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A Disaster Recovery Center is Open in Tuolumne County
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A Disaster Recovery Center opened this week in Tuolumne County, where residents who were affected by the severe storms and flooding that started on Feb. 21 can get information on disaster assistance.
Those affected by the disaster can meet with recovery specialists face-to-face if they need help applying for FEMA assistance. They can also get answers to questions or follow up on their applications. Recovery specialists can also provide information on any rental assistance available or fax any requested documents to a FEMA processing center. They can also scan or copy new information or documents needed for case files.
Specialists at the centers can also direct you to operators who can communicate in Spanish and many other languages by request. The centers also offer printed material in multiple languages.
Disaster Recovery Centers are barrier-free and provide equal access to all visitors. If you use American Sign Language or assistive technology, and if you need accommodations to communicate, please notify FEMA staff at the center immediately.
Residents don’t have to visit a Disaster Recovery Center to apply for FEMA assistance. They can apply to FEMA at DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA mobile app or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. (Helpline operators are available from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. PDT daily.) If you use video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service. Press 2 for Spanish. Press 3 for an interpreter who speaks your language. For an accessible video on how to apply, go to FEMA Accessible: Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance
Tuolumne Community Resilience Center 18241 Bay Avenue Tuolumne, CA 95379 Hours: 09:00 a.m. -7:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed Sundays
Representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration are also available at the recovery centers to provide program information and explain how to apply for SBA’s low-interest disaster loans. These loans are offered to homeowners and renters, business owners and private nonprofits.
FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation specialists can share home-improvement tips and techniques for rebuilding hazard-resistant homes.
For the latest information on California’s recovery from the severe winter storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides, visit FEMA.gov/disaster/4699. You may also follow twitter.com/Cal_OES, facebook.com/CaliforniaOES, @FEMARegion9/Twitter and Facebook.com/FEMA.
luther.wills-dudich Thu, 04/13/2023 - 17:18FEMA Teams Working in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – FEMA is meeting survivors where they are to help jumpstart their recovery from the March 31 - April 1, 2023, severe storms and tornadoes. FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams are going door-to-door in Cannon, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Lewis, Macon, McNairy, Rutherford, Tipton and Wayne County neighborhoods to help individuals apply for FEMA assistance.
Using mobile technology, DSA personnel can help survivors apply for assistance, update a FEMA application, and answer questions about federal assistance.
DSA teams wear FEMA attire and have federal photo identification badges. There is no charge for service. If you suspect fraud or fraudulent activity report it immediately. Call your local police or sheriff’s office or you can call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362.
It is not necessary to wait for a visit from DSA to apply for assistance. Survivors can go online to disasterassistance.gov, use the FEMA mobile app or call 800-621-3362, 6 a.m. to midnight Central Time seven days a week. Help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service when you apply.
For information on Tennessee’s disaster recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4701. Follow FEMA on Twitter at FEMA Region 4 (@femaregion4) / Twitter and at facebook.com/fema.
sandra.habib Thu, 04/13/2023 - 16:43Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Craighead County, Arkansas
DENTON, Texas – Revised Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review in Craighead County, Arkansas. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements.
The updated maps were produced in coordination with local, state and FEMA officials. Significant community review of the maps has already taken place, but before the maps become final, community stakeholders can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and participate in the 90-day appeal and comment period.
The 90-day appeal and comment period will begin on or around April 13, 2023.
Appeals and comments may be submitted through July 12, 2023 for:
- The City of Jonesboro; and the unincorporated areas of Craighead County
Residents may submit an appeal if they consider modeling or data used to create the map is technically or scientifically incorrect.
- An appeal must include technical information, such as hydraulic or hydrologic data, to support the claim.
- Appeals cannot be based on the effects of proposed projects or projects started after the study is in progress.
- If property owners see incorrect information that does not change the flood hazard information — such as a missing or misspelled road name in the Special Flood Hazard Area or an incorrect corporate boundary — they can submit a written comment.
The next step in the mapping process is to resolve all comments and appeals. Once these are resolved, FEMA will notify communities of the effective date of the final maps.
To review the preliminary maps or submit appeals and comments, visit your local floodplain administrator (FPA). A FEMA Map Specialist can identify your community FPA. Specialists are available by telephone at 877-FEMA-MAP (877-336-2627) or by email at FEMA-FMIX@fema.dhs.gov.
The preliminary maps may also be viewed online:
- The Flood Map Changes Viewer at http://msc.fema.gov/fmcv
- FEMA Map Service Center at http://msc.fema.gov/portal
For more information about the flood maps:
- Use a live chat service about flood maps at floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/fmx_main.html (just click on the “Live Chat Open” icon).
- Contact a FEMA Map Specialist by telephone at 877-FEMA-MAP (877-336-2627) or by email at FEMA-FMIX@fema.dhs.gov.
There are cost-saving options available for those newly mapped into a high-risk flood zone. Learn more about your flood insurance options by talking with your insurance agent or visiting floodsmart.gov.
alexa.brown Thu, 04/13/2023 - 15:49Families Being Housed with Multiple Options in Florida
LAKE MARY, Fla. – Florida households who lost the use of their homes after Hurricane Ian are moving into FEMA temporary housing units at an accelerated pace. As of April 12, 1,001 eligible applicants have occupied FEMA travel trailers, manufactured housing units or leased apartments.
More than half of the families who were given keys to housing are in Lee County, where the storm made landfall. Some families have found more permanent housing and moved out of FEMA units. Currently, 963 families are occupying 979 units, including 466 travel trailers, 227 manufactured housing units and 282 leased apartments.
In addition, FEMA is contracting with landlords in affected counties to lease apartments, make repairs and place families in the units.
FEMA also is working with commercial mobile home parks to lease sites for placement of units.
Because of a shortage of available sites for homes, FEMA is working with the state and local jurisdictions to build group sites in Lee County and Charlotte County. These sites will be operated by FEMA in early summer.
“We have units ordered, being delivered, installed, inspected and handed over to families,” said Federal Coordinating Officer Tom McCool. “We’re working with multiple options for applicants: trailers and larger units on people’s property, units in commercial parks, apartments, and soon we will have group housing sites.”
More than 76,000 households have received $723 million in FEMA Individual Assistance for rent and basic home repairs.
FEMA is sheltering 469 families in hotel rooms while they look for longer term housing. More than 4,100 families have moved out of hotel rooms after finding housing.
FEMA is also funding the state program that has housed 647 families in temporary housing trailers so far.
Types of Temporary HousingMultifamily Lease and Repair is an agreement between FEMA and property owners to repair existing multi-family housing units to be used as temporary housing for survivors. To date, 100 units have been secured in Collier County and are in process of repair. 12 additional units have been identified in Lee County and are in the approval process.
Direct Lease is a contract with property owners to lease properties to use as temporary housing for survivors.
To date, 282 households have been leased into properties in Charlotte, Lee, Sarasota, and Volusia counties, with the bulk, 200, in Lee County.
Transportable Housing Units which are described as Recreational Vehicles (RVs) or Manufactured Housing Units (MHUs). Towable RVs and 1–3-bedroom MHUs can be placed on private property, commercial property – RV parks or in mobile home communities, or in group sites – land developed for the placement of housing units. To date, 693 units have been placed on private and commercial properties in all seven counties with the bulk (219 commercial and 474 private properties) in Lee County.
More commercial sites are being leased as they become available, and several group sites have been identified in Lee and Charlotte counties and are in various stages of the review/approval process.
For the latest information on Florida’s recovery from Hurricane Ian, visit floridadisaster.org/info and fema.gov/disaster/4673. Follow FEMA Region 4 (@femaregion4) / Twitter and at facebook.com/fema.
bree-constance… Wed, 04/12/2023 - 20:09Site Inspections Move Along Steadily for Hurricane Fiona
San Juan, Puerto Rico – Within the Public Assistance Program, FEMA has completed more than 851 site inspections throughout Puerto Rico, advancing the island's recovery from Hurricane Fiona. This amount represents nearly 1,625 facilities and infrastructure items that applicants reported were damaged by the disaster.
“Recovery from Hurricane Fiona is advancing at a steady pace, with hundreds of site inspections and follow-up meetings anticipated in the coming weeks. To keep this momentum and avoid delays in the public assistance process, it is very important that municipalities, government agencies and nonprofit organizations continue providing information in a timely manner,” said Federal Coordinating Officer for Hurricane Fiona, Nancy Casper.
Hundreds of applicants have submitted damage inventory lists to FEMA. Over 12,300 facilities and infrastructure items have been submitted for review. These include 5,783 items from municipalities, 5,926 from government agencies and 624 from private non-profit organizations, such as houses of worship and community-based organizations. These damage inventory lists will be reviewed to ensure eligibility.
Currently, FEMA has nearly 60 site inspectors, including 15 new recruits from Puerto Rico, which support the site inspections for hurricane-damaged facilities.
The PA program delivery process is complex, with several phases of review, validation and approval, explained Jorge D. López, PA Deputy Infrastructure Branch Director at FEMA. “The goal is to complete all site inspections by the end of April,” López said.
The program delivery process consists of seven distinct phases, from the preliminary damage assessment conducted after the incident, until the final project reconciliation and closing. Some phases are concerned with inspecting and documenting damage, others with cost reviews and validation. During each phase there are specialists who must analyze data and review documentation to ensure compliance with FEMA procedures, in accordance with federal regulations and program requirements.
manuel.deleon Wed, 04/12/2023 - 19:17Be Alert to Fraud After a Disaster
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Disaster survivors should be aware that con-artists and criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud or identity theft after a disaster. In some cases, thieves try to apply for FEMA assistance using names, addresses and Social Security numbers they have stolen from survivors.
If a FEMA Inspector comes to your home and you did not submit a FEMA application, your information may have been used without your knowledge to create a FEMA application. If so, please inform the inspector that you did not apply for FEMA assistance so they can submit a request to stop further processing of the application.
If you did not apply for assistance but receive a letter from FEMA, please call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. The Helpline will submit a request to stop any further processing of that application.
If you do wish to apply for FEMA assistance after stopping an application made in your name without your knowledge, the Helpline will assist you in creating a new application.
ScamsFEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance teams, housing inspectors and other officials will be working in areas impacted by the March 31 – April 1, 2023, severe storms, and tornadoes. They carry official identification badges with photo IDs. FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration representatives never charge applicants for disaster assistance, inspections or help in filling out applications.
Don’t believe anyone who promises a disaster grant in return for payment.
Be wary of unexpected phone calls or visits to your home from people claiming to be FEMA housing inspectors or people claiming they work for FEMA. FEMA inspectors will have your FEMA application number.
Don’t give your banking information to a person claiming to be a FEMA housing inspector. FEMA inspectors are never authorized to collect your personal financial information.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, report it immediately to your local police or sheriff’s department. Consumers may also file a fraud complaint with the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office here: File a Complaint (tn.gov).
If you have knowledge of fraud, waste, abuse, or allegations of mismanagement involving FEMA’s disaster relief operations, you can report this to FEMA or DHS. You may request confidentiality or register your complaint anonymously at:
- FEMA Fraud Branch, email: StopFEMAFraud@fema.dhs.gov, fax: (202) 212-4926 or write to: FEMA Fraud and Internal Investigation Division, 400 C Street SW Mail Stop 3005, Washington, DC 20472-3005.
- DHS Office of Inspector General, online through their allegation form (Recommended), call: (866) 720-5721, fax: (202) 254-4297, or write to: DHS Office of Inspector General / MAIL STOP 0305, Attn: Office of Investigations – Hotline, 245 Murray Lane SW, Washington, DC 20528-0305.
If you suspect identity theft, please visit Identity Theft | FTC Consumer Information or IdentityTheft.gov.
sandra.habib Wed, 04/12/2023 - 16:29USDA RD Grants are Available to help People in Rural Kentucky Repair their Homes Damaged by Storms in 2022
Frankfort, KY - U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA RD) has announced the availability of grants to help people repair their homes that were damaged by historic flooding and storms in 2022. Survivors living in 26 Kentucky counties may be eligible for funding.
Following the July 2022 storms and flooding in Eastern Kentucky, FEMA Interagency Recovery Coordination (IRC) mission assigned the USDA to assist low-income residents with additional funding sources available through their Rural Development program. IRC coordinated with FEMA Individual Assistance to identify potential eligible homeowners who continue to have housing needs and meet the requirements for USDA RD funding. This data allowed USDA RD to show congress the need for additional support to very-low-income residents rebuilding following the storms. These funds were then made available through the Disaster Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2023.
“Destructive weather like the historic flooding that impacted Eastern Kentucky destroyed homes and further exacerbated the affordable housing crisis in the region,” said Kentucky State USDA RD Director, Dr. Tom Carew. “USDA stands ready to help thousands across rural Kentucky access the resources they need to rebuild their homes, their communities and their lives.”
Residents in the following counties may be eligible for the funding: Boyd, Breathitt, Carter, Casey, Christian, Clay, Cumberland, Floyd, Green, Harlan, Johnson, Knott, Lawrence, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Lincoln, Magoffin, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Powell, Taylor, Whitley and Wolfe Counties
This grant program (while not duplicating any other benefits) can offer up to $40,675 to very low-income households. The grants are made available through supplemental disaster funding under the Rural Disaster Home Repair Grant Program. Through this program, people may apply to receive grants directly from USDA to repair their homes. Funds will be available until expended. Grants may be used to:
- pay for home repair expenses that were a result of a Presidentially declared disasters in calendar year 2022;
- prepare a site for a manufactured home; or
- relocate a manufactured home.
To be eligible:
- applicants must have household incomes that do not exceed the limits based on their household size and county.
- homes must be located in an eligible rural area that was declared a federal disaster.
For more information on how to apply, contact Rural Development Kentucky’s Single-Family Housing team at 859-224-7322 or visit https://www.rd.usda.gov/contact-page/kentucky-contacts.
Additional resources to support rural communities seeking disaster assistance are available at https://www.rd.usda.gov/page/rural-development-disaster-assistance.
Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities, create jobs and improve the quality of life for millions of Americans in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural, tribal and high-poverty areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov.
For the latest information on Kentucky flooding recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4663 and follow FEMA on Twitter at twitter.com/FEMARegion4. Visit the Governor’s website at governor.ky.gov/disaster-response/flood-response.
luther.wills-dudich Wed, 04/12/2023 - 16:27FEMA Provides $2.3M to the City of Dearborn
CHICAGO – FEMA and the Michigan State Police/Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) announced today that $2,370,160 in federal funding has been made available to the city of Dearborn for response costs related to the federally declared severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes from June 2021. This funding will reimburse the city of Dearborn for costs to remove debris caused by the disaster.
“FEMA’s Public Assistance Program is an important resource for communities when an emergency occurs,” said FEMA Region 5 Regional Administrator Tom Sivak. “This grant helped fund the removal of debris that posed immediate threats to the community’s health and safety and supported the city’s efforts to protect the lives and property of residents.”
“The city of Dearborn has done a great job with its recovery efforts,” said Capt. Kevin Sweeney, deputy state director of Emergency Management and commander of the MSP/EMHSD. “This federal funding will further the progress as it helps restore the city’s budget, freeing up additional resources that could be used to prevent future flood damage through mitigation efforts.”
FEMA provides a 90 percent federal share of eligible reimbursable expenses for this project. The eligible cost for this project is $2,633,511. The remaining 10 percent will be paid by the state of Michigan.
FEMA’s Public Assistance Program provides funding to local government jurisdictions and eligible private non-profits for the repair, replacement, or restoration of disaster-damaged infrastructure as well as costs incurred for debris removal, disaster cleanup and emergency actions taken to protect lives or property. To learn more, visit FEMA’s website at www.fema.gov/public-assistance-local-state-tribal-and-non-profit.
FEMA's mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters.
nicole.wilson Wed, 04/12/2023 - 16:08Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Santa Cruz County
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Two Disaster Recovery Centers just opened this week in Santa Cruz County, where residents who were affected by the severe storms and flooding that started on Feb. 21 can get information on disaster assistance.
Those affected by the disaster can meet with recovery specialists face-to-face and clarify information they may have received from FEMA or other agencies. Recovery specialists can also provide information on any rental assistance available or fax any requested documents to a FEMA processing center. They can also scan or copy new information or documents needed for case files. Disaster Recovery Centers are barrier-free and provide equal access to all visitors. If you use American Sign Language or assistive technology, and if you need accommodations to communicate, please notify FEMA staff at the center immediately.
Residents don’t have to visit a Disaster Recovery Center to apply for FEMA assistance. They can apply to FEMA at DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA mobile app or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. (Helpline operators are available from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. PDT daily.) If you use video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service. Press 2 for Spanish. Press 3 for an interpreter who speaks your language. For an accessible video on how to apply, go to
FEMA Accessible: Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance
The addresses of the centers are:
Watsonville City Government Center
250 Main Street
Watsonville, CA 95076
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. daily (closed Sunday, April 9. Will reopen Monday, April 10)
Felton Branch Library
Community Room
6121 Gushee Street
Felton, CA 95018
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. daily (closed Sunday, April 9. Will reopen Monday, April 10)
Representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration are also available at the recovery centers to provide program information and explain how to apply for SBA’s low-interest disaster loans. These loans are offered to homeowners and renters, business owners and private nonprofits.
FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation specialists can share home-improvement tips and techniques for rebuilding hazard-resistant homes.
Specialists at the centers can also direct you to operators who can communicate in English, Spanish and many other languages by request. The centers also offer printed material in multiple languages.
mayshaunt.gary Wed, 04/12/2023 - 15:41April is National Financial Capability Month: Three Tips to Protect Your Money in an Emergency
CHICAGO – April is National Financial Capability Month: a reminder that everyone should arm themselves with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage their finances every day, but especially in case of an emergency.
FEMA is offering three key steps to financially prepare for unexpected disasters.
- Gather financial and critical personal, household and medical information. Have extra originals or copies of passports, driver's licenses, insurance and medical information, birth and marriage certificates and other critical documents stored in a safe, easily accessible location—such as a safe deposit box, external hard drive or the cloud—to avoid any issues.
- Consider saving money in an emergency savings account that could be used in any crisis. Keep a small amount of cash at home in a safe place too. It is important to have small bills on hand because ATMs and credit cards may not work during a disaster when you need to purchase necessary supplies, fuel or food.
- Obtain property, health and life insurance if you do not have them. Not all insurance policies are the same. Review your policy to make sure the amount and types of coverage meet the requirements for all possible hazards. For example, homeowners insurance does not typically cover flooding, so you may need to purchase flood insurance from the National Flood Insurance Program.
An easy way to start preparing your finances for an emergency is by completing an Emergency Financial First Aid Kit. This important document offers guidance on organizing and securing important documents, provides important advice on managing finances, and describes what to expect should a disaster strike your community. For even more information on how to financially prepare for an unexpected emergency or disaster, visit www.ready.gov/financial-preparedness.
FEMA's mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters.
nicole.wilson Wed, 04/12/2023 - 14:13President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Navajo Nation
WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available for the Navajo Nation to supplement the tribal recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms and flooding that occurred Jan. 14-17, 2023.
On April 11, the President authorized federal funding to be made available to the Navajo Nation and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe winter storms and flooding.
Benigno B. Ruiz has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area.
Additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the tribe and warranted by the results of further assessments.
luther.wills-dudich Wed, 04/12/2023 - 14:01Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Wynne, Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.– FEMA and the State of Arkansas will open a joint Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Wynne, Arkansas, on Wednesday, April 12 to help survivors affected by the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred on March 31.
Survivors can meet face to face with specialists from FEMA, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and state and local agencies to have their questions about disaster assistance answered. They may also upload any documents needed for their applications at the centers.
The DRC in Wynne will open Wednesday, April 12 at 7 a.m.
Ridgeview Church
999 US Hwy 64 East
Wynne, AR 72396
Hours: Monday - Saturday 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
Sunday: 1–7 p.m.
DRCs are also open in Pulaski County.
Pulaski County – Little Rock
West Central Community Center
8616 Colonel Glenn Rd.
Little Rock, AR 72204
Hours: Monday - Sunday, 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
Pulaski County – North Little Rock
North Little Rock Community Center
2700 Willow St.
North Little Rock, 72114
Hours: Monday - Sunday, 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
While additional recovery centers will be opening soon, Arkansans can visit any DRC to learn more about FEMA disaster and recovery assistance. You may also get help to do the following:
- Apply for assistance.
- Learn the status of your FEMA application.
- Understand any letters you get from FEMA.
- Find housing and rental assistance information.
- Get answers to questions or resolve problems.
- Get referrals to agencies that may offer other assistance.
- Learn about Small Business Administration (SBA) loan programs.
Residents of any of the three counties approved for individual assistance, Cross, Lonoke and Pulaski may visit any open disaster recovery center in Arkansas. No appointments are necessary.
FEMA also has teams canvassing in the most heavily impacted areas as determined by local officials.
You do not have to visit a disaster recovery center to apply for assistance. The fastest and easiest way to apply is by visiting www.disasterassistance.gov.
If it is not possible to apply online, call 800-621-3362. The toll-free telephone lines operate from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. CDT seven days a week. If you use video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service.
alexa.brown Tue, 04/11/2023 - 21:11
Claims Office to Co-Host Town Hall in Mora on April 19
Santa Fe, NM - Mora County and the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office will co-host a town hall meeting on April 19 at Mora High School.
Claims Office leadership will present updates about the Claims Process and introduce new leadership staff. The meeting will also include a question-and-answer session following the presentation. The meeting will be staffed by English and Spanish speakers and American Sign Language interpreters.
Event information:
Mora High School Lecture Hall 10 Ranger Road Mora, NM 87701
Wednesday, April 19 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. MT
If you are unable to the attend the Town Hall in person on April 19, we still want to hear from you. Please submit your questions to ClaimsOffice@fema.dhs.gov. We will do our best to address all questions and concerns at the Town Hall.
You can also call the Claims Office Helpline at 505-995-7133 to get answers to your questions. You do not need to RSVP to attend.
mayshaunt.gary Tue, 04/11/2023 - 18:05Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Panola and Montgomery Counties
PEARL, Miss. – The state of Mississippi and FEMA will open Disaster Recovery Centers in Montgomery and Panola counties Monday, April 10, at 11 a.m. to help survivors of the March storms and tornadoes. Other Disaster Recovery Centers are located in Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe and Sharkey counties.
Recovery specialists from the state, FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and other state and federal agencies are at the centers to help with FEMA applications, answer questions and provide referrals to resources.
Center locations:Carroll County J.Z. George High School 900 George St. North Carrollton, MS 38947
Humphreys County Humphreys County Library 105 Hayden St. Belzoni, MS 39038
Monroe County Justice Court Building 1619 Highway 25 Amory, MS 38821
Montgomery County Montgomery County Coliseum 200 Recreation Dr. Winona, MS 38967
Panola County MS State University Extension Center 245 Eureka St, Suite C Batesville, MS 38606
Sharkey County Heritage Manor 431 West Race St. Rolling Fork, MS 39159
Center hours for the Montgomery and Panola Disaster Recovery Centers on April 10, are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. After that, the centers will be open from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday – Saturday and 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday. Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers in Monroe County have different hours. To find the closet one to you, visit fema.gov/drc. Homeowners and renters in can visit any center for help.
It is not necessary to go to a Disaster Recovery Center to apply to FEMA. Homeowners and renters in the six counties can go online to DisasterAssistance.gov, call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 from 6 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week, or use the FEMA App for smartphones to apply.
For the latest information on recovery from Mississippi tornadoes, visit March 24 2023 Severe Weather Disaster Information - MEMA (msema.org) and 4697 | FEMA.gov. Follow FEMA Region 4 (@femaregion4) / Twitter and at facebook.com/fema.
sandra.habib Tue, 04/11/2023 - 16:38Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers Making Stops in Monroe County
PEARL, Miss. – Two mobile Disaster Recovery Centers operated by FEMA and the state of Mississippi will be making stops in Monroe County throughout the month of April.
The dates and locations are:Wren Fire Department, 32659 Hwy 45N, Aberdeen, MS 39730
- April 10 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- April 11 and 12 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- April 16 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- April 17-19 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Rose of Sharon, 520 111th St. Amory, MS 38821
- April 13 from Noon to 7 p.m.
- April 14 and 15 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- April 20 from Noon to 7 p.m.
- April 21 and 22 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- April 23 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Disaster Recovery Centers provide disaster survivors with information from Mississippi state agencies, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration. Survivors can get help applying for federal assistance, including disaster loans, update their FEMA applications and learn about additional recovery resources.
There are several Disaster Recovery Centers operating throughout the storm-damaged region. To find a center close to you, go online to: DRC Locator. No appointment is necessary to get assistance.
It is not necessary to visit a center to apply. Create an application online at disasterassistance.gov, use the FEMA mobile app for smartphones or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 anytime between 6 a.m. and midnight Central Time seven days a week. Help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service. To view an accessible video about how to apply visit: Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance - YouTube.
For the latest information on recovery from Mississippi tornadoes, visit March 24 2023 Severe Weather Disaster Information - MEMA (msema.org) and 4697 | FEMA.gov. Follow FEMA Region 4 (@femaregion4) / Twitter and at facebook.com/fema.
sandra.habib Tue, 04/11/2023 - 16:33Joint Disaster Recovery Centers to Open in Central Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, AR – Two joint State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) will open Tuesday, April 11 in Central Arkansas to help survivors affected by the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred on March 31.
Survivors can meet face to face with specialists from FEMA, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and state and local agencies to have their questions about disaster assistance answered. They may also upload any documents needed for their applications at the centers.
The following locations will open starting Tuesday, April 11, 2023. Additional locations will be opening soon.
West Central Community Center
8616 Colonel Glenn Rd.
Little Rock, AR 72204
Hours: Monday - Sunday, 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
North Little Rock Community Center
2700 Willow St.
North Little Rock, AR 72114
Hours: Monday - Sunday, 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
You can visit either DRC to learn more about FEMA disaster and recovery assistance. You may also get help to do the following:
- Apply for assistance.
- Learn the status of your FEMA application.
- Understand any letters you get from FEMA.
- Find housing and rental assistance information.
- Get answers to questions or resolve problems.
- Get referrals to agencies that may offer other assistance.
- Learn about Small Business Administration (SBA) loan programs.
Residents of any of the three counties approved for individual assistance, Cross, Lonoke and Pulaski may visit the open disaster recovery centers in Arkansas. No appointments are necessary.
FEMA also has teams canvassing in the most heavily impacted areas as determined by local officials.
You do not have to visit a disaster recovery center to apply for assistance. The fastest and easiest way to apply is by visiting www.disasterassistance.gov.
If it is not possible to apply online, call 800-621-3362. The toll-free telephone lines operate from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. CDT seven days a week. If you use video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service.
For the latest information visit fema.gov/disaster/4698. Follow the FEMA Region 6 Twitter account at twitter.com/FEMARegion6 or on Facebook at facebook.com/FEMARegion6/.
mashana.davis Mon, 04/10/2023 - 23:16President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Kentucky
WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Commonwealth of Kentucky to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides, and mudslides on March 3-4.
The President's action makes federal funding available to affected state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities in Adair, Allen, Anderson, Barren, Bourbon, Breckenridge, Bullitt, Butler, Caldwell, Calloway, Carlisle, Casey, Christian, Clark, Clay, Crittenden, Cumberland, Daviess, Edmonson, Estill, Floyd, Franklin, Gallatin, Garrard, Grant, Graves, Grayson, Green, Hancock, Hardin, Harrison, Hart, Henry, Hopkins, Hickman, Jackson, Jessamine, Johnson, LaRue, Laurel, Lee, Lincoln, Livingston, Logan, Lyon, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Martin, McCracken, McLean, Meade, Menifee, Metcalfe, Monroe, Muhlenberg, Nelson, Nicholas, Ohio, Owen, Owsley, Powell, Robertson, Rockcastle, Simpson, Spencer, Taylor, Todd, Trigg, Trimble, Union, Warren, Washington, Webster, Whitley and Wolfe counties.
Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide. Myra M. Shird has been named the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected areas.
Additional designations may be made at a later date if warranted by the results of ongoing damage assessments.
mashana.davis Mon, 04/10/2023 - 22:50How to Apply for FEMA Assistance After Tennessee Tornadoes
ATLANTA – Tennessee homeowners and renters in Cannon, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Lewis, Macon, McNairy, Rutherford, Tipton and Wayne counties who were affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes March 31 - April 1 may apply for FEMA disaster assistance.
Survivors can apply at DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling 800-621-3362, or by using the FEMA mobile app. The helpline is available from 6 a.m. to midnight Central Time and is accessible in most languages. If you use a relay service such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service.
FEMA Individual Assistance for uninsured losses may include temporary lodging, basic home repairs and other disaster-related expenses.
If you have homeowner’s or renter’s insurance, you should file a claim as soon as possible. FEMA cannot duplicate benefits for losses covered by insurance. FEMA assistance cannot replace all losses, but if your policy does not cover all your disaster expenses, you may be eligible for federal assistance.
When you apply for assistance, please have the following information ready:
- A current phone number where you can be contacted
- Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying
- Your Social Security Number
- A general list of damage and losses
- Banking information if you choose direct deposit
- If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name
For an accessible video on how to apply for assistance go to, youtube.com/watch?v=WZGpWI2RCNw.
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FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters.
All FEMA disaster assistance will be provided without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, limited English proficiency, economic status. If you believe your civil rights are being violated, you can call the Civil Rights Resource line at 833-285-7448.
virginia.case2 Mon, 04/10/2023 - 15:53
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends Federal Cost Share for Arkansas
WASHINGTON – FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the state of Arkansas to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and tornadoes on March 31.
On April 8, the President authorized an increase to 100% federal cost-share for debris removal and emergency protective measures, including direct federal assistance, for a continuous 30-day period of the state’s choosing, within the first 120 days of the incident period.
luther.wills-dudich Mon, 04/10/2023 - 15:08How to Apply for FEMA Assistance After Tennessee Tornadoes
ATLANTA – Tennessee homeowners and renters in Cannon, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Lewis, Macon, McNairy, Rutherford, Tipton and Wayne counties who were affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes March 31 - April 1, 2023, may apply for FEMA disaster assistance.
Survivors can apply at DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling 800-621-3362, or by using the FEMA mobile app. The helpline is available from 6 a.m. to midnight Central Time and is accessible in most languages. If you use a relay service such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service when you apply.
FEMA Individual Assistance for uninsured losses may include temporary lodging, basic home repairs and other disaster-related expenses.
If you have homeowner’s or renter’s insurance, you should file a claim as soon as possible. FEMA cannot duplicate benefits for losses covered by insurance. FEMA assistance cannot replace all losses, but if your policy does not cover all your disaster expenses, you may be eligible for federal assistance.
When you apply for assistance, please have the following information ready:
- A current phone number where you can be contacted
- Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying
- Your Social Security Number
- A general list of damage and losses
- Banking information if you choose direct deposit
- If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name
For an accessible video on how to apply for assistance go to, youtube.com/watch?v=WZGpWI2RCNw
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