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FEMA is still here to help West Virginians

FEMA is still here to help West Virginians CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance has passed, but FEMA is still here to help West Virginians. If you have questions about your application, disagree with FEMA’s decision and would like to talk about next steps, or need to update your information, there are several ways to get in touch. You can:  Visit a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Lines are open seven days a week. Visit DisasterAssistance.gov. Download the FEMA App. At a Disaster Recovery Center, you can meet face-to-face with FEMA staff. Centers
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Disaster Recovery Center in Johnson County To Permanently Close, Help Is Still Available

Disaster Recovery Center in Johnson County To Permanently Close, Help Is Still Available FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Disaster Recovery Center in Johnson County is permanently closing at 7 p.m. April 30.   The Disaster Recovery Center in Johnson County is located at:   KCTCS Mayo Campus, Auditorium Building C, 508 Third St., Paintsville, KY 41240  Working hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Wednesday. FEMA representatives can explain available assistance programs, how to apply to FEMA, and help connect survivors with resources for their recovery needs. Representatives from the Kentucky Office of Unemployment Insurance, the Kentucky Department
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FEMA Teams Hit Streets in Kentucky To Help Those Affected by April 2025 Severe Weather

FEMA Teams Hit Streets in Kentucky To Help Those Affected by April 2025 Severe Weather FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky residents will start to see FEMA’s crews in the community, helping those affected by the April 2025 severe weather to apply for federal disaster assistance and to identify needs within communities.   FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams are out in impacted areas of Anderson, Butler, Carroll, Christian, Clark, Franklin, Hardin, Hopkins, Jessamine, McCracken, Mercer, Owen and Woodford counties to help residents navigate the federal disaster assistance process. DSA personnel can help homeowners and renters apply with FEMA and quickly identify
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Disaster Recovery Center in Lee County Closing, Help Is Still Available

Disaster Recovery Center in Lee County Closing, Help Is Still Available FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Disaster Recovery Center in Lee County will close temporarily at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 18. Regardless of your county of residence, you can get in-person assistance at any Disaster Recovery Center. To find a center close to you, visit fema.gov/DRC, or text DRC along with your Zip Code to 43362 (Example: “DRC 29169”).  You don’t have to visit a Disaster Recovery Center to apply for federal assistance. You can submit your applications online at DisasterAssistance.gov, through the FEMA App, or by calling 800-621-3362. If you use a relay
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Resources to help Georgia Disaster Survivors Deal with Stress and Worry

Resources to help Georgia Disaster Survivors Deal with Stress and Worry Thursday, March 27 marked six months since Hurricane Helene struck Georgia, bringing destruction and disrupting the lives of millions of people across the state. Disaster anniversaries can bring up painful memories and cause feelings of anxiety, fear, anger and hopelessness. Survivors may also have nightmares or experience flashbacks or depression.  FEMA encourages survivors to use these resources to help you get the support you need.   Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Disaster Distress Hotline  The toll-free, confidential multilingual Disaster Distress Helpline is open to anyone experiencing emotional distress
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How to Help After February Severe Storms and Floods

How to Help After February Severe Storms and Floods FRANKFORT, Ky. – Financial contributions to recognized disaster relief organizations are the fastest, most flexible and most effective method of donating to help those affected by the February severe storms and floods. Local and national Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (VOADs) provide emergency assistance to survivors. Those seeking to donate to the recovery efforts can do so by visiting Kentucky VOAD - Kentucky Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster. Cash donations allow these organizations to address urgent or emerging needs quickly. When you donate cash, it also moves through the economy of the affected areas.
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If You Can Not Live in Your Home After February Flooding, Help Is Available

If You Can Not Live in Your Home After February Flooding, Help Is Available FRANKFORT, Ky. -- If you were affected by the February severe storms and flooding and your pre-disaster primary residence was located in Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, Johnson, Knott, Lee, Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike or Simpson counties, you may be eligible for Displacement Assistance. Displacement Assistance Displacement Assistance is money to help with immediate housing needs if you cannot live in your home after the flooding. This money can be used to stay in a hotel, with family and friends or for other options while
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Upcoming Deadlines to Apply for Disaster Recovery Help

Upcoming Deadlines to Apply for Disaster Recovery Help LOS ANGELES –Several deadlines are approaching for individuals impacted by the Los Angeles Wildfires. FEMA Individual Assistance: March 10, 2025 Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling FEMA’s helpline at 800-621-3362, or by using the FEMA mobile app. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service. You may also apply at a Disaster Recovery Center. Visit the DRC Locator for a center near you. SBA Disaster Loan: March 10, 2025 Apply for a Small Business Administration Disaster Loan
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FEMA is Still in Georgia to Help Applicants

FEMA is Still in Georgia to Help Applicants Although the deadline for disaster assistance has passed, FEMA is still in Georgia helping survivors impacted by Tropical Storm Debby and Hurricane Helene. You can visit any U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) locations listed below to meet with a FEMA representative about your application or to update your contact information. FEMA representatives are working with their SBA partners at these locations: Bulloch County  Statesboro-Bulloch County Library 124 S. Main St. Statesboro, GA 30458 Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday–Friday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; closed Sunday. Coffee County Satilla Regional
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Help FEMA Help You

Help FEMA Help You As FEMA assistance applications are processed, individual situations can change. It is important that you keep FEMA informed of your current contact information. This will ensure any benefits you are eligible for reach you without delay. A simple way to provide FEMA with missing or new information is to create an account at DisasterAssistance.gov. If you do not have internet access or need services not available on FEMA’s website, call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Multilingual staff will take your call from 7 a.m. to midnight ET, seven days a week. If more information is needed to