Disaster Assistance for West Virginia Survivors of Tropical Storm Helene Tops $1 Million
Disaster Assistance for West Virginia Survivors of Tropical Storm Helene Tops $1 Million CHARLESTON, W.Va. — More than $1 million in federal disaster assistance has been approved for homeowners and renters in Mercer County, W.Va., following the impacts of Tropical Storm Helene. “Reaching this milestone is a real testament to the work of Mercer County’s emergency management and community organizations in partnership with West Virginia Emergency Management Division,” FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Georgeta Dragoiu said. “FEMA is proud to be working closely with our partners in getting assistance to the people who need it most. And it’s not too late –
Dense Fog Advisory issued December 30 at 4:20PM EST until December 31 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Key West FL
* WHAT...Dense fog will reduce visibility to less than 1 NM. * WHERE...Gulf waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 NM out and beyond 5 fathoms. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...A Dense Fog Advisory means that visibilities will be reduced to one nautical mile or less. Low visibility will make navigation difficult.
Marine Weather Statement issued December 29 at 3:40PM EST by NWS Key West FL
Through 500 PM, several clusters of strong thunderstorms will continue moving east southeast at 15 to 20 knots across the distant Straits of Florida beyond 20 nm offshore. Mariners in this area will encounter wind gusts of 30 to 35 knots, blinding downpours, rough and confused seas, and frequent lightning strikes. Stay low or go below, and make sure all on board are wearing life jackets.
Types of FEMA Assistance Available for West Virginia Residents
Types of FEMA Assistance Available for West Virginia Residents FEMA assistance for the residents of West Virginia affected by Tropical Storm Helene includes a variety of programs. Below is a summary of the types of assistance currently available. Insurance Residents with homeowners or renters insurance should contact their insurance provider immediately and begin the claims process. FEMA requires information from your insurance which may include a declaration page, settlement or denial. Types of Temporary Housing Assistance Displacement Assistance Displacement Assistance helps survivors who can’t return to their home following a disaster by giving them up-front money to help with immediate
FEMA Urges West Virginians to Protect Your Identity and Stay Informed
FEMA Urges West Virginians to Protect Your Identity and Stay Informed CHARLESTON, W.Va. — After a natural disaster, it is important to protect your identity against fraud and identity theft. In some cases, criminals may try to get information by pretending to be disaster workers. Scam artists may try to apply for FEMA assistance using names, addresses and Social Security numbers they have stolen from people affected by a disaster. Protect your identity and stay informed by doing these easy things: Federal and local disaster workers do not solicit or accept money. Don’t trust anyone who offers financial or contracting help and then asks
Dense Fog Advisory issued December 19 at 9:39AM EST until December 19 at 2:00PM EST by NWS Key West FL
* WHAT...Visibility 1/4 mi or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Monroe Lower Keys. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...A Dense Fog Advisory means that visibilities will frequently be reduced to one quarter mile or less. Hazardous driving conditions will exist in areas due to sudden visibility restriction in dense fog, especially on bridges.
Dense Fog Advisory issued December 18 at 10:36AM EST until December 18 at 5:00PM EST by NWS Key West FL
* WHAT...Dense fog will reduce visibility to 1 mile or less. * WHERE...Gulf waters beyond 5 fathoms including the Dry Tortugas. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...A Dense Fog Advisory means that visibilities will be reduced to one nautical mile or less. Low visibility will make navigation difficult.
VIP Movement Notification – West Palm Beach, FL
14-20 DEC, 2024 West Palm Beach, FL 5 NMR – 4,999 MSL Specific instructions and restrictions are available at http://tfr.faa.gov once the NOTAM has been issued. *Depicted TFR data may not be a complete listing. Pilots should not use the information on this website for flight planning purposes. For the latest information, call your local Flight Service Station at 1-800-WX-BRIEF.
FEMA Assistance Now Available in West Virginia
FEMA Assistance Now Available in West Virginia CHARLESTON, W.Va. — If you live in Mercer County, W.Va., you can now apply for assistance from FEMA to help with costs from the Sept. 25-28, 2024, flooding due to Tropical Storm Helene. FEMA may be able to help you pay for temporary housing, home repairs and other needs due to the disaster, including: Essential items such as water, food, first aid, prescriptions, infant formula, breastfeeding supplies, diapers, medical supplies and equipment, personal hygiene items and fuel for transportation Rental assistance if you are displaced because of the disaster including financial assistance for
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for West Virginia
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for West Virginia WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of West Virginia to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Post-Tropical Storm Helene from Sept. 25-28, 2024. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Mercer County. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for