Disaster Recovery Center in Spartanburg County Extends Operation Period
Disaster Recovery Center in Spartanburg County Extends Operation Period COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Disaster Recovery Center in Spartanburg County will remain open until Jan. 23, giving survivors of Hurricane Helene in South Carolina more time to receive in-person assistance. Spartanburg County C.C. Woodson Community Center210 Bomar Ave.Spartanburg, SC 29306 Open Monday- Saturday. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.; closed Sundays. Click here to find other centers that are open in South Carolina. To find all other center locations, including those in other states, go to fema.gov/drc or text “DRC” and a Zip Code to 43362. You can visit any recovery center to
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
Help Remains After Disaster Recovery Centers and FEMA Registration Period Close
Help Remains After Disaster Recovery Centers and FEMA Registration Period Close Cape Girardeau, MO – FEMA’s Sept. 23 registration deadline has passed. State/federal Disaster Recovery Centers have closed. Now what do you do if you still need help with your FEMA case? “We’re just a phone call away,” says David Gervino, FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer. “FEMA has a helpline staffed with operators who can provide the status of your case once you have applied, update your case with new information, help you understand your grant award or explain how to appeal a FEMA decision.” The FEMA Helpline is a free