FEMA to Evaluate Readiness of the Commonwealth of Virginia

Emergency preparedness exercise scheduled for the Surry Power Station

PHILADELPHIA – The Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will evaluate a Biennial Radiological Emergency Preparedness Exercise at the Surry Power Station. The exercise will occur during the week of October 25, 2021 to assess the ability of the Commonwealth of Virginia to respond to an emergency at the nuclear facility.

“These drills are held every other year to evaluate government’s ability to protect public health and safety,” said MaryAnn Tierney, Regional Administrator for FEMA Region 3. “We will assess state and local government emergency response capabilities within the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone within the Commonwealth of Virginia.”

Within 90 days, FEMA will send its evaluation to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for use in licensing decisions.  The final report will be available to the public approximately 120 days after the exercise.

FEMA will present preliminary findings of the exercise during a public meeting at 4:00 p.m. on October 28, 2021.  The meeting will be conducted in a virtual format via Zoom. Planned speakers include representatives from FEMA and the NRC.  Access to the public meeting is provided below:

Join ZoomGov Meeting https://fema.zoomgov.com/j/1615726081

Meeting ID: 161 572 6081 Passcode: 442539  

At the public meeting, FEMA may request that questions or comments be submitted in writing for review and response. Written comments may also be submitted after the meeting by emailing FEMAR3NewsDesk@fema.dhs.gov or by mail to:

MaryAnn Tierney

Regional Administrator

FEMA Region III

615 Chestnut Street, 6th Floor

Philadelphia, PA 19106

FEMA created the Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Program to (1) ensure the health and safety of citizens living around commercial nuclear power plants would be adequately protected in the event of a nuclear power plant accident and (2) inform and educate the public about radiological emergency preparedness.

REP Program responsibilities cover only “offsite” activities, that is, state and local government emergency planning and preparedness activities that take place beyond the nuclear power plant boundaries. Onsite activities continue to be the responsibility of the NRC.

Additional information on FEMA’s REP Program is available online at FEMA.gov/Radiological-Emergency-Preparedness-Program.

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amanda.hancher Tue, 10/19/2021 - 18:56

Last Day to Apply for Federal Assistance

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The last day to apply for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is Oct. 25, 2021.

Homeowners, renters and business owners who sustained uninsured or underinsured damage to their property from the wildfires in Lassen, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Tehama and Trinity counties have less than one week to apply for disaster assistance.

Assistance from FEMA may include funds for temporary housing while you are unable to live in your home, such as rental assistance or reimbursement for hotel costs; funds to support the repair or replacement of owner-occupied homes that serve as the household’s primary residence, including privately-owned access routes, such as driveways, roads, or bridges; and funds for disaster-caused expenses and serious needs, such as repair or replacement of personal property and vehicles, funds for moving and storage, medical, dental, child care and other miscellaneous items.

Survivors are encouraged to file insurance claims for damage to their homes, personal property, businesses and vehicles before they apply for FEMA assistance. The easiest way to apply is online at DisasterAssistance.gov. Survivors who may need to request an accommodation or have additional questions can call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 (TTY 800-462-7585) from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. PT, seven days a week. Multilingual operators are available.

Applicants for disaster assistance should have the following information prior to registration: Social Security number; address of the damaged primary residence; insurance coverage information; current telephone number and mailing address; and bank account and routing numbers for direct deposit of funds.

For disaster damage to private property that is not fully covered by insurance, SBA may be the best option. SBA is the primary source of federal money for long-term disaster recovery. Homeowners may be eligible for a disaster loan up to $200,000 for primary residence structural repairs or rebuilding. SBA may also be able to help homeowners and renters with up to $40,000 to replace important personal property, including automobiles damaged or destroyed in the disaster. Businesses and nonprofit organizations may be eligible to borrow up to $2 million for repair costs and disaster related working capital needs.

For information on the SBA process, visit DisasterLoanAssistance.sba.gov, call the SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955, or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Individuals who are deaf or hard‑of‑hearing can call 800-877-8339.

Survivors should update contact information as soon as possible because FEMA may need to reach them to perform virtual home inspections or get additional information.  FEMA encourages survivors to request direct deposits of disaster assistance to their financial institution.  Survivors should let FEMA know as soon as possible of any changes to their mailing or banking 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 more information about California’s recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4610 and Cal OES’ wildfirerecovery.caloes.ca.gov.

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All FEMA disaster assistance will be provided without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, limited English proficiency, economic status. If you believe your civil rights are being violated, you can call the Civil Rights Resource line at 833-285-7448 or 800-462-7585 (TTY/TDD).

FEMA’s mission: Helping people before, during and after disasters.

robert.barker Tue, 10/19/2021 - 18:06

One Month Later: By the Numbers

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Barely a month has passed since Hurricane Ida traveled a northeasterly course from the Gulf Coast through several states leaving a damaged Pennsylvania landscape in her wake. A major federal disaster was declared for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by President Biden on September 10, 2021. The declaration provided Individual Assistance (IA) for the six counties of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia, and York. Two additional counties, Bedford and Northampton, were added on September 24. Since then more than $35.8 million in federal assistance has been approved for Pennsylvanians. FEMA and its federal partners continue working daily to support the state and its residents as they rebuild their lives and communities.

As of October 18, a total of 29,660 people in the eight declared counties have applied to FEMA for information and assistance.

More than $21.9 million in federal disaster funds have been approved, including:

• A total of $17.5 million in Individual Assistance grants for housing assistance including:
  • More than $12.6 million for eligible home repairs.
  • More than $4.9 million in rental assistance.
• More than $4.3 million in grants for Other Needs Assistance to homeowners and renters to repair or replace certain household items, and include medical and dental expenses, and for disaster-related burials.
• The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved more than $13.9 million in low-interest disaster loans to repair and replace damaged property and contents.
• The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has paid policyholders more than $12.9 million for 1,796 claims filed to repair and rebuild flood-damaged property and contents. The $12.9 million includes advance payments to help homeowners get started quickly on repairs.
• Over 1,339 survivors have visited State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers. Mitigation specialists are available at recovery centers to help survivors with tips and techniques on building hazard-resistant homes.
• A total of 19,991 FEMA housing inspections (81.8 percent) have been completed.
• FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams have spoken with 2,172 survivors throughout the eight declared counties and have visited more than 5,330 homes during the program, which ended October 5, 2021.

Disaster response involves the whole community, including local, state, and federal agencies, the private sector, nonprofit, voluntary, and faith-based organizations. Volunteers have been working tirelessly to help Pennsylvanians who were impacted by the remnants of Hurricane Ida get back to a more normal life.

The following agencies have engaged in assisting survivors of the disaster: Pennsylvania VOAD; Southeastern PA VOAD (SEPA VOAD); York County VOAD; Northeastern PA VOAD (NEPA VOAD) ; American Red Cross; Salvation Army; United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR); United Church Christ Disaster Ministries; Southern Baptist Convention; Pennsylvania SPCA; ACLAMO; Team Rubicon; United Way 211; Lutheran Disaster Services; Presbyterian Disaster Services; Adventist Community Services; Chester County Food Bank; The Elevated Studio; Nationalities Service Center; and Philabundance.

Survivors in Bedford, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia, and York Counties have until November 10, 2021 to register for FEMA federal disaster assistance.

Here’s how to register or to get additional information:

• Online at DisasterAssistance.gov.
• Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 for voice, 711 and Video Relay Service (VRS). If you are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability and use a TTY, call 1-800-462-7585. Call Centers are currently open 24 hours.
• Download the free FEMA Mobile App and apply.

FEMA’s Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) are open in fixed locations to give survivors options to register and submit documents for their disaster assistance application.

Hours of Operation for all fixed DRCs below are as follows:

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

Chester County

• Ashbridge Square Shopping Center (next to Staples and Home Depot), 945 E Lancaster Ave, Downingtown    

Delaware County - operating in partnership with the Delaware County Emergency Services Department

• Chadds Ford Township Office, 10 Ring Road, Chads Ford

Montgomery County

• Montgomery County Community College, Health Sciences Center Gymnasium, 340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell 

Philadelphia County - operating in partnership with the Philadelphia’s Office of Emergency Management:

• Former CVS location, 7219 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia

York County

• Manchester Township Municipal Building, 300 Farmtrail Rd, York

FEMA is also operating Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers (MDRCs).  These are temporary Centers staffed with FEMA personnel and representatives of other federal and state agencies to assist with registration and answer questions about disaster assistance programs.  Each location is open a relatively short period of time to provide assistance to as many residents as possible in designated counties impacted by the remnants of Hurricane Ida.

Montgomery County was the first to be serviced.  A mobile DRC is open noon to 7:00 pm, Monday, Oct. 18, at SpringHill Suites, 430 Plymouth Rd, Plymouth Meeting. Others are planned for the near future.

FEMA’s Public Assistance Program (PA) is a grant program which provides federal assistance to state and local governments and certain types of private nonprofit organizations following a presidential disaster declaration.  FEMA announced that the program is available to Bucks, Chester, and Montgomery counties. All seven categories of PA (Categories A-G) are now available on a 75 percent federal/25 percent state/local cost-share basis for eligible expenses. Additional counties may be designated at a later date.

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

To learn more about the City of Philadelphia’s Response and Recovery to Ida, please visit: https://www.phila.gov/2021-09-02-city-responds-to-damage-and-flooding-from-storm-ida/

Call 800-659-2955 for information about SBA’s disaster assistance, email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov https://usfema-my.sharepoint.com/personal/0263784098_fema_dhs_gov/Documents/Desktop/4618-PA/News Releases-R3 and DR4618/disastercustomerservice@sba.gov or visit SBA’s website at SBA.gov/disaster. Deaf and hard of hearing individuals may call 800-877-8339.

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valerie.amato Tue, 10/19/2021 - 13:25

New Northampton County Disaster Recovery Center Opening to Better Serve Pennsylvanians

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) for Northampton County opens today at 1:00 p.m. at the Northampton County EOC, 100 Gracedale Ave., Nazareth.

The hours of operation for this DRC are:

• Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (except Monday Oct. 18 when it will open from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
• Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Sunday: Closed

Including Northampton county, there are five (5) DRCs in eight (8) counties. The others are:

• Montgomery County Community College
  • Health Sciences Center Gymnasium, 340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell PA  
• Ashbridge Square Shopping Center (next to Staples and Home Depot)
  • 945 E Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, PA  
• Manchester Township Municipal Building
  • ​​​​​​​3200 Farmtrail Road, York, PA  
• Former CVS Store
  • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​7219 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia

Hours of operation for these DRCs are:

• Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday – 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Sunday: Closed  
• A mobile DRC is open noon to 7:00 pm Monday, Oct. 18, at SpringHill Suites, 430 Plymouth Rd, Plymouth Meeting.

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

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

• Call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362. Help is available in most languages. Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability and use a TTY may call 1-800-462-7585. If you use 711 or VRS (Video Relay Service) or require accommodations while visiting a center, call 1-800-621-3362. The toll-free numbers are open daily from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. EST.  
• Information on the registration process is available online at DisasterAssistance.gov or DisasterAssistance.gov/es for Spanish.

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

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

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

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

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

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FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters. FEMA Region 3’s jurisdiction includes Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.

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valerie.amato Tue, 10/19/2021 - 13:08

ICYMI -- FEMA Administrator Talks Importance of Emergency Managers in Fight Against Climate Change at International Association of Emergency Managers Conference

WASHINGTON -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell addressed the nation’s emergency managers today at the 2021 International Association of Emergency Managers conference in Grand Rapids, Mich. This was her first appearance as the FEMA Administrator at the event since she joined the agency in April of 2021.

Administrator Criswell’s speech focused on how climate change is transforming the disaster landscape, the ways FEMA is charting a course to combat climate change and how the role of the emergency manager is more important than ever.

“Across the country – and around the world – our communities are now facing hazards that have been historically low-probability events.  The impacts are greater, do more damage and last longer,” said Administrator Criswell. “We need to broaden our reach and stretch our coordination across more organizations and neighborhoods.  We need to leverage the lessons of the past, while also looking toward the future.”

The Administrator discussed how the field of emergency management is undergoing immense change, but the unending commitment to protecting communities remains the top priority. Climate change continues to present risks which are greater and deadlier than any other hazard the nation’s faced. In turn, emergency managers must adapt business practices to pave a way forward that will protect our communities now and in the future. 

Visit FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell's Remarks to the 2021 IAEM Conference to read the full transcript of the speech given earlier today. 

Last week, Administrator Criswell spoke to the National Emergency Management Association’s annual conference as well. To read the full transcript of her speech last week, visit FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell's Remarks to the NEMA 2021 Annual Forum | FEMA.gov.

amy.ashbridge Mon, 10/18/2021 - 20:56

Use FEMA Grants for Intended Purpose Use FEMA Grants for Intended Purpose

WAYNESVILLE, N.C. – FEMA reminds western North Carolina residents who have received federal disaster assistance for Tropical Storm Fred to use the money for its intended purpose and to keep receipts for three years.

Disaster assistance is intended to help residents meet basic disaster-related needs. A letter explaining what the payment is to be used for arrives within a day or two of the check or direct deposit payment.

If applicants spend the payment on anything other than the purpose for which it is intended, they may be denied future disaster assistance. In some cases, FEMA may ask that the money be returned.

Those receiving assistance are urged to keep receipts for their disaster spending for three years to document that the money was used to meet disaster-related needs. If recipients receive an insurance settlement to cover the same expenses, they must reimburse FEMA. Audits are conducted to confirm funds were spent properly.

Disaster survivors in Buncombe, Haywood and Transylvania counties with uninsured losses can apply for disaster assistance by going online to 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 to apply is Nov. 8, 2021.

For an American Sign Language video on this topic, go to: www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=vF_SkmvBbGo&feature=youtu.be.

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

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brianasummer.fenton Mon, 10/18/2021 - 19:02

One Week Left for Middle Tennesseans to Apply for Disaster Assistance

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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bree-constance… Mon, 10/18/2021 - 15:38

Get Earthquake Ready: Join the Annual Shakeout Drill on Oct. 21

CHICAGO – The annual Great ShakeOut earthquake drill will take place Oct. 21 at 10:21 a.m. local time and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 5 office wants everyone to Drop, Cover and Hold On, while learning the important steps to stay safe during an earthquake. 

Scientists estimate there is a 25‐40% probability of a damaging earthquake occurring in the central U.S. within any 50-year window of time.

“Earthquakes are a risk every day of the year and can happen where you work, live or travel,” said Moises Dugan, acting regional administrator, FEMA Region 5.  “The Great Shakeout earthquake drill is our chance to practice together how to protect ourselves, so we can save lives and prevent disasters from becoming catastrophes.”

Prepare before an earthquake occurs by securing moveable items in your home such as furniture and other heavy objects, creating a disaster plan and deciding how you will communicate after the disaster, and having a kit of emergency supplies ready, in case it is needed.

Protect yourself when the earth shakes by taking these steps:

1. Drop (or Lock): Wherever you are, drop down to your hands and knees and hold onto something sturdy. If you’re using a wheelchair or walker with a seat, make sure your wheels are locked and remain seated until the shaking stops.
2. Cover your head and neck with your arms. If a sturdy table or desk is nearby, crawl underneath it for shelter. If no shelter is nearby, crawl next to an interior wall (away from windows). Crawl only if you can reach better cover without going through an area with more debris. Stay on your knees or bent over to protect vital organs.
3. Hold on: If you are under a table or desk, hold on with one hand and be ready to move with it if it moves. If seated and unable to drop to the floor, bend forward, cover your head with your arms and hold on to your neck with both hands.

The Great ShakeOut earthquake drills are free and open to the public. To take part in the ShakeOut, register to participate at www.shakeout.org.

The ShakeOut is nationally sponsored by the United States Geological Survey, FEMA, and the National Science Foundation and is supported by multiple partner organizations. For additional earthquake readiness information, visit www.ready.gov/earthquakes.

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troy.christensen Mon, 10/18/2021 - 15:06

أحصل في متاجر Menards على النصائح حول كيفية الحد من مخاطر الكوارث

ديترويت - نظرًا لأن الناجين من جنوب شرق ولاية ميشيغان يقومون بتنظيف وإصلاح الأضرار التي لحقت بمنازلهم بسبب العواصف والفيضانات الشديدة التي حدثت في الفترة من 25 إلى 26 يونيو 2021، تعاونت  FEMA  مع متاجر  Menardsلتحسين المنازل في بلومفيلد هيلز ووارن لتقديم معلومات ونصائح ومطبوعات مجانية حول جعل المنازل والشركات أقوى وأكثر أمانًا.

 

سيتواجد فريق FEMA  لتخفيف المخاطر في:

 

Menards

1901 S. Telegraph Rd.

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48302

من الآن حتى 28 أكتوبر

من الاثنين إلى السبت، من الساعة 9 صباحًا حتى 7 مساءً

 

Menards

32501 Van Dyke Ave.

Warren, Michigan 48093

من 29 أكتوبر إلى 11 نوفمبر

من الاثنين إلى السبت، من الساعة 9 صباحًا حتى 7 مساءً

 

معظم المعلومات والمنشورات المجانية المقدمة موجهة للعمل الذاتي والمقاولين العامين. تشمل موضوعات التعافي التي سيتم تناولها نصائح بخصوص التنظيف والتأمين ضد الفيضانات ورفع المرافق وإعادة بناء المنازل التي غمرتها المياه.

 

بسبب  كوفيد-19 سيطبق موظفو FEMA إجراءات التباعد الاجتماعي وارتداء الكمامات أثناء التواجد في المتاجر.

 

يتوفر متخصصوFEMA  لتخفيف المخاطر أيضًا في مراكز التعافي من الكوارث للإجابة على الأسئلة وتقديم معلومات عن مقاومة الفيضانات ونصائح حول تحسين المنزل وطرق مجربة لمنع وتقليل الأضرار التي قد تنجم عن الكوارث في المستقبل.

 

للمزيد من المعلومات عن تعافي ميشيغان، يرجى زيارة  fema.gov/disaster/4607. مساعدات FEMA متاحة حاليًا للمقيمين في مقاطعات أوكلاند، ماكومب، وشتيناو ، وواين. الموعد النهائي للأفراد لتقديم الطلبات للحصول على المساعدة في حالات الكوارث هو 12 نوفمبر 2021.

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 مساعدات التعافي من الكوارث تقدم بدون تمييز على أساس العرق أو الدين أو الأصل القومي أو الجنس أو العمر أو الإعاقة أو إتقان للغة الإنجليزية أو الوضع الاقتصادي.  ستكون التسهيلات المعقولة، بما في ذلك خدمات الترجمة ومترجمي لغة الإشارة الأمريكية عبر خدمة ترحيل الفيديو، متاحة لضمان التواصل الفعال مع المتقدمين ذوي المعرفة المحدودة باللغة الإنجليزية وأصحاب الإعاقات والوصول والاحتياجات الوظيفية. إذا تعرضت أنت أو أي شخص تعرفه للتمييز، فاتصل بـ FEMA على الرقم المجاني 3362-621-800 (بما في ذلك 711 أو ترحيل فيديو). إذا كنت أصم أو تعاني من ضعف في السمع أو لديك إعاقة في النطق وتستخدم هاتفًا نصيًا، فاتصل على 7585-462-800.

 

إن مهمة FEMA هي مساعدة الناس قبل وأثناء وبعد الكوارث

troy.christensen Mon, 10/18/2021 - 13:19

Asesoramiento para la reducción de riesgos de desastres en Menards

Detroit. A medida que los sobrevivientes del sureste de Michigan limpian y reparan los daños en sus viviendas causados por las graves tormentas e inundaciones ocurridas el 25 y 26 de junio de 2021, FEMA se ha asociado con las tiendas de mejoras para el hogar Menards en Bloomfield Hills y Warren para proporcionar información gratuita, asesoramiento y documentos sobre cómo hacer que las viviendas y los negocios sean más resistentes y seguros.

 

El equipo de Mitigación de riesgos de FEMA estará en:

 

Menards

1901 S. Telegraph Rd.

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48302

Desde hoy hasta el 28 de octubre

de lunes a sábado, de 9 a. m. a 7 p. m.

 

Menards

32501 Van Dyke Ave.

Warren, Michigan 48093

del 29 de octubre al 11 de noviembre

de lunes a sábado, de 9 a. m. a 7 p. m.

 

La mayor parte de la información y las publicaciones gratuitas que se ofrecen están orientadas al bricolaje (do-it-yourself) y a los contratistas generales. Entre los temas de recuperación abordados están los consejos de limpieza, el seguro contra inundaciones, la elevación de los servicios públicos y la reconstrucción de las viviendas inundadas.

 

Debido al COVID-19, el personal de FEMA practicará el distanciamiento social y llevará máscaras faciales mientras esté en las tiendas.

 

Los especialistas en mitigación de riesgos de FEMA estarán disponibles en los Centros de Recuperación de Desastres para contestar preguntas y ofrecer información sobre la protección contra las inundaciones, consejos para mejorar las viviendas y métodos probados para prevenir y disminuir los daños de futuros desastres.

 

Para obtener más información sobre la recuperación de Michigan, visite fema.gov/disaster/4607. La asistencia de la FEMA está actualmente disponible para los residentes de los condados de Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw y Wayne. El plazo para que las personas soliciten la ayuda por desastre finaliza el 12 de noviembre de 2021.

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La asistencia en caso de desastre está disponible sin importar la raza, color, religión, origen nacional, sexo, edad, discapacidad, dominio limitado del inglés o situación económica. Se ofrecerán adaptaciones razonables, incluida la traducción y los intérpretes de lenguaje de señas americano a través del servicio de retransmisión por video, para garantizar una comunicación eficaz con los solicitantes que tengan un dominio limitado del inglés, discapacidades y necesidades de acceso y funcionales. Si usted o alguien que conoce ha sido discriminado, llame a la línea gratuita de FEMA al 800-621-3362 (incluidos los usuarios del 711 o servicio de retransmisión por video). Si usted es una persona sorda, con dificultades auditivas o tiene alguna discapacidad del habla y usa el servicio de TTY, llame al 800-462-7585.

 

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

troy.christensen Mon, 10/18/2021 - 13:17

Preliminary Flood Maps for Coal County, Oklahoma Ready for Public View

DENTON, Texas – Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in all communities and unincorporated areas of Coal County, Oklahoma.

Property owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. Community stakeholders can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and participate in the appeal and comment periods for the maps.

This is Coal County’s first complete set of digital FIRMs. These maps serve multiple purposes, including defining Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs). SFHAs are areas at high risk for flooding. Communities and residents can use the information to make informed decisions about building, development and flood insurance.

FEMA stresses that flooding can and does happen outside of the most vulnerable areas.

Review the preliminary flood maps by visiting the local floodplain administrator (FPA). A FEMA Map Specialist can help identify community FPAs. Specialists are available by telephone at 1-877-FEMA-MAP (1-877-336-2627) or by email at FEMAMapSpecialist@riskmapcds.com.

The preliminary maps may also be viewed online:

• The Flood Map Changes Viewer at http://msc.fema.gov/fmcv
• FEMA Map Service Center at http://msc.fema.gov/portal

For more information about the flood maps:

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

Most homeowners insurance policies do not cover flood damage. There are cost-saving options available for those newly mapped into a high-risk flood zone. Learn more about your flood insurance options by talking with your insurance agent or visiting https://www.floodsmart.gov.

Carmen.Castro Sat, 10/16/2021 - 14:04

Learn Disaster Risk Reduction Tips at Menards

Detroit – As southeast Michigan survivors clean and repair damage to their homes caused by the severe storms and flooding that occurred June 25-26, 2021, FEMA has teamed up with Menards home improvement stores in Bloomfield Hills and Warren to provide free information, tips and literature on making homes and businesses stronger and safer.

 

The FEMA Hazard Mitigation team will be at:

 

Menards

1901 S. Telegraph Rd.

Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48302

Now to Oct. 28

Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

 

Menards

32501 Van Dyke Ave.

Warren, Michigan 48093

Oct. 29 to Nov. 11

Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

 

Most of the information and the free publications provided are geared to do-it-yourself work and general contractors. Recovery topics covered include clean-up tips, flood insurance, elevating utilities and rebuilding flooded homes.

 

Due to COVID-19, FEMA staff will practice social distancing and wear face masks while at the stores.

 

FEMA Hazard Mitigation specialists are also on hand at Disaster Recovery Centers to answer questions and offer floodproofing information, home improvement tips and proven methods to prevent and lessen damage from future disasters.

 

For more information about Michigan’s recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4607. FEMA assistance is currently available to residents in Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw and Wayne counties. The deadline for individuals to apply for disaster assistance is Nov. 12, 2021.

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Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status. Reasonable accommodations, including translation and American Sign Language interpreters via Video Relay Service, will be available to ensure effective communication with applicants with limited English proficiency, disabilities, and access and functional needs. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-3362 (including 711 or Video Relay). If you are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability and use a TTY, call 800-462-7585.

 

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

troy.christensen Fri, 10/15/2021 - 18:00

FEMA Disaster Grants Won’t Affect Social Security, Other Benefits FEMA Disaster Grants Won’t Affect Social Security, Other Benefits

WAYNESVILLE, N.C. – Applying for federal disaster assistance from FEMA will not affect other federal benefits that western North Carolina disaster survivors may receive.

Residents in Buncombe, Haywood and Transylvania counties who register with FEMA may have questions about whether funds from FEMA might cause them to lose other federal payments to which they are entitled.

FEMA disaster grants are not taxable income. Accepting a FEMA grant will not affect eligibility for Social Security, 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 and other serious disaster-related needs not covered by insurance or other sources.

You can apply for disaster assistance at 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 Nov. 8, 2021.

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

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

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

brianasummer.fenton Fri, 10/15/2021 - 17:43

FEMA and WBZ NewsRadio Boston to Unveil New Emergency Broadcast Studio

BOSTON — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in partnership with iHeartMedia Boston, today announced it has completed an important emergency radio broadcast facility modernization project at iHeartMedia’s WBZ NewsRadio 1030 in Boston to improve critical alert and warning capabilities when disasters threaten public safety.

The WBZ facility serves as a Primary Entry Point (PEP) station for FEMA’s National Public Warning System (NPWS), maintained under FEMA’s Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS), and provides critical information to the public before, during and after incidents and disasters.

Under the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Modernization Act enacted in 2015, Congress required FEMA to upgrade PEP stations across the country to ensure continuity of terrestrial broadcast services under all hazards. PEP stations are specially designated NPWS broadcast stations that serve as the primary intake source of initial broadcasts for a national alert. FEMA equips these stations, which are operated by local station personnel, with backup communications equipment and power generators that enable them to continue broadcasting information to the public during and after an emergency, including conveying official alerts to communities regionally and nationwide. These free-standing emergency studios, located at the radio transmitter sites, are specially designed and hardened to withstand various natural disasters and acts of terrorism. This helps ensure that the President can alert and warn the public under all conditions. Currently, there are 77 PEP stations that ensure capable of reaching 90 percent of the U.S. population.

WBZ is the 13th PEP station to complete the all-hazards upgrade. The modernization to the emergency studio includes increased sheltering capabilities, expanded broadcast capacity, and sustainable power generation for all types of hazardous events, increasing WBZ’s resiliency to continue broadcasting during emergencies. 

WBZ is celebrating its 100th year of broadcasting, providing a trusted voice for local, regional and national news and information in Boston and throughout New England. To mark the anniversary, the station received a congratulatory letter from President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.

“In coordination with our partners at iHeartMedia, we’ve increased WBZ’s ability to continue operating under all conditions, be they natural disasters, acts of terrorism or other man-made events,” said Antwane Johnson, FEMA’s IPAWS Director. “Broadcast radio communicates critical safety information to the public during an emergency and serves an extremely vital role in our nation’s public safety and national security communications infrastructure.”

Said Alan Chartrand, Boston Market President for iHeartMedia: “September marked 100 years that WBZ has been on-air serving communities in and around Boston and hundreds of miles beyond. Radio is a lifeline for these communities, and there continues to be a significant investment made to ensure WBZ’s resiliency during times of crisis when communication is of vital importance. iHeart is proud to partner with FEMA on the nation’s emergency and alert system, and salutes and shares the agency’s commitment to protecting the public.”

FEMA and WBZ will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, October 15, 2021, (11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET) to unveil the upgraded WBZ transmitter and PEP Site (45 Newport Road, Hull, MA 02045.)   The news conference will include FEMA, federal, state and local elected officials, and a live demonstration from WBZ NewsRadio 1030 on-air hosts.

Speakers include:

• Antwane Johnson, Director, Integrated Public Alert and Warning System, FEMA
• James (Nick) Russo, Federal Coordinating Officer, FEMA
• Manny Centeno, IPAWS Program Manager, FEMA
• U.S. Senator Edward Markey
• State Senator Patrick O’Connor
• State Representative Joan Meschino
• Hull Board of Selectmen Chairwoman, Jennifer Constable
• Alan Chartrand, Boston Market President, iHeartMedia
• Jeff Littlejohn, Executive VP Engineering & Systems Integration, iHeartMedia
• Dan Rea, On-air host, WBZ NewsRadio 1030

For more information about IPAWS or the PEP modernization effort, go to FEMA’s website at https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/practitioners/integrated-public-alert-warning-system/broadcasters-wireless. To learn more about iHeartMedia and WBZ NewsRadio 1030 Boston, visit www.wbznewsradio.iheart.com.

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For more information on attending the news conference, please RSVP and direct any questions to Dennis Pinkham at (617) 956-7547 or dennis.pinkham@fema.dhs.gov, or Jennifer Savage at (419) 351-5145 or jennifersavage@iHeartMedia.com.

About FEMA:

FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during and after disasters. Follow FEMA online at twitter.com/fema, twitter.com/femaregion5, www.facebook.com/fema, and www.youtube.com/fema. The social media links provided are for reference only. FEMA does not endorse any non-government websites, companies or applications.

About iHeartMedia Boston:

iHeartMedia Boston owns and operates WBZ-AM, WXKS, WJMN, WZLX, WBWL, WRKO, WZRM, and WXKS-AM, and is part of iHeartMedia. iHeartMedia, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] is the leading audio media company in America, reaching over 250 million people each month. It is number one in both broadcast and digital streaming radio as well as podcasting and audio ad tech and includes three business segments: The iHeartMedia Multiplatform Group; the iHeartMedia Digital Audio Group; and the Audio and Media Services Group. Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.

adrien.urbani Fri, 10/15/2021 - 15:06

Storm Survivors May Be Eligible for Lodging Reimbursement

Harrisburg, Pa. - Pennsylvanians who have registered with FEMA may be eligible for reimbursement if they paid out-of-pocket expenses for temporary lodging because of damage to their primary residences from recent flooding, severe storms, and tornadoes. Lodging expenses may be eligible for reimbursement if an applicant:

• Registers with FEMA  
• Passes identity verification  
• Verifies occupancy in a primary residence within a designated county  
• Verifies that the primary residence is uninhabitable or inaccessible  
• Incurs disaster-related temporary lodging expenses (room plus taxes) between August 31, 2021 and the first 30 days after receiving FEMA rental assistance  
• Does not have insurance that would cover lodging; and  
• Did not receive lodging assistance from any source during the same timeframe.

Reimbursement funds are available for eligible applicants under FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program. Survivors who are approved for lodging reimbursement must submit zero-balance receipts to FEMA to receive payment. Reimbursement will not cover incidental costs such as phone calls, laundry, internet, food, movies, or pet care. The eight (8) counties designated for FEMA Individual Assistance are: Bedford, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia, and York counties.

Pennsylvania residents affected by August 31- September 5 storms and flooding have until November 10 to register for disaster assistance. Registering is free and takes about 20 minutes. There are three ways to register:

• Online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov  
• Call the disaster assistance helpline: 800-621-FEMA (3362). Lines are open daily from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. Help is available in most languages.  
• Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability and use a TTY may call 800-462-7585. If you use 711 or VRS (Video Relay Service) or require accommodations while visiting a center, call 800-621-3362.  
• Visit a disaster recovery center. To find one, go to FEMA.gov/disaster-recovery-centers or call the helpline.

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

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FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters. FEMA Region 3’s jurisdiction includes Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.

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

valerie.amato Fri, 10/15/2021 - 13:33

Help Remains When Disaster Recovery Centers Close

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) at Calvary Church in Souderton, Bucks County, will close permanently Friday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m.

In the meantime, as a survivor of the remnants of Hurricane Ida, you will still be able to get the help you need. Visiting a Disaster Recovery Center is not required.

To register with FEMA:

• Apply for disaster assistance at DisasterAssistance.gov by using the FEMA mobile app, or by calling 800-621-FEMA (1-800-621-3362.)
• Multilingual operators are available.
• Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability and use a TTY may call 800-462-7585. If you use 711 or VRS (Video Relay Service) or require accommodations while visiting a center, call 800-621-3362. Information on the registration process is available in ASL at fema.gov/media-library/assets/videos/111546.
• The toll-free numbers are open from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. Survivors will still be able to access auto-status via 621-FEMA and, of course, the mobile app and web 24/7.

You can use the Helpline to:

• Register with FEMA.
• Provide a change of address, telephone and bank account numbers and insurance information to avoid disaster assistance processing delays.
• Receive information about FEMA home inspections.
• Get other questions answered about federal disaster assistance.
• Ask questions about a letter from FEMA.
• Learn how to appeal a FEMA decision.  All applicants may appeal.

If you want to discuss your application, you must have your nine-digit FEMA registration number and zip code.

You can still visit the other DRCs.  Representatives from FEMA, various state agencies and the U.S. Small Business Administration are at the Centers to answer your questions on disaster assistance or low-interest disaster loans. The remaining centers are open in:

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

Hours of operation for these DRCs are:

• Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday – 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Sunday: Closed  
• A mobile DRC (MDRC) is open Thursday, Oct. 14, from 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Marriott Collegeville.
  • Another MDRC will be open 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15 and Monday, Oct. 18, at SpringHill Suites in Plymouth Meeting.

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

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

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FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters. FEMA Region 3’s jurisdiction includes Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.

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

 

 

valerie.amato Fri, 10/15/2021 - 12:29

FEMA Needs Your Current Contact Information FEMA Needs Your Current Contact Information

WAYNESVILLE, N.C. – After you apply for federal disaster assistance, it is important that FEMA be able to contact you. Be aware that phone calls from FEMA may appear to come from unidentified numbers. Make sure that FEMA has your up-to-date contact information.

FEMA may need to call some survivors in Buncombe, Haywood and Transylvania counties to continue processing their application for assistance after Tropical Storm Fred. FEMA also may contact some survivors to obtain more information for their application.

If there are changes in your phone number, current address, banking or insurance information, you should let FEMA know as soon as possible or you may miss important telephone calls or correspondence.

You can update your contact information in several ways:

• Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov.
• Call 800-621-3362. 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. Multilingual operators are available.
• Download the FEMA app for smartphones.                                           

The deadline to apply for assistance is Nov. 8, 2021.

When calling applicants, FEMA specialists will have your FEMA identification number, telephone number and address of the damaged property. They will not ask for money; there is no charge to apply for FEMA assistance or to update your information. If you are suspicious about a caller, call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 to verify that FEMA is trying to reach you.

FEMA also has Disaster Survivor Assistance teams canvassing impacted neighborhoods. These teams carry FEMA photo identification and never ask for payment.

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

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

brianasummer.fenton Thu, 10/14/2021 - 18:09

Tips for Appealing a Decision from FEMA

NEW YORK -- You applied to FEMA for disaster assistance after Hurricane Ida swept across New York, and you received a letter. You’re not sure what it says, but you think it’s not good.

Often, FEMA sends these letters when your application is missing information. Maybe you didn’t show proof of who you are, or proof you own your home, or proof you lived in your home for a major part of the year before Ida. Here are tips for writing a letter to appeal a FEMA decision.

You Have 60 Days to Send FEMA Your Appeal

The most important part of the appeal process is knowing how long you have to plead your case. Count 60 days from the date FEMA has on the determination letter. That’s the date to circle on your calendar to remind you it’s the last day to send FEMA your appeal. Keep in mind that after FEMA receives your letter, you may receive a phone call or a follow-up letter asking for more information.

Carefully Read FEMA’s Letter Before Writing Your Appeal

You’ll need to understand why FEMA said the application was “ineligible,” or that assistance to you is denied, or that FEMA is holding off on making a decision about your application. Often, the reason is as simple as missing documents or information. Read FEMA’s letter from beginning to end to help you understand what the agency is asking you to do.

Include Evidence to Support Your Appeal Request

Your appeal letter is not enough to get FEMA to reconsider its decision. You need evidence to support what you are claiming in your appeal. It is important to include the documents or information FEMA requests. Here’s what to include with your letter:

• A copy of the FEMA letter saying you’re denied assistance, or that the agency didn’t reach a decision.
• Insurance letters: Your insurance company might give you just a fraction of what you need to repair your home, not enough to help you get into another place, possibly not enough to replace certain belongings. Keep in mind that FEMA cannot give you a grant for something your insurance company already paid you for.
• Proof of occupancy: A copy of a utility bill, a driver’s license, a lease or bank statement, a local school document, motor vehicle registration or an employer’s letter. All can be used to prove the damaged home or rental was your primary residence. “Primary” meaning you lived there during a major part of the year.
• Proof of ownership: Mortgage or insurance documents; tax receipts or a deed; receipts for major repairs or improvements dating as far back as 2016; or a court document. If your documents were lost or destroyed, click on www.usa.gov/replace-vital-documents for information on how to replace them.
• Receipts and estimates: Include documentation such as home repair receipts, repair estimates, contractor estimates or information from your insurance company.

Can’t Write the Appeal Yourself? Get Someone to Write it for You

• If you are the applicant but you can’t write the appeal letter yourself, have someone write it for you. It could be someone in your household, a friend or a lawyer. But be sure to follow a few guidelines. Tell FEMA, in a signed statement, that the writer is authorized to submit the appeal on your behalf. Specialists at the FEMA Helpline can give you advice on what to include in your appeal letter and provide information on many other topics beyond appeals.
  • Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 or VRS (Video Relay Service). Lines are open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week.

Mail, Fax or Upload Your Appeal Letter; Don’t Forget to Sign and Date It

• You have 60 days from the date on your FEMA determination letter to mail, fax or upload your appeal if you want FEMA to reconsider its first decision. Sign and date your appeal. And don’t forget to include your nine-digit FEMA application number on every page, your disaster number (FEMA-4615-DR-NY), and documents you can show as proof.
  • Mail: FEMA National Processing Service Center, P.O. Box 10055, Hyattsville, MD 20782-8055 
  • Fax: 800-827-8112, Attention: FEMA
  • To set up a FEMA online account or to upload documents online, go to www.DisasterAssistance.gov, click on “Check Status” and follow the directions.

What You Can Expect After Submitting Your Appeal Letter

You’ve written your appeal and sent it to FEMA within 60 days after you received their determination letter. Now what? You may receive a call or letter from FEMA asking for more information. Or FEMA may schedule another inspection of your primary home. Whichever the case, once you’ve sent FEMA an appeal, you can expect a decision letter within 90 days after FEMA receives it.

Reminders:

• Low-income individuals facing legal issues as a result of Hurricane Ida may call a toll-free line for advice: 888-399-5459. If you would like to have a legal service provider contact you, complete a form at https://nysba.org/ida. Examples of legal assistance available includes:
  • assistance securing government benefits
  • assistance with life, medical and property insurance claims
  • help with home-repair contracts and contractors
  • replacement of wills and other important legal documents lost or destroyed in the disaster
  • consumer protection issues such as price-gouging and avoiding contractor scams in the rebuilding process
  • counseling on mortgage-foreclosure problems
  • counseling on landlord-tenant issues
• It is important to remember that FEMA assistance is not a substitute for insurance and cannot compensate for all losses caused by a disaster; it is intended to meet basic needs and supplement disaster recovery efforts.
• Here’s how to apply for FEMA assistance: Visit DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA mobile app or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 (VRS). Lines are open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week, and operators can connect you to a specialist who speaks your language.
• If you use a relay service such as VRS (video relay service), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service.
  • You can also visit a Disaster Recovery Center and meet face-to-face with FEMA staff and representatives of other federal and state agencies who can provide information about disaster assistance. To find a recovery center near you, visit DRC Locator (fema.gov).
  • The deadline to apply for FEMA disaster assistance is Monday, Dec. 6.
• For more online resources as well as FEMA downloadable pamphlets and other aids, visit DisasterAssistance.gov and click “Information.”
• For referrals to agencies that support community-specific needs, call 211 or visit https://www.211nys.org/contact-us. For New York City residents, call 311.
• For the latest on New York’s Hurricane Ida recovery efforts, visit www.fema.gov/disaster/4615. Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/femaregion2 and www.facebook.com/fema.

thomas.wise Thu, 10/14/2021 - 17:16

سيتم إغلاق ثلاثة مراكز للتعافي من الكوارث، وسيستمر اثنان في العمل وسيتم افتتاح مركز آخر قريبًا

ديترويت -  ستتوقف مراكز FEMA للتعافي من الكوارث التابعة لولاية ميشيغان- في ديربورن وديترويت وساوثفيلد عن العمل قريبًا، ولكن المساعدة لا تزال متاحة في اثنين من مراكز التعافي من الكوارث في مقاطعة وايني ومركز مقاطعة ماكومب الجديد الذي سيفتتح الثلاثاء المقبل، 19 أكتوبر.

 

تتيح مراكز التعافي من الكوارث للمقيمين في ميشيغان ممن تأثروا بالفيضانات والعواصف الشديدة والأعاصير التي حدثت في الفترة من 25 إلى 26 يونيو زيارات شخصية للحصول على معلومات حول طلبات FEMA التي قدموها، وطرح أسئلة حول الرسائل التي يتلقونها من FEMA، وإجراء مسح ضوئي لمستنداتهم لتكون جزءًا من طلباتهم.

• • • • • وشيكة لمراكز

المركز الواقع في الطابق الثالث في مكتبة هنري فورد سينتينيال على العنوان 16301 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, Michigan 48126، سيغلق في الساعة 7 مساءً، الخميس 14 أكتوبر. المركز مفتوح الآن من الساعة 9 صباحًا حتى الساعة 7 مساءً، يوم الخميس 14 أكتوبر.

 

المركز الموجود في سالفيشن آرمي على العنوان 3000 Conner St.,Detroit, Michigan 48215 سيغلق في الساعة 4 مساءً، يوم الجمعة 15 أكتوبر.  إنه مفتوج الآن من الساعة 9 صباحًا حتى الساعة 7 مساءً، الأربعاء 13 أكتوبر، والخميس 14 أكتوبر. في هذا الجمعة، 15 أكتوبر، سوف يعمل من الساعة 9 صباحًا حتى 4 مساءً.

 

المركز الموجود في مجمع مباني مكتب المدينة في مركز ساوثفيلد سنتر على العنوان 26000 Evergreen Rd., Southfield, Michigan 48076، سيغلق في الساعة 7 مساءً، يوم السبت 16 أكتوبر. وهو مفتوح الآن من الساعة 9 صباحًا حتى الساعة 7 مساءً، يوم السبت، 16 أكتوبر.

 

المراكز مستمرة في العمل

 

سيستمر تقديم المساعدات في مراكز FEMA للتعافي من الكوارث التابعة لولاية ميشيغان في مجلس مدينة هامترامك ومركز كيميني الترفيهي.  ساعات العمل لكلا المركزين هي من 9 صباحًا حتى 7 مساءً، من الاثنين إلى السبت.

 

تقع هذه المراكز في:

• مركز كيميني الترفيهي على العنوان 2260 S. Fort St., Detroit, Michigan 4821.
• مجلس مدينة هامترامك على العنوان 3401 Evaline St., Hamtramck, Michigan 48212.

 

يمكن للناجين زيارة أي مركز. ومع ذلك، ليس من الضروري القيام بزيارة من أجل تقديم أو تحديث الطلبات، حيث يمكن القيام بذلك بالطرق التالية:

 

• الاتصال بخط  FEMA المجاني على الرقم 3362-621-800  (خدمة الهاتف النصي (TTY)): 7585-462-800؛
• يرجى زيارة الموقع DisasterAssistance.gov؛ أو
• جرب  تطبيق هاتفFEMA.

 

سيفتح مركز جديد للتعافي من الكوارث يوم الثلاثاء، 19 أكتوبر

 

سيفتح مركز جديد للتعافي من الكوارث يوم الثلاثاء، 19 أكتوبر، في مقاطعة ماكومب من الساعة 9 صباحًا حتى 7 مساءً.  عنوانه هو:

• مجلس مدينة إيستبوينت،23200 Gratiot Ave., Eastpointe Michigan 48021.

 

للتقليل من خطر انتشار كوفيد--19من خلال الاتصال الشخصي، يلزم ارتداء كمامة أو غطاء للوجه للدخول وسيخضع الزوار لقياس درجة الحرارة "بدون لمس". 

 

مطهر اليدين متاح للناجين والموظفين.

 

يرتدي الموظفون الفيدراليون كمامات ودروع واقية وقفازات. تقع محطات العمل على مسافة ستة أقدام عن بعضها البعض لتوفير مستوى إضافي من الحماية للناجين والموظفين. 

 

تضمن FEMA تنظيف المناطق المشتركة بانتظام خلال النهار وتعقيم محطات العمل بعد كل زائر.

  للعثور على الموقع وساعات العمل لأقرب مركز إليك، تفضل بزيارة صفحة محدد مواقع مراكز FEMA للتعافي من الكوارث على fema.gov/ESF6/DRCLocator.

للمزيد من المعلومات عن تعافي ميشيغان، يرجى زيارة fema.gov/disaster/4607. مساعدة FEMA متاحة حاليًا للمقيمين في مقاطعات أوكلاند، ماكومب، وشتيناو، وواين. الموعد النهائي للأفراد لتقديم الطلبات للحصول على المساعدة في حالات الكوارث هو 12 نوفمبر 2021. 

     

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 مساعدات التعافي من الكوارث تقدم بدون تمييز على أساس العرق أو الدين أو الأصل القومي أو الجنس أو العمر أو الإعاقة أو إتقان للغة الإنجليزية أو الوضع الاقتصادي.  ستكون التسهيلات المعقولة، بما في ذلك خدمات الترجمة ومترجمي لغة الإشارة الأمريكية عبر خدمة ترحيل الفيديو، متاحة لضمان التواصل الفعال مع المتقدمين ذوي المعرفة المحدودة باللغة الإنجليزية وأصحاب الإعاقات والوصول والاحتياجات الوظيفية. إذا تعرضت أنت أو أي شخص تعرفه للتمييز، فاتصل بـ FEMA على الرقم المجاني 3362-621-800 (بما في ذلك 711 أو ترحيل فيديو). إذا كنت أصم أو تعاني من ضعف في السمع أو لديك إعاقة في النطق وتستخدم هاتفًا نصيًا، فاتصل على 7585-462-800. 

 

تتمثل مهمة FEMA في مساعدة الناس قبل وأثناء وبعد الكوارث. 

fema.gov/disaster/4607   twitter.com/femaregion5  

 

troy.christensen Thu, 10/14/2021 - 17:11

Tres Centros de Recuperación de Desastres cerrarán, dos seguirán operando y otro abrirá próximamente

Detroit – Los Centros de Recuperación de Desastres del Estado de Michigan-FEMA en Dearborn, Detroit y Southfield dejarán de funcionar próximamente, pero sigue habiendo ayuda disponible en dos DRC del condado de Wayne y en un nuevo centro del condado de Macomb que abrirá sus puertas el próximo martes, 19 de octubre.

 

Los Centros de Recuperación de Desastres ofrecen a los residentes de Michigan afectados por las inundaciones del 25 y 26 de junio, las graves tormentas y los tornados, visitas en persona para obtener información sobre su solicitud de FEMA, hacer preguntas sobre las cartas que reciben de FEMA y solicitar el escaneado de sus documentos para que formen parte de su solicitud.

1. 1. 1. 1. 11. cierres de centros

El centro ubicado en el tercer piso de la Henry Ford Centennial Library, 16301 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, Michigan 48126, cerrará a las 7 p. m., el jueves 14 de octubre. Estará abierto de 9 a. m. a 7 p. m. hasta el jueves 14 de octubre.

 

El centro ubicado en el Salvation Army, 3000 Conner St., Detroit, Michigan 48215, cerrará a las 4 p. m. del viernes 15 de octubre. Estará abierto desde las 9 a. m. hasta las 7 p. m. el miércoles 13 y el jueves 14 de octubre. Este viernes, 15 de octubre, funcionará de 9 a. m. a 4 p. m.

 

El centro ubicado en el City Office Buildings Complex en el Southfield Center, 26000 Evergreen Rd., Southfield, Michigan 48076, cerrará a las 7 p. m. del sábado 16 de octubre. Estará abierto desde las 9 a. m. hasta las 7 p. m. hasta el sábado 16 de octubre .

 

Los centros siguen funcionando

 

La ayuda seguirá estando disponible en los Centros de Recuperación de Desastres del Estado de Michigan-FEMA en el Hamtramck City Hall y en el Kemeny Recreation Center. El horario de ambos centros es de 9 a. m. a 7 p. m., de lunes a sábado.

 

Se encuentran ubicados en:

• Kemeny Recreation Center, 2260 S. Fort St., Detroit, Michigan 48217
• Hamtramck City Hall, 3401 Evaline St., Hamtramck, Michigan 48212

 

Los sobrevivientes pueden visitar cualquier centro. Sin embargo, no es necesario visitarlo para solicitar o actualizar las solicitudes, lo cual puede hacerse de las siguientes maneras

 

• Llamando a la línea gratuita de FEMA al 800-621-3362 (TTY): 800-462-7585;
• Visitando DisasterAssistance.gov; o
• Por medio de la aplicación para móviles de FEMA.

 

Nuevo DRC abrirá sus puertas el 19 de octubre

 

Un nuevo RDC abrirá sus puertas el martes 19 de octubre en el condado de Macomb de 9 a. m. a 7 p. m. Estará ubicado en:

• Eastpointe City Hall, 23200 Gratiot Ave., Eastpointe, Michigan 48021

 

Para reducir el riesgo de propagación del COVID-19 a través del contacto de persona a persona, se requiere el uso de una mascarilla o una cubierta facial para ingresar y los visitantes se someterán a controles de temperatura "sin contacto".

 

Hay disponible desinfectante para las manos para los sobrevivientes y el personal.

 

El personal federal lleva puestas mascarillas, protectores faciales y guantes. Las estaciones de trabajo están separadas seis pies para proporcionar un nivel extra de protección para los sobrevivientes y el personal.

 

FEMA se asegura de que las zonas comunes se limpien regularmente durante el día y las estaciones de trabajo se desinfecten después de cada visita.

      Para encontrar la ubicación y el horario de funcionamiento del centro más cercano a usted, visite la página del localizador del RDC de FEMA en fema.gov/ESF6/DRCLocator.

Para obtener más información sobre la recuperación de Michigan, visite fema.gov/disaster/4607 . La asistencia de FEMA está actualmente disponible para los residentes de los condados de Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw y Wayne. El plazo para que las personas soliciten la ayuda por desastre finaliza el 12 de noviembre de 2021. 

     

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La asistencia en caso de desastre está disponible sin importar la raza, color, religión, origen nacional, sexo, edad, discapacidad, dominio limitado del inglés o situación económica. Se ofrecerán adaptaciones razonables, incluida la traducción y los intérpretes de lenguaje de señas americano a través del servicio de retransmisión por video, para garantizar una comunicación eficaz con los solicitantes que tengan un dominio limitado del inglés, discapacidades y necesidades de acceso y funcionales. Si usted o alguien que conoce ha sido discriminado, llame a la línea gratuita de FEMA al 800-621-3362 (incluidos los usuarios del 711 o servicio de retransmisión por video). Si es una persona sorda, con problemas auditivos o tiene una discapacidad del habla y utiliza un TTY, llame al 800-462-7585. 

 

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

fema.gov/disaster/4607   twitter.com/femaregion5  

troy.christensen Thu, 10/14/2021 - 17:08