West Virginians Have Until April 28, 2025, to Apply for Disaster Assistance
West Virginians Have Until April 28, 2025, to Apply for Disaster Assistance CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginians have until April 28 to apply for FEMA Assistance for damages sustained during the mid-February winter storms. FEMA assistance for individuals and families affected by the Feb. 15-18, 2025, storms, mudslides, landslides, and straight-line winds can cover home repairs, personal property losses and other disaster-related needs not covered by insurance. Residents, both homeowners and renters, in Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Raleigh, Wayne, and Wyoming counties who sustained losses can apply for assistance in several ways: Visiting DisasterAssistance.gov. Downloading the FEMA App. Calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362.
If FEMA Initially Finds You Ineligible for Assistance, You Still Have Options
If FEMA Initially Finds You Ineligible for Assistance, You Still Have Options LOS ANGELES – If you received a letter from FEMA that says you’re ineligible for assistance, you still have options. A quick fix, like providing more information, may change FEMA’s initial determination. Duplication of benefits is a common reason for a FEMA ineligibility determination. If you already accepted an insurance settlement or other benefit for the damage or loss, by law, FEMA cannot cover it. You may also be found ineligible if your home was damaged but is still safe, and sanitary. FEMA grants are primarily meant to
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Residential energy expenditures have increased with colder weather and higher prices
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Residents of Mercer County, W.Va., have one week left to apply for disaster assistance
Residents of Mercer County, W.Va., have one week left to apply for disaster assistance CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Mercer County residents have one week left to apply for FEMA Assistance for damages sustained during the Sept. 25-26, 2024, remnants of Tropical Storm Helene. The deadline to apply is Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. FEMA assistance for individuals and families affected by the flooding can cover home repairs, personal property losses and other disaster-related needs not covered by insurance. Survivors can visit a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) to apply and talk face-to-face with FEMA staff. The Mercer County recovery center location and hours are
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Georgians Have Two Weeks Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance; Deadline is Feb. 7, 2025
Georgians Have Two Weeks Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance; Deadline is Feb. 7, 2025 Georgia survivors of Tropical Storm Debby (Aug. 4—20. 2024) and Hurricane Helene (Sept. 24—Oct. 30, 2024) in the counties designated for Individual Assistance have just two weeks left to apply for FEMA assistance. The application period for federal disaster assistance ends on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. Counties approved for assistance for Hurricane Helene are: Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brantley, Brooks, Bryan, Bulloch, Burke, Butts, Camden, Candler, Charlton, Chatham, Clinch, Coffee, Colquitt, Columbia, Cook, Dodge, Echols, Effingham, Elbert, Emanuel, Evans, Fulton, Glascock, Glynn, Hancock
Residents of Mercer County, W.Va., have two weeks to apply for disaster assistance
Residents of Mercer County, W.Va., have two weeks to apply for disaster assistance CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Renters and homeowners in Mercer County, W.Va., who were affected by the Sept. 25-28, 2024, remnants of Tropical Storm Helene have two weeks to apply for assistance. FRIDAY, FEB. 7, 2025, IS THE LAST DAY TO APPLY. FEMA has many kinds of assistance to fit many kinds of needs. People with losses after Tropical Storm Helene should think about applying. Here is how to register: Visit your nearest Disaster Recovery Center. Get the latest disaster recovery center information by calling 800-621-3362 or going online to www.fema.gov/drc.
Mercer County, W.Va., residents have three weeks to apply for FEMA disaster assistance
Mercer County, W.Va., residents have three weeks to apply for FEMA disaster assistance CHARLESTON, W.Va. – If you suffered damage or losses from the Sept. 25-28, 2024, remnants of Tropical Storm Helene, you have three weeks left to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for federal disaster assistance. The deadline to register is Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. Individual disaster assistance money for homeowners and renters are available to eligible residents of Mercer County. Here is how to register: Visit your nearest Disaster Recovery Center. Get the latest disaster recovery center information by calling 800-621-3362 or going online to www.fema.gov/drc. The Mercer County
Georgians Have One Month Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance Deadline
Georgians Have One Month Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance Deadline ATLANTA – Georgia survivors of Tropical Storm Debby (Aug. 4—20. 2024) and Hurricane Helene (Sept. 24—Oct. 30, 2024) in the counties designated for Individual Assistance have just one month left to apply for FEMA assistance. The application period for federal disaster assistance ends on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. If you had storm-related expenses and live in one of the listed counties, you are encouraged to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. FEMA assistance can provide grants for temporary housing, home repairs and other disaster-related needs. Georgians can apply at DisasterAssistance.gov.