FEMA Awards Over $2 Million to City of Boston for COVID-19 Supplies

BOSTON – The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $2 million to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to reimburse the City of Boston for the cost of purchasing emergency supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The $2,006,134 Public Assistance grant will reimburse the Boston Public Health Commission for the cost of personal protective equipment (PPE) and supplies distributed to both its staff and community partners to minimize the spread of COVID-19.

The PPE and supplies purchased between March and December 2020 included masks, gloves, safety glasses, face shields, N95 masks, disinfecting wipes and sanitizer.

“FEMA is pleased to be able to assist the Boston Public Health Commission with these costs,” said FEMA Region 1 Regional Administrator Lori Ehrlich. “Providing resources for our partners on the front lines of the pandemic fight is critical to their success, and to our success as a nation.”

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 $1.5 billion in Public Assistance grants to Massachusetts to reimburse the commonwealth for pandemic-related expenses.

adrien.urbani Fri, 03/10/2023 - 20:11

FEMA Awards Nearly $1.4 Million to Massachusetts for COVID-19 Supplies

BOSTON – The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending almost $1.4 million to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to reimburse it for the cost of purchasing emergency supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The $1,377,794 Public Assistance grant will reimburse the Massachusetts Department of Public Health for the cost of personal protective equipment (PPE) and supplies purchased to address COVID-19.

The PPE and supplies purchased between June 2020 and June 2021 included gloves, masks, gowns, face shields, storage carts and containers, respirator supplies, syringes, bandages, breathing tubes, thermometers and sanitizing supplies.

“FEMA is pleased to be able to assist the Massachusetts Department of Public Health with these costs,” said FEMA Region 1 Regional Administrator Lori Ehrlich. “Providing resources for our partners on the front lines of the pandemic fight is critical to their success, and to our success as a nation.”

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 $1.5 billion in Public Assistance grants to Massachusetts to reimburse the commonwealth for pandemic-related expenses.

adrien.urbani Fri, 03/10/2023 - 17:02

One Week Left to Apply for Federal Disaster Assistance

ATLANTA – There are two dates coming up on the calendar that disaster survivors from Butts, Henry, Jasper, Meriwether, Newton, Pike, Spalding and Troup counties should be aware of.

Monday, March 20, is the last day to apply for FEMA assistance if you had uninsured or underinsured damage to your property after the January storms and tornadoes. The last day to apply for a low-interest disaster loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration is three days earlier, Friday, March 17.

Homeowners who had damage should apply for FEMA disaster assistance because your insurance may not cover all of your damage. Renters who had losses caused by tornadoes are also encouraged to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. Your losses may include damage to personal property such as furniture, appliances and vehicles.

After a disaster, you may find that a FEMA grant and your insurance settlement do not give you all the funds you need to restore your home to its pre-disaster condition. SBA’s disaster loans can help with the recovery of homeowners, renters, nonprofit organizations and businesses of all sizes.

Homeowners may borrow up to $200,000 from SBA to repair or replace their primary residence. Homeowners and renters may borrow up to $40,000 to repair or replace personal property including vehicles. Businesses may borrow up to $2 million for any combination of property damage or working capital.

Homeowners and renters are encouraged to submit an SBA disaster loan application even if you’re not sure you will need or want a loan. There is no obligation to take all or part of an approved loan. If SBA cannot approve the application, SBA will refer you to FEMA’s Other Needs Assistance program for possible additional assistance.

If your SBA application is approved, you are not obligated to accept the loan. However, if you fail to return the application, that decision may disqualify you from other possible FEMA assistance and other grants or services. All disaster loans approved through Sept. 30, 2023, will be granted 12 months of no payments at zero percent interest.

Here are the ways to apply for FEMA disaster assistance by Monday, March 20:

• Visit DisasterAssistance.gov
• Use the FEMA mobile app
• Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Help is available in many languages. If you use video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service. Helpline operators speak many languages and lines are open from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. daily. Press 2 for Spanish. Press 3 for an interpreter who speaks your language.
• For an American Sign Language video on how to apply, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU7wzRjByhI&list=PL720Kw_OojlKOhtKG7HM_0n_kEawus6FC&index=6

To apply for an SBA disaster loan for property damage by Friday, March 17, or to download applications, go to https://DisasterLoanAssistance.sba.gov/. You may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or email DisasterCustomerService@sba.gov to have a loan application mailed to you.

For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, dial 711 to access telecommunications relay services. You may also apply or leave your loan application with an SBA representative at one of their five Business Recovery Centers. For the locations of the centers, click https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/ela/sfc/servlet.shepherd/version/download/068t000000izy1BAAQ.

You may mail completed SBA paper loan applications to:

U.S. Small Business Administration,

Processing and Disbursement Center

14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155

For the latest information on Georgia’s recovery from the severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes, visit fema.gov/disaster/4685. You may also follow @GeorgiaEMAHS/Twitter, Facebook.com/GeorgiaEMAHS, @FEMARegion4/Twitter and Facebook.com/FEMA.

felicia.jordan Fri, 03/10/2023 - 14:41

ICYMI: Biden-Harris Administration, Black Resilience Network Highlight Importance of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships at Climate Resilience Roundtable

WASHINGTON -- Last week, FEMA joined the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, the Black Resilience Network and others to discuss efforts to reinforce climate resilience.

The roundtable discussion brought together Black faith-based and community organizations and partners from private and philanthropic sectors, sharing tools and resources to strengthen a whole-of-community approach to climate resilience.

“FEMA cannot address the climate emergency alone. It requires a whole-of-government approach and whole-of-community involvement,” said DHS Center Director Marcus Coleman. “Preparing our communities for a changing world also requires a coalition-driven approach to building climate resilience across the nation, and it will take all of us to do so now.”

The roundtable event included a facilitated discussion led by the Black Resilience Network, a membership community that offers learning and networking experiences focused on racial justice, crisis leadership, and resilience.

“The Black Resilience Network is excited for future opportunities for collaboration that will come out of this convening,” Executive Director of Next Leadership Development Dr. Atyia Martin. “Our members showed great expertise and passion as they shared our priorities and extended several opportunities for collaboration on climate and disaster resilience with black towns, communities and organizations. We are grateful to be a part of such a historic moment.”

Attendees shared their stories of resilience and ways to increase collaboration to strengthen our nation’s preparedness and resilience.  

“I was awestruck by the breadth of work being done across the nation,” said FEMA’s Assistant Administrator of Grants Program Directorate Pam Williams. “The creative and impactful ways these remarkable community leaders have found to build resilience is to be applauded.”

In addition to speakers from FEMA, presenters included representatives from nonprofit, philanthropy, private sector and federal agencies, including the Small Business Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, Health and Human Services, Department of Agriculture and Department of Commerce Offices of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

“Convenings such as the Climate Resilience Roundtable provide an opportunity for networking, learning and sharing across organizations and sectors,” said President & CEO of National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD) April Wood. “At NVOAD, we recognize the importance of volunteerism and the 4C’s: cooperation, communication, coordination and collaboration, and this event was instrumental in connecting organizations and programs to promote a holistic approach to supporting climate resilience.”

Attendees also learned about initiatives to increase climate resilience at a community level such as Community Disaster Resilience Zones, USDA Climate Hubs, participation in the Resilient Nation Partnership Network and other federal initiatives that advance the FEMA Strategic Goal to lead whole of community climate resilience and other climate-related priorities that promote proactive community engagement with historically underserved populations.

“It’s encouraging to see the federal government engaging with community-based organizations and the private sector to provide resources, tools and technical assistance to vulnerable populations,” said Executive Director of Build Strong Coalition Natalie Enclade.  “Providing aid to these communities is a core part of the Build Strong Coalition’s mission, and we’re looking forward to continuing to work with our federal partners and the like-minded organizations that participated in this event to build a stronger and more resilient America.”

The event inspired by the 2022 National Women Leaders In Public Health, Emergency Management & Environmental/Climate Justice, also supports FEMA’s Strategic Plan and the DHS Secretary’s priority to ready the nation to respond to and recover from disasters and adapt and respond to the climate crisis.

luther.wills-dudich Thu, 03/09/2023 - 20:41

One Week Left for Jan. 12 Alabama Storm Survivors to Apply for Federal Assistance

PRATTVILLE, Ala.– Alabama homeowners and renters who sustained damage to their primary property due to the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes have one week left to apply for federal assistance.

The deadline is March 16, 2023, for survivors to apply for federal assistance in Autauga, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Greene, Hale, Mobile, Morgan, Sumter, and Tallapoosa counties.

Homeowners and renters in the designated counties can apply for assistance the following ways:

• Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. The helpline is open, and help is available from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Central Time in most languages. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service.
• Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov 
• Download the free FEMA mobile app for smartphones

For an accessible video on how to apply for assistance go to, youtube.com/watch?v= WZGpWI2RCNw

When applying, homeowners and renters will need:

• A current phone number where you can be contacted
• Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying
• Your Social Security Number
• A general list of damage and losses
• Banking information if you choose direct deposit
• If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name

If you are unable to locate important documents, FEMA will help you to identify other ways to verify your information.

Disaster assistance is not a substitute for insurance and cannot compensate for all losses caused by a disaster. The assistance is intended to meet basic needs and supplement disaster recovery efforts.

For information on Alabama’s disaster recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4684. Follow FEMA on Twitter at FEMA Region 4 (@femaregion4) / Twitter and at facebook.com/fema.

felicia.jordan Thu, 03/09/2023 - 20:06

Federal Disaster Assistance to Eastern Kentucky Flood Survivors Tops $159 million, FEMA aid reaches $101 million

FRANKFORT, Ky.— As Eastern Kentuckians continue to recover from last year’s disastrous flooding, more than $158 million in low interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration and direct disaster assistance through FEMA have flowed into communities to help jumpstart the recovery process. Of that amount, FEMA has provided more than $101 million in direct awards to survivors.

Small Business Administration

To date, the U.S. Small Business Administration has approved nearly $58 million in low-interest disaster loans. The SBA is the number one source of federal disaster recovery funding. Through low-interest disaster loans the SBA provides recovery loans to businesses of all sizes, private non-profit organizations, homeowners, and renters.

For homeowners and renters, the SBA has approved 724 disaster loans totaling more than $52 million dollars. These loans can be used to repair or replace a survivor’s disaster damaged home and personal property. Additionally, 49 businesses and private non-profits have been approved for loans totaling more than $5.7 million. These funds will help these businesses and organizations recover by replacing real estate, machinery and equipment, and inventory and business assets.

Individuals and Households Program as of March 7, 2023

When it comes to FEMA assistance, nearly 8,700 homeowners and renters have been approved for more than $101 million in federal awards through FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program. Unlike SBA loans, this money does not have to be paid back. This includes:

• More than $74.6 million in repair assistance to help survivors make basic repairs to make their home safe, sanitary and functional.
  • As part of this amount, more than 1,900 Kentuckians received additional funds to help repair or rebuild their homes safer and stronger. These funds may be awarded to elevate a furnace, elevate a water heater or elevate or move an electrical panel to help the homeowner mitigate and minimize damage from future disasters.
• More than $6.4 million in replacement assistance was approved to help survivors replace disaster destroyed homes. Replacement assistance may provide funds to owners whose primary residences were destroyed due to a Presidentially declared disaster. Replacement Assistance may be applied toward purchasing a new permanent residence even if the new residence's cost is greater than the IHP maximum amount of assistance.
• Nearly $7.2 million in rental assistance was provided to more than 5,000 applicants. FEMA rental assistance is an award to help survivors pay for somewhere to live while they repair or rebuild their disaster damaged home. FEMA awards eligible applicants an initial Rental Assistance payment based on the Fair Market Rent established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the county or where their pre-disaster residence is located and the number of bedrooms the household requires.
• FEMA Individual Assistance went the extra mile by conducting phone calls directly to FEMA applicants. Because of this outreach more than $32.8 million in recovery funds were approved for applicants.

Direct Temporary Housing Assistance

• Due to a lack of rental resources in flood affected communities, the Commonwealth requested Direct Temporary Housing Assistance. FEMA provides Direct Temporary Housing Assistance for up to 18 months from the date of the declaration when adequate, alternate housing is unavailable. Direct Temporary Housing is available in six counties (Breathitt, Floyd, Knott, Letcher Perry and Pike) that the Commonwealth identified as having a lack of rental resources.
  • Currently there are 85 households in temporary housing units in 5 counties.
  • To date, 17 families have moved out of Direct Temporary Housing and located permanent housing.

Other Needs Assistance

Other Needs Assistance provides financial assistance for disaster-related necessary expenses and serious needs that are not covered by insurance or provided by any other source. More than $13.3 million in ONA has been awarded to Kentucky survivors. This includes:

• More than $1.6 million in Critical Needs Assistance to more than 3,300 applicants who had immediate or critical needs because they were displaced from their primary residence or to applicants who need assistance to leave their pre-disaster primary residence for temporarily shelter elsewhere. Immediate or critical needs are lifesaving and life-sustaining items including, but not limited to water, food, first aid, prescriptions, infant formula, diapers, personal hygiene items, and fuel for transportation.
• More than $710,000 in Transportation Assistance was provided to 106 applicants. This assistance may be provided to individuals and households with disaster-caused vehicle repair or replacement expenses.
• More than $10.6 million in Personal Property Assistance was provided to more than 2,400 applicants. FEMA may provide financial assistance to repair or replace personal property damaged or destroyed due to a disaster. Items eligible for personal property assistance include appliances, clothing, room furnishings and essential tools and equipment required by an employer.
• More than $11,000 in moving and storage assistance was provided to 26 applicants for expenses incurred on or after the incident period start date to avoid additional disaster damage.
• Nearly $49,000 for disaster related medical expenses was provided to 14 applicants for medical or dental expenses caused by a disaster.
• More than $135,000 for Clean and Sanitize Assistance was awarded to 452 applicants. Clean and Sanitize Assistance is intended to ensure contamination from floodwaters is addressed in a timely manner to prevent additional losses and potential health and safety concerns.
• More than $61,000 in assistance for miscellaneous items. Eligible miscellaneous items are items purchased or rented after the incident to assist with the applicant’s disaster recovery, such as gaining access to the property or assisting with cleaning efforts.
• Through ONA, more than 1,100 homeowners have been enrolled in Group Flood Insurance Policies. GFIP helps to reduce future expenses from floods. FEMA directly purchases three years of flood insurance coverage at a cost of $2400 for each policy.

Though the application period for FEMA assistance ended in October of last year, The agency has continued to work with disaster survivors to help them receive assistance. Since October, an additional more than $19 million has been approved for eligible Kentuckians.

Kentuckians with questions about a pending application or appeal are encouraged to contact the disaster assistance helpline at 800-621-3362. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service.

For the latest information on Kentucky flooding recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4663 and follow FEMA on Twitter at twitter.com/FEMARegion4. Visit the Governor’s website at governor.ky.gov/disaster-response/flood-response.

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                                                             FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters.

ricardo.zuniga Thu, 03/09/2023 - 16:32

La asistencia federal por desastre para los sobrevivientes de las inundaciones en Kentucky sobrepasa $159 millones y la ayuda de FEMA alcanza $101 millones

FRANKFORT, Kentucky — Mientras los habitantes del este de Kentucky siguen recuperándose de las desastrosas inundaciones del año pasado, más de $159 millones en préstamos por desastres a bajo interés de la Agencia Federal de Pequeños Negocios (SBA, por sus siglas en inglés) y la asistencia directa por desastre a través de la Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA, por sus siglas en inglés) han llegado a las comunidades para ayudar a imp0ulsar el proceso de recuperación. De esa cantidad, FEMA ha proporcionado más de $101 millones en otorgamientos directos a los sobrevivientes.

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Federal de Pequeños Negocios

Hasta la fecha, la Agencia Federal de Pequeños Negocios ha aprobado casi $58 millones en préstamos por desastre a bajo interés. SBA es la fuente principal de fondos federales para la recuperación de desastres. A través de préstamos por desastre a bajo interés, SBA proporciona préstamos de recuperación a negocios de todos los tamaños, organizaciones privadas sin fines de lucro, propietarios de vivienda e inquilinos.

Para propietarios de vivienda e inquilinos, SBA ha aprobado 724 préstamos por desastre, para un total de más de $52 millones. Estos préstamos se pueden utilizar para reparar o remplazar la vivienda y propiedad personal del sobreviviente, dañados por el desastre. Además, 49 negocios y organizaciones privadas sin fines de lucro por un total de más de $5.7 millones. Estos fondos ayudarán a estos negocios y organizaciones a recuperarse mediante el reemplazo de bienes raíces, maquinaria y equipo, inventario y activos comerciales.

1. 1. 1. 1. 16. de Individuos y Familias de FEMA
                8. el 7 de marzo de 2023

En lo que respecta a la asistencia de FEMA, cerca de 8,700 propietarios de vivienda e inquilinos han sido aprobados para recibir más de $101 millones en otorgamientos federales a través del Programa de Individuos y Familias (IHP, por sus siglas en inglés). A diferencia de los préstamos de SBA, este dinero no tiene que devolverse. Esto incluye:

• Más de $74.6 millones en ayudas de reparación para ayudar a los sobrevivientes a realizar las reparaciones básicas para que su vivienda sea segura, limpia y funcional.
  • Como parte de esta cantidad, más de 1,900 habitantes de Kentucky recibieron fondos adicionales para ayudar a reparar o reconstruir sus viviendas de una forma más segura y sólida. Estos fondos pueden otorgarse para elevar una caldera, calentador de agua, elevar o trasladar un panel eléctrico para ayudar al propietario a mitigar y minimizar daños por futuros desastres.
• Se aprobaron más de $6.4 millones en asistencia de remplazo para ayudar a los sobrevivientes a remplazar las viviendas destruidas por el desastre. La asistencia de remplazo puede proporcionar fondos a los propietarios cuyas residencias principales fueron destruidas por un desastre declarado por el presidente. La asistencia de remplazo puede aplicarse a la compra de una nueva residencia permanente, aunque el costo de la nueva residencia sea superior al máximo de la ayuda de IHP.
• Se proporcionaron casi $7.2 millones en asistencia de alquiler a más de 5,000 solicitantes. La asistencia de alquiler de FEMA se otorga para ayudar a los sobrevivientes a pagar un lugar donde vivir mientras reparan o reconstruyen su vivienda dañada por el desastre. FEMA otorga a los solicitantes elegibles un pago inicial de asistencia de alquiler basado en el alquiler de mercado justo, establecido por el Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de EE. UU. (HUD) para el condado o donde se encuentra su residencia antes del desastre y la cantidad de habitaciones que requiere la familia.
• La Asistencia Individual de FEMA hizo un esfuerzo adicional al realizar llamadas telefónicas directamente a los solicitantes de FEMA. Debido a este alcance, se aprobaron más de $32.8 millones en fondos de recuperación para los solicitantes.
  1. 1. 1. 2. de Vivienda Provisional Directa de FEMA
• Debido a la falta de recursos de alquiler en las comunidades afectadas por las inundaciones, el estado solicitó Asistencia de Vivienda Provisional Directa. FEMA proporciona Asistencia de Vivienda Provisional Directa por hasta 18 meses a partir de la fecha de la declaración cuando no haya disponibilidad de una vivienda alternativa adecuada. La vivienda provisional directa está disponible en seis condados (Breathitt, Floyd, Knott, Letcher Perry y Pike) que el estado identificó como carentes de recursos de alquiler.
  • Actualmente hay 85 familias en unidades de vivienda provisional en 5 condados.
  • Hasta la fecha, 17 familias se han mudado de la vivienda provisional directa y se han ubicado en una vivienda permanente.
    1. 1. 2. para Otras Necesidades de FEMA

La Asistencia para Otras Necesidades de FEMA brinda asistencia financiera para los gastos necesarios relacionados con el desastre y las necesidades graves que no están cubiertas por el seguro ni son provistas por ninguna otra fuente. Se han otorgado más de $13.3 millones en ONA a los sobrevivientes en Kentucky. Esto incluye:

• Más de $1.6 millones en Asistencia para Necesidades Críticas para más de 3,300 solicitantes que tenían necesidades inmediatas o críticas porque fueron desplazados de su residencia principal o para solicitantes que necesitan asistencia para dejar su residencia principal previa al desastre para refugiarse temporalmente en otro lugar. Las necesidades inmediatas o críticas son aquellos artículos de socorro y de subsistencia que incluyen, entre otros: agua, alimentos, primeros auxilios, medicamentos, fórmulas para bebé, pañales, artículos de higiene personal y combustible para transporte.
• Se proporcionaron más de $710,000 en Asistencia de Transporte a 106 solicitantes. Esta asistencia se puede brindar a individuos y familias con gastos de reparación o reemplazo de vehículos causados por desastres.
• Se proporcionaron más de $10.6 millones en asistencia para propiedad personal a más de 2,400 solicitantes. FEMA puede brindar asistencia financiera para reparar o reemplazar propiedad personal dañada o destruida debido a un desastre. Los artículos elegibles para asistencia de propiedad personal incluyen electrodomésticos, ropa, muebles de habitación y herramientas y equipos esenciales requeridos por un empleador.
• Se proporcionaron más de $11,000 en ayudas para mudanza y almacenamiento a 26 solicitantes para gastos incurridos en la fecha de inicio del periodo del incidente o después, con el fin de evitar daños adicionales por el desastre.
• Se proporcionaron cerca de $49,000 a 14 solicitantes para cubrir gastos médicos o dentales ocasionados por un desastre.
• Se otorgaron más de $135,000 para asistencia de limpieza y desinfección a 452 solicitantes. La asistencia de limpieza y desinfección tiene como objetivo garantizar que la contaminación de las inundaciones se aborde de manera oportuna para evitar pérdidas adicionales y posibles problemas de salud y seguridad.
• Más de $61,000 en asistencia para artículos misceláneos. Los artículos misceláneos elegibles son artículos comprados o alquilados después del incidente para ayudar con la recuperación del desastre del solicitante, como obtener acceso a la propiedad o ayudar con las tareas de limpieza.
• A través de ONA, más de 1,100 propietarios de vivienda se han inscrito en Pólizas Grupales del Seguro de Inundación (GFIP, por sus siglas en inglés). Las GFIP ayudan a reducir los gastos futuros por inundaciones. FEMA compra directamente tres años de cobertura del seguro de inundación a un costo de $2,400 por cada póliza.

Aunque el período de solicitud de asistencia de FEMA finalizó en octubre del año pasado, la agencia ha seguido trabajando con los sobrevivientes del desastre para ayudarlos a recibir asistencia. Desde octubre, se han aprobado más de $19 millones adicionales para los residentes elegibles en Kentucky.

Se recomienda a los residentes de Kentucky que tengan preguntas sobre una solicitud o apelación pendiente, que se comuniquen con la línea de ayuda de asistencia por desastre al 800-621-3362. Si utiliza un servicio de retransmisión, como el servicio de retransmisión de video (VRS), teléfono con subtítulos u otro servicio, brinde a FEMA el número de ese servicio.

Para obtener la información más reciente sobre la recuperación tras las inundaciones en Kentucky, visite femagov/es/disaster/4663 y siga a FEMA en Twitter en twitter.com/FEMARegion4. Visite el sitio web del Gobernador en governor.ky.gov/disaster-response/flood-response.

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La misión de FEMA es ayudar a las personas antes, durante y después de los desastres.

ricardo.zuniga Thu, 03/09/2023 - 16:21

FEMA Supports Economic Development in Waterfronts and Boardwalks

FEMA allocated over $5.7 million to repair these structures in several of the island’s municipalities

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico - Fernando Rodríguez Gil owns one of the nine restaurants on the Costero del Sur boardwalk located in the Capitanejo neighborhood of Juana Díaz. For eight years, his business has enriched the culinary offer at the boardwalk.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved over $5.7 million for this and other waterfronts (known as malecón in Spanish) and boardwalks to repair structures damaged by Hurricane María.

“Aside from their importance in mitigating coastal erosion in these areas, waterfronts serve as spaces for family entertainment and economic development. These funds will contribute to the repairs of 13 projects throughout nine municipalities on the island, which we trust will revitalize these spaces,” said Federal Disaster Recovery Coordinator José G. Baquero.

For this project, which is in the permitting stage, FEMA obligated nearly $2.9 million to the municipality of Juana Díaz. The project includes a support system for decks and piers to strengthen them against storm surges and flooding, among other natural events, in order to reduce coastal erosion by allowing the natural movement of sand and other sediments.

For Rodríguez Gil, when these repairs are completed, economic activity is expected to increase for about ten fishermen in the area that sell lobster and a variety of local fish. “Tourism will increase since it will look better and [this will] impact the people who visit it which is positive for everyone,” said Rodríguez Gil.

The mayor of the City of Kings, Ramón A. Hernández, explained that the development and maintenance of the boardwalk helps to maintain formal and supervised activity in the area.

“It is a highly attractive space due to the coastal landscape and the variety of seafood and Puerto Rican Creole cuisine; this tends to bear positive results such as avoiding the deterioration of a community that has an area of great positive social and economic exchange for all,” Hernández added.

Revitalization beyond the coastal zone

Meanwhile, residents of the Jagual neighborhood in Patillas will benefit from improvements to the boardwalk located on Lake Patillas. Mayor Maritza Sánchez explained that the site receives hundreds of visitors weekly.

“The structure highlights the beauty of the lake, where activities such as fishing, kayaking and other events take place,” according to Sánchez.

As part of the work following the agency’s nearly $482,000 allocation, the atrium, benches, gazebo and sidewalk will be replaced or repaired. Also, utility poles will be replaced with hurricane-resistant aluminum poles as part of the project’s mitigation measures, which add up to nearly $10,000.

Manuel A. Laboy Rivera, executive director for the Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resiliency (COR3), said that the repairs to be made will stabilize the operations of businesses during a time when Puerto Ricans are looking for different ways to bond with their families and return to normalcy after two years of the pandemic. “In COR3, we will continue supporting throughout the process so that these permanent repairs come to fruition,” said Laboy Rivera.  

To date, FEMA has obligated over $29 billion under its Public Assistance program to help Puerto Rico recover from Hurricane María. 

For more information on Puerto Rico’s recovery from Hurricane María, visit fema.gov/disaster/4339 and recovery.pr. Follow us on our social media at Facebook.com/FEMAPuertoRico, Facebook.com/COR3pr and Twitter @COR3pr.

frances.acevedo-pico Thu, 03/09/2023 - 12:43

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for Tennessee

WASHINGTON - FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Tennessee to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm during the period of Dec. 22-27, 2022.

Funding is available to the state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe winter storm in Cocke, Coffee, Davidson, Greene, Henderson, Knox, Maury, Perry, Putnam, Shelby and Washington counties.

Funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.

Andrew Friend has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected areas. Additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the state and warranted by the results of further assessments.

luther.wills-dudich Wed, 03/08/2023 - 21:13

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for the Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria to supplement the Tribal Nation’s efforts in the areas affected by an earthquake from Dec. 20, 2022 – Jan. 1, 2023.

Federal funding is available to the Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the earthquake.

Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures.

Benigno (Bern) Ruiz has been named the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected areas. Additional designations may be made at a later date if requested and warranted by the results of further assessments.

luther.wills-dudich Wed, 03/08/2023 - 20:38

An Immense Job, a Robust Effort after Hurricane Ian

LAKE MARY, Fla. – Homes. Schools. Beaches. Fire stations. City halls. Water and sewer systems. Parks, Train stations. Marinas. Hospitals. Recreation centers. Daycare centers. Docks. Piers. Public safety buildings. Post Offices.

Hurricane Ian was an equal opportunity destroyer in Florida.

The Category 4 storm that made landfall in southwest Florida Sept. 28, 2022, was the third costliest tropical cyclone in U.S. history, the fourth largest storm to strike Florida and the worst crisis that thousands of Floridians have ever faced. Nearly six months later, it has resulted in one of the largest federal disaster response and recovery efforts in FEMA history.

Federal support as of March 6 totals $6.6 billion. FEMA Individual Assistance has provided $1.04 billion in financial help to 383,081 households in 26 counties. The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved $1.73 billion in disaster loans for homeowners, renters and businesses. The National Flood Insurance Program has received 46,400 claims and paid $3.2 billion. FEMA Public Assistance has obligated $636.8 million to reimburse state and local jurisdictions for emergency response and debris removal expenses.

Damage from Hurricane Ian is estimated at $112.9 billion, including insured and uninsured losses, making it the third costliest cyclone to strike the United States, after Katrina and Harvey, according to NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) and the National Hurricane Center (NHC). 

“Hurricane Ian recovery is one of the largest operations the Federal Emergency Management Agency has undertaken,” said Federal Coordinating Officer Tom McCool. “We are working closely with the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) and will be on the job as long as it takes. More than 1,400 federal employees are in Florida today. This operation is locally executed, state managed and federally supported. The private sector, nonprofit organizations and the faith-based community all are active participants in helping these communities recover.”

“The Florida Division of Emergency Management remains committed to working with our local, state and federal partners to navigate the ongoing recovery process in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian,” said FDEM Director Kevin Guthrie. “I want to thank my team as they continue to work diligently in our State Emergency Operations Center and on the ground in impacted communities.”

FEMA has provided rental assistance and funds for basic home repair for 73,532 households. More than 4,500 families have been provided temporary hotel stays while they look for longer-term housing, and most have found other lodging. As of March 6, 530 households have been given the keys to FEMA temporary housing, including travel trailers, manufactured housing units or apartment homes leased by FEMA for hurricane survivors. More homes are being prepared for occupancy.

The state of Florida is providing non-congregate sheltering in travel trailers with FEMA funding supporting that initiative. As of March 6, 354 households occupy state trailers. The state has allocated $150 million to Florida Housing Finance Corporation to assist families impacted by the disaster and is providing other support to survivors.

Debris removal in the hardest-hit areas was expedited when FEMA allowed for waivers in the application process by some local jurisdictions, saving as much as six months in the debris removal process.

To speed assessment of damage and inspection of applicants’ homes, FEMA used geospatial information systems and other technology in response and recovery operations.

FEMA operated 57 Disaster Recovery Centers in affected areas with 138,000 visits. FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance teams visited 354,615 homes. SBA operated six Business Recovery Centers and two Loan Closing Centers.

Voluntary organizations have been active since the storm made landfall. More than 540 organizations have helped survivors with cleanup, financial and housing support, mental health and other types of support.

From the beginning, FEMA activated a robust Interagency Recovery Coordination mission, which brings resources from multiple federal agencies to support state and local recovery needs.

For the latest information on Florida’s recovery from Hurricane Ian, visit floridadisaster.org/info and fema.gov/disaster/4673. Follow FEMA Region 4 (@femaregion4) / Twitter and at facebook.com/fema.

bree-constance… Wed, 03/08/2023 - 19:54

FEMA Region 1 Hosts Multi-State Winter Disaster Response Exercise

FEMA Region 1 simulated a two-day, multi-state disaster March 1-2, which required wide-spread federal, state, and private sector disaster response coordination.

The purpose of the simulated ice storm exercise, called “Frosty Force,” was to bring together federal, state, and other disaster response capabilities in the New England region in a coordinated response. It was designed to test emergency workers in a long-duration power outage scenario — across multiple states.

The exercise primarily took place at FEMA’s Regional Response Coordination Center (RRCC) in Maynard, Mass. In addition, a small contingent of FEMA workers on the region’s Incident Management Assistance Team (IMAT) deployed to the Vermont state Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Other New England states were simulated players during the exercise, with Vermont actively participating. Lessons learned will be shared broadly amongst the New England emergency response community.

IMAT Team Leader Terence Hermans said the state EOC in Vermont was bustling with federal and state emergency responders working side by side. The end result: “By the afternoon, we helped the state [Vermont] lock down a temporary power plan, and commodity and refueling plans,” he said.

Exercise Director Kimberly Heredia said the broad goal of the simulated multi-state event was to train state and federal emergency responders to work in lockstep — should a disaster strike the New England region. She said the only way to obtain that level of preparedness is through planning and training for likely regional disasters.

“Essentially, the goal of the exercise was to get new FEMA employees and state partners in our region acclimated to responding to the RRCC for an emergency — and to creating a coordinated emergency response.” Heredia added that the exercise sought to foster innovation and collaboration ahead of regional emergencies, such as hurricanes, floods, blizzards, or pandemics. “We can find the gaps now — in this large-scale training ahead of a potential disaster — and make sure to improve on whatever we’ve found.”

For Heredia, one of the biggest take-aways of the exercise was highlighted by more of an accomplishment than a challenge: “I was amazed at how natural it was for FEMA and our partners, which included multiple federal and state agencies, to come together to execute our training exercise… and to accomplish key goals of the disaster response within one day,” she said, listing goals such as helping states institute plans of action, and effectively simulating the steps necessary to potentially save lives.

“Our partners not only performed well on the day of the training event, but they also helped us plan the training, which made it almost feel effortless,” Heredia said.

Jarrett Devine, FEMA Region 1 Response Division Director, applauded the efforts of each participating person and agency partner, adding the observation: “ I saw amazing discussions and engagement from all” who participated in the exercise.

Lori Ehrlich, Region 1 Administrator, said the success of the exercise comes from working through a disaster simulation with our state and federal partners. “Numerous federal agencies were involved, and state partners either participated or have expressed an interest in reviewing the plans and data we share as a result of the exercise,” Ehrlich said.

 

adrien.urbani Wed, 03/08/2023 - 15:06

FEMA Expands its Reinsurance Program by Transferring $275 Million in Flood Risk to Capital Markets

WASHINGTON -- FEMA continues to engage reinsurance markets to help strengthen the financial framework of the National Flood Insurance Program and promote private sector participation in flood-risk management.

On March 7, the agency transferred $275 million of the program’s financial risk to qualified investors of capital markets by sponsoring catastrophe bonds. This is the sixth time FEMA has entered into three-year reinsurance agreements with Hannover Re (Ireland) Designated Activity Company.

Reinsurance reduces the program’s need to take on additional debt in order to pay claims and creates a more financially sound program that benefits policyholders and taxpayers alike. Additionally, the financial risk transfer helps to further stabilize the program.

Combined with FEMA’s existing bond reinsurance coverage from 2021, 2022 and the 2023 traditional reinsurance placement, FEMA has transferred $1.8 billion of the flood insurance program’s risk to the private sector ahead of the 2023 hurricane season.

As part of the capital markets agreements, FEMA will pay approximately $50.4 million in premiums for the first year of reinsurance coverage. Additionally, the agreements will cover the following losses for any single flood event:

• 5% of losses between $7 billion and $8 billion.  
• 11.25% of losses between $8 billion and $10 billion.

“I’m pleased that FEMA has successfully secured favorable terms for this year’s capital market reinsurance despite the tough market conditions of 2022,” said David Maurstad, FEMA’s Acting Associate Administrator for Resilience and senior executive of the National Flood Insurance Program. “The investment is vital to FEMA’s ability to transfer risk in order to stabilize the program’s claims paying capacity as the country continues to adjust to more intense and frequent flooding events.”

This coverage builds on FEMA’s transfer of the program’s flood risk to capital markets investors since 2018. Each placement is a three-year term:

• $450 million in February 2022.
• $575 million in February 2021.
• $400 million in February 2020.

Congress authorized FEMA to secure reinsurance through the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 and the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014.

Visit FEMA.gov for more information about the reinsurance programs for the program.

luther.wills-dudich Wed, 03/08/2023 - 15:00

Disaster Recovery Center in Sumter County to Close March 10

PRATTVILLE, Ala. -- The FEMA-state Disaster Recovery Center in Sumter County will close permanently March 10.

The center is currently open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. It will close permanently at 3 p.m. Central Time, March 10, 2023.

WHERE:

Sumter County

Emelle City Hall

123 Dailey Ave.

Emelle, AL 35459

 

Recovery specialists from FEMA, the state and the U.S. Small Business Administration are available to provide information on available services, explain assistance programs and help survivors complete or check the status of their applications for assistance.

The centers provide one-on-one help to people affected by the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes.

Two recovery centers remain open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Central Time, Monday through Saturday.

WHERE:

Dallas County

Dr. Michael and Catherine Bullock Community Center

1428 Broad St.

Selma, AL 36701

 

Dallas County

Felix Heights Community Center

405 Medical Center Pkwy.

Selma, AL 36701

 

No appointment is necessary to visit a Disaster Recovery Center.

 

Survivors may also apply for assistance by going online to DisasterAssistance.gov, using the FEMA app for smartphones or calling 800-621-3362. The helpline is open, and help is available from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Central Time in most languages. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service.

The deadline to apply for assistance for all designated counties is March 16, 2023.

For an accessible video on how to apply for assistance go to, youtube.com/watch?v= WZGpWI2RCNw.

For information on Alabama’s disaster recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4684. Follow FEMA on Twitter at FEMA Region 4 (@femaregion4) / Twitter and at facebook.com/fema.

felicia.jordan Wed, 03/08/2023 - 14:43

Government Benefits Unaffected by FEMA Assistance

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Applying for federal disaster assistance from FEMA will not affect other federal benefits that California survivors may receive.

 

FEMA disaster grants are not taxable income. Accepting a FEMA grant will not affect eligibility for Social Security (SSI/SSDI), Medicare, Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and other federal welfare and entitlement programs.

 

Disaster grants help survivors pay for temporary housing, essential home repairs, essential personal property replacement, including your assistive equipment (e.g., wheelchairs, hearing aids, etc.) and other serious disaster-related needs not covered by insurance or other sources.

 

You can apply for disaster assistance at www.DisasterAssistance.gov,  by calling 800.621.3362, or by using the FEMA mobile app. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service. Lines are open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. local time, seven days a week.

 

The deadline for applications is March 16, 2023.

 

For an American Sign Language video on this topic, go online to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ii7nc94B30c. 

 

For more information about California’s recovery from the storms and floods, visit www.fema.gov/disaster/4683. You may also follow twitter.com/CalOES,  facebook.com/CaliforniaOES, @FEMARegion9/Twitter and Facebook.com/FEMA.

 

Flood survivors who apply for disaster assistance from FEMA may be referred to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for information on how to apply for a disaster loan. It’s important to submit the loan application as soon as possible. If your application is approved, you do not have to accept the loan but failure to return the application may disqualify you from other possible FEMA assistance.

 

brindisi.chan Wed, 03/08/2023 - 01:53

FEMA Hiring Locally to Continue Disaster Recovery

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The federal agency that responds to the nation’s disasters has launched a hiring process to continue its support of California’s recovery from the winter storms and flooding.

If you are interested in a temporary position with FEMA and a variety of emergency management functions, you can apply through USAJobs.gov.  Applicants will be called for interviews at a later date.

FEMA’s mission is “helping people before, during and after disasters.” The agency recognizes the best way to do so is to employ the talents of residents already familiar with the affected communities. By hiring a multilingual workforce locally, FEMA can staff its disaster operations, allow survivors to get back to work, and aid in the long-term recovery of the local community. Local hires who represent our diverse society, including people with disabilities, bring a special understanding of the problems their fellow survivors face.

Positions are available for planners, environmentalists, and IT specialists among others in Chico, Oakland, Pasadena and Sacramento.

Working for the federal government has its perks including excellent benefits, flexible work schedules, opportunities for professional growth, stability, and lateral movement across agencies.

brindisi.chan Wed, 03/08/2023 - 01:33

FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips at Russell’s in Prattville

PRATTVILLE, Ala.– Repairing or rebuilding your home? Disaster survivors who are working on their homes after the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes can visit Russell Do It Center in Prattville to speak 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 is geared toward do-it-yourself work and general contractors. FEMA mitigation specialists will be available between March 9 and March 14 at:

Russell Do It Center

2006 Cobbs Ford Road

Prattville, AL 36066

 

Hours:

7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday, March 9

7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, March 10

7:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, March 11

7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, March 13

7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday, March 14

 

Specialists are also available on the Mitigation Helpline, 833-336-2477 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, Central Time. You may leave a voicemail at any time. Or you may email FEMA-R4-HMHELP@FEMA.DHS.GOV.

For information on Alabama’s disaster recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4684. Follow FEMA on Twitter at FEMA Region 4 (@femaregion4) / Twitter and at facebook.com/fema.

felicia.jordan Tue, 03/07/2023 - 19:26

Lincoln County, Oklahoma, Flood Maps Become Final

DENTON, Texas – New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on Sept. 7, 2023, for Lincoln County, Oklahoma. During the next six months, a FEMA compliance specialist will work with the community to update each floodplain ordinance and adopt these new flood maps.

Residents are encouraged to examine the maps to determine if they are in a low-to-moderate or high-risk flood zone. The current and future Flood Insurance Rate Map can be viewed on FEMA’s Flood Map Changes Viewer at https://msc.fema.gov/fmcv.

By understanding flood risks, individuals can decide which insurance option is best for their situation. Community leaders can use these maps to make informed decisions about building standards and development that will make the community more resilient and lessen the impacts of a flooding event.

Anyone without flood insurance risks uninsured losses to their home, personal property and business. Flood insurance is available either through a private policy or through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for those in communities who participate in the NFIP. Residents with federally backed mortgages must have flood insurance if their structures are in the Special Flood Hazard Area.

Contact your local floodplain administrator (FPA) to review the new flood maps and learn more about your risk of flooding. A FEMA Map Specialist can help identify your community FPA and answer questions about the maps as well. Contact them by phone or online chat.

• To use the live chat service, visit floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/fmx_main.html (just click on the “Live Chat” icon).
• To contact a FEMA Map Specialist, call 877-FEMA MAP (877-336-2627) or send an email to 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.

mayshaunt.gary Tue, 03/07/2023 - 19:00

Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, Flood Maps Become Final

DENTON, Texas – New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on Sept. 7, 2023, for Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. During the next six months, a FEMA compliance specialist will work with the community to update each floodplain ordinance and adopt these new flood maps.

Residents are encouraged to examine the maps to determine if they are in a low-to-moderate or high-risk flood zone. The current and future Flood Insurance Rate Map can be viewed on FEMA’s Flood Map Changes Viewer at https://msc.fema.gov/fmcv.

By understanding flood risks, individuals can decide which insurance option is best for their situation. Community leaders can use these maps to make informed decisions about building standards and development that will make the community more resilient and lessen the impacts of a flooding event.

Anyone without flood insurance risks uninsured losses to their home, personal property and business. Flood insurance is available either through a private policy or through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for those in communities who participate in the NFIP. Residents with federally backed mortgages must have flood insurance if their structures are in the Special Flood Hazard Area.

Contact your local floodplain administrator (FPA) to review the new flood maps and learn more about your risk of flooding. A FEMA Map Specialist can help identify your community FPA and answer questions about the maps as well. Contact them by phone or online chat.

• To use the live chat service, visit floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/fmx_main.html (just click on the “Live Chat” icon).
• To contact a FEMA Map Specialist, call 877-FEMA MAP (877-336-2627) or send an email to 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.

mayshaunt.gary Tue, 03/07/2023 - 18:53

Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office Update

SANTA FE, NM – Claims Offices in San Miguel and Mora counties are expected to open late March – early April.

The Offices will be staffed mainly by area residents who were hired through our local job fairs. We will soon provide information about locations, hours and what you can expect when you visit an office.

We Are Building Out the Claims Process

We are designing the claims process to address your comments, submitted online and at public meetings, about the interim regulations published in November 2022. Since this is a new process, it is important for us to take time to build a solid foundation to successfully support everyone who files a claim for compensation.

Once the Claims Offices are open, we will review each submitted Notice of Loss form for completeness. If additional information is needed, a Claims Navigator will contact you to discuss your form.

Then, we will send official Notice of Loss Acknowledgement Letters and assign dedicated Claim Navigators. Your assigned Claim Navigator will be your main point of contact and will assist you with the claims process including completing your Proof of Loss form.

So that the Claims Office can determine the amount of your final claim payment in a timely way, you will have 150 days from the date of your official Notice of Loss Acknowledgment Letter to submit your Proof of Loss form. No official Notice of Loss Acknowledgement Letters have been sent. This means that the 150-day clock has not started yet, even if you have submitted your Notice of Loss form.

What You Can Do Until the Offices Open

There are things you can do as we make final preparations to open the claims offices. The first step is filing a Notice of Loss form if you haven’t already. Submitting this form means you would like to begin the claims process and that you are seeking compensation for losses from the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire through the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Assistance Act.

While you’re waiting for the offices to open, you can gather information and documentation, including pictures, to ensure the Proof of Loss process goes as quickly and smoothly as possible. Your Claims Navigator can also help you determine what is needed and the best way to document your losses.

If you haven’t filled out a Notice of Loss form yet, visit fema.gov/disaster/current/hermits-peak#form for a link to download or print the form. For instructions on how to file, including where to submit your form by email or by mail, visit fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema.gov_hermits-peak-calf-canyon-fire_how-to-submit-notice-of-loss-form_20221114.pdf.

Until the Claims Offices are open, watch for additional information through local media outlets and community meetings.

The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Assistance Act provides compensation for those impacted by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon fire. Compensation may cover eligible losses, including personal injury, loss of property, business loss or financial loss. For more information, visit fema.gov/hermits-peak. For information in Spanish, visit fema.gov/es/hermits-peak.

mayshaunt.gary Tue, 03/07/2023 - 18:46