster and not have sufficient means to hire an attorney for legal disaster-related issues. Services typically provided include: Help with insurance claims for doctor and hospital bills, loss
FEMA is Hiring to Help with Connecticut’s Severe Storm and Flooding Recovery
FEMA is Hiring to Help with Connecticut’s Severe Storm and Flooding Recovery Come work for FEMA and help your community recover from the Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides and Mudslides that took place in Connecticut on August 18-19, 2024. FEMA is conducting local hiring for jobs in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. The agency is seeking people with experience in customer service, logistics, engineering, emergency management and other job categories. These positions are full-time 120-day appointments that may be extended depending on operational needs. FEMA Local Hire employees are eligible for the following benefits: Health insurance for individual or family coverage. Employer contribution
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
Disaster Unemployment Assistance available for Juneau Residents Impacted by Flooding Disaster
Disaster Unemployment Assistance available for Juneau Residents Impacted by Flooding Disaster ANCHORAGE, Alaska. –Workers and self-employed Individuals within the City and Borough of Juneau who became unemployed as a direct result of the flooding that occurred on August 5-6, 2024, may qualify for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). In response to a request for federal assistance by Governor Mike Dunleavy, individuals residing in the City and Borough of Juneau who were affected by the disaster may be eligible for assistance. Individuals in the disaster area may qualify for DUA if they have experienced any of the following: They have been disqualified
State of Alaska and FEMA Announce FEMA Assistance Now Available for Flooding Survivors
State of Alaska and FEMA Announce FEMA Assistance Now Available for Flooding Survivors ANCHORAGE, Alaska – FEMA Individual Assistance is now available for residents in the City and Borough of Juneau affected by the flooding that occurred August 5-6, 2024. Assistance may include funds for home repairs, temporary rental assistance, damaged vehicles and essential personal property, loss of subsistence items, as well as medical, dental, and funeral expenses caused by the disaster. FEMA assistance is unable to duplicate benefits offered through insurance, state programs, or other programs. But if your losses or damage go beyond disaster assistance available from other
Serious Needs Assistance and Displacement Assistance are Available to Storm and Flooding Survivors in Chaves County
Serious Needs Assistance and Displacement Assistance are Available to Storm and Flooding Survivors in Chaves County If you have an immediate or serious emergency need because of the Oct. 19-20, 2024, severe storm and flooding, you may qualify for a one-time $770 payment per household from FEMA’s Serious Needs Assistance (SNA) program. In addition, FEMA’s Displacement Assistance (DA) program offers eligible New Mexicans up to two weeks of funds to help with housing needs if your home is uninhabitable because of the storm. This money can be used to stay in a hotel, with family or friends, or other available