FEMA Transitional Sheltering Assistance Available for Los Angeles County Residents
FEMA Transitional Sheltering Assistance Available for Los Angeles County Residents LOS ANGELES - FEMA and the state of California are working to ensure that displaced survivors of the Los Angeles wildfires have access to safe, accessible temporary shelter. Reimbursement for out-of-pocket hotel costs, financial assistance towards rent and home repair and FEMA-provided temporary hotel or motel stays are currently being provided to eligible households. Renters and homeowners who have already applied for disaster assistance may be eligible to stay temporarily in a hotel or motel paid for by FEMA through the Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) Program. This program is offered to
Types of FEMA Assistance Available for West Virginia Residents
Types of FEMA Assistance Available for West Virginia Residents FEMA assistance for the residents of West Virginia affected by Tropical Storm Helene includes a variety of programs. Below is a summary of the types of assistance currently available. Insurance Residents with homeowners or renters insurance should contact their insurance provider immediately and begin the claims process. FEMA requires information from your insurance which may include a declaration page, settlement or denial. Types of Temporary Housing Assistance Displacement Assistance Displacement Assistance helps survivors who can’t return to their home following a disaster by giving them up-front money to help with immediate
Residents Affected by Juneau Mendenhall Glacier Flooding Can Apply for an SBA Loan
Residents Affected by Juneau Mendenhall Glacier Flooding Can Apply for an SBA Loan ANCHORAGE, Alaska – FEMA is partnering with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to meet the needs of residents who were affected by the Juneau Mendenhall Glacier Flooding. The SBA is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for businesses and residents impacted by the disaster. In previously declared major disasters, 80% of SBA loans were approved for homeowners and renters. If you are in the City and Borough of Juneau and were impacted, you are eligible to apply. The SBA is the largest source of funds to help
FEMA Reminds Louisiana Residents to Maintain Flood Insurance Coverage
FEMA Reminds Louisiana Residents to Maintain Flood Insurance Coverage BATON ROUGE, La. – FEMA is reminding flood survivors who received a temporary Group Flood Insurance Policy (GFIP) of the need to purchase an individual flood insurance policy. The three-year GFIP expired Monday, October 28, so policyholders must plan now to switch to a standard flood insurance policy to ensure continuous flood insurance coverage. It’s important that GFIP holders purchase a new flood insurance policy when the GFIP expires, to not only be covered in the event of flood damage, but to remain compliant with the obligation to get and keep
Pope County Residents Invited to Attend Flood Map Information Virtual Open House
Pope County Residents Invited to Attend Flood Map Information Virtual Open House CHICAGO — Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will host a Flood Map Information Virtual Open House for Pope County online from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Jan. 6, 2021. The virtual open house will provide county residents with an opportunity to review a recently completed Preliminary Flood Insurance Study (FIS) and its accompanying Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). The FIS and the FIRMs provide base flood (also known as the 1-percent-annual-chance event) information, designate areas that are subject to significant flood hazards, and
Disaster Unemployment Assistance available for Juneau Residents Impacted by Flooding Disaster
Disaster Unemployment Assistance available for Juneau Residents Impacted by Flooding Disaster ANCHORAGE, Alaska. –Workers and self-employed Individuals within the City and Borough of Juneau who became unemployed as a direct result of the flooding that occurred on August 5-6, 2024, may qualify for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). In response to a request for federal assistance by Governor Mike Dunleavy, individuals residing in the City and Borough of Juneau who were affected by the disaster may be eligible for assistance. Individuals in the disaster area may qualify for DUA if they have experienced any of the following: They have been disqualified
FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams (DSAT) Visit Local Neighborhoods to Help Residents Apply for Disaster Assistance
FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams (DSAT) Visit Local Neighborhoods to Help Residents Apply for Disaster Assistance ANCHORAGE, Alaska – FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams (DSAT) will begin visiting neighborhoods in the City and Borough of Juneau starting this week to help residents who experienced damage from the Juneau Mendenhall Glacier (Áakʼw Tʼáak Sít’ and Sít’ Aant’aakú) flooding on August 5-6. FEMA DSAT will coordinate with tribal, state, city, and borough officials. The teams help affected residents apply with FEMA and address immediate and emerging needs. Additionally, they provide application status updates and referrals to community resources. Tlingit & Haida Community Navigators are
FEMA Offers Support and Essential Tips for Residents Facing Wildfires in California and Nevada
FEMA Offers Support and Essential Tips for Residents Facing Wildfires in California and Nevada OAKLAND, Calif. – In response to the ongoing wildfires across California and Nevada, FEMA has approved federal funding to assist local authorities in managing active wildfires, including the Airport, Boyles, Bridge, Davis, and Line Fires. This funding will help ensure firefighters can continue working to protect homes and communities. Wildfires can spread quickly and unpredictably. It’s important for residents in these areas to prepare now. Here are essential tips to help you stay safe: Prepare to Evacuate: Familiarize yourself with your evacuation routes and gather essential items
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for Chaves County Residents
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for Chaves County Residents New Mexico residents who lost their jobs, or are self-employed and can’t work, as a direct result of the storm and flooding may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). The program is funded by FEMA and is administered by the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (DWS). If you live or work in Chaves County, you can file a claim with the DWS to request benefits. To be eligible, you must have been unemployed for more than one week following the storm and flooding on Oct. 19-20, 2024. Self-employed and unemployed
Brown County Residents Invited to Attend Virtual Coastal Flood Map Open House
Brown County Residents Invited to Attend Virtual Coastal Flood Map Open House CHICAGO – On Feb. 22 and 24, representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will host two sessions of a Virtual Coastal Flood Map Open House for the Lake Michigan shoreline communities in Brown County, Wisconsin. The open house will give residents the chance to review preliminary versions of a recently completed Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report and its accompanying preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). This FIS report and FIRM provide information on the base flood (also known as the 1-percent-annual-chance event) and the shoreline areas