Kentucky Survivors Can Apply for FEMA Assistance and SBA Disaster Loan at the Same Time After April Storms
Kentucky Survivors Can Apply for FEMA Assistance and SBA Disaster Loan at the Same Time After April Storms FRANKFORT, Ky. – In addition to applying for FEMA assistance, homeowners and renters in designated Kentucky counties have the option to apply for a low-interest disaster loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration at various stages of their recovery. While FEMA doesn’t require survivors to apply for an SBA loan before being considered for FEMA assistance, the SBA can offer financial support to individuals and business owners to aid their recovery. Homeowners and renters in Anderson, Butler, Carroll, Christian, Clark, Franklin, Hardin, Hopkins, Jessamine
U.S. oil companies spent less on interest over the last decade despite higher rates
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Don’t wait! Today is the last day for West Virginians to apply for FEMA disaster assistance
Don’t wait! Today is the last day for West Virginians to apply for FEMA disaster assistance CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Today is the last day for West Virginia residents to apply for FEMA Assistance if they had damages from the Feb. 15-18, 2025, floods. THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS 11:59 P.M. TODAY, APRIL 28, 2025. FEMA assistance for individuals and families in Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Raleigh, Wayne and Wyoming counties affected by the flooding can cover home repairs, personal property losses and other disaster-related needs not covered by insurance. Survivors can visit the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) to apply and talk face-to-face
April 28, is the last day for West Virginians to apply for FEMA assistance
April 28, is the last day for West Virginians to apply for FEMA assistance Monday, April 28, is the last day for West Virginians to apply for FEMA assistance CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The deadline for West Virginians to apply for FEMA assistance is this Monday, April 28. If you are a resident of Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Raleigh, Wayne, or Wyoming counties and had damage to your home or personal property due to the February storms, FEMA encourages you to submit an application by Monday. If you have already applied for assistance, encourage your friends, family, and neighbors to apply. If you have
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Jones Road Wildfire in New Jersey
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Jones Road Wildfire in New Jersey New York, N.Y. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 2 Acting Regional Administrator authorized the use of federal funds on April 24 at 9:27 p.m. to assist the state of New Jersey in combating the Jones Road Wildfire, currently burning in Ocean County, New Jersey. On April 24, the state of New Jersey submitted a request for a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG). At the time of the request, approximately 15,000 acres were burning. The fire threatened approximately 1.845 structures in the state, including