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
FEMA Issues Direct Housing Cumulative Public Notice for Florida
FEMA Issues Direct Housing Cumulative Public Notice for Florida TALLAHASSEE, Fla.– Public notices have been posted on the FEMA website describing available FEMA assistance and proposed FEMA-funded actions, including activities that may affect historic properties, floodplains and wetlands in Florida for Hurricanes Helene and Milton. FEMA may offer specific types of temporary housing at private, commercial or group locations. Before providing temporary housing, FEMA must assess whether the action impacts the 1% annual chance floodplain or wetland, following the process outlined in 44 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 9. 7(c), determination of proposed action's location, Floodplain determination. Housing for an individual
Affordable Housing Listening Session for Developers, Nonprofits
Affordable Housing Listening Session for Developers, Nonprofits The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and FEMA will conduct a listening session to engage with local non-profit and for-profit housing developers in Western North Carolina. The purpose of the session is to gain input from public and private entities about, obstacles and best practices that may allow for the restoration of Helene-damaged housing and the development of new, disaster-resistant housing to improve community housing stock. Recovering communities should have a range of affordable housing options. Local developers have important experience that will help ensure that North Carolina communities are
FEMA hosts traditional blessing and opening ceremony for new Kilohana Temporary Group Housing Site in Lahaina
FEMA hosts traditional blessing and opening ceremony for new Kilohana Temporary Group Housing Site in Lahaina LAHAINA, Maui –The Federal Emergency Management Agency opened its new Kilohana temporary group housing site today, hosting a traditional blessing ceremony and welcoming the first wildfire survivors into its modular units. Once completed, Kilohana will offer 167 temporary homes to support survivors of the Lahaina wildfire as they rebuild their lives and work toward securing permanent housing. As of Nov. 18, 94 of the units had been delivered to the group housing site at Fleming Road and Malo Street. The units will come with basic
FEMA Is Working To Place Temporary Housing Units on Privately Owned Vacant Lots
FEMA Is Working To Place Temporary Housing Units on Privately Owned Vacant Lots LAHAINA, Hawaiʻi – FEMA is working to return individuals and families occupying Direct Lease units outside of West Maui back to the Lahaina area. To further expand housing options in West Maui for wildfire survivors, FEMA is working with Maui County and Lahaina property owners to place Alternative Transportable Temporary Housing Units on secondary private properties. These properties will house individuals and families who were displaced by the August 2023 wildfires. FEMA is seeking to lease vacant lots from property owners who do not intend to rebuild
FEMA May Help Wildfire Survivors Whose Temporary Housing Insurance is Running Out
FEMA May Help Wildfire Survivors Whose Temporary Housing Insurance is Running Out Kīhei, MAUI – If you are a wildfire survivor and have an insurance policy that covers your temporary housing, it’s important to verify the terms of that coverage, the amount, and how long it will last. If your insurance coverage is running out, contact FEMA to see how you may qualify for additional assistance. Even if your insurance is still in effect, you are encouraged to find out more about FEMA’s available programs. FEMA options include: The Rental Assistance Program, which may offer financial help towards paying your rent