FEMA Tips to Get Ready for Severe Weather
FEMA Tips to Get Ready for Severe Weather Winter and early spring storms can bring snow, tornadoes, hail, lightning and flooding. FEMA encourages Tennesseans to keep cell phones on and fully charged with the volume turned up and severe weather alerts enabled. Follow directions from your local and state officials. If you are planning to travel by car, check your local weather and traffic reports before heading out. Tell others your route and anticipated arrival time. If your roads are not in good shape, consider postponing non-essential travel until the roads are cleared. When driving in wet conditions, snow or
Get Repair, Rebuilding Advice Feb. 17-March 1 in Hawkins County
Get Repair, Rebuilding Advice Feb. 17-March 1 in Hawkins County FEMA’s mitigation specialists have partnered with Lowe’s Home Improvement to offer free advice and tips on rebuilding homes stronger and safer as Tennessee residents repair, rebuild and make improvements after Tropical Storm Helene. FEMA specialists will be available as detailed below: Monday, Feb. 17, to Saturday, March 1 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday to Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Saturday Hawkins County Lowe’s Home Improvement 2526 East Stone Dr. Kingsport, TN 37660 The mitigation specialists are available to answer questions and offer home-improvement tips and proven
Get Repair, Rebuilding Advice Feb. 10-15 in Hawkins and Washington Counties
Get Repair, Rebuilding Advice Feb. 10-15 in Hawkins and Washington Counties FEMA’s mitigation specialists have partnered with The Home Depot and Lowe’s Home Improvement to offer free advice and tips on rebuilding homes stronger and safer as Tennessee residents repair, rebuild and make improvements after Tropical Storm Helene. FEMA specialists will be available as detailed below: Monday, Feb. 10, to Saturday, Feb. 15 Hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday to Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Saturday Hawkins County The Home Depot 2000 Harrell Rd. Kingsport, TN 37660 Washington County Lowe’s Home Improvement 180 Marketplace Blvd. Johnson
Get FEMA Disaster Assistance; Only Ten Days Left to Apply
Get FEMA Disaster Assistance; Only Ten Days Left to Apply SANTA FE, New Mexico – Chaves County homeowners and renters who were affected by the Oct. 19-20 storms and flooding may be eligible to receive federal disaster assistance from FEMA. But don’t wait to register! Jan. 2, 2025, is the last day to apply. How to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance The first step for individuals and households to receive financial help is to apply to FEMA for federal assistance. There are no costs involved to apply for, or receive, FEMA assistance. FEMA grants do not have to be repaid.
Get Repair, Rebuilding Advice Jan. 27-Feb. 1 in Carter, Hawkins, Hamblen Counties
Get Repair, Rebuilding Advice Jan. 27-Feb. 1 in Carter, Hawkins, Hamblen Counties Mitigation specialists from FEMA have partnered with Lowe’s Home Improvement to offer free advice and tips on how to rebuild homes stronger and safer as Tennessee residents begin repairing, rebuilding and making improvements to their homes after Tropical Storm Helene. FEMA specialists will be available from Monday, Jan. 27, to Saturday, Feb. 1, at these locations: Carter County Lowe’s Home Improvement 925 Patriot Dr. Elizabethton, TN 37643 Hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday to
Georgians Can Get Help Resolving Issues Using Free Disaster Legal Services
Georgians Can Get Help Resolving Issues Using Free Disaster Legal Services Free legal counseling, assistance and/or referrals are available for Georgia residents in designated counties as they recover from Tropical Storm Debby, (damage Aug. 4–20, 2024) and Hurricane Helene (damage Sept. 24—Oct. 30, 2024). People do not need to apply for FEMA Assistance to receive Disaster Legal Services. Georgia residents can use this service to receive confidential, free legal assistance due to the disasters, who do not have the means to secure adequate legal services. Services typically provided include: Assistance with securing FEMA and other government benefits available to disaster survivors Assistance
Get Repair and Rebuilding Advice in Carter, Hawkins and Washington Counties
Get Repair and Rebuilding Advice in Carter, Hawkins and Washington Counties FEMA Mitigation specialists are partnering with local home improvement stores to offer free advice and tips on how to rebuild stronger and safer as Tennessee residents begin repairing, rebuilding and making improvements to their homes after Tropical Storm Helene. The hazard mitigation specialists are available to answer questions, offer home-improvement tips and share proven methods that help reduce damage from disasters. Most information is aimed at general contractors or those who do the work on their own. FEMA specialists will be available Monday, Jan. 20 to Saturday, Jan. 25 at this
Get Repair and Rebuilding Advice Jan. 6–18 in Greene and Washington Counties
Get Repair and Rebuilding Advice Jan. 6–18 in Greene and Washington Counties Mitigation specialists from FEMA have partnered with local home improvement stores to offer free advice and tips on how to rebuild homes stronger and safer as Tennessee residents begin repairing, rebuilding and making improvements to their homes after Tropical Storm Helene. FEMA specialists will be available Monday, Jan. 6 to Saturday, Jan. 18 at these locations: Lowe’s Home Improvement 2375 E. Andrew Johnson Hwy.Greenville, TN 37745Greene County Hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday – Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday Lowe’s Home Improvement 1498 E. Jackson Blvd. Jonesborough
Tornado Survivors Will Get Donated Homes Before Holidays
Tornado Survivors Will Get Donated Homes Before Holidays MADISON, Miss. — Seven families affected by the March 2023 severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes will receive donated mobile home units, making them homeowners, at a ceremony on Dec. 20 at 11 a.m. The ceremony will be held at Dukes Mobile Home Park, 25726 U.S. Highway 61 in Anguilla. Retired Brig. Gen. Samuel Nichols, Jr. and his wife, Linda, donated more than $28,000 that will be used towards purchasing the homes for the families. General Nichols is an alumnus of Mississippi State University where he earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees, was a
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