Spend Your FEMA Wildfire Recovery Funds Wisely
Spend Your FEMA Wildfire Recovery Funds Wisely LOS ANGELES – Remember to use your FEMA assistance funds only for approved disaster-related expenses. FEMA’s notification letter will specify the appropriate uses for your disaster assistance. Spending the funds for something other than their intended purpose may result in repayment to FEMA. FEMA sends each applicant a notification letter informing them of the types of assistance they are eligible to receive, and the amounts of aid FEMA is providing for each eligible need. These may include: Repairs to make a home safe, sanitary, and secure to live in. Rental assistance to temporarily
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Simpson County
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Simpson County FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center will open tomorrow, March 20, in Simpson County. Disaster Recovery Centers, operated by the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management and FEMA, offer in-person support to survivors in declared counties as the result of severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides from February. FEMA representatives can explain available assistance programs, how to apply to FEMA, and help connect survivors with resources for their recovery needs. The deadline to apply for federal assistance is April 25. Address: Simpson County Courthouse, 100 Courthouse Square, Franklin KY 42134 Hours: 7
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Estill County
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Estill County FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center will open tomorrow, March 18, in Estill County. Disaster Recovery Centers, operated by the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management and FEMA, offer in-person support to survivors in declared counties as the result of severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides from February. FEMA representatives can explain available assistance programs, how to apply to FEMA, and help connect survivors with resources for their recovery needs.The deadline to apply for federal assistance is April 25. Address: City of Irvine City Hall, 101 Chestnut St., Irvine, KY 40336 Hours:
Disaster Recovery Centers Remain Open to Provide Wildfire Disaster Assistance
Disaster Recovery Centers Remain Open to Provide Wildfire Disaster Assistance LOS ANGELES –Los Angeles County wildfire survivors who need assistance can stop by a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) to apply for disaster assistance, speak with a FEMA representative, speak to representatives from other state and federal agencies, and receive updates on their FEMA application. Both DRCs remain open until further notice. DRCs are located at: UCLA Research Park West 10850 West Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90064 Open Mon. – Sat.: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Altadena Disaster Recovery Center 540 West Woodbury Rd. Altadena, CA 91001 Open Mon. – Sat.: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Kentucky Disaster Recovery Centers Temporarily Closing Due to Severe Weather
Kentucky Disaster Recovery Centers Temporarily Closing Due to Severe Weather Frankfort, KY. – Disaster Recovery Centers in Kentucky will close temporarily on Saturday, March 15 2025, due to severe weather. The centers will resume operations on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET, except the center in Clay County, which will resume operations on Monday at 7 a.m. ET. To find all disaster recovery center locations, including those in other states, go to fema.gov/drc or text “DRC” and a Zip Code to 43362. FEMA is encouraging Kentuckians affected by the February storms to apply for federal disaster assistance as soon as possible. The
Disaster Recovery Center in Mercer County will Temporarily Close on Saturday March 15
Disaster Recovery Center in Mercer County will Temporarily Close on Saturday March 15 CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Mercer County will be temporarily closed on Saturday, March 15, and will re-open on Monday, March 17 at 8 a.m. It will also be temporarily closed on Saturday, March 22, but will re-open on Monday, March 24 at 8 a.m. A DRC is a one-stop shop where survivors can meet face-to-face with FEMA representatives, apply for FEMA assistance, get help understanding and responding to a FEMA letter, receive referrals to local assistance, apply with the U.S. Small Business
FEMA Hiring Local Residents to Support Wildfires Recovery
FEMA Hiring Local Residents to Support Wildfires Recovery LOS ANGELES – FEMA has launched a hiring process to continue its support of California’s recovery from the Eaton and Palisades wildfires in Los Angeles County. California residents who are interested in a temporary position with FEMA and a variety of emergency management functions can apply through USAJobs.gov. Applicants will be called for interviews, and those hired will join a recovery team already in place, composed of local and federal workers, voluntary agencies, and community organizations. The following departments have positions available in Los Angeles County: Acquisitions, Civil Rights, External Affairs, Disaster Field
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Harlan County
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Harlan County FRANKFORT, Ky. -- A Disaster Recovery Center will open on March 9, in Harlan County in areas affected by the February floods. Disaster Recovery Centers, operated by the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management and FEMA, offer in-person support to survivors in declared counties as the result of severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides from February. FEMA representatives can explain available assistance programs, how to apply to FEMA, and help connect survivors with resources for their recovery needs. The deadline to apply for federal assistance is April 25, 2025. Disaster Recovery Centers
Disaster Recovery Center in McDowell County, W.Va. Opening Friday March 7
Disaster Recovery Center in McDowell County, W.Va. Opening Friday March 7 CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will be opening in McDowell County at Bradshaw Town Hall in Bradshaw, WV at 8:00 a.m., Friday March 7. The center is located at: McDowell County Disaster Recovery Center Bradshaw Town Hall 10002 Marshall Highway Bradshaw, WV 24817 Hours of operation: Monday through Saturday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed on Sundays DRCs are open to all, including survivors with mobility issues, impaired vision, and those who are who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Survivors do not have to visit
Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Breathitt, Clay Counties
Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Breathitt, Clay Counties FRANKFORT, Ky -- Disaster Recovery Centers opened on March 7 in Breathitt and Clay counties. Disaster Recovery Centers, operated by the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management and FEMA, offer in-person support to survivors in declared counties as the result of severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides from February. FEMA representatives can explain available assistance programs, how to apply to FEMA, and help connect survivors with resources for their recovery needs. The deadline to apply for federal assistance is April 25. All Disaster Recovery Centers operate Monday through Saturday from