FEMA to Host Housing Resource Fair Mar. 8 in Coffee County
FEMA to Host Housing Resource Fair Mar. 8 in Coffee County FEMA is hosting a Housing Resource Fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Mar. 8, in Coffee County at the following location: The Atrium 114 North Peterson Ave Douglas, GA 31533 The Housing Resource Fair will bring together federal, state and local agencies in one place to offer services and resources to families recovering from Hurricane Helene. The goal of this collaborative effort is to help connect eligible disaster survivors with affordable housing along with valuable information and resources on their road to recovery. Survivors will meet
FEMA to Host Housing Resource Fair Feb. 22 in Savannah
FEMA to Host Housing Resource Fair Feb. 22 in Savannah FEMA is hosting a Housing Resource Fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 22, in Savannah at the following location: Carver Village Community Center 905 Collat Ave Savannah, GA 31415 The Housing Resource Fair will bring together federal, state and local agencies in one place to offer services and resources to families recovering from Hurricane Helene. The goal of this collaborative effort is to help connect eligible disaster survivors with affordable housing along with valuable information and resources on their road to recovery. Survivors will meet with
FEMA to Host Housing Resource Fair Feb. 15 in Augusta
FEMA to Host Housing Resource Fair Feb. 15 in Augusta FEMA is hosting a Housing Resource Fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 15, in Augusta at the following location: Henry Brigham Community Center 2463 Golden Camp Rd. C, Augusta, GA 30906 The Housing Resource Fair will bring together federal, state and local agencies in one place to offer services and resources to families recovering from Hurricane Helene. The goal of this collaborative effort is to help connect eligible disaster survivors with affordable housing along with valuable information and resources on their road to recovery. Survivors will
Reminder: Rental Requirement Begins March 1st for Direct Housing Participants
Reminder: Rental Requirement Begins March 1st for Direct Housing Participants LAHAINA, Maui – Wildfire survivors currently in FEMA’s Direct Housing Program will be required to begin paying rent on March 1, 2025. The rental requirement will be in effect for the remainder of FEMA’s housing assistance program, which has been extended through Feb. 10, 2026. Participants in the program have received their 90-day, 60-day and 30-day notification letters regarding upcoming rent collection. The rental rate is based on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s 2025 Fair Market Rent on Maui along with the household’s ability to pay.
Answer Your Phone – FEMA May be Calling About Housing Resources
Answer Your Phone - FEMA May be Calling About Housing Resources FEMA is calling eligible survivors in Georgia regarding the Home Key housing initiative. The Home Key initiative provides rapid strategies for securing immediate housing for survivors of Hurricane Helene who have been displaced from their primary residence by using existing resources from various community partners. The program’s top priority is securing long-term housing assistance for survivors in greatest need. FEMA will conduct a thorough review of your case to establish a need for housing. If eligible, you will have to complete and provide FEMA with some paperwork, including Release
FEMA to Host Housing Resource Fair Feb. 8 in Valdosta
FEMA to Host Housing Resource Fair Feb. 8 in Valdosta FEMA is hosting a Housing Resource Fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 8, in Valdosta at the following location: Lowndes Civic Center 2108 E Hill Ave, Building D Valdosta, GA 31601 The Housing Resource Fair will bring together federal, state and local agencies in one place to offer services and resources to families recovering from Hurricane Helene. The goal of this collaborative effort is to help connect eligible disaster survivors with affordable housing along with valuable information and resources on their road to recovery. Survivors will
FAQ: Direct Housing Updates
FAQ: Direct Housing Updates FEMA continues to house survivors of the Aug. 8, 2023, Maui wildfires through its Direct Housing Program. Currently all households that remain eligible for the Direct Housing Program are licensed into direct housing units. Participants will continue to be housed as long as they remain eligible for the program and should remain in contact with their FEMA recertification advisor. Q&A for Direct Housing Participants Q. Why are participants being asked to relocate? A. There are various reasons why survivors in Direct Lease units may need to be relocated, with safety always being a
FEMA Invests $19.4 Million in Sewer Line Extension to Support Group Housing Site and Neighboring Community
FEMA Invests $19.4 Million in Sewer Line Extension to Support Group Housing Site and Neighboring Community YouTube Video Here: Kilohana Sewer Project: Upgrading Infrastructure for a Stronger Community LAHAINA, MAUI – A sewer line being built for FEMA’s Kilohana Temporary Group Housing Site will have long-term benefits for Lahaina. To provide Kilohana with access to the County of Maui’s sewer system, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and its partners had to work to extend the existing sewage system to the site. The extension runs through the neighboring community of Wahikuli that is currently using cesspools. Once complete, the Kealamoka Fleming
Survivors Begin Living In FEMA-Provided Housing As Their Recovery Continues
Survivors Begin Living In FEMA-Provided Housing As Their Recovery Continues Individuals and families who lost their homes to Helene’s wrath are beginning to move back to areas near their homes. FEMA Direct Temporary Housing Assistance is available to eligible survivors in Carter, Cocke, Greene, Johnson, Unicoi and Washington counties to bring some comfort and stability as survivors recover and their homes are restored. Travel trailers and manufactured housing units have arrived in Tennessee and survivors started moving into private sites this week. Preparing travel trailers and manufactured housing units for placement on private property can be a complex process that
FAQ: FEMA Housing Programs
FAQ: FEMA Housing Programs FEMA continues to support Maui wildfire survivors as they seek to recover and find permanent housing. Q. What is the continued role of FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program in responding to the Maui wildfires? A. FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program has been extended to Feb. 10, 2026. FEMA continues to provide financial assistance, including Rental Assistance. Additionally, FEMA continues to temporarily support households in the Direct Housing Program as they seek long-term housing solutions. FEMA cannot duplicate benefits that wildfire survivors may be receiving through other sources, including insurance benefits. FEMA assistance is temporary and is