Disaster Recovery Centers in Kentucky to Reopen Following Temporary Weather-Related Closures
Disaster Recovery Centers in Kentucky to Reopen Following Temporary Weather-Related Closures FRANKFORT, Ky. – Disaster Recovery Centers across Kentucky will reopen at 9 a.m. Wednesday following temporary closures due to severe weather and flooding over the past several days. “We understand how important these recovery centers are to Kentuckians impacted by the February Severe Storms,” said Federal Coordinating Officer Jeremy Slinker. “Our priority remains the safety of everyone involved in the recovery process.” Now that weather conditions have improved, all centers are ready to reopen and resume normal operations. Survivors can visit any center to speak with FEMA specialists in person
One Month Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following February Severe Storms and Flooding
One Month Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following February Severe Storms and Flooding FRANKFORT, Ky. – Homeowners and renters in Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, Johnson, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Simpson and Woodford counties who experienced damage or losses caused by the February severe storms and floods have one month to apply for federal disaster assistance. The deadline to apply for federal assistance is April 25. Applicants who wish to apply for disaster assistance should have the following information ready for their registration: Social Security number; pre-disaster address of the primary residence; name of
How to Apply for FEMA Assistance Following the February Severe Storms and Floods
How to Apply for FEMA Assistance Following the February Severe Storms and Floods FRANKFORT, Ky -- Kentucky homeowners and renters in Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, Johnson, Knott, Lee, Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike and Simpson counties who experienced damage or losses caused by the February severe storms and floods may apply for FEMA disaster assistance. How to Apply for FEMA Assistance There are several ways to apply: Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov, call 800-621-3362 from 7 a.m. to midnight local time every day, use the FEMA mobile app or visit a Disaster Recovery Center. If you use a relay service such as Video
FEMA Approves Additional $1.3 Million for Emergency Work Following Florida’s Hurricanes
FEMA Approves Additional $1.3 Million for Emergency Work Following Florida's Hurricanes TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - FEMA has approved an additional $1.3 million to reimburse Florida communities for emergency work after Hurricanes Milton, Helene, and Debby. This includes: $935,244 for Marion County for debris removal (Milton). $118,386 for Hernando County Sheriff’s Office for Emergency Protective Measures (Milton). $45,745 for Hernando County Sheriff’s Office for Emergency Protective Measures (Helene). $4,374 for Talquin Electric Cooperative, Inc. for Emergency Protective Measures (Debby). $3,208 Dixie District School Board for debris removal (Debby). $7,698 for the City of Newberry for debris removal (Debby). $25,551 for the City
Today Is Final Day To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following Hurricane Helene in South Carolina
Today Is Final Day To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following Hurricane Helene in South Carolina COLUMBIA, S.C. – FEMA is encouraging South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene to apply for federal disaster assistance as soon as possible. The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. ET, Jan 28. If you sustained losses or damage from Hurricane Helene, you should register for assistance even if you have insurance. FEMA cannot duplicate insurance payments, but underinsured applicants may receive help after their claims have been settled. Homeowners and renters in Abbeville, Aiken, Allendale, Anderson, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Cherokee, Chester, Edgefield, Fairfield, Greenville, Greenwood
Seafloor Seismographs Rapidly Deployed Following Major Earthquake Offshore Northern California
Within just 11 days of the earthquake—the fastest response in our program’s history—9 ocean bottom seismographs were deployed off the coast of Cape Medocino, California. These instruments complement about 115 nodes and 18 real-time aftershock stations deployed on land by the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Since the mainshock and most of the aftershocks are up to 43 miles (70 kilometers) offshore, combining ocean bottom seismograph data with the data collected on land should significantly improve fault zone imaging, as well as our understanding of aftershock locations and the velocity structure near the rupture zone. The team will return in 45
2 Days Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following Hurricane Helene in South Carolina
2 Days Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following Hurricane Helene in South Carolina COLUMBIA, S.C. – FEMA is encouraging South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene to apply for federal disaster assistance as soon as possible. The deadline to apply is Jan. 28, just two days away. If you sustained losses or damage from Hurricane Helene, you should register for assistance even if you have insurance. FEMA cannot duplicate insurance payments, but underinsured applicants may receive help after their claims have been settled. Homeowners and renters in Abbeville, Aiken, Allendale, Anderson, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Cherokee, Chester, Edgefield, Fairfield, Greenville, Greenwood
1 Day Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following Hurricane Helene in South Carolina
1 Day Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following Hurricane Helene in South Carolina COLUMBIA, S.C. – FEMA is encouraging South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene to apply for federal disaster assistance as soon as possible. The deadline to apply is Jan. 28, just one day away. If you sustained losses or damage from Hurricane Helene, you should register for assistance even if you have insurance. FEMA cannot duplicate insurance payments, but underinsured applicants may receive help after their claims have been settled. Homeowners and renters in Abbeville, Aiken, Allendale, Anderson, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Cherokee, Chester, Edgefield, Fairfield, Greenville, Greenwood
3 Days Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following Hurricane Helene in South Carolina
3 Days Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following Hurricane Helene in South Carolina COLUMBIA, S.C. – FEMA is encouraging South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene to apply for federal disaster assistance as soon as possible. The deadline to apply is Jan. 28, just three days away. If you sustained losses or damage from Hurricane Helene, you should register for assistance even if you have insurance. FEMA cannot duplicate insurance payments, but underinsured applicants may receive help after their claims have been settled. Homeowners and renters in Abbeville, Aiken, Allendale, Anderson, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Cherokee, Chester, Edgefield, Fairfield, Greenville, Greenwood
FEMA Approves Additional $44.1 Million for Emergency Work Following Florida’s Hurricanes
FEMA Approves Additional $44.1 Million for Emergency Work Following Florida's Hurricanes TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - FEMA has approved an additional $44.1 million to reimburse Florida communities for emergency work after Hurricanes Milton, Helene, and Debby. This includes: $7,193,388 for Hernando County for debris removal (Milton). $4,126,106 to Pasco County for Emergency Protective Measures (Milton). $4,193,344 for Manatee County for Emergency Protective Measures (Milton). $1,133,037 for Manatee County for Emergency Protective Measures (Helene). $1,038,143 for Pasco County for Emergency Protective Measures (Helene). $26,420,000 for Florida Division of Emergency Management for Management Costs (Helene). To date, FEMA Public Assistance has provided $1.03 billion