Preparedness Month Marks Call to Vigilance During Peak of Hurricane Season
Preparedness Month Marks Call to Vigilance During Peak of Hurricane Season U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – The arrival of peak activity in the Atlantic hurricane season and the recent passage of Tropical Storm Ernesto through the U.S. Virgin Islands both underscore the importance of being ready for cyclonic events that could affect you and your family. Virgin Islanders have showcased their resilience through multiple emergencies and a pandemic since the 2017 twin hurricanes, and this hurricane season provides another opportunity to mitigate your risk and better prepare your loved ones for any disaster. Assess your needs today and see what items
Verifying Your Identity for FEMA Assistance in South Carolina After Hurricane Helene
Verifying Your Identity for FEMA Assistance in South Carolina After Hurricane Helene You do not need identification to start the application process for FEMA assistance if you were affected by Hurricane Helene. However, FEMA may need proof of identity, residence and other documentation before assistance can be paid. If FEMA is unable to verify your identity during the application process, you will be required to submit one of the following supporting documents: Documentation from the Social Security Administration, or other federal entity, containing full or last four digits of your Social Security Number. Social Security card if sent with federal
Florida Hurricane Survivors Should Stay in Touch with FEMA
Florida Hurricane Survivors Should Stay in Touch with FEMA TALLAHASSEE, Fla.– After you apply for federal disaster assistance, it is important that FEMA be able to contact you. Be aware that phone calls from FEMA may come from unidentified or out of area numbers. If there are changes in your phone number, current address, banking or insurance information, please let FEMA know as soon as possible or you may miss important telephone calls or correspondence. FEMA may need to call some survivors to continue processing their application for assistance after Hurricanes Milton and Helene. FEMA also may contact some survivors to obtain more
Hurricane Helene Survivors in Va. May Be Eligible for Reimbursement for Damage-Related Home Repairs
Hurricane Helene Survivors in Va. May Be Eligible for Reimbursement for Damage-Related Home Repairs BRISTOL, Va.— If you completed home repairs due to damage from Hurricane Helene in Virginia, FEMA may be able to reimburse you. Submit receipts to FEMA for home repair work not covered by insurance or other sources. FEMA may be able to reimburse impacted households in Bedford, Bland, Carroll, Giles, Grayson, Lee, Montgomery, Pittsylvania, Pulaski, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise and Wythe counties and the cities of Galax and Radford. FEMA may be able to pay for the following as part of the Individual Assistance
FEMA Encourages Hurricane Helene Survivors to Check Your Furnace and Appliances as Winter Comes
FEMA Encourages Hurricane Helene Survivors to Check Your Furnace and Appliances as Winter Comes BRISTOL, Va.— Winter is on its way to the Blue Ridge Mountains. As temperatures continue to drop, take this time to check your heating system, water heater, furnace, and other electrical appliances that might have been damaged by Hurricane Helene. If your appliance isn’t working and isn’t covered by your insurance, you may be eligible to receive help from FEMA to repair or even replace it. To apply for FEMA assistance, go online to www.DisasterAssistance.gov, call 800-621-3362, or use the FEMA App on your phone. If
FEMA Projects up to $3.5 to $7 Billion in Hurricane Helene Flood Insurance Claim Payments
FEMA Projects up to $3.5 to $7 Billion in Hurricane Helene Flood Insurance Claim Payments WASHINGTON – As of Nov. 7, more than 55,000 flood loss claims have been reported to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) from Hurricane Helene. The program has paid approximately $830 million in claim payments to policyholders. FEMA has projected Hurricane Helene could potentially generate National Flood Insurance Program claims losses between $3.5 to $7 billion (initial estimate), including loss adjustment expenses. The losses include flood insurance claims received from six states, with the majority of claims coming from Florida. The agency based the initial estimate on
FEMA Registration Deadline is Nov. 18 for Hurricane Francine Survivors
FEMA Registration Deadline is Nov. 18 for Hurricane Francine Survivors BATON ROUGE, La. –Louisiana residents with damage from Hurricane Francine have just a few days remaining to apply for disaster assistance. Nov. 18 is the registration deadline for survivors in Ascension, Assumption, Lafourche, Jefferson, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Mary and Terrebonne parishes. Survivors with a loss or damage should apply with FEMA even if they don’t have repair estimates or insurance settlements yet. To be considered, people in the impacted areas need to register with FEMA to begin the process. FEMA will work with survivors