FEMA Approves Additional $1.3 Million for Emergency Work Following Florida’s Hurricanes
FEMA Approves Additional $1.3 Million for Emergency Work Following Florida's Hurricanes TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - FEMA has approved an additional $1.3 million to reimburse Florida communities for emergency work after Hurricanes Milton, Helene, and Debby. This includes: $935,244 for Marion County for debris removal (Milton). $118,386 for Hernando County Sheriff’s Office for Emergency Protective Measures (Milton). $45,745 for Hernando County Sheriff’s Office for Emergency Protective Measures (Helene). $4,374 for Talquin Electric Cooperative, Inc. for Emergency Protective Measures (Debby). $3,208 Dixie District School Board for debris removal (Debby). $7,698 for the City of Newberry for debris removal (Debby). $25,551 for the City
FEMA Approves Additional $44.1 Million for Emergency Work Following Florida’s Hurricanes
FEMA Approves Additional $44.1 Million for Emergency Work Following Florida's Hurricanes TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - FEMA has approved an additional $44.1 million to reimburse Florida communities for emergency work after Hurricanes Milton, Helene, and Debby. This includes: $7,193,388 for Hernando County for debris removal (Milton). $4,126,106 to Pasco County for Emergency Protective Measures (Milton). $4,193,344 for Manatee County for Emergency Protective Measures (Milton). $1,133,037 for Manatee County for Emergency Protective Measures (Helene). $1,038,143 for Pasco County for Emergency Protective Measures (Helene). $26,420,000 for Florida Division of Emergency Management for Management Costs (Helene). To date, FEMA Public Assistance has provided $1.03 billion
One Week Left for Floridians to Apply for FEMA Assistance After Hurricanes Milton and Helene
One Week Left for Floridians to Apply for FEMA Assistance After Hurricanes Milton and Helene TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Floridians who sustained loss from Hurricanes Milton or Helene have one week remaining to apply for federal assistance. The deadline is Jan. 7, 2025. If you applied for FEMA assistance after Hurricane Helene and have additional damage from Hurricane Milton, you will need to apply separately for Milton and provide the dates of your most recent damage. Homeowners and renters are encouraged to apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by using the FEMA App. You may also apply by phone at 800-621-3362. Lines are open
Two Weeks Left for Floridians to Apply for FEMA Assistance After Hurricanes Milton and Helene
Two Weeks Left for Floridians to Apply for FEMA Assistance After Hurricanes Milton and Helene TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Floridians who sustained loss from Hurricanes Milton and/or Helene have two weeks remaining to apply for federal assistance. The deadline is Jan. 7, 2025. If you applied for FEMA assistance after Hurricane Helene and have additional damage from Hurricane Milton, you will need to apply separately for Milton and provide the dates of your most recent damage. Homeowners and renters are encouraged to apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by using the FEMA App. You may also apply by phone at 800-621-3362. Lines are
FEMA Approves Additional $114 Million for Debris Removal Following Florida’s Hurricanes
FEMA Approves Additional $114 Million for Debris Removal Following Florida's Hurricanes TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - FEMA has approved an additional $114 million to reimburse Florida communities for debris removal after Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby. This includes: $1,345,305 for Manatee County $6,529,810 for the city of Madeira Beach $4,581,559 for Charlotte County $2,868,489 for Highlands County $7,717,350 for city of Sarasota $10,817,250 for Polk County $80,676,180 for Hillsborough County To date, FEMA Public Assistance has provided $927.6 million for Hurricane Milton, $378.3 million for Hurricane Helene and $102.4 million for Hurricane Debby. The money reimburses the state, local governments and certain nonprofit
Renewal Period for Flood Insurance Policyholders in Florida Affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton Fast Approaching
Renewal Period for Flood Insurance Policyholders in Florida Affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton Fast Approaching TALLAHASSEE, Fla.– As a result of the severe damage and historic flooding in Florida caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, FEMA extended the policy renewal deadline for certain National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policyholders to prevent a lapse in NFIP flood coverage. These policyholders have until Dec. 10, 2024, to renew their policies. This is a significant extension from the standard 30-day renewal grace period. If the policy term ended on: The grace period would have ended: But now runs until: Aug. 28, 2024
Deadline Extended for FEMA Applications After Hurricanes Helene and Milton in Florida
Deadline Extended for FEMA Applications After Hurricanes Helene and Milton in Florida Homeowners and renters with losses from Hurricanes Milton and Helene may be eligible for FEMA financial assistance for displacement, basic home repairs, personal property losses and other uninsured or underinsured disaster-caused expenses. Homeowners and renters are encouraged to apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by using the FEMA App. You may also apply by phone at 800-621-3362. Lines are open every day and help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service, captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service. For an accessible
FEMA Approves Additional $76 Million for Emergency Work Following Florida’s Hurricanes
FEMA Approves Additional $76 Million for Emergency Work Following Florida's Hurricanes TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - FEMA has approved an additional $76 million to reimburse Florida communities for emergency work after Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby. This includes: $2,833,717 for the city of Oldsmar for debris removal $29,176,400 for the city of Tampa for debris removal $2,907,349 for the city of Holmes Beach for debris removal $1,038,219 for the city of Bradenton Beach for debris removal $2,331,111 for the city of Dunedin for debris removal $2,872,284 for the city of Largo for debris removal $1,357,200 for the city of Daytona Beach for
FEMA Continues Collaboration with Territorial and Federal Partners to Strengthen Recovery from 2017 Hurricanes
FEMA Continues Collaboration with Territorial and Federal Partners to Strengthen Recovery from 2017 Hurricanes ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands – Seven years have passed since hurricanes Irma and Maria impacted the U.S. Virgin Islands, and FEMA remains steadfast in its commitment to provide financial assistance to the territory as it continues the rebuilding process. Long-term recovery requires continued coordination and collaboration among multiple federal and territorial partners. FEMA’s partnerships with the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands Office of Disaster Recovery (ODR) and the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA) aim to ensure support for the
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