Floods Displaced You from Your Home? FEMA May Help with Rent
Floods Displaced You from Your Home? FEMA May Help with Rent Renters and homeowners who live in Chaves County and whose primary residence is uninhabitable or inaccessible, because of the Oct. 19-20, 2024, severe storm and flooding, may be eligible for federal rental assistance for temporary housing. Grants are being made available to eligible New Mexicans through FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program. FEMA pays rent, including a security deposit, at a place other than your damaged home. Your rental can be a house, apartment, hotel, or recreational vehicle that can keep you near your job, home, school, and place of worship.
FEMA Continues Collaboration with Territorial and Federal Partners to Strengthen Recovery from 2017 Hurricanes
FEMA Continues Collaboration with Territorial and Federal Partners to Strengthen Recovery from 2017 Hurricanes ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands – Seven years have passed since hurricanes Irma and Maria impacted the U.S. Virgin Islands, and FEMA remains steadfast in its commitment to provide financial assistance to the territory as it continues the rebuilding process. Long-term recovery requires continued coordination and collaboration among multiple federal and territorial partners. FEMA’s partnerships with the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands Office of Disaster Recovery (ODR) and the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA) aim to ensure support for the
Community Libraries Repaired with FEMA Funds
Community Libraries Repaired with FEMA Funds The allocations for these projects go over half a million dollars Guaynabo, PUERTO RICO ― Repairs to several libraries in the municipalities of Barceloneta, San Lorenzo and San Juan were recently completed with an allocation of over $652,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The projects are aimed at supporting the educational activities of these facilities, which serve over hundreds of visitors each month. “Libraries are a fundamental tool for students, teachers and citizens in general. These spaces facilitate information and provide resources, in addition to providing learning opportunities where critical thinking, creativity and teamwork
FEMA is Hiring to Help with Connecticut’s Severe Storm and Flooding Recovery
FEMA is Hiring to Help with Connecticut’s Severe Storm and Flooding Recovery Come work for FEMA and help your community recover from the Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides and Mudslides that took place in Connecticut on August 18-19, 2024. FEMA is conducting local hiring for jobs in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. The agency is seeking people with experience in customer service, logistics, engineering, emergency management and other job categories. These positions are full-time 120-day appointments that may be extended depending on operational needs. FEMA Local Hire employees are eligible for the following benefits: Health insurance for individual or family coverage. Employer contribution
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in New Haven County Temporarily Relocates with Adjusted Hours of Operation
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in New Haven County Temporarily Relocates with Adjusted Hours of Operation FEMA announces the following location and schedule change to the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC), located in Southbury, New Haven County, a temporary facility established in partnership between the state of Connecticut and FEMA, which will be in effect from Monday, October 21, 2024, until Wednesday, November 7, 2024: Location change Beginning Oct. 21 - NEW Temporary Location – Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 910 Main Street, South, Southbury, CT 06488 Until Oct. 20 - OLD Location - Southbury Town Hall, 501 Main Street, South, Southbury, CT
Only Three (3) Days Remain to Apply with FEMA
Only Three (3) Days Remain to Apply with FEMA BATON ROUGE, La. – Renters and homeowners in Ascension, Assumption, Lafourche, Jefferson, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Mary and Terrebonne parishes who were affected Hurricane Francine have three days left to apply for assistance. Nov. 16 is the last day to apply. 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 to identify what
Work with FEMA to Help Tennessee Recover from Helene
Work with FEMA to Help Tennessee Recover from Helene FEMA is hiring! Join the team that helps people in need before, during and after disasters. FEMA is seeking to fill multiple positions that help Tennessee residents recover from Tropical Storm Helene. Jobs are available in Knoxville and Nashville, and candidates with diverse experiences are encouraged to apply. These temporary positions start as 120-day appointments, which may be extended based on the needs of the recovery mission. To apply for a position or see a list of open positions, visit this link: USAJOBS - Search; go to USAJobs.gov, type “FEMA” and “local hire”
Florida Hurricane Survivors Should Stay in Touch with FEMA
Florida Hurricane Survivors Should Stay in Touch with FEMA TALLAHASSEE, Fla.– After you apply for federal disaster assistance, it is important that FEMA be able to contact you. Be aware that phone calls from FEMA may come from unidentified or out of area numbers. If there are changes in your phone number, current address, banking or insurance information, please let FEMA know as soon as possible or you may miss important telephone calls or correspondence. FEMA may need to call some survivors to continue processing their application for assistance after Hurricanes Milton and Helene. FEMA also may contact some survivors to obtain more
Share with Your Friends, Family and Neighbors: Disaster Assistance Still Available for Virginians
Share with Your Friends, Family and Neighbors: Disaster Assistance Still Available for Virginians BRISTOL, Va.— Do you have any friends, family or neighbors that were affected by Hurricane Helene? There is still time for them to apply for disaster assistance! Impacted individuals in Bedford, Bland, Carroll, Giles, Grayson, Lee, Montgomery, Pittsylvania, Pulaski, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise and Wythe counties and the cities of Galax and Radford are eligible to apply for assistance from FEMA to help with costs from damage and losses due to Hurricane Helene. The deadline to apply for disaster assistance is December 2, 2024. There
Health Centers in the South Repaired with FEMA Funds
Health Centers in the South Repaired with FEMA Funds Organizations provide primary health services and home visits, among other assistance Guaynabo, PUERTO RICO — Juan Abreu is a patient of the Patillas Primary Health Services Center (CSPS, in Spanish). Abreu has a condition that prevents him from walking and the Center offers him medical services through its home visit program. Mildred Morel Ortiz, executive director of the CSPS, said that the patient and family support the services of the institution, which includes a health education program that they broadcast on the radio. “He is the first to call, where he