Los Angeles County Wildfire Recovery Continues with Over $3 Billion in Federal Support
Los Angeles County Wildfire Recovery Continues with Over $3 Billion in Federal Support LOS ANGELES – As of June 6, just under five months since the Los Angeles County wildfires were declared, FEMA, along with our federal partners, have made over $3 billion available for eligible homeowners, renters, and businesses who have been impacted by the disaster. This total includes: Individual Assistance To date, FEMA has approved over $136 million to help 57,813 survivors recover through the Individual Assistance program, including more than $42 million for Housing Assistance and more than $93 million for Other Needs Assistance paid directly to survivors. FEMA’s Rental Assistance FEMA’s Rental Assistance
FEMA and SBA Resources Available at Locally Run Survivor Support Locations
FEMA and SBA Resources Available at Locally Run Survivor Support Locations LOS ANGELES – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Small Business Administration (SBA) have transitioned in person resources for wildfire survivors to county and city run facilities. Survivors may access assistance at the following locations: One Stop Rebuilding Center – LA City 1828 Sawtelle Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90025 Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed weekends. Altadena Community Center – LA County 730 E. Altadena Dr.Altadena, CA 91001Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed weekends. If you applied for FEMA assistance, it is important to stay in touch with FEMA
Funding Is Available To Support Cleanup of Your Home
Funding Is Available To Support Cleanup of Your Home FRANKFORT, Ky. – If your home was damaged but you can live in it safely after the April severe storms and flooding, FEMA may be able to provide you with money to cover costs associated with cleanup and sanitization. This assistance is for eligible homeowners and renters in Anderson, Butler, Carroll, Christian, Clark, Franklin, Hardin, Hopkins, Jessamine, McCracken, Mercer, Owen and Woodford counties. You may qualify for FEMA assistance if you meet the following criteria: Your pre-disaster primary residence is in a county designated for Individual Assistance. FEMA verified you have disaster
Mental Health Support is Available as Kentuckians Face Repeated Severe Weather Events
Mental Health Support is Available as Kentuckians Face Repeated Severe Weather Events FRANKFORT, Ky. – As Kentuckians brace for another round of severe weather, many residents are still recovering from the devastating storms and flooding that occurred between February 14 and March 7. These repeated incidents can take a serious toll on mental health and leave people feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed. For adults and children having negative feelings or thoughts, free crisis counseling is available through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress Helpline. Call 800-985-5990 (Spanish Press 2) or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746 (for
Federal Support for Wildfire Survivors Tops $2 Billion
Federal Support for Wildfire Survivors Tops $2 Billion LOS ANGELES – As of March 25, just over two months since the Los Angeles County wildfires were declared a major disaster by the president, FEMA and its federal partners have made more than $2 billion available to disaster survivors. Federal assistance to eligible homeowners, renters, and businesses, in the form of FEMA grants and low-interest SBA Disaster Loans, has topped $2 billion. That number includes: $101 million in FEMA housing and other needs assistance. $2 billion in home and business loan offers from the SBA, the largest source of federal disaster
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
One Month Later: Federal Support for Wildfire Survivors Nears $700 Million
One Month Later: Federal Support for Wildfire Survivors Nears $700 Million LOS ANGELES – On January 7, when wildfires first struck Los Angeles County and adjacent areas, more than 200,000 Californians were evacuated. State and local governments responded quicky to fight the blazes, employing more than 2,000 pieces of firefighting equipment – 80-plus aircraft, 200-plus bulldozers and more – which were soon bolstered by the governor’s activation of 2,500 National Guard troops and a request for a federal disaster declaration. Delivery of Federal Resources On January 8, the Los Angeles County wildfires were declared a major disaster by the president, and
Food 4 Less/Foods Co. and Ralphs Team Up with County of Los Angeles, Federal Emergency Management Agency and Small Business Administration to Support Communities & Businesses Impacted by Wildfires
Food 4 Less/Foods Co. and Ralphs Team Up with County of Los Angeles, Federal Emergency Management Agency and Small Business Administration to Support Communities & Businesses Impacted by Wildfires Los Angeles, CA – Food 4 Less/Foods Co. and Ralphs Grocery Company are continuing their support for local communities impacted by wildfires through a new partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Small Business Administration (SBA), and County of Los Angeles. The partnership was developed to provide critical recovery resources for businesses, employees, and residents impacted by the recent wildfires. Resource stations will be set up at Ralphs and
New solar plants expected to support most U.S. electric generation growth
In our latest Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), we expect that U.S. renewable capacity additions—especially solar—will continue to drive the growth of U.S. power generation over the next two years. We expect U.S. utilities and independent power producers will add 26 gigawatts (GW) of solar capacity to the U.S. electric power sector in 2025 and 22 GW in 2026. Last year, the electric power sector added a record 37 GW of solar power capacity to the electric power sector, almost double 2023 solar capacity additions. We forecast wind capacity additions will increase by around 8 GW in 2025 and 9 GW
FEMA Invests $19.4 Million in Sewer Line Extension to Support Group Housing Site and Neighboring Community
FEMA Invests $19.4 Million in Sewer Line Extension to Support Group Housing Site and Neighboring Community YouTube Video Here: Kilohana Sewer Project: Upgrading Infrastructure for a Stronger Community LAHAINA, MAUI – A sewer line being built for FEMA’s Kilohana Temporary Group Housing Site will have long-term benefits for Lahaina. To provide Kilohana with access to the County of Maui’s sewer system, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and its partners had to work to extend the existing sewage system to the site. The extension runs through the neighboring community of Wahikuli that is currently using cesspools. Once complete, the Kealamoka Fleming