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FEMA Gives Free Rebuilding Advice at Walmart and National Lumber Stores
San Juan, Puerto Rico — Disaster survivors who are repairing their homes after Hurricane Fiona can visit Walmart in Santa Isabel and National Lumber hardware stores in Quebradillas and Toa Alta to talk with FEMA mitigation specialists about their damage and discuss how to make homes stronger and safer during the rebuilding process.
FEMA mitigation specialists will share tips about rebuilding and protecting homes from future disaster-related damage, such as high winds and water. They will also provide information on topics such as selecting contractors, understanding flood insurance coverage and emergency preparedness. No appointment is needed.
FEMA mitigation specialists will be available at the following Walmart location from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, December 5 – December 10 at:
Walmart Santa Isabel
Carr. Estatal Núm. 153 Km 7.2
Barrio Jauca II
Santa Isabel, PR 00757
FEMA mitigation specialists will be available at the following National Lumber stores from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, December 5 – December 9 at:
National Lumber Quebradillas
Carr. Núm. 2 Km 100.1
Barrio Coco
Quebradillas, PR 00678
National Lumber Toa Alta
Plaza Aquarium Shopping Center
Carr. Núm. 165 Km 4.5
Toa Alta, PR 00953frances.acevedo-pico Wed, 11/30/2022 - 14:19
FEMA Expands Public Assistance to include the municipalities of Loíza, Vieques and Culebra
San Juan, Puerto Rico — FEMA announced that the Major Disaster Declaration issued on Sept. 21, 2022, has been amended to include the municipalities of Loíza, Vieques and Culebra for permanent work (Categories C-G). These municipalities are already designated for Individual Assistance (IA) and assistance for debris removal and emergency protective measures (Categories A and B), including direct federal assistance, under the Public Assistance (PA) program. With this addition, all 78 municipalities are now eligible to apply for reimbursement of permanent eligible work, including repairs to roads, bridges, water control facilities, public buildings and equipment, public utilities, parks, recreational and other facilities.
The executive director of the Central Office of Recovery, Reconstruction and Resilience (COR3), Eng. Manuel A. Laboy Rivera, thanked the inclusion of these three towns in the Declaration of Major Disaster after the impact of Hurricane Fiona. He also recognized the work done by the COR3 team, which was important to ensure that all municipalities can soon begin to formulate their projects for permanent works.
“Fulfilling the commitment of the administration of Governor Pedro Pierluisi, together with FEMA we achieved that all municipalities could claim federal funds for the reconstruction of public infrastructure that is vital for the socioeconomic development of Puerto Rico. This is in addition to the availability of funds from the Risk Mitigation Grant program, which will contribute to resilient reconstruction,” said Laboy Rivera.
On Nov. 21, President Biden announced the federal share for Public Assistance has been increased to 90 percent of total eligible costs, except assistance previously approved at 100 percent, to further supplement territorial and local recovery costs after Hurricane Fiona.
“The expansion of permanent work reimbursement to three additional municipalities demonstrates FEMA’s full support to the Government of Puerto Rico and our local partners across the island as rebuilding continues,” said Federal Coordinating Officer Nancy Casper. “We’re committed to getting federal disaster assistance dollars into these communities, so they're available when needed the most.”
The PA grant program supports communities’ recovery from major disasters with assistance for debris removal, life-saving emergency protective measures and restoring public infrastructure.
frances.acevedo-pico Wed, 11/30/2022 - 13:17Flood insurance Payments Top $1M for Puerto Rico Policyholders
San Juan, Puerto Rico — In just over two months, FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has distributed more than $1M in claims payments to policyholders as they recover from the impacts of Hurricane Fiona. Flood-insured survivors with home damage from the storm who haven’t filed a claim yet are encouraged to contact their insurance agent or company to do so as soon as possible.
Important Reminders:
- The Proof of Loss Deadline has been extended from 60 to 180 calendar days from the date of loss (Sept. 17, 2022 – Sept. 20, 2022) to allow enough time for NFIP policyholders to evaluate their damage and the adjuster’s reports. The Proof of Loss is a policyholder’s sworn statement of the amount that they are claiming, including necessary supporting documentation like a building damage estimate and personal property loss inventory list.
- The Renewal Grace Period has been extended for policies with expiration dates beginning August 17, 2022, through and including October 15, 2022. NFIP policyholders who want to take advantage of the grace period should contact their agent or insurance company to discuss their policy within 90 days of their policy expiration date.
Those who don’t have contact information for their agent or insurance company may call 1-877-336-2627. For more information about the NFIP or how to file a claim, contact your insurance provider or visit FloodSmart.gov.
frances.acevedo-pico Wed, 11/30/2022 - 13:07President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves West Virginia Disaster Declaration
WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of West Virginia to supplement local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides from Aug. 14-15, 2022.
Federal funding is available to 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 storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides in Fayette County.
Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.
Jeffrey L. Jones has been named the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected areas.
Damage assessments are continuing in other areas and additional counties may be designated for assistance after the assessments are completed.
mayshaunt.gary Tue, 11/29/2022 - 23:15President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves West Virginia Disaster Declaration
WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of West Virginia to supplement local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides from July 12-13, 2022.
Federal funding is available to 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 storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides in McDowell County.
Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.
Jeffrey L. Jones has been named the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected areas.
Damage assessments are continuing in other areas and additional counties may be designated for assistance after the assessments are completed.
mayshaunt.gary Tue, 11/29/2022 - 18:02Complete su solicitud de préstamo si FEMA lo refirió a SBA
St. Clair County, Ill. – La Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA, por sus siglas en inglés) está aceptando solicitudes hasta el 16 de diciembre de residentes en el condado de St. Clair, Illinois, cuya vivienda o propiedad personal sufrió daños por las inundaciones de julio. Hasta ahora, se han otorgado más de $18 millones en asistencia federal.
Usted puede haber recibido notificación de que su solicitud también estaba siendo referida a la Agencia Federal de Pequeños Negocios de EE. UU. (SBA) para obtener un préstamo por desastre a bajo interés, después de haber solicitado asistencia de FEMA. Si bien la situación de cada persona es diferente, si usted es referido a SBA para obtener un préstamo por desastre es muy importante que lo solicite, incluso si cree que no califica para un préstamo. He aquí por qué.
Si se le aprueba un préstamo a bajo interés de SBA, podría usar el dinero para:
• Daños que no estaban cubiertos por el seguro.
• Reemplazar o reparar su residencia principal.
• Reemplazar o reparar ropa, muebles, automóviles o electrodomésticos dañados.
SBA trabajará con usted para proporcionar un préstamo que se ajuste a su presupuesto personal.
Si no se le aprueba un préstamo a bajo interés de SBA, SBA enviará su solicitud de vuelta a FEMA. Los equipos de FEMA volverán a trabajar en su nombre para ver qué otros fondos pueden estar disponibles para usted.
Las solicitudes de préstamo se pueden entregar en línea, en disasterloanassistance.sba.gov. (enlace en inglés) También puede enviarla por correo postal a:
U.S. Small Business Administration
Processing and Disbursement Center
14925 Kingsport Rd.
Fort Worth, TX 76155-2243
Para obtener información adicional, comuníquese con el Centro de Servicio al Cliente de SBA al 800-659-2955 o TTY 800-877-8339, o envíe un correo electrónico a disastercustomerservice@sba.gov.
Para solicitar asistencia de FEMA, visite disasterassistance.gov/es. También puede llamar al 800-621-3362 o descargar la aplicación móvil de FEMA en una tableta o teléfono inteligente. Los representantes de FEMA también están disponibles en persona en los Centros de Recuperación por Desastre (DRC).
Los DRC están ubicados en:
- Clyde Jordan Senior Citizen Center: 6755 State St., East St. Louis, Illinois 62203
- Horario: lunes a viernes, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., sábado, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., cerrado los domingos
- Caseyville Village Hall: 909 South Main St., Caseyville, Illinois 62232
- Horario: lunes a sábado, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., cerrado los domingos
La fecha límite para solicitar asistencia por desastre de FEMA es el 16 de diciembre de 2022.
La asistencia de recuperación por desastre está disponible sin distinción de raza, color, religión, nacionalidad, sexo, edad, discapacidad, dominio del inglés o estatus económico. Si usted o alguien que conoce ha sufrido discriminación, llame a FEMA al número gratuito 833-285-7448. Si utiliza un servicio de retransmisión, como el servicio de retransmisión de video (VRS), teléfono con subtítulos u otros, proporcione a FEMA el número de ese servicio. Hay operadores multilingües disponibles (presione 2 para español y 3 para otros idiomas).
Para actualizaciones de FEMA, síganos en Twitter @FEMAregion5, y active las notificaciones móviles (enlace en inglés). Visite la página web del desastre en www.fema.gov/es/disaster/4676
Para actualizaciones sobre desastres de la Agencia para el Manejo de Emergencias de Illinois (IEMA), siga a @ReadyIllinois en Twitter, Facebook e Instagram y active las notificaciones móviles. http://www.illinois.gov/iema/ continúa siendo una fuente única para ayudar a los residentes de Illinois a encontrar información fácilmente y recursos relacionados con el desastre. (enlaces en inglés)
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La misión de FEMA es ayudar a las personas antes, durante y después de los desastres.
nicole.wilson Tue, 11/29/2022 - 14:28FEMA Applicants Referred to SBA are Encouraged to Complete Loan Application
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, IL -- FEMA is still accepting applications through Dec. 16 from people in St. Clair County, Illinois, whose home or personal property was damaged by the July floods. More than $18 million in federal assistance has already been awarded so far.
You may have applied for FEMA assistance and were told your application was also being referred to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for a low-interest disaster loan. While each person’s situation is different, if you are referred to the SBA for a disaster loan, it’s very important that you apply, even if you don’t think you qualify for a loan. Here’s why.
If you are approved for a low-interest SBA loan, you could use the money for:
- Damages that weren’t covered by insurance.
- Replacing or repairing your primary residence.
- Replacing or repairing damaged clothing, furniture, cars, or appliances.
The SBA will work with you to provide a loan that fits your personal budget.
If you are not approved for an SBA low-interest loan, the SBA will send your application back to FEMA. FEMA teams will then go back to work on your behalf to see what other funding may be available to you.
Loan applications can be submitted online at disasterloan.sba.gov. Applications can also be mailed to:
U.S. Small Business Administration
Processing and Disbursement Center
14925 Kingsport Rd.
Fort Worth, TX 76155-2243
For additional information, contact the SBA Disaster Assistance Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or TTY 800-877-8339. You may also email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov.
To apply for FEMA assistance, go to disasterassistance.gov. You may also call 800-621-3362 or download the FEMA app on a tablet or smartphone. FEMA representatives are also available in-person at Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC).
The DRCs are located at the:
- Clyde Jordan Senior Citizen Center: 6755 State St., East St. Louis, IL 62203
- Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Closed Sundays
- Caseyville Village Hall: 909 South Main St., Caseyville, IL 62232
- Hours: Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Closed Sundays
The deadline to apply for FEMA disaster assistance is December 16, 2022.
Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 833-285-7448. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service. Multilingual operators are available (press 2 for Spanish and 3 for other languages).
For disaster updates from FEMA, follow @FEMAregion5 on Twitter, and turn on mobile notifications. Visit the disaster webpage at fema.gov/disaster/4676.
For disaster updates from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), follow @ReadyIllinois on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and turn on mobile notifications. http://www.illinois.gov/iema/ continues to be a go-to, single source to help Illinois residents easily find information and disaster-related resources.
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FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters.
nicole.wilson Tue, 11/29/2022 - 14:23President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends Seminole Tribe of Florida Disaster Declaration
WASHINGTON -- Today, FEMA announced that additional disaster assistance is available to the Seminole Tribe of Florida by authorizing an increase in the level of federal funding for debris removal and emergency protective measures undertaken as a result of Hurricane Ian, beginning Sept. 23, 2022, and continuing.
The time period for 100% federal funding for debris removal and emergency protective measures, including direct federal assistance, has been extended for an additional 30-day period through Nov. 22, 2022.
amy.ashbridge Mon, 11/28/2022 - 22:17St. Clair County, Illinois Disaster Recovery Center Hours Change Monday, Nov. 28
The St. Clair County Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) hours will change at both locations starting Monday, November 28.
Clyde Jordan Senior Citizen Center 6755 State Street, East St. Louis, Illinois 62203
Hours beginning Monday, November 28
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Closed on Sundays
Caseyville Village Hall 909 South Main Street, Caseyville, Illinois 62232
Hours beginning Monday, November 28
Monday – Saturday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Closed on Sundays
If a DRC is not open, homeowners and renters can also apply for assistance or check the status of their application by calling 1-800-621-3362, going online to DisasterAssistance.gov, or downloading and applying on the FEMA App.
For disaster updates from FEMA, follow @FEMAregion5 on Twitter, and turn on mobile notifications. Visit the disaster webpage at fema.gov/disaster/4676.
For disaster updates from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), follow @ReadyIllinois on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and turn on mobile notifications. http://www.illinois.gov/iema/ continues to be a go-to, single source to help Illinois residents easily find information and disaster-related resources.
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FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters.
nicole.wilson Mon, 11/28/2022 - 18:46Horario de los Centros de Recuperación por Desastre del condado de St. Clair, Illinois cambia el lunes, 28 de noviembre
El horario de los Centros de Recuperación por Desastre del condado de St. Clair (DRC, por sus siglas en inglés) cambiará en ambas ubicaciones a partir del lunes, 28 de noviembre.
Clyde Jordan Senior Citizen Center 6755 State Street, East St. Louis, Illinois 62203
Horario a partir del lunes, 28 de noviembre
lunes a viernes: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
sábado: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Cerrado los domingos
Caseyville Village Hall 909 South Main Street, Caseyville, Illinois 62232
Horario a partir del lunes, 28 de noviembre
lunes a sábado: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Cerrado los domingos
Si un DRC no está abierto, los propietarios e inquilinos también pueden solicitar asistencia o verificar el estado de su solicitud llamando al 1-800-621-3362, ingresando en línea a disasterassistance.gov/es, o descargando y solicitando en la aplicación móvil de FEMA.
Para actualizaciones de FEMA sobre desastres, siga a @FEMAregion5 en Twitter y active las notificaciones móviles. Visite la página web del desastre en www.fema.gov/es/disaster/4676.
Para actualizaciones sobre desastres de la Agencia para el Manejo de Emergencias de Illinois (IEMA), siga a @ReadyIllinois en Twitter, Facebook e Instagram y active las notificaciones móviles. http://www.illinois.gov/iema/ continúa siendo una fuente única para ayudar a los residentes de Illinois a encontrar fácilmente información y recursos relacionados con el desastre. (enlaces en inglés)
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La misión de FEMA es ayudar a las personas antes, durante y después de los desastres.
nicole.wilson Mon, 11/28/2022 - 18:41Horario de los Centros de Recuperación por Desastre del condado de St. Clair, Illinois cambia a partir de la próxima semana
St. Clair County, Ill. – El horario de los Centros de Recuperación por Desastre (DRC, por sus siglas en inglés) del condado de St. Clair cambiará en ambas ubicaciones a partir de la próxima semana.
Clyde Jordan Senior Citizen Center 6755 State Street, East St. Louis, Illinois 62203
Horario a partir del lunes, 28 de noviembre
lunes a viernes: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
sábado: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Cerrado los domingos
Caseyville Village Hall 909 South Main Street, Caseyville, Illinois 62232
Horario a partir del lunes, 28 de noviembre
lunes a sábado: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Cerrado los domingos
Si un DRC no está abierto, los propietarios e inquilinos también pueden solicitar asistencia o verificar el estado de su solicitud llamando al 1-800-621-3362, ingresando en línea a disasterassistance.gov/es, o descargando y solicitando en la aplicación móvil de FEMA.
La asistencia de recuperación por desastre está disponible sin distinción de raza, color, religión, nacionalidad, sexo, edad, discapacidad, dominio del inglés o estatus económico. Si usted o alguien que conoce ha sufrido discriminación, llame a FEMA al número gratuito 833-285-7448. Si utiliza un servicio de retransmisión, como el servicio de retransmisión de video (VRS), teléfono con subtítulos u otros, proporcione a FEMA el número de ese servicio. Hay operadores multilingües disponibles (presione 2 para español y 3 para otros idiomas).
Para actualizaciones de FEMA sobre desastres, siga a @FEMAregion5 en Twitter y active las notificaciones móviles. Visite la página web del desastre en www.fema.gov/es/disaster/4676.
Para actualizaciones sobre desastres de la Agencia para el Manejo de Emergencias de Illinois (IEMA), siga a @ReadyIllinois en Twitter, Facebook e Instagram y active las notificaciones móviles. http://www.illinois.gov/iema/ continúa siendo una fuente única para ayudar a los residentes de Illinois a encontrar fácilmente información y recursos
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La misión de FEMA es ayudar a las personas antes, durante y después de los desastres.
nicole.wilson Mon, 11/28/2022 - 18:38St. Clair County, Illinois Disaster Recovery Center Hours Change Starting Next Week
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. – The St. Clair County Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) hours will change at both locations starting next week.
Clyde Jordan Senior Citizen Center 6755 State Street, East St. Louis, Illinois 62203
Hours beginning Monday, November 28
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Closed on Sundays
Caseyville Village Hall 909 South Main Street, Caseyville, Illinois 62232
Hours beginning Monday, November 28
Monday – Saturday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Closed on Sundays
If a DRC is not open, homeowners and renters can also apply for assistance or check the status of their application by calling 1-800-621-3362, going online to DisasterAssistance.gov, or downloading and applying on the FEMA App.
Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 833-285-7448. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service. Multilingual operators are available (press 2 for Spanish and 3 for other languages).
For disaster updates from FEMA, follow @FEMAregion5 on Twitter, and turn on mobile notifications. Visit the disaster webpage at fema.gov/disaster/4676.
For disaster updates from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), follow @ReadyIllinois on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and turn on mobile notifications. http://www.illinois.gov/iema/ continues to be a go-to, single source to help Illinois residents easily find information and disaster-related resources.
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FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters.
nicole.wilson Mon, 11/28/2022 - 18:35St. Clair County, Illinois Disaster Recovery Center Hours Change Monday, Nov. 28
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. – The St. Clair County Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) hours will change at both locations starting Monday, November 28.
Clyde Jordan Senior Citizen Center 6755 State Street, East St. Louis, Illinois 62203
Hours beginning Monday, November 28
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Closed on Sundays
Caseyville Village Hall 909 South Main Street, Caseyville, Illinois 62232
Hours beginning Monday, November 28
Monday – Saturday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Closed on Sundays
If a DRC is not open, homeowners and renters can also apply for assistance or check the status of their application by calling 1-800-621-3362, going online to DisasterAssistance.gov, or downloading and applying on the FEMA App.
For disaster updates from FEMA, follow @FEMAregion5 on Twitter, and turn on mobile notifications. Visit the disaster webpage at fema.gov/disaster/4676.
For disaster updates from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), follow @ReadyIllinois on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and turn on mobile notifications. http://www.illinois.gov/iema/ continues to be a go-to, single source to help Illinois residents easily find information and disaster-related resources.
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FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters.
nicole.wilson Mon, 11/28/2022 - 18:23Federal Support for Hurricane Ian Nears $3 Billion; FEMA Extends Deadline for Applications
WASHINGTON -- More than $2.97 billion in federal grants, disaster loans and flood insurance payments has been provided to the state of Florida and to households after Hurricane Ian, with FEMA providing $769 million to households and $358 million to the state for emergency response. The U.S. Small Business Administration has provided $1 billion in disaster loans, while the National Flood Insurance Program has paid $793 million in claims.
FEMA also recently announced it has extended the period for applications from survivors to Jan. 12, 2023.
How FEMA is helping Floridians:
- FEMA has made individual assistance available to 26 counties in Florida. Residents in Brevard, Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Flagler, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lake, Lee, Manatee, Monroe, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Johns and Volusia counties are eligible to apply for Individual Assistance. Deadline for applications is Jan. 12, 2023.
- FEMA is meeting survivors where they are to help jumpstart their recoveries. Disaster Survivor Assistance specialists are going door-to-door in Florida neighborhoods to help individuals register for assistance. These teams have visited 261,000 homes and interacted with more than 129,000 survivors in counties designated for Individual Assistance.
- 33 Disaster Recovery Centers are operating in impacted areas, with more than 75,000 visits by survivors.
- FEMA is providing Transitional Sheltering Assistance in 26 counties to survivors eligible for temporary hotel stays. As of today, the program is providing housing for 1,807 households with 4,430 members.
- Hundreds of FEMA inspectors have performed over 231,000 home inspections for survivors who applied for federal disaster assistance.
- FEMA is providing temporary housing to eligible Hurricane Ian survivors in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Hardee, Lee and Sarasota counties. FEMA approved Direct Temporary Housing Assistance to provide options for those whose homes are uninhabitable because of the hurricane. FEMA determined that rental assistance is insufficient to meet the housing need in those counties because of a lack of available housing resources. FEMA will notify applicants who are eligible for direct housing. It will take time to transport, permit, install and inspect these units before they are available. Direct Temporary Housing Assistance may be provided for up to 18 months from Sept. 29, 2022, the date of the federal disaster declaration, to March 28, 2024.
- The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved $1 billion in low-interest disaster loans to homeowners, renters and business owners. Business Recovery Centers are located in Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee and Seminole counties.
- As of Nov. 28, FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has received more than 44,700 flood insurance claims and paid more than $793 million to policyholders.
- NFIP policyholders may receive up to $1,000 to reimburse the purchase of supplies like sandbags, plastic sheeting and lumber. They may also receive up to $1,000 in storage expenses if they moved insured property. Policyholders should file a claim for flood loss avoidance reimbursement, regardless of whether it was successful in preventing flood damage.
- FEMA is conducting local hiring for more than 300 jobs in Brandon, Fort Myers, Kissimmee, Orlando and Sarasota. These positions are full-time, 120-day appointments that may be extended depending on operational needs. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online through USAJobs.gov.
- Disaster Unemployment Assistance is available to eligible survivors. Floridians can file a claim for loss of income caused by Hurricane Ian by going to Disaster Unemployment Assistance - FloridaJobs.org and selecting “Apply for Hurricane Ian DUA,” visiting a local CareerSource Career Center, or calling 800-385-3920. Customer service representatives are available Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET.
- Low-income Florida residents recovering from Hurricane Ian may be eligible for assistance from the Department of Agriculture’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP). Survivors can find more information on Florida’s D-SNAP program by visiting the Florida Department of Children and Families’ Hurricane Ian Response & Recovery website.
- Operation Blue Roof installed 20,119 roofs in Charlotte, Collier, Desoto, Lee and Sarasota counties. (Mission completed.)
- National Flood Insurance Program Florida policyholders who had flood damage from the hurricane have a 90-day window to renew their policies. The extension applies to policies with renewal dates beginning Aug. 25, 2022 through Oct. 23, 2022. Policyholders whose renewal date is in this range should contact their agent or insurance company. FEMA also extended the proof of loss requirement for flood insurance policyholders in Florida who experienced flood damage from Hurricane Ian from 60 to 365 days. For more information on how to file a flood insurance claim, visit How to Start Your Flood Insurance Claim.
- If you or a member of your household uses adaptive or accessibility items that were damaged by Hurricane Ian, you may be eligible for FEMA assistance for those items. For homeowners, items can include an exterior ramp, grab bars and a paved pathway to the home’s entrance from a vehicle. Awards do not count toward your Housing Assistance or Personal Property maximum awards. For more information for homeowners and renters, visit Update to FEMA’s Individual Assistance Program and Policy Guide.
FEMA Awards Over $6.7 Million to Cape Cod Hospital for COVID-19 Testing Costs
BOSTON – The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $6.7 million to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to reimburse Cape Cod Hospital for the costs of testing and purchasing medical supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The $6,702,490 Public Assistance grant will reimburse the non-profit regional medical center located in Hyannis for providing 35,413 tests between June 2020 and September 2021, as well as the cost of purchasing testing supplies, temperature screening supplies, and medical gowns.
“FEMA is pleased to be able to assist Cape Cod Hospital 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 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 $1.4 billion in Public Assistance grants to Massachusetts to reimburse the commonwealth for pandemic-related expenses.
adrien.urbani Mon, 11/28/2022 - 15:35FEMA Awards Brown University Over $2.2 Million for COVID Testing Costs
BOSTON – The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $2.2 million to the State of Rhode Island to reimburse Brown University for the costs of providing tests to students, faculty and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The $2,208,365 FEMA Public Assistance grant will reimburse the private research university in Providence for the cost of purchasing and distributing 145,260 COVID-19 rapid antigen test kits between December 2021 and June 2022.
Brown also contracted for diagnostic testing services, data recording, and COVID-19 website operation.
“FEMA is pleased to be able to assist Brown University with these costs,” said FEMA Region 1 Regional Administrator Lori Ehrlich. “Providing resources for our institutions of higher education to combat the COVID-19 pandemic 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.
This grant brings the total awarded by FEMA to the State of Rhode Island to almost $566 million to reimburse the state for pandemic-related expenses.
adrien.urbani Mon, 11/28/2022 - 15:34FEMA Awards Over $21 Million to Mass. Dept. of Early Childhood Education & Care for COVID-19 Costs
BOSTON – The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $21 million to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to reimburse the Massachusetts Department of Early Childhood Education and Care for purchasing personal protective equipment (PPE) and supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The $21,435,775 Public Assistance grant will reimburse the department for purchasing and distributing personal protective equipment (PPE) and cleaning/sanitizing supplies to more than 6,100 childcare providers at no cost so they could remain open during the pandemic.
Disinfection supplies distributed included 14,445 gallons of bleach and 28,802 cases of disinfectant wipes, while the PPE purchased included 235,600 KN95 face masks, 21,495,700 standard face masks, and 44,173,000 latex medical gloves between February and June 2022.
“FEMA is pleased to be able to assist the Massachusetts Department of Early Childhood Education and Care 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 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 $1.4 billion in Public Assistance grants to Massachusetts to reimburse the commonwealth for pandemic-related expenses.
adrien.urbani Mon, 11/28/2022 - 15:32FEMA Offers Rebuilding Advice in Ponce Walmart Store
San Juan, Puerto Rico — Disaster survivors working on their homes after Hurricane Fiona can visit the Walmart store in Cotto Laurel, Ponce to talk with FEMA mitigation specialists about their damage and discuss how to best repair their homes.
Mitigation advisors will share tips about rebuilding and protecting homes from future disaster-related damage, such as high winds and water. They will also provide information on topics such as selecting contractors, understanding flood insurance coverage and emergency preparedness.
FEMA mitigation specialists be available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28 – Saturday, Dec. 3 at:
Carr. Núm. 14
Cotto Laurel
Ponce, PR, 00780
frances.acevedo-pico Mon, 11/28/2022 - 14:02Seven Disaster Recovery Centers to Permanently Close
San Juan, Puerto Rico — The temporary Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in Barranquitas, Jayuya, Lares, Loíza, Salinas, San Sebastián and Yauco will be closing permanently.
Additional details below:
- Barranquitas DRC will close permanently at 1 p.m. on Nov. 30, 2022. Operational hours will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday to Saturday until it closes.
The other temporary FEMA DRCs will be operating from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday to Saturday and closed on Sundays, unless otherwise stated. Survivors can go to any open center for help with the federal disaster assistance process. To find the nearest temporary DRC, click on the FEMA DRC link: DRC Locator.
After the DRC closes, survivors can still view the status of their application online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by using FEMA’s mobile app. Individuals can also call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362 to discuss their case with a FEMA representative. Press 1 for English, 2 for Spanish and 3 for all other languages. People who use a relay service such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, provide FEMA the number for that service. Phone lines operate from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. seven days a week.
frances.acevedo-pico Fri, 11/25/2022 - 17:38FEMA Adds 14 Municipalities to Major Disaster Declaration
San Juan, Puerto Rico — Yesterday, FEMA announced that is has amended the Major Disaster Declaration issued to the Government of Puerto Rico to approve an additional 14 municipalities for the Public Assistance (PA) program.
“Once again, and as I said before, it’s really important that the federal and the local government work together as one team. Adding another 14 municipalities to the Major Disaster Declaration, related to hurricane Fiona, it’s a proof of our hard work and direct communication with FEMA and COR3. We are helping our municipalities, but above all, our people. Thank you to the Biden- Harris Administration for its commitment to Puerto Rico, it’s recovery and reconstruction”, said the governor of Puerto Rico, Pedro R. Pierluisi.
The municipalities of Barceloneta, Cataño, Dorado, Florida, Hatillo, Isabela, Luquillo, Quebradillas, Río Grande, San Juan, San Sebastián, Toa Baja, Trujillo Alto and Vega Baja were added for PA categories C through G. These municipalities are already designated for debris removal and emergency protective measures (Categories A and B) under the PA program.
The executive director of the Central Office of Recovery, Reconstruction and Resilience (COR3), Eng. Manuel A. Laboy Rivera, said that “at COR3 we maintain daily communication with the FEMA team as part of our commitment with subrecipients to obtain the best terms that help them maximize the development of their reconstruction projects. This announcement adds to other efforts we have made as a team between the state and federal government, achieving a positive impact on the execution of permanent work.”
On Nov. 21, President Biden announced the federal share for Public Assistance has been increased to 90 percent of total eligible costs, except assistance previously approved at 100 percent, to further supplement territorial and local recovery costs after Hurricane Fiona.
“The addition of these municipalities to the declaration is another step forward in Puerto Rico’s long-term recovery,” said Federal Coordinating Officer Nancy Casper. “FEMA’s public assistance program is a vital resource for hard-hit communities across the island to seek relief from the significant costs of rebuilding critical infrastructure and other public property.”
The PA program supports communities’ recovery from major disasters with grant assistance for debris removal, life-saving emergency protective measures and restoring public infrastructure.
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