FEMA Calls May Come from Unfamiliar Phone Numbers
FEMA Calls May Come from Unfamiliar Phone Numbers BATON ROUGE, La. – After Louisiana residents apply for disaster assistance, FEMA may call to schedule an inspection of the damaged home or to obtain more information to process the application. These calls may come from unfamiliar area codes or phone numbers. It is important to answer the call. A FEMA inspection may be required to determine whether a home is safe, sanitary, functional and accessible. If an inspection cannot be scheduled, that may cause a delay in FEMA’s review of the application. FEMA specialists may call to obtain more information to
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
Farmers, Ranch Hands May Be Eligible for FEMA Assistance
Farmers, Ranch Hands May Be Eligible for FEMA Assistance Tennessee farmers and ranch hands whose tools or equipment were damaged by Tropical Storm Helene may be eligible for disaster assistance. FEMA assistance is available to replace disaster-damaged essential tools, supplies, equipment and items required for employment or self-employment. Coverage For Tools and Equipment Family-owned farms typically have a variety of equipment needed to conduct business. These include, but are not limited to, tractors, plows, seeders or planters, harvesters, sprayers, hay balers and utility vehicles. These items are all potentially eligible for FEMA disaster assistance if you can show the following:
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