Did Your Contact Information Change? Let FEMA Know
Did Your Contact Information Change? Let FEMA Know It is important for Georgians who applied for FEMA assistance to update their contact information. FEMA has not been able to reach many survivors due to disconnected numbers or numbers that have changed but were not updated. This could hamper eligible survivors from receiving additional assistance which could include housing options, additional funds, scheduling home inspections or referrals to agencies or organizations who may be able to provide help that FEMA cannot. You can update your information through your account at DisasterAssistance.gov, on the FEMA app for your smartphone, or by calling
Understanding Your FEMA Eligibility Letter
Understanding Your FEMA Eligibility Letter FRANKFORT, Ky -- If you applied for FEMA assistance after the flooding in Eastern Kentucky you will receive an eligibility letter from FEMA in the mail or by email. The letter will explain your application status and how to respond. It is important to read the letter carefully because it will include the amount of any assistance FEMA may provide and information on the appropriate use of disaster assistance funds. You may need to submit additional information or supporting documentation for FEMA to continue to process an application for financial assistance. Examples of missing documentation
Answer Your Phone – FEMA May be Calling About Housing Resources
Answer Your Phone - FEMA May be Calling About Housing Resources FEMA is calling eligible survivors in Georgia regarding the Home Key housing initiative. The Home Key initiative provides rapid strategies for securing immediate housing for survivors of Hurricane Helene who have been displaced from their primary residence by using existing resources from various community partners. The program’s top priority is securing long-term housing assistance for survivors in greatest need. FEMA will conduct a thorough review of your case to establish a need for housing. If eligible, you will have to complete and provide FEMA with some paperwork, including Release
Protect Your Property: Flood Insurance is Vital in New Mexico
Protect Your Property: Flood Insurance is Vital in New Mexico SANTA FE, New Mexico — A single inch of floodwater can cause up to $25,000 of damage to a home, and can occur anywhere and often catches homeowners, renters, and business owners by surprise, leaving them unprepared and vulnerable. When buying or renting a home or managing a business, we often overlook other programs or services that we may need to protect our property. Many people assume their homeowner's or renter’s insurance covers flooding. However, most standard policies do not. Many Chaves County residents and business owners whose property was damaged by
Beware of Contractor Fraud: Go Local, Do Your Research
Beware of Contractor Fraud: Go Local, Do Your Research SANTA FE, New Mexico – FEMA and the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (NMDHSEM) caution Chaves County residents impacted by the Oct. 19-20 Storm and Flooding to be aware of post-disaster fraud and scams. Attempts to scam residents can be made over the phone, by mail or email, through the internet or in person. It is important to remain alert, as con artists are creative and resourceful. If an offer sounds too good to be true, it should be questioned. FEMA does not license or certify contractors. FEMA
New FAA Safety Briefing- “Your Choice, Your Flight”
Read the Latest Issue! The November/December 2024 issue of FAA Safety Briefing magazine celebrates our readers’ preferences in general aviation safety content by compiling a selection of our most-read articles over the last several years. This “Your Choice, Your Flight” issue covers a wide range of topics that continue to be relevant to aviation safety, and popular among readers, along with some important updates that you may find useful. Feature Articles ADS-B 101 - What It Is, and What It Means to You How to Talk Like a Pilot - The Basic Elements of Aviation Communication Is My Aircraft Right for
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
Keep Your Recovery on Track During the Holidays
Keep Your Recovery on Track During the Holidays HICKORY, N.C. – Amid a busy holiday season, Tropical Storm Helene survivors who applied for FEMA assistance should continue to stay in touch with the agency to update application details with any new information. It is critical to keep FEMA advised. Missing or outdated material could delay your getting help. Information that needs to be updated may include: Your current housing situation, phone number or mailing address. Adding or removing the name of a person designated to speak for you. Adding or changing names of household members and number of people living in
Maintain Your Focus on Safety During the Holiday Season
Maintain Your Focus on Safety During the Holiday Season U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – From traditions such as decorating a dried century plant, to stringing ornaments and lights around an inkberry tree or a modern flair to dazzling decorations on an imported North American pine – many of us enjoy the glow of the holidays. It’s a festive time of year. Whether listening to “Ma Ma bake your Johnny Cake” by Stanley and the Ten Sleepless Knights or gathering with family for an Old Time Crucian Christmas, the holidays present a great time to unwind from everyday life. Though we must not
Pilots-Careful about taking those Galaxy Note7 devices on your aircraft!
October 14- WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), today announced it is issuing an emergency order to ban all Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphone devices from air transportation in the United States. Individuals who own or possess a Samsung Galaxy Note7 device may not transport the device on their person, in carry-on baggage, or in checked baggage on flights to, from, or within the United States. This prohibition includes all Samsung Galaxy Note7 devices. The phones also cannot be shipped as air cargo. The