Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Jasper County
Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Jasper County A Disaster Recovery Center has just opened in Jasper County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. Jasper County Hardeeville Recreation Center 285 John Smith RoadHardeeville, SC 29927 Open Nov. 21, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Nov. 22-23, 8 a.m.- 7 p.m. Additional Disaster Recovery Centers are scheduled to open in other South Carolina counties. Click here to find centers that are already open in South Carolina. You can visit any open center to meet with representatives of FEMA, the state of South Carolina and the U.S. Small Business Administration. No appointment
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
Seven Year After María, FEMA Remains Focused on a Recovery that Mitigates Future Hazards
Seven Year After María, FEMA Remains Focused on a Recovery that Mitigates Future Hazards Strategies include a vision of reconstruction with nature-based solutions Guaynabo, PUERTO RICO ― The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) declared 2024 as the Year of Resilience to address the need to translate disaster recovery into actions that take into account the effects of climate change. Seven years after Hurricane María, Puerto Rico has nearly $34 billion in funding from the agency for over 11,000 projects. Of all those projects, 87 percent already have hazard mitigation measures that will specifically help infrastructure throughout the island sustain and reduce
FEMA is Hiring to Help with Connecticut’s Severe Storm and Flooding Recovery
FEMA is Hiring to Help with Connecticut’s Severe Storm and Flooding Recovery Come work for FEMA and help your community recover from the Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides and Mudslides that took place in Connecticut on August 18-19, 2024. FEMA is conducting local hiring for jobs in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. The agency is seeking people with experience in customer service, logistics, engineering, emergency management and other job categories. These positions are full-time 120-day appointments that may be extended depending on operational needs. FEMA Local Hire employees are eligible for the following benefits: Health insurance for individual or family coverage. Employer contribution
Five Steps to Keep Your Disaster Recovery on Track
Five Steps to Keep Your Disaster Recovery on Track Recovering from a disaster is a continuous process with many options and it is important for disaster survivors to know the resources available to support their recovery efforts. Depending on your particular needs and the steps you’ve already taken, there are several additional steps you can take to recover from your losses and mitigate your property against future damage. Here is a checklist to ensure you’ve taken all the steps in your federal assistance process: Visit a temporary Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) near you. A DRC is a place where you
Disaster Recovery Centers to Close for Election Day
Disaster Recovery Centers to Close for Election Day Disaster Recovery Centers for the storms and flooding that took place July 11-13 and July 29-31 will be closed for Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5. These centers are located at the Newport Municipal Building (222 Main St) and at the Lyndon Public Safety Facility (316 Main St). Because the center at the Hinesburg Town Hall ( 10632 Route 116) will be used as a voting site, it will be closed Monday, Nov. 4 through Wednesday, Nov. 6. The DRCs at Newport and Lyndon will reopen at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6.
Schedule Change for FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers: New Haven County Remains Open, Fairfield County Closes
Schedule Change for FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers: New Haven County Remains Open, Fairfield County Closes FEMA announces a schedule change to the Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in Connecticut, a temporary facility established in partnership between the state and FEMA, where survivors affected by the August 18-19 severe storm, flooding, landslides and mudslides may go to apply for FEMA assistance, upload documents needed for their application and get their questions answered in person. Remains Open New Haven County Southbury Town Hall 501 Main Street S Southbury, CT 06488 Operating Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in New Haven County Temporarily Relocates with Adjusted Hours of Operation
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in New Haven County Temporarily Relocates with Adjusted Hours of Operation FEMA announces the following location and schedule change to the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC), located in Southbury, New Haven County, a temporary facility established in partnership between the state of Connecticut and FEMA, which will be in effect from Monday, October 21, 2024, until Wednesday, November 7, 2024: Location change Beginning Oct. 21 - NEW Temporary Location – Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 910 Main Street, South, Southbury, CT 06488 Until Oct. 20 - OLD Location - Southbury Town Hall, 501 Main Street, South, Southbury, CT
Island Pond Disaster Recovery Center to Close October 12, New DRC to Open in Newport October 16
Island Pond Disaster Recovery Center to Close October 12, New DRC to Open in Newport October 16 In coordination with state and local partners, we will be permanently closing the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Island Pond at 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2024. This center is currently open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturdays at: Brighton Town Hall Gym - 49 Mill Street, Island Pond, VT 05846 The closures of these temporary centers are coordinated with state and local partners generally based on the volume of visitors and needs of the community. A new DRC in
Waterbury Disaster Recovery Center to Close October 12
Waterbury Disaster Recovery Center to Close October 12 In coordination with state and local partners, we will be permanently closing the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Waterbury at 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2024. This center is currently open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturdays at: Waterbury Armory - 294 Armory Drive, Waterbury, VT 05676 As an alternative, Vermonters can visit two other DRCs currently open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturdays at: Lyndonville Public Safety Facility - 316 Main Street, Lyndon, VT 05851 Hinesburg Town Hall - 10632 Route 116, Hinesburg, VT 05461 The