One Month Later: Juneau Mendenhall Glacier Flooding Disaster Recovery Update
One Month Later: Juneau Mendenhall Glacier Flooding Disaster Recovery Update ANCHORAGE, Alaska – One month since President Joseph R. Biden declared a major disaster in the State of Alaska for flooding on August 5-6, a total of 248 people in The City and Borough of Juneau have applied with FEMA for assistance as of November 19, 2024. FEMA has approved $2,601,363.88 through the Individuals and Households Program (IHP), consisting of $1,330,957.10 in Housing Assistance (HA) for home repairs, and $1,270,406.78 in Other Needs Assistance (ONA) for repair or replacement of personal property, vehicle repair or replacement, moving expenses and other disaster-related
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Juneau Updates Hours of Operation
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Juneau Updates Hours of Operation ANCHORAGE, Alaska. – The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center located in Juneau, Alaska, will be adjusting its hours on November 9 and 10, and close on November 11 to observe Veterans Day. It will reopen on November 12 with a new schedule to continue providing one-on-one assistance for people affected by the August 5-6 Juneau Mendenhall Glacier flooding. Disaster Recovery Center Updated Hours of Operation and Location: Mendenhall Valley Public Library 3025 Dimond Park LoopJuneau, AK 99801 Updated Hours of Operation: November 9 and 10: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. November 11: Closed for Veteran’s
FEMA Opening Disaster Recovery Center in Juneau
FEMA Opening Disaster Recovery Center in Juneau ANCHORAGE, Alaska – FEMA is opening a Disaster Recovery Center on Wednesday, October 30 in Juneau, Alaska to provide one-on-one assistance for people affected by the August 5-6 Juneau Mendenhall glacier flooding. Recovery specialists from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration will provide information on available services, explain disaster assistance programs, help people complete or check the status of applications for federal assistance, and get information on additional resources offered by the State of Alaska. Disaster Recovery Center Location: Mendenhall Valley Public Library 3025 Diamond Park LoopJuneau, AK 99801 Hours of Operation 8:30 a.m.
FEMA’s Temporary Housing for Wildfire Survivors Extended to February 2026, Supporting their Continued Recovery
FEMA’s Temporary Housing for Wildfire Survivors Extended to February 2026, Supporting their Continued Recovery HONOLULU – At the request of the state of Hawaiʻi, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved a one-year extension of the Individuals and Households Program (IHP), including Financial Assistance and Direct Temporary Housing Assistance for survivors of the Maui wildfires. The 18-month initial period of assistance for FEMA IHP was set to end Feb.10, 2025 but has now been extended to Feb. 10, 2026. Under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, FEMA may extend the period of assistance due to extraordinary
FEMA Approves $1.2 Million to Spanish Fork, Utah for Flood Recovery
FEMA Approves $1.2 Million to Spanish Fork, Utah for Flood Recovery DENVER – FEMA has approved $1.2 million to help the city of Spanish Fork repair its water pipeline and damaged embankments. The funding is part of a major disaster declaration by President Biden issued in response to the Spanish Fork River flooding in 2023. Flooding from rapid snow melt damaged part of the drinking water pipeline and embankment in four locations, which affecting the community’s drinking water infrastructure. The $1.2 million in FEMA funding will bring the facility to pre-disaster function, and capacity, while making the waterline stronger to
South Dakota Disaster Recovery Update
South Dakota Disaster Recovery Update SIOUX FALLS, S.D.– In the two months since President Biden’s major disaster declaration for South Dakota, federal agencies have approved more than $14.7 million in grants and loans to assist in recovery. To date, a total of 1,407 people in Davison, Lincoln, Turner, and Union counties have applied with FEMA for assistance. FEMA has approved $8.6 million through the Individuals and Households program, consisting of $5.8 million in Housing Assistance for home repairs and rental expenses, and $2.8 million in Other Needs Assistance for repair or replacement of personal property, vehicle repair or replacement, moving
Final Disaster Recovery Center to Close in Terrebonne Parish
Final Disaster Recovery Center to Close in Terrebonne Parish BATON ROUGE, La. –The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) serving Louisiana survivors of Hurricane Francine in Houma will close permanently at noon, Saturday, Nov. 16. The center (Terrebonne Parish) is located at: Terrebonne Parish Library 151 Library Dr. Houma, LA 70360 The center operates from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.,Friday, and from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday. After the center closes, individuals affected by Hurricane Francine in the nine designated parishes can still get help by: Logging into their account at DisasterAssistance.gov. Calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m.
Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Roswell Mall
Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Roswell Mall A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) operated by the state of New Mexico and FEMA will open at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, to help New Mexicans affected by Oct. 19-20 severe storm and flooding. The DRC will open at Roswell Mall, 4501 N Main St. Roswell, NM 88201 in Chaves County, located next to Bath & Body Works store. The center will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays. Closed Sundays. Residents and business owners in Chaves County can visit the center to apply
Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Alachua, Lake, Levy and Palm Beach Counties
Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Alachua, Lake, Levy and Palm Beach Counties TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – FEMA has opened Disaster Recovery Centers in Alachua, Lake, Levy and Palm Beach counties to provide one-on-one help to Floridians affected by Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby. Survivors do not need to visit a center to apply for assistance. Survivors are encouraged to apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by downloading the FEMA App. FEMA does not distribute cash at Disaster Recovery Centers. Center locations: Alachua County (Mobile) Old School Community Center 23760 NW 187th AveHigh Springs, FL 32643Hours: 10 a.m.–7 p.m. through Wednesday, Nov. 20. When this
Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Oconee County
Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Oconee County A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Oconee County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. Oconee County Bountyland Education Campus100 Vocational DriveSeneca, SC 29672Open Nov. 19-23, Nov. 25-27, Nov. 29-30: 8 a.m.- 7 p.m. Closed Nov. 24, Nov. 28. 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