FEMA Offers Recovery Tips for California Wildfire Survivors
FEMA Offers Recovery Tips for California Wildfire Survivors WASHINGTON -- While fire suppression activities are still ongoing in parts of Southern California, affected individuals and families are taking steps toward recovery. FEMA is helping people jumpstart their recovery. You may be eligible for FEMA assistance, even if you have insurance. More than $5.3 million so far are in the hands of survivors to help pay for emergency supplies like food, water and baby formula as well as to replace personal property and pay for a temporary place to stay. Below are tips to help Californians recover from the historic wildfires. If your
FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips to Georgians in Coffee and Effingham Counties
FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips to Georgians in Coffee and Effingham Counties ATLANTA -- If you are making repairs to your home after Tropical Storm Debby (Aug. 4--20) or Hurricane Helene (Sept. 24—Oct. 20), you can get tips from FEMA to make your home safer and stronger at Lowe’s in Douglas (Coffee County) and Rincon (Effingham County). FEMA Mitigation Specialists are available to answer questions and offer home-improvement tips along with proven methods to prevent or reduce damage from future disasters. They will also offer tips and techniques on rebuilding hazard-resistant homes. Mitigation is an effort to reduce the loss of
FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips to Georgians in Savannah and Valdosta
FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips to Georgians in Savannah and Valdosta ATLANTA -- If you are making repairs to your home after Tropical Storm Debby or Hurricane Helene, you can get tips from FEMA to make your home safer and stronger at Lowe’s in Savannah and Valdosta. FEMA Mitigation Specialists are available to answer questions and offer home-improvement tips along with proven methods to prevent or reduce damage from future disasters. They will also offer tips and techniques on rebuilding hazard-resistant homes. Mitigation is an effort to reduce the loss of life and property damage by lessening the impact of a
FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Advice in Cocke and Hamblen Counties
FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Advice in Cocke and Hamblen Counties If you are repairing or rebuilding your home after Tropical Storm Helene, you can get free advice from FEMA to make your home safer and stronger in Cocke and Hamblen counties Dec. 9-21. Mitigation Specialists will be on-hand to answer questions and offer home-improvement advice, along with proven methods to prevent or reduce damage from disasters. They will also offer tips and techniques on rebuilding hazard-resistant homes and provide information on flood insurance and elevating utility systems. The specialists will be available from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday
FEMA Offers Equal Access to Assistance for All South Carolina Disaster Survivors
FEMA Offers Equal Access to Assistance for All South Carolina Disaster Survivors COLUMBIA, S.C. – FEMA is committed to providing equal access to federal assistance for South Carolinians who were affected by Hurricane Helene. If you have accessibility needs, let FEMA know about your individual needs when you apply for disaster assistance. If you or anyone in your household has a disability or language need and a need to interact with FEMA or disability-related losses due to the storm, it is important to answer “yes” to the appropriate questions when completing the application for FEMA disaster assistance. You will be
FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips to Georgians in Augusta
FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips to Georgians in Augusta ATLANTA -- If you are making repairs to your home after Tropical Storm Debby or Hurricane Helene, you can get tips from FEMA to make your home safer and stronger. FEMA Mitigation Specialists will be available to answer questions and offer home-improvement tips along with proven methods to prevent or reduce damage from future disasters. They will also offer tips and techniques on rebuilding hazard-resistant homes. Mitigation is an effort to reduce the loss of life and property damage by lessening the impact of a disaster. The FEMA specialists will be available
FEMA Offers Free Recovery Advice in Emmet County
FEMA Offers Free Recovery Advice in Emmet County Des Moines, Iowa — FEMA is providing free information about how to make your home stronger and safer and assist survivors to register for Disaster Assistance. FEMA will be in Stalls True Farm & Home Parking Lot on Tuesday, Sept. 24 and Wednesday, Sept 25 from 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. in Emmet County at: Stalls True Value Farm & Home’s Parking Lot 1731 Central Ave. Estherville 51334-2438 You can speak directly with FEMA specialists at the site and receive help on how to register for Disaster Assistance. The community can get
FEMA Offers Free Repair and Rebuilding Advice in Adair and Sioux Counties at Local Stores
FEMA Offers Free Repair and Rebuilding Advice in Adair and Sioux Counties at Local Stores Des Moines, Iowa — FEMA is providing free information about how to make your home stronger and safer – whether it was damaged by this summer’s severe storms or not. FEMA will be at Adair and Sioux county hardware stores Tuesday, Sept. 17 through Friday, Sept. 20 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Adair County Greenfield True Value Hardware 506 SE Sixth St. Greenfield, IA 50849 Sioux County M&H True Value Hardware 1126 Main St. Rock Valley, IA 51247 You can speak directly with FEMA specialists
FEMA Offers Free Repair and Rebuilding Advice in Davison and Union Counties
FEMA Offers Free Repair and Rebuilding Advice in Davison and Union Counties SIOUX FALLS – Whether you were affected by this summer’s severe storms and flooding or are simply seeking ways to enhance your home’s safety and resilience, FEMA will be providing free mitigation, repair, and rebuilding advice coming up in Davison and Union Counties. FEMA mitigation specialists will be available at the following locations: Davison County Menards 815 E Spruce St Mitchell, SD, 57301 Sept. 25 through Sept. 29 from the hours of 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Union County Olson’s Ace Hardware 305 NW 13th St, Beresford, SD
FEMA Offers Support and Essential Tips for Residents Facing Wildfires in California and Nevada
FEMA Offers Support and Essential Tips for Residents Facing Wildfires in California and Nevada OAKLAND, Calif. – In response to the ongoing wildfires across California and Nevada, FEMA has approved federal funding to assist local authorities in managing active wildfires, including the Airport, Boyles, Bridge, Davis, and Line Fires. This funding will help ensure firefighters can continue working to protect homes and communities. Wildfires can spread quickly and unpredictably. It’s important for residents in these areas to prepare now. Here are essential tips to help you stay safe: Prepare to Evacuate: Familiarize yourself with your evacuation routes and gather essential items