Disaster Recovery Centers in Kentucky to Reopen Following Temporary Weather-Related Closures
Disaster Recovery Centers in Kentucky to Reopen Following Temporary Weather-Related Closures FRANKFORT, Ky. – Disaster Recovery Centers across Kentucky will reopen at 9 a.m. Wednesday following temporary closures due to severe weather and flooding over the past several days. “We understand how important these recovery centers are to Kentuckians impacted by the February Severe Storms,” said Federal Coordinating Officer Jeremy Slinker. “Our priority remains the safety of everyone involved in the recovery process.” Now that weather conditions have improved, all centers are ready to reopen and resume normal operations. Survivors can visit any center to speak with FEMA specialists in person
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
FEMA Completes 167 Temporary Homes in Lahaina for Wildfire Survivors
FEMA Completes 167 Temporary Homes in Lahaina for Wildfire Survivors LAHAINA, Maui – A community of 167 brightly colored temporary homes for wildfire survivors was completed this week on a Lahaina hillside where no housing existed a few months ago. The final modular home at the Kilohana group housing site, developed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, was installed and is ready for occupancy. “It couldn’t have been done without everyone working together, being creative and solving problems,” said Forrest Lanning, FEMA’s joint housing task force leader. “This was a completely new type of housing project for FEMA, and we
FEMA Will Bring Temporary Disaster Recovery Centers to More Crow Tribe Locations
FEMA Will Bring Temporary Disaster Recovery Centers to More Crow Tribe Locations CROW AGENCY – FEMA disaster assistance specialists will visit several Crow Tribe locations to help people apply for disaster assistance. Crow Tribe members who had damage to a home, rental home, trailer or mobile home, or had damage to property caused by the August 6, 2024 severe storm and straight-line winds can apply for help with repairs and other needs. Temporary Disaster Recovery Centers will open at 1 p.m. on the first day of operations and then 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each following day in these locations:
Pearson Field Temporary Runway Closures (KVUO)
Schedule of Runway Closures at Pearson Field (KVUO) Runway Closed 6:00am until 4:00pm for six continuous weeks Monday, February 24, 2025 - Friday, April 4, 2025 Runway Reopened - Each weekend (4:00pm Friday until 6:00am Monday) Runway Edge Lighting and NAVAIDS will remain off from February 24 until April 4, 2025 (including during weekend reopenings) Please use the west access gate only (avoid east access gate) during construction Point of Contact: Meredith Fox Meredith.Fox@cityofvancouver.us 360-487-8619
FEMA Helps Fund Sacred Hearts Temporary School
FEMA Helps Fund Sacred Hearts Temporary School LAHAINA, Maui – Sacred Hearts School has stood as a cornerstone of Lahaina since its’ establishment in 1863. On Aug. 8, 2023, the K-12 school was destroyed in the Maui wildfires, while the Catholic church on site miraculously emerged unscathed. With community support, the school reopened at an emergency site just three weeks after the disaster, making it the first Lahaina school to resume in-person learning. The initial site at Sacred Hearts Mission Church in nearby Kapalua, West Maui was made up of tents and makeshift classrooms set up in the yard without air
FEMA-Funded Temporary School Receives National Award for Construction Management Achievement
FEMA-Funded Temporary School Receives National Award for Construction Management Achievement YouTube Video Here: Temporary King Kamehameha III Elementary School Installation is Complete - YouTube LAHAINA, Maui– Every school day, on a hillside overlooking the West Maui coastline, King Kamehameha III Elementary welcomes hundreds of children to its campus. It’s a temporary replacement for their former waterfront school, which served Lahaina’s children for more than a century until wildfires destroyed the school and much of the historic town. Remarkably, the temporary school was built in a matter of months. The major federal disaster declaration on Aug. 10, 2023, enabled the Federal Emergency
FEMA hosts traditional blessing and opening ceremony for new Kilohana Temporary Group Housing Site in Lahaina
FEMA hosts traditional blessing and opening ceremony for new Kilohana Temporary Group Housing Site in Lahaina LAHAINA, Maui –The Federal Emergency Management Agency opened its new Kilohana temporary group housing site today, hosting a traditional blessing ceremony and welcoming the first wildfire survivors into its modular units. Once completed, Kilohana will offer 167 temporary homes to support survivors of the Lahaina wildfire as they rebuild their lives and work toward securing permanent housing. As of Nov. 18, 94 of the units had been delivered to the group housing site at Fleming Road and Malo Street. The units will come with basic
FEMA Is Working To Place Temporary Housing Units on Privately Owned Vacant Lots
FEMA Is Working To Place Temporary Housing Units on Privately Owned Vacant Lots LAHAINA, Hawaiʻi – FEMA is working to return individuals and families occupying Direct Lease units outside of West Maui back to the Lahaina area. To further expand housing options in West Maui for wildfire survivors, FEMA is working with Maui County and Lahaina property owners to place Alternative Transportable Temporary Housing Units on secondary private properties. These properties will house individuals and families who were displaced by the August 2023 wildfires. FEMA is seeking to lease vacant lots from property owners who do not intend to rebuild
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