Dauphin and Delaware Counties Approved for Public Assistance

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Delaware and Dauphin counties are now eligible to receive Public Assistance (PA). PA provides funding for repairs of public infrastructure. Federal aid has been granted to augment state and local recovery efforts in the areas damaged by the Remnants of Hurricane Ida. Damage assessments are continuing, and additional counties may be designated at a later date.

The addition of these two counties, brings the total number of counties declared eligible for Public Assistance to 12. Ten (10) counties were previously designated for Public Assistance: Bedford, Bucks, Chester, Fulton, Huntington, Luzerne, Montgomery, Philadelphia, Schuylkill and York.

All seven categories of PA (A-G) are now available to commonwealth and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a 75 percent cost-sharing basis for eligible expenditures in these counties. This may include emergency work, debris removal and repair or replacement of damaged roads, bridges and other elements of infrastructure. Public Assistance funding also covers partial or complete repair of schools and other critical functions such as public water tanks or sewer systems. Projects will be approved only if they are necessary as a direct result of disaster damage during the designated timeframe. 

Below is the list of the categories of work with the Public Assistance Program:

• Category A: Debris Removal
• Category B: Emergency Protective Measures
• Category C: Roads and Bridges
• Category D: Water Control Facilities
• Category E: Buildings and Equipment
• Category F: Utilities
• Category G: Parks, Recreational Facilities and Other Items

A detailed description of the seven PA categories of work is available online. Visit: https://www.fema.gov/assistance/public/program-overview.

For updates on the Pennsylvania response and recovery, follow the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency on Twitter twitter.com/PEMAHQ and Facebook https://m.facebook.com/PEMAHQ/. Additional information is available at fema.gov/disaster/4618.

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valerie.amato Fri, 10/22/2021 - 16:46

Disagree with FEMA’s Decision? You Have Options

BATON ROUGE, La. – If you disagree with FEMA’s decision on disaster assistance, you have the option to submit an appeal and have FEMA look at your case again.

After applying for FEMA assistance, you will receive a letter explaining FEMA’s eligibility decision and the reason for that decision. Read your letter carefully because it specifies why you may not be eligible and recommends actions you can take that may change the decision.

You may need to provide additional information or documents. For example, FEMA cannot duplicate benefits from other sources, including insurance. However, if your insurance policy doesn’t cover all your essential needs, you may submit your insurance settlement documents for FEMA to review.

Examples of other missing documents may include proof of residence, proof of ownership of the damaged property, or proof that the damaged property was your primary residence at the time of the disaster.

Additionally, if you told FEMA your home was safe to live in when you applied, but your situation has changed, you can contact the FEMA Helpline by calling 800-621-3362 (TTY 800- 462-7585) to have your property inspected and reconsidered for assistance.

Appealing a FEMA Decision

Everyone has the right to appeal a FEMA decision. An appeal must be filed in the form of a signed letter from the applicant, within 60 days of the date on the decision letter. In the appeal, explain why you disagree with the decision. Include any requested information and supporting documentation.

FEMA will review your appeal and any documentation you have provided. Sometimes another inspection will be conducted. If more information is needed, we will contact you. Once the appeal has been reviewed – including verification calls to contractors or others – a determination will be made on your appeal.

Within 90 days of the receipt of the appeal letter, FEMA will notify you in writing about the appeal decision. Be sure to include the following in an appeal:

• Applicant’s full name, current address and phone number
• Address of the applicant’s pre-disaster primary residence
• Applicant’s signature and the date
• Applicant’s registration number (on every page)
• FEMA disaster declaration number – DR-4611 (on every page)

If you, the applicant, don’t write the appeal letter yourself, you need to include a statement granting the writer authorization to act on your behalf.

 

Appeal letters and supporting documentation can be uploaded quickly to your account on DisasterAssistance.gov or faxed to 800-827-8112. Please ensure all faxes include the cover sheet provided with your FEMA decision letter.

Your appeal may also be submitted at a Disaster Recovery Center where staff are available to assist you with ensuring all necessary documents are included. You can find the nearest center by visiting www.FEMA.gov/DRC.

Appeals can also be mailed to:

FEMA National Processing Service Center

P.O. Box 10055

Hyattsville, MD 20782-8055

kiarash.ghiam Fri, 10/22/2021 - 16:37

Get Home Repair Advice Oct. 25-30 at Lowe’s on Staten Island

NEW YORK – As the people of New York repair and rebuild their homes, FEMA has teamed with Lowe’s stores on Staten Island to provide free information and tips on how to make homes damaged by natural disasters stronger and safer.

FEMA specialists will be available at the location listed below to answer questions and offer tips and techniques for building hazard-resistant homes to help prevent or reduce damage from disasters. Most information is geared toward do-it-yourself work and general contractors.

FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation advisors are available Monday, Oct. 25 to Saturday, Oct. 30:

Lowe’s

2171 Forest Ave.

Staten Island, NY 10303

Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Free reference booklets with information about protecting a home from flood damage will also be available to survivors. More information about protecting property can be found at https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/risk-management.

For the latest on New York’s Hurricane Ida recovery efforts, visit fema.gov/disaster/4615. Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/femaregion2 and www.facebook.com/fema.

thomas.wise Fri, 10/22/2021 - 14:36

Bedford County Disaster Recovery Center Opening to Better Serve Pennsylvanians

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) for Bedford County opens Friday Oct. 22 at 1:00 p.m. at the Bedford Fire Department, 248 W Penn St., Bedford, PA. The entrance at the rear.

The hours of operation for this DRC are:

For the first day, Friday, Oct. 22 the hours will be 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. After that the schedule will be:

• Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Sunday: Closed

Including Bedford county, there are now seven (7) DRCs in six (6) counties. Other DRC locations are as follows:

• Montgomery County Community College
  • Health Sciences Center Gymnasium, 340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell PA
• Ashbridge Square Shopping Center (next to Staples and Home Depot)
  • 945 E Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, PA
• Manchester Township Municipal Building
  • 3200 Farmtrail Road, York, PA
• Former CVS Store
  • 7219 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
• Northampton County EOC
  • 100 Gracedale Ave, Nazareth, PA  
    • Hours of operation for these DRCs are:
      • Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
      • Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
      • Sunday: Closed  
• A mobile DRC is open noon to 7:00 pm Wednesday, Oct. 20, and Thursday, Oct. 21, at Montgomery County Intermediate Unit, 2 West Lafayette Street, Norristown, PA

DRCs provide disaster survivors with information from Pennsylvania state agencies, FEMA, and the U.S. Small Business Administration. Survivors will receive help applying for federal assistance, learn about types of assistance available, the appeals process and status of applications.

You may visit a Disaster Recovery Center without registering with FEMA. If you would like help registering, in addition to visiting a DRC, the following resources are available to help:

• Call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362. Help is available in most languages. Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability and use a TTY may call 1-800-462-7585. If you use 711 or VRS (Video Relay Service) or require accommodations while visiting a center, call 1-800-621-3362. The toll-free numbers are open daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. EDT.  
• Information on the registration process is available online at DisasterAssistance.gov or DisasterAssistance.gov/es for Spanish.

• Download the FEMA mobile app (also in Spanish), wherever you access your mobile applications.

Disaster Recovery Centers are accessible to people with disabilities. They have assistive technology equipment that allows disaster survivors to use amplified telephones, phones that display text, amplified listening devices for people with hearing loss, and magnifiers for people with vision loss. Video Remote Interpreting is available and in-person sign language is available by request. The centers also have accessible parking, ramps, and restrooms.

FEMA’s Individual Assistance program is designed to help survivors with immediate essential needs and to help displaced survivors find a safe, functional place to live temporarily until they can return home. Many survivors may have additional needs beyond what can be provided by FEMA. The agency works closely with state, federal, faith-based, and voluntary agencies to help match survivors who have remaining needs with other sources of assistance.

For updates on the Pennsylvania response and recovery, follow the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency twitter.com/PEMAHQ on Twitter and Facebook https://m.facebook.com/PEMAHQ/. Additional information is available at fema.gov/disaster/4618.

For information about SBA’s disaster assistance, call 800-659-2955, email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov, or visit SBA’s website at SBA.gov/disaster. Deaf and hard of hearing individuals may call 800-877-8339.

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valerie.amato Fri, 10/22/2021 - 13:14

Residents in Middle Tennessee Have Four Days to Apply to FEMA

NASHVILLE, Tenn.  – Homeowners and renters in Dickson, Hickman, Houston and Humphreys counties with uninsured damage or losses from the Aug. 21 severe storms and flooding have until Oct. 25, 2021 to apply to FEMA for federal disaster assistance and to the U.S. Small Business Administration for low-interest disaster loans.

So far, FEMA provided over $6.4 million to 3,803 applicants in the designated counties. This includes $4.8 million for housing repair and replacement and $1.6 million for other needs, such as coverage for damaged personal property and other disaster-related expenses. The U.S. Small Business Administration approved $8.8 million low-interest disaster loans to individuals and families to repair their homes as well as to businesses.

After registering with FEMA, many residents are automatically referred to SBA to apply for a low-interest disaster loan. SBA’s disaster loans are the largest source of long-term federal disaster recovery funds for residents, businesses of all sizes and private nonprofit organizations.

There is no obligation to take an SBA disaster loan or cost to apply.  Residents who are declined for an SBA loan may be referred to FEMA for grant consideration.

• Survivors who have not applied for FEMA assistance yet can do so in any of the following ways:
• Online through www.DisasterAssistance.gov
• Download the FEMA app to a smartphone or tablet.
• Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 (TTY 800-462-7585). 
• Lines are open daily from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. local time, seven days a week. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service.

Businesses and individuals may obtain information about low-interest disaster loans by calling the SBA’s Customer Service Center at 1-800-659-2955 (1-800-877-8339 for the deaf and hard-of-hearing) or emailing DisasterCustomerService@sba.gov. Loan applications can also be downloaded at sba.gov/disaster.

Those with insurance may use an SBA loan to cover the deductible and other losses not paid for by their policy. Survivors with insurance should also apply to FEMA, as they may be eligible for grants to help with disaster-related expenses their insurance doesn’t cover.

If an applicant does not meet the citizenship or immigration status at the time of application, the household may still apply for certain forms of FEMA assistance. Undocumented custodial parents or legal guardians may apply on behalf of a minor child who is a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or a qualified alien living in the same household. The parent or legal guardian must register as the co-applicant, and the minor child must be under age 18 at the time the disaster occurred

For more information on Tennessee’s disaster recovery, visit www.tn.gov/tema.html and www.fema.gov/disaster/4609. You may also follow FEMA on www.facebook.com/fema and Twitter @FEMARegion4.

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bree-constance… Thu, 10/21/2021 - 18:56

Public Invited to Review Flood Maps in the City of Colonial Heights

FEMA is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for the City of Colonial Heights, Virginia. Community partners are invited to participate in a 90-day appeal and comment period.

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 Oct. 22, 2021. 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. The preliminary maps may be viewed online at the FEMA Flood Map Changes Viewer, http://msc.fema.gov/fmcv, by typing “Colonial Heights” into the search bar. Changes from the current maps may be viewed online at the Region 3 Changes Since Last FIRM Viewer: https://arcg.is/0ruD5j. 

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 Colonial Heights Flood Mapping Milestones

• April 28, 2020 — Flood Risk Review Meeting to review draft flood hazard data.
• Feb. 12, 2021 — Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map released.
• April 1, 2021 — Community Coordination and Outreach Meeting to review Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map and discuss updates to local floodplain management ordinance and flood insurance.
• On or Around Oct. 22, 2021 –Appeal Period starts.
• December 2022* — 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 (215) 931-5597 or at femar3newsdesk@fema.dhs.gov.

 

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amanda.hancher Thu, 10/21/2021 - 18:20

Public Invited to Review Flood Maps in Prince George County, VA

​​​​​​FEMA is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Prince George County, Virginia. Community partners are invited to participate in a 90-day appeal and comment period.

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 or around Oct. 22, 2021. 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. 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: https://arcg.is/1uDumy. 

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.

Prince George County Flood Mapping Milestones

• Aug. 14, 2019 — Flood Risk Review Meeting to review draft flood hazard data.
• Feb. 26, 2021 — Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map released.
• March 29, 2021 — Community Coordination and Outreach Meeting to review Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map and discuss updates to local floodplain management ordinance and flood insurance.
• On or Around Oct. 22, 2021 – Appeal Period starts.
• December 2022* — 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 (215) 931-5597 or at femar3newsdesk@fema.dhs.gov.

amanda.hancher Thu, 10/21/2021 - 18:17

Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Kaufman County, Texas

DENTON, Texas – Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review in Kaufman County, Texas. 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 periods.

The 90-day appeal and comment periods will begin on or around Oct. 21, 2021.

Appeals and comments may be submitted through Jan. 19, 2022 for:

• The cities of Combine, Crandall, Dallas, Forney, Mesquite, Rosser and Seagoville; and the unincorporated areas of Kaufman County

Comments only may be submitted through Jan. 19, 2022 for:

• The cities of Cottonwood, Heath, Kaufman, Scurry, Talty and Terrell

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 1-877-FEMA-MAP (1-877-336-2627) or by email at FEMAMapSpecialist@riskmapcds.com.

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 http://go.usa.gov/r6C (just click on the “Live Chat” icon).
• Contact a FEMA Map Specialist by telephone at 1-877-FEMA-MAP (1-877-336-2627) or by email at FEMAMapSpecialist@riskmapcds.com.

Most homeowners insurance policies do not cover flood damage. 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 https://www.floodsmart.gov.

Carmen.Castro Thu, 10/21/2021 - 17:53

Continued Temporary Rental Assistance May be Available from FEMA

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Survivors of the recent California wildfires, who are receiving rental assistance for temporary housing through FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program, may get additional help if needed.

Rental assistance is for paying rent. This includes a security deposit, and rent for a place other than your damaged home.  To continue receiving rental assistance, survivors must show an ongoing need, by showing there is not housing available, or your permanent housing plan has not been completed through no fault of your own.

A permanent housing plan puts you back into safe, sanitary and functional housing, done within a reasonable time frame. You must continue to work toward a permanent housing plan to remain eligible for Continued Temporary Rental Assistance.

You may qualify for continued rental assistance if you:

• Demonstrate your disaster-related financial need; and
• Show you are actively working on a permanent housing plan; or
• Demonstrate progress of a plan by using a contractor’s estimate of repairs.

The deadline to apply with FEMA for disaster assistance is Oct. 25, 2021. This is for the California wildfires in the counties of Lassen, Plumas, Nevada, Placer, Tehama and Trinity. If you register in time, you may apply for rental assistance even if you haven’t already.

If you are currently receiving rental assistance, continue to update FEMA with your progress and if you have an ongoing need for assistance, you must ask for continued assistance.  This is how you ask for assistance:

• Contact FEMA
• Prove you spent previous assistance on rent
• Provide the status of your permanent housing plan
• Ensure funds are used for their intended purpose

Extensions on rental assistance may be granted for 3-month periods, up to a maximum of 18 months from the date of the presidential declarations: Aug. 24, 2021.

The application must include these supporting documents:

• Pre-disaster and current household income status.
• Copies of pre-disaster lease, utility bills, renter’s insurance information.
• Copy of current lease or rental agreement signed by you and the landlord.
• Rental receipts, canceled checks or money orders showing the rental assistance was used to pay for housing expenses.

Submit documents by creating an account at DisasterAssistance.gov or by uploading via the FEMA app to a smartphone or tablet.

 

Homeowners:

If your FEMA Verified Loss is more than the amount of initial Rental Assistance award you received, the application to request Continued Temporary Rental Assistance will be mailed to you after you receive your initial rental assistance award.

If your verified loss is less than the initial rental award, you must call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 (TTY: 800-462-7585) and ask for an application for Continued Temporary Rental Assistance. 

 

Renters:

You will need to call the Helpline to ask for an application for Continued Temporary Rental Assistance.

Your request will be evaluated to determine if you are eligible for the extension, but there is no guarantee of rental assistance past the first two months.  For more information about California’s Wildfire recovery, visit Cal OES’ wildfirerecovery.caloes.ca.gov.

Survivors who may need to request an accommodation or have additional questions can call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 (TTY 800-462-7585) from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. PT, seven days a week. Multilingual operators are available.

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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 or 800-462-7585 (TTY/TDD).

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robert.barker Thu, 10/21/2021 - 16:15

Flood Insurance a Valuable Resource in Western North Carolina Flood Insurance a Valuable Resource in Western North Carolina

WAYNESVILLE, N.C. - Your house has never flooded. You have a homeowner's insurance policy. You're thinking: "I'm covered."

Maybe not.

Many Western North Carolina residents may believe they don't need to buy flood insurance. They don't live in a high-risk flood zone. But flooding can happen anywhere, often to the surprise of residents who thought they were covered for disaster. When flooding happens, the damage is not covered by most homeowners' insurance policies. One inch of floodwater can cause up to $25,000 of damage in a home.

Flooding in Western North Carolina is not uncommon. Yet only 1 percent of structures in Buncombe, Haywood and Transylvania counties are covered by flood insurance policies issued by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). After Tropical Storm Fred, more than 200 policyholders filed flood claims with a total payout of more than $9.5 million to date. Of the 1,930 flood insurance policyholders in Buncombe, Haywood and Transylvania counties, 963 live in designated high-risk flood zones, while 967 others do not. In all, the flood insurance program has nearly 139,000 policyholders across North Carolina with total coverage exceeding $37.2 billion.

Property owners can protect themselves from financial losses by having a flood insurance policy through the NFIP.  Flood insurance coverage is available regardless of federal disaster declarations. Insurance for contents is also available to renters. There is a 30-day waiting period before new policies go into effect, so don't wait to obtain a policy.

In North Carolina, 634 communities participate in the NFIP; 27 communities do not. Residents can purchase a flood insurance policy if their community participates in the NFIP, no matter their flood risk.

Coverage is available for residential and commercial buildings and the contents therein:

• Up to $250,000 in building coverage and up to $100,000 in contents coverage for single-to-four family residential structures.
• Up to $500,000 in building coverage and up to $100,000 in contents coverage for five-or-more family residential structures.
• Up to $500,000 in building coverage and up to $500,000 in contents coverage for businesses.

How to buy:

Contact your insurance company or agent. In addition to the NFIP, flood insurance is also available from some private insurance providers.

For an agent referral, call 800-427-4661 or visit https://www.fema.gov/flood-insurance.

Group Flood Insurance Policies

As part of its disaster assistance, FEMA has provided Group Flood Insurance Policies (GFIP) to 49 homeowners and renters in Buncombe, Haywood and Transylvania counties after Tropical Storm Fred. The group policies are 36-month NFIP insurance certificates for disaster survivors who live in a high-risk flood zone, sustain flood damage, do not have flood insurance, and receive FEMA disaster assistance. When a GFIP certificate expires, the survivor is responsible for obtaining and maintaining flood insurance. Failure to maintain flood insurance will affect their eligibility for future disaster assistance.

For more information about Tropical Storm Fred recovery in North Carolina, visit fema.gov/disaster/4617 and ncdps.gov/TSFred. Follow us on Twitter: @NCEmergency and @FEMARegion4.

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brianasummer.fenton Thu, 10/21/2021 - 14:36

FEMA Approves Escambia County for $13.7 Million Grant for Hurricane Sally Debris Removal

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- FEMA has approved a grant of $13,715,504 for the State of Florida to reimburse Escambia County for costs associated with county-wide debris removal after Hurricane Sally.

Escambia County utilized contracted workers between Oct. 1, 2020 and April 30, 2021 to remove and dispose of 689,477 cubic yards of vegetative debris, 201,863 cubic yards of construction and demolition debris, 854 hazardous leaning trees, 8,283 hazardous hanging limbs and 1.85 tons of hazardous household waste debris from public rights of way. The debris posed a serious threat to public health and safety. Additional expenses included the monitoring and field supervisory oversight of collecting, removing and disposal of all debris.

FEMA’s Public Assistance program is an essential source of funding for communities recovering from a federally declared disaster or emergency. The Florida Division of Emergency Management works with FEMA during all phases of the program and reviews projects prior to FEMA final approval.

Applicants work directly with FEMA to develop projects and scopes of work. FEMA obligates funding for projects to FDEM after final approval.

Once a project is obligated, FDEM works closely with applicants to finalize grants and begin making payments. FDEM has procedures in place designed to ensure grant funding is provided to local communities as quickly as possible.

FEMA’s Public Assistance program provides grants to state, tribal and local governments, and certain private nonprofit organizations, including houses of worship, so communities can quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies.

Kimberly.Kipp Thu, 10/21/2021 - 14:35

FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center Coming to Norristown

HARRISBURG, Pa. – A FEMA Mobile Disaster Recovery Center (MDRC) will open to help residents of Montgomery County whose homes or personal property were impacted by the remnants of Hurricane Ida. This temporary Center will be staffed with FEMA personnel and representatives of other federal and state agencies to assist with registration and answer questions about disaster assistance programs.

This is the scheduled location for the MDRC:

• Montgomery County Intermediate Unit
  • 2 West Lafayette Street, Norristown, PA
  • Hours of operation:
    • Wednesday, Oct. 20, and Thursday, Oct. 21: 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.

In addition to the MDRCs, if you have not already applied for help, you can do so at any one of the fixed locations:

• Montgomery County Community College, Health Sciences Gym, 340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell
• Ashbridge Square Shopping Center, 945 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown
• Manchester Township Municipal Building, 3200 Farmtrail Rd, York
• Former CVS store, 7219 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia
• Northampton County EOC, 100 Gracedale Ave, Nazareth.

Hours of operation for these DRCs are:

Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Saturday – 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Sunday: Closed

Please have the following information available to register:

• Name and SSN of the primary applicant
• Name and SSN of secondary/co-applicant (encouraged but not required)
• Current and pre-disaster address
• Names of all occupants of the pre-disaster household
• Current contact information
• Types of insurance held by the household
• Household pre-disaster annual gross income
• Losses caused by the disaster.
• Banking information for direct deposit of financial assistance, if requested

Visiting a Disaster Recovery Center is not required.

To register with FEMA:

• Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Help is available in most languages. Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability and use a TTY may call 800-462-7585. If you use 711 or VRS (Video Relay Service) or require accommodations while visiting a center, call 800-621-3362. The toll-free numbers are open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Information on the registration process is available in ASL at fema.gov/media-library/assets/videos/111546.
• Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov (also in Spanish);
• Download the FEMA mobile app (also in Spanish), also available at Google Play or the Apple App Store.

The registration deadline for FEMA Disaster Assistance in Pennsylvania is November 10, 2021.

For updates on the Pennsylvania response and recovery, follow the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency on Twitter twitter.com/PEMAHQ and Facebook https://m.facebook.com/PEMAHQ/. Additional information is available at fema.gov/disaster/4618.

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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.

 Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/femaregion3 and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/femaregion3

valerie.amato Wed, 10/20/2021 - 19:53

FEMA Registration and SBA Disaster Loan Application Are Key to Hurricane Recovery

HARRISBURG, PA — Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials are urging disaster relief applicants to complete and return the loan application forms from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

Completing the loan application is a critical part of the disaster assistance process. It can keep the door open to all federal assistance, including possible additional grants, from FEMA.

Assistance from FEMA may not cover all damage or property loss. The SBA loan application, however, may make FEMA assistance available to replace essential household items, or replace or repair a damaged vehicle. It is critical that the SBA loan application be completed and returned before further FEMA assistance may be considered.

Many Pennsylvanians who register for disaster assistance through FEMA may receive an automated call from SBA with information on how to complete the loan application process. Completing and submitting the SBA loan application, even if you do not want a loan or think you may not qualify for one, is a required step in obtaining some forms of disaster assistance.

SBA provides low-interest loans to businesses of all sizes (including landlords) and to homeowners, renters and eligible private nonprofit organizations that sustained disaster damage or losses during the severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides that began on August 31, 2021 to September 5, 2021. There is no cost to apply for a loan.

Storm-impacted homeowners, renters and businesses in the 8 designated counties may be eligible for federal assistance: Bedford, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia, and York Counties.   SBA has staff at all state and FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) to assist businesses, non-profits, homeowners and renters in completing their loan applications. Additionally, SBA has opened SBA Business Recovery Centers (BRC) in the following locations.

• SBA Business Recovery Center, Philadelphia County
  • Falls of the Schuylkill Library, 3501 Midvale Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19129
  • Hours:
    • Monday and Wednesday, noon – 8 p.m.
    • Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
    • Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • Closed: Saturday and Sunday  
• SBA Business Recovery Center, York County
  • York County Economic Alliance, 144 Roosevelt Ave., York, PA 17401
  • Hours:
    • Monday –Thursday, 9:30 a.m.– 5 p.m.
    • Friday, 9:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.
    • Closed: Saturday and Sunday  
• SBA Business Recovery Center, Chester County
  • Chester County Economic Development Council, Eagleview Corporate Center
  • 737 Constitution Dr., Exton, PA 19341
  • Hours:
    • Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    • Closed: Saturday and Sunday

SBA’s Business Recovery Centers are for all businesses and residents who suffered damage to meet with SBA representatives one-on-one, for answers to questions and help submitting loan applications.

Additional information on the disaster loan program may be obtained by calling SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or 800-877-8339 (TTY/TDD) or by sending an email to disastercustomerservice@sba.gov (link sends e-mail).  Loan applications can be downloaded from www.sba.gov.  Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure website at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela. 

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All FEMA disaster assistance will be provided without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment), religion, national origin, age, disability, limited English proficiency, economic status, or retaliation. If you believe your civil rights are being violated, call 800-621-3362 or 800-462-7585(TTY/TDD).  

The SBA is the federal government’s primary source of money for the long-term rebuilding of disaster-damaged private property. SBA helps businesses of all sizes, private non-profit organizations, homeowners and renters fund repairs or rebuilding efforts and can cover the cost of replacing lost or disaster-damaged real estate and personal property. These disaster loans cover losses not fully compensated by insurance or other recoveries and do not duplicate benefits of other agencies or organizations.

valerie.amato Wed, 10/20/2021 - 19:40

FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips at Lowe’s in Thibodaux

BATON ROUGE, La. – Repairing or rebuilding your home? Disaster survivors who are working on their homes after Hurricane Ida can visit Lowe’s in Thibodaux this week to talk with FEMA mitigation specialists about their damage and discuss how to best repair their homes.

Mitigation advisors will give tips about rebuilding and protecting homes from future disaster-related damage. Most of the information provided is geared toward do-it-yourself work and general contractors. FEMA mitigation specialists will be available Monday, Oct. 18 through Oct. 23 from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m CT.

Lowe's Home Improvement

614 N. Canal Blvd.

Thibodaux, LA 70301

Specialists are available on the Mitigation Helpline, 833-FEMA-4-US or 833-336-2487, send an email to FEMA-LAMit@fema.dhs.gov or visit https://fema.connectsolutions.com/lamit, https://fema.connectsolutions.com/la-es-mit for Spanish or https://fema.connectsolutions.com/la-vie-mit for Vietnamese.

sandra.habib Wed, 10/20/2021 - 16:39

Drop, Cover and Hold On: Join the Annual Great ShakeOut Drill

ATLANTA – The annual Great ShakeOut earthquake drill will take place Thursday, Oct. 21 at 10:21 a.m. local time. FEMA Region 4 encourages individuals and communities to participate and practice the simple safety steps to stay safe during an earthquake.

Earthquakes can happen anywhere, anytime. In September a 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck near North Charleston, South Carolina, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Recently, minor earthquakes were recorded in northeast Georgia and near the Georgia-South Carolina line as well.

During the self-led earthquake drill, millions of people will practice how to drop, cover and hold on. For most people, in most situations, the recommended earthquake safety action is to:

• DROP where you are, onto your hands and knees, if possible (or make necessary accommodations.) Make sure to wear a mask and practice social distancing if you are participating with others outside your household.
• COVER your head and neck with one arm and hand, as you crawl for shelter under a nearby table or desk.
• HOLD ON to your shelter with one hand until shaking stops (remain on your knees and covering your head and neck with your other arm and hand).

The ShakeOut is free and open to the public, and participants include individuals, schools, businesses, local and state government agencies, and many other groups. To take part in the ShakeOut, individuals and organizations are asked to join the drill by registering to participate at www.shakeout.org. Once registered, participants receive regular information on how to plan their drill and become better prepared for earthquakes and other disasters.

In 2020, more than 29 million people participated in ShakeOut drills nationwide.

neily.chapman Wed, 10/20/2021 - 15:11

Florida Department of Transportation Approved for Additional $65.4 Million in Hurricane Michael Debris Removal Expenses

PENSACOLA, Fla. — FEMA has approved $65,462,184 in grants to reimburse the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for its costs for Hurricane Michael debris removal operations in four affected counties.

FDOT used contractors and, in some cases, inmate labor – as provided by an agreement with the state Department of Corrections – to remove, monitor, chip and dispose of storm debris that posed a serious threat to public health and safety in Calhoun, Gadsden, Gulf and Jackson counties. A total of 3,851,305 cubic yards of vegetative debris, 290,637 cubic yards of construction and demolition debris, 23,059 hazardous trees, 11,017 hazardous hanging limbs, 657 stumps and 136 major household appliances (white goods) were removed from public property, roads and rights of way between Nov. 25, 2018 and July 11, 2019.

This reimbursement brings the total of FEMA grants for FDOT’s Hurricane Michael recovery to more than $388 million.

FEMA’s Public Assistance program is an essential source of funding for communities recovering from a federally declared disaster or emergency. The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) works with FEMA during all phases of the program and reviews projects prior to FEMA final approval.

Applicants work directly with FEMA to develop projects and scopes of work. FEMA obligates funding for projects to FDEM after final approval.

Once a project is obligated, FDEM works closely with applicants to finalize grants and begin making payments. FDEM has procedures in place designed to ensure grant funding is provided to local communities as quickly as possible.

FEMA’s Public Assistance program provides grants to state, tribal and local governments, and certain private nonprofit organizations, including houses of worship, so communities can quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies.

Kimberly.Kipp Wed, 10/20/2021 - 15:07

Storm Survivors Receive Additional FEMA Funding After Counties Join the National Flood Insurance Program

NASHVILLE, Tenn.  – After Houston and Humphreys counties decided to participate in the National Flood Insurance Program in mid-September, residents affected by severe storms and flooding in August have received nearly $1 million in additional federal disaster assistance so far.

When a federal disaster declaration was made on Aug. 23 for Dickson, Hickman, Houston and Humphreys counties, the unincorporated areas of Houston and Humphreys were “sanctioned” by NFIP. This made them ineligible for the full range of FEMA grants. Houston County was sanctioned in October 2010 when local officials did not join after being mapped with a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA). Humphreys County was mapped a year earlier with a SFHA and became sanctioned in September 2009 after failing to join.

By law, sanctioned communities cannot receive federal disaster money for anything normally covered by insurance. This includes funding for permanent home repairs for individuals and families and to local governments for permanent infrastructure repair.

After enrolling in NFIP in September, survivors in the previously sanctioned communities in Houston and Humphreys counties have received a total of $908,539. In Humphreys county, which joined on Sept. 16, 48 individuals and families in these communities received a total of $869,966 for home repair and replacement of personal property. In Houston County, which enrolled on Sept. 24, 14 applicants received a total of $38,393 for home repair and replacement of personal property.

“We are pleased these communities will now have more funding and protection in case of future flooding,” said Tim Russo, Supervisory Floodplain Management Specialist. “The program includes certain codes and regulations, but these measures are worth the effort because ultimately any potential future damage will be lessened.”

While residents who experienced damage may now be eligible to receive full FEMA assistance, homes located in SFHAs are required to have NFIP in case of future damage. Residents who do not maintain their flood insurance will not be eligible for FEMA repair and replacement grants for flood damaged property and other federal disaster assistance normally covered by insurance. Survivors should keep in mind flood insurance claims are paid even when a major disaster is not declared. Also, survivors may not have to choose to take out a low-interest loan, which is the most common form of federal disaster assistance. It is important to remember an inch of floodwater per 1,000 square feet can cost about $10,000 to repair. Yet, most private insurance companies do not cover flood damage.

FEMA funds and administers the NFIP, but policies can be obtained through local insurance agents. To learn more about flood insurance policies or find an agent, go to FloodSmart | The National Flood Insurance Program or call 800-427-4661. For information on flood risks in your area, visit FEMA Flood Map Service Center | Welcome!.

Residents with damage in the previously sanctioned communities of Houston and Humphreys counties who have still not applied for FEMA assistance can do so by the Oct 25 application deadline in the following ways:

• Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 (TTY 800-462-7585). If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service.  
• Online through DisasterAssistance.gov
• Download the FEMA app to a smartphone or tablet.

For more information on Tennessee’s disaster recovery, visit www.tn.gov/tema.html and www.fema.gov/disaster/4609. You may also follow FEMA on www.facebook.com/fema and Twitter @FEMARegion4.

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bree-constance… Wed, 10/20/2021 - 14:51

FEMA Grants Are Not Considered Income and are Not Taxable

NEW YORK – People receiving Social Security payments or other government assistance should not be concerned that FEMA disaster assistance might affect their benefits.

If you live in the Bronx, Kings, Nassau, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk or Westchester County and have applied to FEMA for federal disaster assistance after Hurricane Ida, you are in no danger of losing other federal benefits to which you are entitled.

FEMA disaster grants are not considered taxable income. Accepting a FEMA grant will not affect your Social Security benefits, Medicare, Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or other federal assistance programs.

Disaster grants help pay for temporary housing, essential home repairs caused by Ida, personal property replacement and other serious disaster-related needs not covered by your insurance or other sources.

There are several ways to apply for federal disaster assistance:

• Visit DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA mobile app or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. If you use video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service. Helpline operators are available from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Press 2 for Spanish. Press 3 for an interpreter who speaks your language.
• You can also visit a Disaster Recovery Center and meet in person with FEMA staff and representatives of other federal and state agencies who can provide information about disaster assistance. To find a recovery center near you, visit DRC Locator (fema.gov).

The Rockland County Disaster Recovery Center is open daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at:

• Orangetown Soccer Club Complex, 175 Old Orangeburg Road, Orangeburg, NY 10962

The following centers are open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday, closed Sundays:

• Hostos College, 450 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451
• Queens College, 152-45 Melbourne Ave., Queens, NY 11367
• Medgar Evers College, 231 Crown St., Brooklyn, NY 11225
• College of Staten Island, 2800 Victory Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10314
• Michael J. Tully Park Physical Activity Center, 1801 Evergreen Ave., New Hyde Park, NY 11040
• Rose Caracappa Senior Center, 739 NY-25A, Mount Sinai, NY 11766
• Public Library, 136 Prospect Ave., Mamaroneck, NY 10543

The deadline to apply for FEMA disaster assistance is Monday, Dec. 6.

For additional online resources as well as FEMA downloadable pamphlets and other aids, visit DisasterAssistance.gov and click “Information.”

For referrals to agencies that support community-specific needs, call 211 or visit https://www.211nys.org/contact-us. For New York City residents, call 311.

For the latest information on New York’s recovery efforts, visit www.fema.gov/disaster/4615. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/FEMARegion2 and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/fema.

thomas.wise Wed, 10/20/2021 - 14:27

Multi-Million Dollar FEMA Allocation for San Juan's Iconic Parks

Guaynabo, Puerto Rico – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assigned a little over $5 million for permanent works in three iconic recreational facilities at the Municipality of the Capital City: Parque Central, Hiram Bithorn Stadium and Luis Muñoz Marín Park.

“Each one of these parks means a lot for the sports, cultural and family lifestyles in Puerto Rico. With these obligations, we reaffirm our commitment to the recovery of the island in all its aspects,” said the FEMA Federal Disaster Recovery Coordinator in Puerto Rico, José G. Baquero.

Of the federal share, $3 million is for the San Juan’s Parque Central. This 14-acre park, which was inaugurated in 1979 for the Pan-American Games, has 60 employees and receives more than 5,000 daily visitors. The main building, athletic tracks, the bleachers, 22 children’s play areas, the pools and the tennis courts at the park will be repaired. The process is currently at the auction and design phase.

According to the administration at the Parque Central, “the facility is used in a family-friendly way for recreational activities and sports, from age 6 to the elderly.” They also describe it as a “the lungs of San Juan” due to its vast greenery.

For personal trainer Derick Negrón Figueroa, the repairs are important because there are not many places available. “The park helps the youth to continue to develop physically, it entertains them and the general community. I like to come here because I can do what I want in a day in one same place without having to go elsewhere,” he added.

Furthermore, nearly $1.1 million will be used to repair various areas, the main building, the pavilion and various general areas of the Luis Muñoz Marín Park (PLMM, for its Spanish acronym), originally known as the Parque de Las Américas and inaugurated on 1983.

This renown family park that has received nearly 951,200 people during the last six years, has a water park, a dog park, pavilions for rent, children’s play areas and bicycle and pedestrian tracks, among others. The PLMM welcomes between 150,000 to 200,000 visitors per year and creates 33 direct jobs and nearly 20 indirect ones.

According to its Deputy Director, Laura Vélez Ramírez, this is one of the most important parks in the city. “The repair and conditioning works to the PLMM are vital, especially during this historic moment. Parks have become the best option for recreation, education and enjoyment. They are open spaces that guarantee social distancing in compliance with health regulations,” said Vélez Ramírez.

Of the funds for PLMM, nearly $70,000 are earmarked for hazard mitigation works to prevent similar damages in future disasters. To this end, some fences and the aluminum gutter on the roof will be repaired to help store water for the cisterns.

Likewise, over $930,000 was allocated to the iconic Hiram Bithorn Stadium in Hato Rey and its power station. The repairs related to Hurricane María on this professional baseball stadium, which takes its name from the first Puerto Rican player to play on the Major Leagues, have already been completed. According to the Municipality of San Juan, the Bithorn, currently open during regular hours following the corresponding protocols, expects the visit of 300,000 people during this fiscal year.

For this part, the Executive Director of the Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resiliency (COR3), Ing. Manuel A. Laboy Rivera, expressed that “Once the reconstruction works finish, thousands of fans will enjoy sports competitions or safe and resilient recreational areas.” He also mentioned that they will be able to attract sports or entertainment events that “support the local economic development through tourism.”

To access more information on the recovery of Puerto Rico from Hurricane María, visit fema.gov/disaster/4339 and recuperacion.pr. Follow us on social media at Facebook.com/FEMAPuertoRico, Facebook.com/COR3pr and Twitter @COR3pr.

frances.acevedo-pico Wed, 10/20/2021 - 11:52

FEMA Approves Additional $21.8 Million for Bay County Hurricane Michael Debris Removal Expenses

PENSACOLA, Fla. — FEMA has approved an additional grant of $21,869,018 for the State of Florida to reimburse Bay County for its debris removal operations after Hurricane Michael in 2018.

Funding from FEMA's Public Assistance grant program will reimburse the county for removing 901,285 cubic yards of vegetative debris, 274,942 cubic yards of construction and demolition debris, 7,279 hazardous leaning trees, 2,460 hazardous hanging limbs and 402 stumps from public roads, infrastructure and rights of way, which posed a serious threat to public health and safety.

This reimbursement brings the total of FEMA grants for Bay County’s Hurricane Michael recovery to more than $295.1 million.

FEMA’s Public Assistance program is an essential source of funding for communities recovering from a federally declared disaster or emergency. The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) works with FEMA during all phases of the program and reviews projects prior to FEMA final approval.

Applicants work directly with FEMA to develop projects and scopes of work. FEMA obligates funding for projects to FDEM after final approval.

Once a project is obligated, FDEM works closely with applicants to finalize grants and begin making payments. FDEM has procedures in place designed to ensure grant funding is provided to local communities as quickly as possible.

FEMA’s Public Assistance program provides grants to state, tribal and local governments, and certain private nonprofit organizations, including houses of worship, so communities can quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies.

Kimberly.Kipp Tue, 10/19/2021 - 19:35