Assistance is Still Available for Wildfire Survivors After the Registration Deadline
Assistance is Still Available for Wildfire Survivors After the Registration Deadline LOS ANGELES – FEMA is still working in Los Angeles County to help residents recover from the LA wildfires. The deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance has passed, but Disaster Recovery Centers remain open and the deadline to submit a Right of Entry (ROE) to participate in the federally funded debris removal program has been extended to April 15. Survivors who registered prior to the deadline are encouraged to keep in touch with FEMA to continue to update their application as their situation changes and to work through the
FEMA Continued Temporary Housing Assistance Available for Those Who Still Require Safe Housing
FEMA Continued Temporary Housing Assistance Available for Those Who Still Require Safe Housing TALLAHASSEE, Fla.– Floridians affected by Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby who have received rental assistance from FEMA and require further rental assistance while they work towards their permanent housing goals should stay in touch with FEMA. Continued Temporary Rental Assistance may be available for those who qualify. Rental Assistance is available as an initial temporary one to two months grant for homeowners and renters to pay for somewhere to live while they repair or rebuild their home. After the first one to two months, survivors can apply
If FEMA Initially Finds You Ineligible for Assistance, You Still Have Options
If FEMA Initially Finds You Ineligible for Assistance, You Still Have Options LOS ANGELES – If you received a letter from FEMA that says you’re ineligible for assistance, you still have options. A quick fix, like providing more information, may change FEMA’s initial determination. Duplication of benefits is a common reason for a FEMA ineligibility determination. If you already accepted an insurance settlement or other benefit for the damage or loss, by law, FEMA cannot cover it. You may also be found ineligible if your home was damaged but is still safe, and sanitary. FEMA grants are primarily meant to
FEMA is Still in Georgia to Help Applicants
FEMA is Still in Georgia to Help Applicants Although the deadline for disaster assistance has passed, FEMA is still in Georgia helping survivors impacted by Tropical Storm Debby and Hurricane Helene. You can visit any U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) locations listed below to meet with a FEMA representative about your application or to update your contact information. FEMA representatives are working with their SBA partners at these locations: Bulloch County Statesboro-Bulloch County Library 124 S. Main St. Statesboro, GA 30458 Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday–Friday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; closed Sunday. Coffee County Satilla Regional
FEMA Is Still Here in South Carolina
FEMA Is Still Here in South Carolina COLUMBIA, S.C. –If you are a Hurricane Helene survivor of South Carolina on your road to recovery, you should know that FEMA is still here. FEMA, collaborating with South Carolina Emergency Management Division, is focused on finding long-term recovery solutions for individuals and communities affected by the disaster. Survivors who have questions about their application can still contact FEMA online at DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA App for mobile devices or call toll-free 800-621-3362. The telephone line is open daily, and help is available in many languages. If you use a relay service, such as Video
Roswell Disaster Recovery Center to Close, but FEMA is Still Here
Roswell Disaster Recovery Center to Close, but FEMA is Still Here SANTA FE, New Mexico. – The deadline for applying to FEMA for federal disaster assistance has passed, and while the Roswell Disaster Recovery Center will close permanently at 5 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 18, FEMA is not leaving Chaves County. FEMA continues working with the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (NMDHSEM) to help survivors and communities in their recovery from the Oct. 19-20 severe storm and flooding. You can still visit DisasterAssistance.gov (or DisasterAssistance.gov/es for Spanish) or call the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362 (TTY 800-462-7585). The helpline is live
There is Still Time to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance After Hurricane Helene in South Carolina
There is Still Time to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance After Hurricane Helene in South Carolina COLUMBIA, S.C. – Homeowners and renters affected by Hurricane Helene in South Carolina have until 11:59 p.m., Jan. 7, 2025, to apply for federal disaster assistance. FEMA urges survivors in designated areas to apply as soon as possible. FEMA assistance may include funds for temporary housing while you are unable to live in your home, such as rental assistance or reimbursement for hotel costs; funds to support the repair or replacement of your primary home, including privately-owned access routes, such as driveways, roads, or
FEMA Deadline Passed but Assistance is Still Available
FEMA Deadline Passed but Assistance is Still Available While the deadline to register with FEMA passed on Nov. 25 for those affected by July’s severe storms, agency representatives are still available to answer questions and help Vermonters complete their applications. The agency also encourages applicants to stay in touch, especially if they have a change of address or other updates to their applications. To update your application or get answers to questions, call FEMA’s helpline at 1-800-621-3362. Phone lines operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (in your time zone), seven days a week. Help is available in most languages. If you use video
Still Have Disaster Losses After Insurance Has Paid? FEMA May Be Able to Help
Still Have Disaster Losses After Insurance Has Paid? FEMA May Be Able to Help Cape Girardeau, MO – For Missourians impacted by the May 19-27 severe storms, there still may be some losses or repair costs that insurance did not cover. Think you are out of luck? Maybe not. Federal disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) may be able to help pay for some losses that your insurance did not cover under a homeowner’s, renter’s or, for those who are self-employed, a business policy. “We recognize that sometimes insurance settlements aren’t enough to help with disaster-related needs,” said
FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers Soon Closing in South Dakota – Help Will Still be Available
FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers Soon Closing in South Dakota – Help Will Still be Available SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in South Dakota are soon closing permanently. The Mitchell location will end operations on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 4 p.m. The Canton and North Sioux City locations will end operations on Friday, Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. Hours of operation up until the permanent closures are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. The Centers are closed on Sundays. Davison County (Permanently closing Sept. 28, 4 p.m.) Davison County