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FEMA Determination Letters are Important First Step to Receive Assistance

FEMA Determination Letters are Important First Step to Receive Assistance WASHINGTON - Los Angeles County wildfires survivors who registered for FEMA assistance will receive a letter from FEMA. If the letter says you are “not approved” for assistance, it does not mean you have been denied assistance. It may simply mean that FEMA cannot approve your application with the information submitted so far.  People with Insurance May Receive an Initial “Not Approved” Decision; FEMA Assistance May Still Be Available FEMA may need your insurance determination to be finalized in order to continue processing your FEMA application to make sure you are
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Family Takes a Step Toward Wildfire Recovery

Family Takes a Step Toward Wildfire Recovery LAHAINA – Ane and Lafaele Folaumoeloa are ready to take the next step in a journey to recovery that began after the Lahaina wildfires destroyed their home and all their possessions. The couple and their three children – a boy, aged 11, a girl also 11, and their 5-year-old sister – are among the first survivors scheduled to move into FEMA’s Kilohana Group Housing site. Kilohana will become a temporary haven for up to 167 individuals and families – a Lahaina location where wildfire survivors can plan for the future.  The family’s new
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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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After the Great Shakeout: Take the Next Step in Earthquake Readiness

After the Great Shakeout: Take the Next Step in Earthquake Readiness DENVER – Across the nation, more than 19 million people ‘Dropped, Covered and Held On’ during the Great Shakeout earthquake drill last week. This is a great time to remember the threat of earthquakes and take actions to minimize your own risk. Earthquakes may happen anywhere you work, live, or travel. The Great Shakeout serves as a powerful opportunity to raise awareness of the threat earthquakes pose. Knowing what to do when a quake happens is important and having a plan will help you take important steps now to
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