FEMA Thanks Partners and Volunteers this Thanksgiving; Disaster Recovery Centers will Close on Thursday
FEMA Thanks Partners and Volunteers this Thanksgiving; Disaster Recovery Centers will Close on Thursday BRISTOL, Va.– As you gather with loved ones this Thanksgiving, please remind friends, family members and neighbors who were impacted by Hurricane Helene to apply for disaster assistance. The deadline to apply for FEMA disaster assistance is Dec. 2, 2024. “The past two months have been extremely difficult on the residents of southwest Virginia as they recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene,” said State Coordinator of Emergency Management Shawn Talmadge. “During this week of Thanksgiving, we would like to thank all the southwest Virginia residents
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