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One Month of FEMA Assistance in West Virginia; Stay in Touch with FEMA

One Month of FEMA Assistance in West Virginia; Stay in Touch with FEMA CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today, March 26, 2025, marks one month since FEMA Individual Assistance was declared for West Virginia following the winter floods on February 15 – 18, 2025. Since then, FEMA and the state of West Virginia, along with other partner agencies and organizations, have been working to provide resources and connect with the residents in the impacted areas.  To date, six counties – Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Wayne, and Wyoming – have been designated for Individual Assistance. FEMA Individual Assistance provides assistance to meet basic
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Stay in Touch With FEMA

Stay in Touch With FEMA FRANKFORT, Ky. –Kentuckians affected by the February severe weather and flooding that occurred from February 14 to March 7 should stay in touch with FEMA to ensure their disaster assistance process stays on track. FEMA funding is available to homeowners and renters in Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, Johnson, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Simpson and Woodford counties.  Reasons to Contact FEMA If your address or phone number changes at any time since you applied, let FEMA know immediately by logging into your account at DisasterAssistance.gov or calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362.
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FEMA urges West Virginians to protect their identity and stay informed

FEMA urges West Virginians to protect their identity and stay informed CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After a natural disaster, it is important to protect your identity against fraud and identity theft. In some cases, criminals may try to get information by pretending to be disaster workers. Scam artists may try to apply for FEMA assistance using names, addresses, and Social Security numbers they have stolen from people affected by a disaster.    Keep these things in mind to protect your identity and stay informed:  Federal and local disaster workers do not solicit or accept money. Don’t trust anyone who offers financial or contracting help and
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FEMA Encourages Survivors to Stay in Touch and Keep Their Recovery on Track

FEMA Encourages Survivors to Stay in Touch and Keep Their Recovery on Track TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – More than 1,000 FEMA staff are still on the ground in Florida to help survivors recover from Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby. FEMA will continue to process applications, receive, and manage appeals, conduct inspections and assist applicants and local officials with questions and information about recovery programs.   Survivors who applied for FEMA assistance should continue to stay in touch with the agency to update their application. Missing or outdated material could result in delays. Information that may need to be updated includes: Your current housing situation, phone number
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FEMA Urges West Virginians to Protect Your Identity and Stay Informed

FEMA Urges West Virginians to Protect Your Identity and Stay Informed CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After a natural disaster, it is important to protect your identity against fraud and identity theft. In some cases, criminals may try to get information by pretending to be disaster workers. Scam artists may try to apply for FEMA assistance using names, addresses and Social Security numbers they have stolen from people affected by a disaster.    Protect your identity and stay informed by doing these easy things:  Federal and local disaster workers do not solicit or accept money. Don’t trust anyone who offers financial or contracting help and then asks
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Georgia Storm Survivors Should Stay in Touch with FEMA

Georgia Storm Survivors Should Stay in Touch with FEMA ATLANTA – After you apply for federal disaster assistance, it is important that FEMA be able to contact you. Be aware that phone calls from FEMA may come from unidentified or out of area numbers. If there are changes in your phone number, current address, banking or insurance information, please let FEMA know as soon as possible or you may miss important telephone calls or correspondence. FEMA may need to call some survivors to continue processing their application for assistance after Tropical Storm Debby, Aug. 4–20, 2024, or Hurricane Helene, Sept.
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Stay One Step Ahead of the Cold – Be Prepared for Winter’s Worst

Stay One Step Ahead of the Cold – Be Prepared for Winter’s Worst PHILADELPHIA – As the holiday season approaches and winter takes hold, it’s important to be prepared for extreme cold and unpredictable weather. FEMA Region 3 is encouraging individuals and communities to embrace winter weather safety with the same care and attention they give to their seasonal celebrations. The winter holidays bring joy and togetherness, but preparing for them can also present unique challenges, from icy roads to severe cold spells. “I encourage everyone to incorporate preparedness steps into the planning you are already doing for the holidays,”
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Agricultural Aircraft Operations – Stay Safe and Aware

Recently, there has been an increase in accidents involving agricultural aircraft operations. We suggest the following actions to help improve safety in Aerial Application Operations: Focus on pre-flight decisions and assess hazards during takeoff, landing and during application e.g., terrain, trees, wire, and tower hazards. Conduct field reconnaissance prior to each application. Consider terrain, obstructions, and adjacent congested areas. Note application product, type, and quantity and compute weight and balance for each load. Assess current and forecast weather including wind and density altitude. Use the IMSAFE Checklist and consider any human factors that could compromise safety e.g., dehydration, fatigue, complacency
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FEMA Approves Assistance for the Line Fire in California and Three Other Active Wildfires in Western States, Urges People to Stay Safe and Listen to Local Officials

FEMA Approves Assistance for the Line Fire in California and Three Other Active Wildfires in Western States, Urges People to Stay Safe and Listen to Local Officials WASHINGTON – The Line Fire in Southern California has spread to more than 20,000 acres, forced the evacuation of thousands of homes in San Bernardino County and is threatening more than 36,000 structures. FEMA is urging residents and visitors to listen to instructions from local officials and to evacuate immediately if told to do so. The FEMA approved funds will help states mitigate, manage and control active wildfires in California, including the Line
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Florida Hurricane Survivors Should Stay in Touch with FEMA

Florida Hurricane Survivors Should Stay in Touch with FEMA TALLAHASSEE, Fla.– After you apply for federal disaster assistance, it is important that FEMA be able to contact you. Be aware that phone calls from FEMA may come from unidentified or out of area numbers.  If there are changes in your phone number, current address, banking or insurance information, please let FEMA know as soon as possible or you may miss important telephone calls or correspondence. FEMA may need to call some survivors to continue processing their application for assistance after Hurricanes Milton and Helene. FEMA also may contact some survivors to obtain more
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