Free Legal Assistance for Iowa Disaster Survivors
Free Legal Assistance for Iowa Disaster Survivors DES MOINES, Iowa – Free legal assistance is available to survivors in the nine counties affected by the severe storms and flooding from March 12 through May 16 and included in the presidential disaster declaration: Fremont, Harrison, Louisa, Mills, Monona, Pottawattamie, Scott, Shelby and Woodbury. Survivors facing disaster-related legal issues can call 833-885-9876 toll free, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. local time, Monday - Friday, to request assistance. When connected to the hotline voicemail, callers should leave their name, phone number, brief details of the assistance needed and the county where they are located. Those who qualify
State/Federal DRC Opens for Storm Survivors in Scott County
State/Federal DRC Opens for Storm Survivors in Scott County DES MOINES, Iowa – Iowans in Scott County who have been impacted by severe storms and flooding from March 12 through May 16 can visit a Disaster Recovery Center that opens at 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 21. State/federal Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) are one-stop information centers that provide a place for homeowners, renters and business owners who sustained damage to get critical disaster recovery information in a face-to-face setting. Recovery specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and other state and federal agencies are on
Help Remains for Survivors in Fremont County after DRC Closes Saturday
Help Remains for Survivors in Fremont County after DRC Closes Saturday DES MOINES, Iowa – The State/Federal Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Sidney will close permanently at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 2019. The DRC is located at the Fremont County Emergency Management Office, 2014 290th Ave., and will be open 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, May 30-31. DRCs are one-stop information centers that provide a place for homeowners, renters and business owners who sustained damage from the severe storms and flooding to get critical disaster recovery information in a face-to-face setting. Individuals and businesses in counties included
FEMA in the Field: Assisting Flood Survivors Door-to-Door
FEMA in the Field: Assisting Flood Survivors Door-to-Door Once a disaster is declared, FEMA’s Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams are ready to go into impacted communities. Because of this, they are often called FEMA’s “boots on the ground”. They often walk through affected areas or set up in small groups in a neighborhood facility. In coordination with the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM), FEMA DSA teams are prepared to knock on doors in Chaves County following the Oct. 19-20 storms and flooding. Their mission is to help affected residents apply to FEMA for federal financial grant assistance and
FEMA Registration Deadline is Approaching Quickly for Hurricane Francine Survivors
FEMA Registration Deadline is Approaching Quickly for Hurricane Francine Survivors BATON ROUGE, La. –Louisiana residents with damage from Hurricane Francine have just a few weeks remaining to apply for disaster assistance. Nov. 16 is the registration deadline for survivors in Ascension, Assumption, Lafourche, Jefferson, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Mary and Terrebonne parishes. Survivors with a loss or damage should apply with FEMA even if they don’t have repair estimates or insurance settlements yet. To be considered, people in the impacted areas need to register with FEMA to begin the process. FEMA will work with survivors
Crisis Counseling, Mental Health Resources for Helene Survivors
Crisis Counseling, Mental Health Resources for Helene Survivors RALEIGH, N.C. - FEMA and the state recognize the immense emotional toll disasters can have on individuals and families and is providing free resources to help Helene survivors access free crisis counseling and mental health support. In coordination with state governments, FEMA’s Crisis Counseling Program offers mental health services and training activities to help disaster survivors manage stress, cope with their experiences and connect with additional resources. These services are provided at no cost to survivors affected by the disaster and are delivered in accessible locations, including survivors’ homes, shelters, temporary living sites
Biden-Harris Administration Leaders to Join Hawaii Officials and Survivors One Year Following the Devastating Wildfires on Maui
Biden-Harris Administration Leaders to Join Hawaii Officials and Survivors One Year Following the Devastating Wildfires on Maui WASHINGTON -- One year after the devastating wildfires that impacted the people of Maui, White House Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood Randall -- representing President Biden -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and U.S. Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore Merrell will join county and state officials in Maui to commemorate the anniversary in support of the community. As President Biden made clear last year, the Biden-Harris Administration will continue to do everything in its power to help Maui recover and rebuild the way the people
Free Disaster Legal Services Available for Connecticut Severe Storm and Flooding Survivors
Free Disaster Legal Services Available for Connecticut Severe Storm and Flooding Survivors Free legal counseling, assistance and/or referrals are available for Connecticut residents in Fairfield, Litchfield and New Haven counties as they recover from the August 18-19, 2024 severe storm, flooding, landslides and mudslides. People do not need to apply for FEMA Assistance to receive Disaster Legal Services. To be eligible for these services survivors must have been directly affected by the disaster and not have sufficient means to hire an attorney for legal disaster-related issues. Services typically provided include: Help with insurance claims for doctor and hospital bills, loss
State of Alaska and FEMA Announce FEMA Assistance Now Available for Flooding Survivors
State of Alaska and FEMA Announce FEMA Assistance Now Available for Flooding Survivors ANCHORAGE, Alaska – FEMA Individual Assistance is now available for residents in the City and Borough of Juneau affected by the flooding that occurred August 5-6, 2024. Assistance may include funds for home repairs, temporary rental assistance, damaged vehicles and essential personal property, loss of subsistence items, as well as medical, dental, and funeral expenses caused by the disaster. FEMA assistance is unable to duplicate benefits offered through insurance, state programs, or other programs. But if your losses or damage go beyond disaster assistance available from other
FEMA May Help Wildfire Survivors Whose Temporary Housing Insurance is Running Out
FEMA May Help Wildfire Survivors Whose Temporary Housing Insurance is Running Out Kīhei, MAUI – If you are a wildfire survivor and have an insurance policy that covers your temporary housing, it’s important to verify the terms of that coverage, the amount, and how long it will last. If your insurance coverage is running out, contact FEMA to see how you may qualify for additional assistance. Even if your insurance is still in effect, you are encouraged to find out more about FEMA’s available programs. FEMA options include: The Rental Assistance Program, which may offer financial help towards paying your rent