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June 29 is the final day to visit a Disaster Recovery Center
OKLAHOMA CITY –Just a few days remain for Oklahoma survivors to visit the Disaster Recovery Center in Pottawatomie County. The Shawnee DRC will close permanently Thursday, June 29. The DRC assists survivors affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes that occurred April 19-20.
The center is located at:
Pottawatomie County
130 N Louisa Ave.
Shawnee, OK 74801
The operating hours for the center in Pottawatomie County are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., through Thursday.
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.
No appointments are necessary.
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 Wed, 06/28/2023 - 20:50Revised Preliminary Flood Maps for Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, Ready for Public View
DENTON, Texas – Revised Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in portions of Edmond and Oklahoma City; the Town of Arcadia; and unincorporated areas of Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
Property owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. Community stakeholders can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and participate in the appeal and comment periods for the maps.
For this Physical Map Revision, the FIRMs for Oklahoma County serve multiple purposes, including defining Special Flood Hazard Areas, which are areas at high risk for flooding. Communities and residents can use the information to make informed decisions about building, development and flood insurance.
FEMA stresses that flooding can and does happen outside of the most vulnerable areas.
Review the preliminary flood maps by visiting the local floodplain administrator (FPA). A FEMA Map Specialist can help identify community FPAs. 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 Wed, 06/28/2023 - 15:53Camuy River Caves Have $1.9 Million from FEMA for their Repairs
The agency allocations will address repairs to parts of the cave system
San Juan, Puerto Rico – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded nearly $1.9 million for two projects aimed at the Camuy River Caves National Park for damage after Hurricane María. The funds allocated to the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DNER) will repair its administrative facilities and part of the cave systems; and will address measures to mitigate risks following future atmospheric events.
The Camuy River Caves National Park opened to the public in 1986 and is located in the area known as the Northwest Plateau, due to its large deposits of limestone sedimentary rock.
“Puerto Rico has one of the largest underground rivers in the world, key to the development of the Camuy River Caves, a place with great natural, cultural and educational value. This reconstruction will allow locals and visitors to enjoy this historic structure for many years, while we learn more about the species that inhabit it,” said Federal Disaster Recovery Coordinator José G. Baquero.
Following the repairs, visitors will be able to learn about the various animals that inhabit the caves. Bats are the most prominent among the fauna of the area, according to the deputy superintendent of the Cave Park, Gildaliz Román Bonilla. Of the 13 species on the island, nine of them are found within this cave system. The superintendent explained that bats are an insect control agent and are also the main pollen carrier for many plants, including bananas and plantains.
Aside from its importance as a natural resource, the Camuy River Caves receive an average of 5,000 visitors per month during high season. After its closure due to Hurricane María, the park partially reopened in 2021 with the Clara Cave. Visitors should bring flashlights for the tours, as the excess water that entered the cave from the hurricane submerged and damaged the entire electrical system.
The first project, with a federal investment of nearly $507,000, will replace the electrical system of the Clara Cave, as well as the boardwalk and the stairs leading to the Catedral Cave, among other repairs.
Meanwhile, the second project will focus on repairs to the park facilities, which have administrative offices, operational offices and gazebos. With over $1.3 million, portions of the infrastructure, lighting and electrical system will be replaced. The mitigation measures will reinforce the facilities with storm shutters and tension wires; will waterproof walls and ceilings to prevent leaks due to heavy rain; and install geogrids to mitigate roadway surface loss.
For her part, the secretary of the DNER, Anaís Rodríguez, said that “the allocation of these FEMA funds provides us with the opportunity to revitalize and preserve this natural gem, allowing it to continue being a world-renowned attraction that contributes to the economic growth and prosperity of the area. The Camuy River Caves National Park is an incomparable treasure, and its preservation is of vital importance to our island. Through these efforts, we are committed to ensuring its conservation and to allow present and future generations to enjoy its beauty and uniqueness.”
The executive director of the Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resiliency (COR3), Manuel A. Laboy Rivera, said that “through this allocation of funds, the DNER will strengthen these facilities and expand the availability of attractions. To initiate these permanent works, the DNER will be able to request from COR3 a first advance available through the Working Capital Advance pilot program, which corresponds to 25 percent of the total obligation of this reconstruction project. Once it demonstrates the use of these funds, it may request a second advance of money until it receives 50 percent of the obligation in advances”.
To date, FEMA has awarded over $30.5 billion for more than 10,700 Public Assistance projects aimed at rebuilding a Puerto Rico that is more resilient to future weather events. Of these, the DNER already has nearly $97.1 million for its permanent work projects
For more information about Puerto Rico’s recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4339, fema.gov/disaster/4473 and recovery.pr. Follow us on our social media at Facebook.com/FEMAPuertoRico, Facebook.com/COR3pr and Twitter @COR3pr.
frances.acevedo-pico Wed, 06/28/2023 - 12:17
FEMA Public Assistance Application Deadline Extended to July 15
Governmental agencies in Guam and certain nonprofits that were affected by Typhoon Mawar will have more time to apply for FEMA public assistance to help pay for debris removal, protective measures, public buildings and equipment, public utilities, etc. The deadline to apply has been extended to July 15.
FEMA Public Assistance may be able to help Guam governmental agencies and certain nonprofits (including faith-based organizations) that provide essential social services to the public.
Interested governmental agencies or nonprofit organizations should register and submit a Request for Public Assistance through an online recovery management channel, FEMA's Grants Portal.
Access to the portal, a FEMA Public Assistance ID number, and a copy of Request for Public Assistance, can be obtained via emails to candise.aragon@ghs.guam.gov or jecarlo.palomo@ghs.guam.gov.
To help applicants better understand the requirements and procedure to apply, especially for those who missed the previously scheduled briefing sessions, an additional applicant briefing will be held at 1 p.m., June 29, at the Guam Museum in Hagatna. FEMA Public Assistance leadership will provide in-person assistance during the applicant briefing.
For further questions, contact the program coordinators at the Guam Recovery Office: Candise Aragon, Frances Lizama, JeCarlo Palomo, or call the office at 671-478-1121.
For more information, contact the Joint Information Center at 671-478-0208/09/10.
If eligibility is granted, please also submit the following information: a list of sites damaged, “before and after” pictures, information about any historic structures.
For information on Guam’s disaster recovery, visit our website.
felicia.jordan Wed, 06/28/2023 - 03:00FEMA Specialists to Offer Rebuilding Tips in McClain County
OKLAHOMA CITY – FEMA Hazard Mitigation Outreach Specialists will be available at Ace Hardware and Garden Center in Blanchard and Rock Hollow Garden & Hardware in Newcastle to offer information to Oklahomans with damage from the April 19-20 tornadoes, straight-line winds and severe storms.
Hazard mitigation outreach specialists will be on hand to answer questions about rebuilding after a disaster and protecting your home from future disaster-related damage. Some of the topics include clean up, selecting a contractor and ways to reduce risks from future disasters. This information is geared for do-it-yourself work and general contractors and no appointment is needed.
Mitigation Specialists are currently available through July 8 will be at the home improvement stores:
Ace Hardware and Garden Center
987 E. Veterans Memorial Highway
Blanchard, OK 73080
Monday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Sunday.
Monday, June 26 through July 8, Mitigation Specialists will be at the
Rock Hollow Garden & Hardware
3009 By Pass Road
Newcastle, OK 73065
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mitigation Specialists will also have an information tent at the Blanchard Independence Celebration on Monday, July 3.
Blanchard Independence Celebration
10th and Highway 62
Blanchard, OK 73010
The event begins at 6 p.m.
Those who cannot visit in person may call 833-FEMA-4-US or 833-336-2487 to speak to a hazard mitigation outreach specialist, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All calls will be returned within one business day. Information is also available by emailing questions to FEMA-OKMit@fema.dhs.gov or by visiting FEMA’s Oklahoma Mitigation home page at https://fema.connectsolutions.com/okmit
For questions or updates about a FEMA assistance application, please call the Helpline at 800-621-3362 to speak to a FEMA individual assistance specialist. Hazard mitigation outreach specialists offer general rebuilding tips and will not be able to discuss specific details of individual assistance cases.
alexa.brown Tue, 06/27/2023 - 14:4730 Days Left To Apply For FEMA Assistance
Guam residents with losses caused by Typhoon Mawar have 30 days remaining to register for federal disaster assistance. The deadline to apply for FEMA individual assistance is July 27.
FEMA assistance may include grants to help homeowners and renters pay for:
- Temporary housing for those displaced from their disaster-damaged primary homes.
- Essential repairs to owner-occupied primary homes including structural components such as foundation, exterior walls and roof, and interior areas such as ceiling and floors.
- Replacement of personal property including specialized tools for employment, household items, appliances and vehicle repair or replacement.
- Other serious disaster-related needs not covered by insurance, including medical, dental, moving and child-care expenses as well as funeral and transportation expenses.
Typhoon Mawar survivors should register for assistance even if they have insurance. FEMA cannot duplicate insurance payments, but underinsured applicants may receive help after their claims have been settled.
If you haven’t applied for federal disaster assistance yet, please do so at disasterassistance.gov, by using the FEMA mobile app, by calling 800-621-3362 (The Helpline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at no cost for Guam residents) or by stopping by a Disaster Recovery Center located at Guam Community College, Juan M. Guerrero Elementary School, C.L. Taitano Elementary School and Inalahan Community Center.
For information on Guam’s disaster recovery, visit our website.
felicia.jordan Tue, 06/27/2023 - 01:37Temporary Roof Repair Still Available, Apply by June 30
The RISEUP program, a collaboration between The U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Guam Homeland Security/Office of Civil Defense, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Mayor’s Council of Guam, continues to help temporarily repair metal roofs damaged by Typhoon Mawar. The deadline to enroll for this free service is June 30, 2023.
“This milestone represents the commitment, hard work and collective efforts of our U.S. Servicemembers, Guam partners, and all of the USACE personnel working behind the scenes,” Lt. Col. Chelsey O’Nan, senior USACE representative on Guam said. “We are proud to be able to assist the residents of Guam during this recovery by providing a quality, temporary roofing solution through the RISEUP program.”
Guam residents who have damaged metal roofs can enroll for the program through their mayor’s office. There are three steps to sign up:
- Guam resident contacts their mayor’s office to apply.
- Resident’s roof damage is assessed for eligibility.
- If eligible, a temporary metal roof is installed.
For complete eligibility information and a list of mayor’s offices in your area read: RISEUP Program Launches to Help Repair Metal Roofs.
It is important to note that Guam residents do not need to register with FEMA to qualify for this program and participation will not affect other forms of federal disaster assistance, such as those provided by FEMA.
The timeline for how fast temporary roofs can be installed will be largely based on the number of requests and size of the area impacted.
Emergency roof repair assistance is limited to pre-disaster owner-occupied residences. Repairs to commercial properties, including rental units are ineligible.
For more information on Guam’s recovery from Typhoon Mawar, visit fema.gov/disaster/4715. Follow FEMA on Twitter at FEMA Region 9 (@femaregion9)/Twitter and at facebook.com/fema.
felicia.jordan Mon, 06/26/2023 - 23:09One Week Left to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance but FEMA Remains in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas homeowners and renters in Cross, Lonoke and Pulaski counties who sustained damage from the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred on March 31 have one week left to apply for federal disaster assistance. The deadline to apply is July 3.
Even though the deadline to apply is only one week away and Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) are closing, FEMA will remain in Arkansas to help survivors and communities recover from the March 31 severe storms and tornadoes. FEMA encourages all survivors who suffered damage from the March 31 storms and tornadoes to apply for assistance if they haven’t already.
Disaster assistance may include financial help with temporary lodging and home repairs along with other programs to assist families recovering from the effects of the event.
The fastest and easiest way to apply for assistance is by visiting 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. Multilingual operators are available (press 2 for Spanish). Individuals can also visit a Disaster Recovery Center, until they close on June 28, to apply and meet with FEMA specialists in person. To locate a center, check the FEMA app or visit fema.gov/DRCLocator.
July 3 is also the final deadline to apply for a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loan. These loans are available to businesses of all sizes, nonprofits, homeowners and renters. Businesses and residents can apply online at sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance.
For questions and assistance completing an application, call 800-659-2955 or email DisasterCustomerAssistance@sba.gov.
alexa.brown Mon, 06/26/2023 - 17:43June 27 is the Deadline to Apply for Federal Assistance in Broward County
LAKE MARY, Fla. – If your primary residence is in Broward County and you experienced damage or loss from the severe storms and flooding in April, don’t wait any longer. The deadline to apply for federal assistance is June 27, 2023.
FEMA may be able to help with rental assistance or other disaster-related expenses, and if you are a homeowner FEMA may also be able to help with essential home repairs that are not covered by insurance.
Homeowners and renters in Broward County can call 800-621-3362, visit a Disaster Recovery Center, go online to DisasterAssistance.gov or use the FEMA App.
A Disaster Recovery Center is operating at Hortt Park in Fort Lauderdale through Thursday, June 29. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The deadline for submitting a disaster loan application to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is June 26. Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure website at DisasterLoanAssistance.sba.gov/ela/s/. Disaster loan information and application forms can also be obtained by calling the SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or sending an email to DisasterCustomerService@sba.gov.
The deadline to return SBA economic injury applications is Jan. 29, 2024.
For more information about recovery in Florida, visit fema.gov/disaster/4709 and floridadisaster.org/. Follow us on Twitter: @FLSERT and @FEMARegion4.
bree-constance… Mon, 06/26/2023 - 15:55The Deadline to Apply with FEMA is Today, but FEMA Remains in Oklahoma to Assist Survivors
OKLAHOMA CITY – Today, Friday, June 23, is the final day for residents in Cleveland, McClain and Pottawatomie counties to apply for FEMA assistance. FEMA is still here in Oklahoma to assist survivors even though the application deadline is closing.
FEMA staff remain active in helping Oklahomans recover from disaster. FEMA will continue working with the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security to help survivors and communities in the recovery process.
A few ways FEMA continues to support survivors:
Disaster Recovery CenterFEMA staff remain at the Disaster Recovery Center in Shawnee. The center remains open until June 29 to assist survivors with their recovery.
Pottawatomie County
130 N. Louisa Ave.
Shawnee, OK 74801
The operating hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday.
If you have not applied for FEMA assistance, you should do so today.
Apply online at 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. Help with your application or questions is available in most languages. If you use video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service.
You should apply even if you have insurance. You do not need to wait on your insurance settlement to apply. FEMA may provide financial assistance to eligible survivors who have uninsured or underinsured disaster-caused damage or loss.
For the latest information visit fema.gov/disaster/4706. Follow the FEMA Region 6 Twitter account at twitter.com/FEMARegion6 or on Facebook at facebook.com/FEMARegion6/.
luther.wills-dudich Fri, 06/23/2023 - 21:44FEMA Awards Over $50 Million to Massachusetts for COVID Monoclonal Antibody Therapy
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $50 million to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to reimburse it for the cost of providing monoclonal antibody treatments to the public during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The $50,532,919 Public Assistance grant will reimburse the Massachusetts Department of Public Health for providing monoclonal antibody (mAb) infusion treatments to high-risk COVID-19 patients.
Between November 2021 and June 2022, the department contracted with seven hospitals and emergency service providers to operate internal and external infusion sites for the administration of mAb therapy to COVID-19 patients with the greatest need.
Each of these sites encompassed three teams of emergency medical service (EMS) providers, each comprised of five licensed EMS paramedics and equipped with mAb infusion and patient monitoring capabilities.
FEMA’s Public Assistance program is an essential source of funding for states and communities recovering from a federally declared disaster or emergency.
So far, FEMA has provided more than $1.9 billion in Public Assistance grants to Massachusetts to reimburse the commonwealth for pandemic-related expenses.
adrien.urbani Fri, 06/23/2023 - 20:52FEMA Awards Over $72.5 Million to Massachusetts for COVID-19 Testing
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $72.5 million to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to reimburse the state for the cost of providing testing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The $72,521,391 Public Assistance grant will reimburse the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services for contracting with Color Health, Inc. to provide self-collected testing services, as well as shipping and self-ordering of over-the-counter (OTC) rapid COVID-19 tests.
Between December 2020 and June 2022, provider and state-operated congregate care settings and the Department of Corrections conducted weekly surveillance testing. A total of 2,563,326 tests were conducted.
FEMA’s Public Assistance program is an essential source of funding for states and communities recovering from a federally declared disaster or emergency.
So far, FEMA has provided more than $1.9 billion in Public Assistance grants to Massachusetts to reimburse the commonwealth for pandemic-related expenses.
adrien.urbani Fri, 06/23/2023 - 20:48Last Weekend to Apply for Federal Assistance in Broward County
LAKE MARY, Fla. – If your primary residence is in Broward County and you experienced damage or loss from the severe storms and flooding in April, don’t wait any longer. The deadline to apply for federal assistance is June 27, 2023.
FEMA may be able to help with rental assistance or other disaster-related expenses, and if you are a homeowner FEMA may also be able to help with essential home repairs that are not covered by insurance.
Homeowners and renters in Broward County can call 800-621-3362, visit a Disaster Recovery Center, go online to DisasterAssistance.gov or use the FEMA App.
Disaster Recovery Centers are operating at Sadkin Community Center in Lauderhill through June 24 and Hortt Park in Fort Lauderdale through June 29. (9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed Sundays and Mondays)
A Mobile Disaster Recovery Center is operating 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Samuel Delevoe Memorial Park in Fort Lauderdale through June 24.
The deadline for submitting a disaster loan application to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is June 26. Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure website at DisasterLoanAssistance.sba.gov/ela/s/. Disaster loan information and application forms can also be obtained by calling the SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or sending an email to DisasterCustomerService@sba.gov.
The deadline to return SBA economic injury applications is Jan. 29, 2024.
For more information about recovery in Florida, visit fema.gov/disaster/4709 and floridadisaster.org/. Follow us on Twitter: @FLSERT and @FEMARegion4.
bree-constance… Fri, 06/23/2023 - 19:24Public Invited to Review Flood Maps in Richmond, VA
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 partners can identify any corrections or questions about the information provided and submit appeals or comments.
The 90-day appeal period will begin on June 23, 2023. Residents, business owners and other community partners are encouraged to review the updated maps to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. They may submit an appeal if they perceive that 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 the resolution of all comments and appeals. Once they are resolved, FEMA will notify communities of the effective date of the final maps.
Submit appeals and comments by contacting your local floodplain administrator Eric Whitehurst eric.whitehurst@RVA.gov. The preliminary maps may be viewed online at the FEMA Flood Map Changes Viewer: http://msc.fema.gov/fmcv. Changes from the current maps may be viewed online at the Region 3 Changes Since Last FIRM Viewer FEMA Region 3 Mitigation Mapping and Data.
For more information about the flood maps:
- Use a live chat service about flood maps at http://go.usa.gov/r6C (just click on the “Live Chat” icon).
- Contact a FEMA Map Specialist by telephone; toll free, at 1-877-FEMA-MAP (1-877-336-2627) or by email at FEMA-FMIX@fema.dhs.gov.
Most homeowner’s insurance policies do not cover flooding. 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 and visiting https://www.floodsmart.gov.
City of Richmond Flood Mapping Milestones
- July 28, 2021 — Flood Risk Review Meeting to review draft flood hazard data.
- Feb. 2, 2022 — Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map released.
- April 18, 2022 — Community Coordination and Outreach Meeting to review Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map and discuss updates to local floodplain management ordinance and flood insurance.
- June 23, 2023 –Appeal Period starts.
- July and August 2023 — City of Richmond will host public meetings. Visit RVA.gov for details.
- Summer 2024* — New Flood Insurance Rate Map becomes effective and flood insurance requirements take effect. (*Timeline subject to change pending completion of the appeal review process.)
If you have any questions, please contact FEMA Region 3 Office of External Affairs at femar3newsdesk@fema.dhs.gov.
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FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters. FEMA Region 3’s jurisdiction includes Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.
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erika.osullivan Fri, 06/23/2023 - 18:08
Disaster Recovery Centers Closing as Deadline to Apply for Federal Assistance Approaches
LAKE MARY, Fla. – The Disaster Recovery Center at the Sadkin Community Center in Lauderhill, and the Mobile center at Samuel Delevoe Memorial Park in Fort Lauderdale are scheduled to close June 24.
If your primary residence is in Broward County and you experienced damage or loss from the severe storms and flooding in April, don’t wait any longer. The deadline to apply for federal assistance is June 27, 2023.
After the centers close, residents can still apply for federal assistance, until the deadline, or update their contact information in their current application by calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362, or by logging into their account at DisasterAssistance.gov.
The center at Hortt Park in Fort Lauderdale is scheduled to remain open through June 29.
FEMA may be able to help with rental assistance or other disaster-related expenses, and if you are a homeowner FEMA may also be able to help with essential home repairs that are not covered by insurance.
For more information about recovery in Florida, visit fema.gov/disaster/4709 and floridadisaster.org/. Follow us on Twitter: @FLSERT and @FEMARegion4.
bree-constance… Fri, 06/23/2023 - 13:35More Ways to Prove Your Ownership and Occupancy for FEMA Assistance
To receive FEMA assistance, you must be able to prove that you occupied your damaged primary residence at the time of Typhoon Mawar, in addition to meeting other requirements. To make it easier for you, FEMA is accepting a broader range of documentation to verify the ownership and occupancy for disaster assistance.
Ownership: Homeowners may provide official documentation such as, but not limited to:
- The original deed or deed of trust to the property
- A mortgage statement or escrow analysis
- Property tax receipt or property tax bill
- Manufactured home certificate or title
FEMA now also accepts a public official’s letter. The public official’s statement (e.g., police chief, mayor, postmaster, or federal, state, local, territorial, or tribal official) must include the name of the applicant or co-applicant, the address of the disaster-damaged residence, that the applicant or co-applicant owned the disaster-damaged residence at the time of the disaster, as well as the name and telephone number of the official providing the verification.
Additionally, FEMA may accept a written self-declarative statement as a last resort from survivors with heirship properties, mobile homes or travel trailers who do not have the traditional documentation of ownership.
FEMA has also expanded the date of eligible documents from three months to one year before the disaster.
Occupancy: Homeowners and renters must demonstrate that they occupied the damage dwelling at the time of Typhoon Mawar. Applicants may provide official occupancy documentation, such as, but not limited to:
- Utility bills, bank or credit card statements, phone bills, etc.
- Employer’s documents
- Written lease/housing agreement
- Rent receipts
- Public official’s documents
Additionally, FEMA now accepts motor vehicle registration, letters from local schools (public or private), federal or state benefit providers, social service organizations or court documents.
Applicants can also use a signed statement from a commercial or mobile home park owner or written self- certification for a mobile home or travel trailer as a last resort. It must include all relevant details.
For more information about what documents FEMA accept, you can call FEMA at 800-621-3362 or visit any of the four disaster recovery centers in Guam.
If you haven’t applied for federal disaster assistance yet, please do so at disasterassistance.gov, by using the FEMA mobile app, by calling 800-621-3362 (The Helpline is available 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week at no cost for Guam residents) or by stopping by a Disaster Recovery Center located at Guam Community College, Dededo Sports Complex, C.L. Taitano Elementary School and Inarahan Community Center.
For information on Guam’s disaster recovery, visit our website.
felicia.jordan Fri, 06/23/2023 - 03:18FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in Arkansas Closing Permanently June 28
LITTLE ROCK – The three remaining Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in Arkansas will close permanently June 28 at 6 p.m.
Survivors can meet face to face with FEMA specialists at the three locations until they close. Centers are open Monday thru Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays; Closed Sundays.
The DRCs are located:
Pulaski CountyWest Central Community Center
8616 Colonel Glenn Rd.
Little Rock, AR 72204
North Little Rock Community Center
2700 Willow St.
North Little Rock, AR 72114
Cross CountyThe Bridge Church
209 Merriman Ave
Wynne, AR 72396
Arkansas homeowners and renters in Cross, Lonoke and Pulaski counties who sustained damage from the severe storms and tornadoes that occurred on March 31 have until July 3 to apply for disaster assistance from FEMA.
The fastest and easiest way to apply for assistance is by visiting 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.
July 3 is also the final deadline to apply for a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loan. These loans are available to businesses of all sizes, nonprofits, homeowners and renters. Businesses and residents can apply online at disasterloanassistance.sba.gov. For questions and assistance completing an application, call 800-659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov.
alexa.brown Thu, 06/22/2023 - 19:09New Equipment for the Puerto Rico Veterinary and Agrological Laboratory Following FEMA Allocation
FEMA awarded over $1.6 million for these and other Department of Agriculture facilities
San Juan, Puerto Rico – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) allocated nearly $670,000 to replace equipment for the Puerto Rico Department of Agriculture’s (PRDA) Veterinary and Agrological Laboratory, due to damage after Hurricane María. The facility performs all tests and certification of animals exported and imported into Puerto Rico to ensure that they are free of disease.
The federal funds are part of other FEMA obligations to the Department of Agriculture, which already has over $18 million for its permanent work projects.
“These laboratories are unique in Puerto Rico due to the services they offer to the agricultural community on the island and abroad. The monitoring and tests performed here have a direct effect on the control of diseases in the food chain and animal population in Puerto Rico,” explained Federal Disaster Recovery Coordinator José G. Baquero.
The veterinary laboratory handles animal disease control and various bacteriological, chemical, immunological and pathological analysis tests. Meanwhile, the agrological laboratory inspects and tests plants, soil and water; studies various crop diseases; controls pests and pesticides; and operates machinery for testing and certifying food, concentrated food for livestock and fertilizer tests, among others.
PRDA Secretary Ramón González Beiró noted that “in terms of safety, agriculture and for consumers, these replacements are extremely significant, starting with the tests carried out on animals, tests carried out on food and on fertilizers. We’re making sure that farmers are getting what it actually says on the label and that we’re not putting something in the ground that is against the law.”
The agency’s funds are earmarked to replace a fire alarm as well as hematology equipment and testing instruments for viral diseases, among other electrical and technical equipment.
Other FEMA Obligations to the Department of Agriculture
Meanwhile, the Marketing Warehouse in Ciales is already under reconstruction after over $582,000 from the agency. This is one of the centers where the Department of Agriculture buys products from farmers—such as plantains, bananas, pumpkins, lettuce and tomatoes—to sell to hospitals and school cafeterias. The structure, which resumed operations in August 2022, employs about 10 people.
The work for this facility involves painting and replacement of lighting, fan extractors, water tanks and other infrastructure elements, such as doors, windows and air conditioning. Mitigation measures for this project will reinforce the equipment to make it more resistant to strong winds.
Meanwhile, Finca Monterey in Dorado will benefit from about $360,500 for improvements to its facilities, mainly for the roof, air conditioners and water pumps. This is one of the few places on the island that produce pumpkin, plantain and bean seeds, among others, to sell to farmers. The farm employs 12 people and has a garage, several warehouses and a machine shop.
“Through the reconstruction of the Department of Agriculture's facilities around Puerto Rico, we support the development of various industries related to food production and farming. The acquisition of this new equipment will strengthen the operations of this laboratory where crucial analyses that contribute to the food safety of our people are performed. At COR3, we are committed to continue assisting them in this important process until the resilient transformation of their infrastructure is completed,” said the Executive Director for the Puerto Rico Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resiliency. Manuel A. Laboy Rivera.
To date, FEMA has awarded nearly $30.5 billion for some 10,700 Public Assistance projects aimed at rebuilding a more resilient Puerto Rico for future weather events.
For more information about Puerto Rico’s recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4339, fema.gov/disaster/4473 and recovery.pr. Follow us on our social media at Facebook.com/FEMAPuertoRico, Facebook.com/COR3pr and Twitter @COR3pr.
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (June 6, 2023) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) allocated nearly $670,000 to replace equipment for the Puerto Rico Department of Agriculture’s (PRDA) Veterinary and Agrological Laboratory, due to damage after Hurricane María. The facility performs all tests and certification of animals exported and imported into Puerto Rico to ensure that they are free of disease. Photo FEMA/Eliezer Hernández
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (June 6, 2023) – Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded nearly $670,000 to replace equipment for the Puerto Rico Department of Agriculture’s (PRDA) Veterinary and Agrological Laboratory. The veterinary laboratory handles animal disease control and various bacteriological, chemical, immunological and pathological analysis tests. Meanwhile, the agrological laboratory inspects and tests plants, soil and water; studies various crop diseases; controls pests and pesticides; and operates machinery for testing and certifying food, concentrated food for livestock and fertilizer tests, among others. Photo FEMA/Eliezer Hernández
frances.acevedo-pico Thu, 06/22/2023 - 14:02Disaster Recovery Center in Dededo Relocating to Juan M. Guerrero Elementary School
To better serve the Typhoon Mawar survivors, the disaster recovery center in Dededo will transition from Dededo Sports Complex to Juan M. Guerrero Elementary School at 520 Harmon Loop Road, Dededo, beginning Saturday, June 24, open daily, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
The disaster recovery center at Dededo Sports Complex will permanently close at 6 p.m. Friday, June 23.
At any disaster recovery center, you can learn more about FEMA and other federal disaster assistance programs, understand any letters you get from FEMA, get answers to your questions about your application, or get referrals to agencies that may offer other assistances. The DRC Locator will help you find the nearest center.
Visiting a disaster recovery center is not your only option to apply for FEMA assistance. You can go online to disasterassistance.gov, download FEMA app to your cellphone, or call the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362. Help is available in many languages.
For more information on Guam’s disaster recovery, visit our website.
felicia.jordan Thu, 06/22/2023 - 13:03Comment Period Closing on Proposed Changes to the National Flood Insurance Program in Oregon
BOTHELL, Wash. – The public comment period on proposed changes to the implementation of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) in Oregon is closing next week.
These changes may have significant impacts on Oregon communities, individuals, and businesses that intend to develop in the floodplain. FEMA encourages participation during the comment period.
Following findings that the NFIP in Oregon may harm salmon, steelhead, Southern Resident Killer Whale, and additional endangered and threatened fish species, FEMA was required to make changes to how the NFIP is implemented in the state. In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, FEMA is currently developing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to identify potential social and economic impacts of the proposed changes.
As part of this process, FEMA seeks public input relevant to proposed actions and reasonable alternatives to address in the EIS. The initial Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare an EIS was published on March 6, 2023 and opened a 60 day public scoping process that ended May 5, 2023. To accommodate additional public input, the comment period reopened May 25, 2023, for an additional 32 days, closing June 26, 2023.
Additional information about the EIS can be found on the project website. Instructions to submit a comment can be found in the NOI.
FEMA administers the NFIP, a nationwide program that reduces future flood damage by requiring minimum floodplain management standards and provides protection for property owners against potential flood losses through insurance.
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