FEMA Urges Residents to Listen to Local Officials About Flooding Risks as Storms Sweep the South and Midwest
FEMA Urges Residents to Listen to Local Officials About Flooding Risks as Storms Sweep the South and Midwest WASHINGTON -- Large storms and severe weather systems are moving across the South and Midwest, which are bringing heavy rain and risks of flooding. FEMA is coordinating with its state, local, tribal and territorial partners to ensure people’s safety is prioritized. Additionally, President Donald J. Trump has approved an emergency declaration for Tennessee, providing federal disaster assistance that allows FEMA to identify, mobilize and provide, at its discretion, equipment and resources necessary to alleviate the impacts of the emergency. It is critical to
Supporting Kentucky Residents: Resources for Coping with Disaster-Related Stress
Supporting Kentucky Residents: Resources for Coping with Disaster-Related Stress FRANKFORT, Ky. – Disasters can take an emotional toll on your well-being. Kentucky residents have experienced several severe weather events over the last few months, and it is normal to have anxiety. It’s important to understand and recognize the signs of disaster related stress: Difficulty sleeping Disorientation, confusion, loss of appetite Feelings of hopelessness or depression While coping with the stress, here are some resources that may help. SAMSHA Distress Helpline Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) Disaster Distress Helpline provides free 24/7 crisis counseling and support to survivors experiencing
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
Debris Removal Right of Entry Forms Available for Los Angeles County Residents Impacted by Wildfires
Debris Removal Right of Entry Forms Available for Los Angeles County Residents Impacted by Wildfires LOS ANGELES – Debris cleanup for the catastrophic wildfires in Los Angeles County started this week. FEMA assigned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps of Engineers) to survey, remove, and dispose of debris from properties burned by the wildfires. As part of this effort, Los Angeles County established a Debris Removal website for fire-impacted residents to obtain information and resources regarding debris clearance. Although most hazardous materials will be removed from private property by the EPA in Phase 1, full
Residents of Mercer County, W.Va., have one week left to apply for disaster assistance
Residents of Mercer County, W.Va., have one week left to apply for disaster assistance CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Mercer County residents have one week left to apply for FEMA Assistance for damages sustained during the Sept. 25-26, 2024, remnants of Tropical Storm Helene. The deadline to apply is Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. FEMA assistance for individuals and families affected by the flooding can cover home repairs, personal property losses and other disaster-related needs not covered by insurance. Survivors can visit a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) to apply and talk face-to-face with FEMA staff. The Mercer County recovery center location and hours are
Federal Disaster Assistance Tops $24.6 Million for Chaves Residents
Federal Disaster Assistance Tops $24.6 Million for Chaves Residents ROSWELL, New Mexico — It has been just over three months since former President Joe Biden declared a major disaster for the state of New Mexico following the Oct. 19-20 Severe Storm and Flooding in Chaves County. To date, more than $24.6 million in federal assistance has been approved for New Mexican families affected by the disaster. FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) have approved grants and loans for more than 3,000 recovering homeowners, renters and businesses in Chaves County. This assistance helps pay for eligible losses and disaster-related damage repair and replacement of homes
Residents of Mercer County, W.Va., have two weeks to apply for disaster assistance
Residents of Mercer County, W.Va., have two weeks to apply for disaster assistance CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Renters and homeowners in Mercer County, W.Va., who were affected by the Sept. 25-28, 2024, remnants of Tropical Storm Helene have two weeks to apply for assistance. FRIDAY, FEB. 7, 2025, IS THE LAST DAY TO APPLY. FEMA has many kinds of assistance to fit many kinds of needs. People with losses after Tropical Storm Helene should think about applying. Here is how to register: Visit your nearest Disaster Recovery Center. Get the latest disaster recovery center information by calling 800-621-3362 or going online to www.fema.gov/drc.
Clean and Sanitize Assistance Available for Los Angeles County Residents Impacted by the Wildfires
Clean and Sanitize Assistance Available for Los Angeles County Residents Impacted by the Wildfires LOS ANGELES – If your home was damaged by the Los Angeles County Wildfires but you can live in it safely, FEMA may be able to provide up to $300 in one-time financial assistance to help with cleanup. This assistance is for eligible homeowners and renters and is in addition to other FEMA grants you may be eligible for. You may qualify for FEMA assistance if you meet the following criteria: Your pre-disaster primary home must be in Los Angeles County. Based on a FEMA inspection, your
Free disaster legal services available to Mercer County, W.Va., residents
Free disaster legal services available to Mercer County, W.Va., residents CHARLESTON, W.Va. — If you were affected during the Sept. 25-28, 2024, remnants of Tropical Storm Helene and have questions about legal issues such as repair contracts, working with contractors, replacing wills and other legal documents, you might be eligible to get free legal counseling from a group of West Virginia lawyers who have volunteered limited legal help. Disaster Legal Services provides legal assistance to low-income individuals in Mercer County who, prior to or because of the disaster, have little recourse to legal services as a consequence of a major
Mercer County, W.Va., residents have three weeks to apply for FEMA disaster assistance
Mercer County, W.Va., residents have three weeks to apply for FEMA disaster assistance CHARLESTON, W.Va. – If you suffered damage or losses from the Sept. 25-28, 2024, remnants of Tropical Storm Helene, you have three weeks left to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for federal disaster assistance. The deadline to register is Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. Individual disaster assistance money for homeowners and renters are available to eligible residents of Mercer County. Here is how to register: Visit your nearest Disaster Recovery Center. Get the latest disaster recovery center information by calling 800-621-3362 or going online to www.fema.gov/drc. The Mercer County