FEMA COVID-19 Response Update

WASHINGTON -- Tomorrow marks the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 national emergency and the beginning of FEMA’s expanded role in the federal response. With the activation of the National Response Coordination Center last March, the agency began a year-long journey that not only challenged the strength and resilience of our nation but also that of FEMA’s 21,000 emergency managers.

A year later, FEMA continues working with state, tribal and territorial authorities to help bring this pandemic to an end. One strategy is speeding up vaccinations by supporting states as they open community vaccination centers across the country, ensuring everyone who wants a vaccine can get one.

“Thanks to the vaccines and the steps we continue to take to control the spread of COVID-19, we are drawing closer to the season when we can return to the places we enjoy and create more memories with people we care about,” said Acting FEMA Administrator Bob Fenton. “While we join those who mourn, we also want to look forward to the future.”

The future includes funding from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which appropriates $50 billion to FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund (DRF), covering costs associated with major disaster declarations, including the ongoing battle against COVID-19. President Biden signed the plan into law yesterday, providing relief to address the continued impact of the pandemic on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals and businesses.

To date, FEMA has provided more than $4.28 billion for expenses related to COVID-19 vaccination at 100% federal cost share. These funds cover critical supplies, staffing, training and transportation needs that support increased vaccination efforts.

FEMA and its interagency partners continue to stand up and provide support to additional vaccination centers daily, actively engaging state, tribal, territorial, local and nonprofit partners to ensure all individuals have the information to decide whether they want a vaccine, know the steps to get one and have access to one.

Federal pilot community vaccination centers are due to open in Detroit, Cleveland and Atlanta in the coming weeks.

Community vaccination centers are led by states, but may be supported by the federal government, including FEMA. Each state determines its own vaccination priority groups and procedures.

 FEMA rose to last year’s unprecedented challenge in responding to the historic pandemic, coordinating with state, local, tribal and territorial governments, federal agencies, voluntary organizations and private sector partners. Some of these projects include:

• Project Airbridge, which secured and distributed crucial PPE in the early days of the pandemic
• Administering Lost Wages
• Responding to an extended hurricane season and widespread western fires
• Providing billions of dollars worth of support to disaster survivors and communities

FEMA is committed to the equitable distribution of vaccines. Find out where, when and how to get a vaccine in your community and get more information from your local health department and a list of places where adults can get a vaccine.

Visit FEMA.gov for information on FEMA’s vaccination support efforts.

luther.wills-dudich Fri, 03/12/2021 - 23:56

FEMA Pandemic Assistance to Region 8 States Tops $1.4 Billion

DENVER – In the year since a National Emergency Declaration was issued for the Coronavirus Pandemic, FEMA Region 8 has provided more the $1.4 billion in assistance to states and tribal nations; nearly $32 million of that amount has directly supported state or local vaccination clinics. Region 8 encompasses the states of Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming along with the 29 federally recognized tribal nations within those boundaries.

Along with the national emergency declaration issued March 13, 2020, major disaster declarations were subsequently issued for all 50 states, the District of Columbia and all federal territories.  This opened a variety of FEMA funded assistance programs.  FEMA has provided assistance to state, tribal and local governments via its Public Assistance program and through mission assignments of other federal agencies to provide needed resources.  The agency assisted individuals directly through the Lost Wages program, which supplemented unemployment assistance, and also supported mental health efforts by funding state Crisis Counseling programs.

FEMA’s Public Assistance Program provides funding for emergency actions undertaken by communities to protect public safety, including vaccination clinics, providing at least a 75-percent funding share for eligible costs. Remaining costs are the responsibility of the state and local applicants for assistance. President Biden approved a 100-percent cost share for projects related to the pandemic response that include work completed between Jan. 20, 2020, and Sept. 30, 2021.

The agency also may direct other federal agencies to provide assistance in response to specific requests from the states.  Multiple states have received assistance include funding for National Guard actions completed under Title 32 activations supporting in variety of roles.  There also have been funds provided for work by the Army Corps of Engineers for development of alternate care sites, Forest Service Incident Management teams, and for the deployment of medical staff or resources from the Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services and Veterans Affairs.

FEMA provided support to the states through the crisis counseling program.  States developed program using existing local mental health providers, with FEMA providing funding assistance to deliver the services.

Another source of assistance directly to individuals came via the Lost Wages program.  Following an executive order, FEMA was able to provide states with funding to augment unemployment assistance by an additional $300 a week.  The assistance was available for the period of July 26 through September 6.

Table 1: FEMA COVID Response Assistance to Region 8 States

Location Mission Assignments Public Assistance Lost Wages Crisis Counseling Total Colorado  $116,671,599  $387,444,768  $431,076,540  $9,642,265  $958,909,806 Montana  $25,133,679  $8,316,932  $48,739,412  $1,642,155  $84,242,704 North Dakota  $41,754,224  $57,526,978  $37,554,426  $1,062,965  $138,263,640 South Dakota  $23,270,112  $0 $0  $823,884  $24,673,175 Utah  $48,898,305  $57,738,128  $91,893,941  $3,823,992  $203,564,425 Wyoming  $1,063,000  $380,044  $16,124,790  $0   $17,812,665 Total  $256,790,919  $511,406,850  $625,389,109  $16,995,260  $1,427,466,415

(As of March 11, 2021)

FEMA continues to support state, tribal and local pandemic response efforts.  The agency has liaisons deployed to support all six states in the ongoing vaccination efforts.  FEMA Region 8 also is closely coordinating with federal agency partners to assist our communities with recovery efforts in the post-pandemic period.

jordana.fyne Fri, 03/12/2021 - 21:46

¿Regresa a su vivienda después de los incendios forestales? Los pozos privados y sistemas sépticos dañados pueden ser elegibles para asistencia de FEMA

Salem, Oregon – A casi seis meses del desastre, muchos sobrevivientes recién están regresando a sus propiedades afectadas por el incendio forestal para comenzar el proceso de reconstrucción. Aunque el seguro de la vivienda es la principal fuente de fondos para pagar las reparaciones a la vivienda después de desastre mayor, algunas reparaciones a la vivienda, como los pozos privados y/o los sistemas sépticos, no suelen estar cubiertos.

La buena noticia es que la asistencia de la Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA, por sus siglas en inglés) puede estar disponible para los residentes de los condados Clackamas, Douglas, Jackson, Klamath, Lane, Lincoln, Linn y Marion cuyos sistemas sépticos y pozos privados fueron dañados por los incendios forestales. Las familias que no tengan seguro o aquellos cuyo seguro no cubrió el costo para reparar sus pozos privados y/o sistemas sépticos deben comunicarse con FEMA para verificar elegibilidad. Pasos que debe tomar para ser considerado:

• Comuníquese con FEMA: visite www.disasterassistance.gov/es, use la aplicación móvil de FEMA o llame al 800-621-3362 (TTY 800-462-7585), disponibles todos los días de 7 a.m. a 10 p.m. hora del Pacífico. Informe acerca de cualquier impacto a su pozo como resultado del desastre. Si usted utiliza un servicio de retransmisión, como un videoteléfono, InnoCaption o CapTel, deben notificar a FEMA su número específico asignado para ese servicio. Deben conocer que las llamadas de FEMA se pueden reflejar como un número no identificado.

 

• Los sobrevivientes que ya solicitaron asistencia deben notificar al inspector de FEMA que usted tiene un sistema séptico o de pozo privado durante la inspección. Si ha solicitado asistencia a FEMA y tiene una póliza de seguro, debe comunicarse con la línea de ayuda e informar que tiene daños en el sistema séptico o de pozo para que se pueda programar una inspección. Si ya ha tenido una inspección y no informó sobre su sistema séptico o de pozo, puede enviar una carta fechada y firmada a FEMA, junto con una cotización de un contratista e indique que está apelando por el sistema séptico o de pozo.

¿Qué ocurre si un solicitante ya ha recibido la ayuda de FEMA para su pozo privado/sistema séptico, pero necesita ayuda adicional para estos costos?

• Debe proporcionar a FEMA una cotización o recibo verificable que indique que el sistema séptico o de pozo fue dañado físicamente, colapsó o no está funcionando como resultado directo del desastre. Deberá incluir una carta fechada y firmada, junto con la cotización del contratista, indicando que está apelando por el sistema séptico o de pozo.

 

• Si la cotización o recibo presentado no incluye específicamente esta información, FEMA llamará al contratista para confirmar la información.

Los sobrevivientes afectados por el desastre que tienen preguntas sobre una solicitud pendiente de asistencia por desastre pueden comunicarse con la línea de ayuda de FEMA al 800-621-3362 (TTY: 800-462-7585).

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La asistencia para recuperación por desastre está disponible sin distinción de raza, color, religión, nacionalidad, sexo, edad, discapacidad, dominio del inglés o situación económica. Si usted o alguien que conozca ha sido víctima de discriminación, llame libre de costo a FEMA al 833-285-7448 (TTY 800-462-7585). Las personas que usan un servicio de retransmisión, como un videoteléfono, InnoCaption o CapTel, deben notificar a FEMA su número específico asignado para ese servicio. Deben de conocer que las llamadas de FEMA podrían reflejarse como un número no identificado. Operadores multilingües están disponibles (oprima 2 para español). 

Los sobrevivientes del desastre afectados por los incendios forestales y los vientos en línea recta en Oregon pueden recibir consejos individuales sobre mitigación por especialistas de mitigación de riesgos de FEMA. Para información sobre cómo reconstruir de manera más fuerte y segura o para preguntar sobre los nuevos riesgos de inundación en su área después de los incendios, envíe un correo electrónico a FEMA-R10-MIT@fema.dhs.gov y un especialista de mitigación de riesgos de FEMA contestará las preguntas de los sobrevivientes.    

Siga la cuenta de la Región 10 de FEMA en Twitter y LinkedIn para obtener las últimas actualizaciones y visite FEMA.gov/es para obtener más información.

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

 

 

issa.mansaray Fri, 03/12/2021 - 21:14

Ku Soo Noqoshada Guriga Dabka Kaddib? Ceelasha Gaarka (Private Wells), Siistemyada Bullaacadaha (Septic Systems May) wxay Xaq uu Yeelan Karaan Kaalmada FEMA.

Salem, Ore. -- Ku dhawaad lex bil dhacdada kaddib, dad badan oo badbaaday musiibada ayaa iminka bilaabay in ay ku soo noqdaan hantidooda dabka-burburiyay si ay u bilaabaan hawsha dib u dhiska. Inkastoo ceymiska milkiilaha guriga yahay islaha ugu muhiimsan oo lagu bixiyo kharashka hagaajinta kaddib marka lala kulmo musiibada, qaar ka mid ah hagaajinta guriga sida ceelasha gaarka iyo/ama siistemyada bullaacadaha, sida caadaha ah, kuma jiraan kharashka la bixiyo.

Wararka fiican waxay yahiin in kaalmada maaliyadda FEMA ay heli karaan dadka daggan dagmooyinka Clackamas, Douglas, Jackson, Klamath, Lane, Lincoln, Linn iyo Marion kuwaasoo ceelashooda gaarka iyo siistemyadooda bullaacadaha ku burbureen dabka. Reeraha aah haysan ceymis - ama kuwa heshiisyadooda ceymiska aysan bixinin kharashka lagu hagaajiyo ceelashooda iyo/ama siistemyadooda bullaacadaha waa in ay la xariiraan FEMA si loo ogaado haddii ay xaq u yeelan karaan. Hakaan waxaad ka heli doonta waxa la sameeyo:

• La xariir FEMA: internetka DisasterAssistance.gov; adigoo kala xariira FEMA App; ama adigoo adeegsanaaha telefoonka 800-621-3362 (TTY: 800-462-7585) laga bilaabo 7 a.m. ilaa 10 p.m. PST maalin kasta. Arjiileyaasha waa in ay sugaan in ay soo sheegaan burburka ku dhacay ceelkooda gaarka iyo/ama siistemkooda bullaacadda ee dhasha musiibada. Kuwa isticmaala adeegga Laliska (Relay service) sida telefoonka-fiidiyowga, InnoCaption ama CapTel waa in ay la socodsiiyaan FEMA iyaga oo adeegsada nambarka loo siiyay adeeggaas. Waa in ay la socdaan in ay dhici karto in telefoonada laga soo diro FEMA laga soo diro nambar aan la aqoonin.

 

• Kuwa ka dalbaday FEMA balse aan weli laga fattashin guriga, waa in ay ogeysiiyaan baaraha FEMA in ay leeyahiin ceel gaar ah iyo/ama siistemka bullaacadda. Dadka daggan Oregon ee dalbaday iyo ku jira ceymis waa in ay la xariiraan khadka kaalmada FEMA una sheegaan in uu soo gaaray burburka ceelka/bullaacadda si loo dalbo fattashaad. Haddii horay loo fulliyay fattashaad kaddibna aan la soo sheegin ceelka ama siistemka bullaacadda arjiileyaasha waxay FEMA u diri karaan warqad lagu soo qoray taariikhda oo saxiixan, lana soo raaciyay qiimeynta qandaraaslaha, taasoo muujisa in ay racfaan ka qaateen ceelka iyo/ama siistemka bullaacadda.

Maxaa dhaca haddii arjiilaha uu horay u helay kaalmada FEMA xagga ceelkooda gaarka ah/siisteymka bullaacadda, balse loo baahan yahay kaalmo dheeraad ah si loo bixiyo kharashkaan.

• Arjiileyaasha waa in ay FEMA siiyaan qiimeyn la xaqiijin karo/resiid muujisa in ceelka iyo/ama siistemka bullaacadda la burburay, isku dumay iyo/ama aan la isticmaali karin taasoo toos uga dhallata musiibada. Waa in ay ogaadaan in ay soo raaciyaan warqad lagu soo qoray taariikhda lana saxiixay, iyo qiimeynta qandaraaslaha, taasoo muujisa in ay racfaan ka qaadan doonaan si ay u helaan kaalmo dheeraada xagga ceelka iyo/ama siistemka bullaacadda.

 

• Haddii qiyaasta la soo gudbiyay/resiidyada aysan soo gelinin macluumaadkaan, FEMA waxay wici doontaa qandaraaslaha si ay u xaqiijiso macluumaadka.

Dadka ka badbaadiay musiibada ee qaba su'aalo ku saabsan arji aan weli laga gaarin go'aan lana xariira kaalmada musiibada waxay la xariiri karaan Khadka Kaalmada oo laga helo 800-621-3362 (TTY: 800-462-7585).

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Waxaa la heli karaa kaalmada looga kabsado musiibada iyadoo aan la fiirinin isirka, midabka, diinta, asal qaran, jinsiga, da'da, itaal darrida, aqoonta Ingiriisiga ama xaaladda dhaqaalaha. Haddii adiga ama qof aad taqaanid la takooray, wac telefoonka lacag la'aanta FEMA 800-621-3362 (TTY 800-462-7585). Kuwa isticmaala adeegga Laliska (Relay service) sida telefoonka-fiidiyowga, InnoCaption ama CapTel waa in ay la socodsiiyaan FEMA iyaga oo adeegsada nambarka loo siiyay adeeggaas. Waa in ay la socdaan in telefoonada FEMA laga soo diri karo nambar aan la aqoonin. Waxaad heli kartaa hawlwadeno ku hadla luqado badan. (Riix 2 si aad u heshid Isbanish.)

Dadka ka badbaaday musiibada ay waxyeelada ka soo gaareen dabka Oregon iyo dabaylaha tooska u dhaca waxay kaloo heli karaan kaalmo ku kooban qofka oo yareysa khasaarada si loo hagaajiyo iyo si dib loo dhiso lana sugo ammaanka iyo xoojinta laga helo Ku-takhasusaha Khasaarada ee FEMA. Si aad u heshid macluumaad ku saabsan sida dib loo dhiso ammaanka loona xoojiyo ama loo ogaado halista fattahaadda cusub ee ku xigta dab ka kaca agagaarkaada, email u dir FEMA-R10-MIT@fema.dhs.gov, Ku-Takhasusaha Yareynta Halista oo ka socda FEMA (FEMA Hazard Mitigation specialist) ayaa ka jawaabi doono su'aalaha dadka ka badbaaday. Marka aad dib u dhiseysid, la xariir sarkaalka dhismaha deegaanka iyo maamulaha dhulka fattahaadda si aad u heshid hoggaamin.

Waxaad Gobolka FEMA 10 (FEMA Region 10) kala socotaa Twitter iyo LinkedIn si aad u heshid wararkii ugu dambeyay iyo booqo FEMA.gov si aad u heshid macluumaad badan.

Himilada FEMA waxay tahay in la kaalmeeyo dadkar inta aan lala kulmin musiibada, inta ay socoto, iyo kaddib.

 

issa.mansaray Fri, 03/12/2021 - 21:04

野火过后重返家园：私人水井、污水处理系统可能有资格获得FEMA援助

俄勒冈州塞勒姆市（Salem, Ore.）- 在火灾发生近六个月之后，许多幸存者目前已返回被大火烧毁的家园，并着手重建工作。在发生重大灾难之后，虽然房主的保险是用于房屋修建的主要资金来源，但某些房屋维修项目通常不包括在内，例如私人水井和/或污水处理系统。

好消息！美国联邦紧急事务管理局（FEMA）可能会向其私人水井和污水处理系统遭受野火破坏的克拉克马斯县（Clackamas）、道格拉斯县（Douglas）、杰克逊县（Jackson）、克拉马斯县（Klamath）、莱恩县（Lane）、林肯县（Lincoln）、林恩县（Linn）和马里恩县（Marion）的居民提供财政援助。那些没有保险的家庭或保险额不足以支付水井和/或污水处理系统之维修费用的家庭，应与FEMA联络查看其是否合乎资格。申请方法如下：

• 联系FEMA：访问网站：DisasterAssistance.gov；通过FEMA的手机应用程序；或在太平洋标准时间早上7点至晚上10点拨打电话：800-621-3362（文本电话：800-462-7585）。申请人应确保，报告中所涉及的对私人水井和/或污水处理系统所造成的损害是由这场火灾引起的。使用视频电话、InnoCaption或CapTel等中继服务的用户应该将其分配的最新服务号码通知FEMA。请注意，FEMA打来的电话可能是未知号码。

 

• 那些已向FEMA提出申请但尚未经过住房检查的人士应当让FEMA的检查员知道他们拥有私人水井和/或污水处理系统。那些已向FEMA提出申请并有保险的俄勒冈州居民应拨打FEMA的帮助热线，告知他们有私人水井和/或污水处理系统，以便安排检查。如果水井或污水处理系统已经做过检查但没有上报，则申请人可以向FEMA发送一封载有日期和签名的信函以及承包商的估价，为其水井和/或污水处理系统提出申请。

如果申请人已经为私人水井/污水处理系统获得了FEMA援助，但还需要一些额外的费用帮助，应该怎么办？

• 申请人应向FEMA提供可以核实的估价和收据，以证明由于这场灾难，水井和/或污水处理系统受到直接的物理损坏、坍塌和/或无法使用， 并确保提交一封载有日期和签名的信件以及承包商的估价，注明为水井和/或污水处理系统寻求额外帮助。

 

• 如果提交的估价和收据未包括这些具体信息，FEMA将会致电承包商对信息进行确认。

若灾难幸存者对未决的灾难援助申请有任何问题，请致电FEMA热线：800-621-3362（文本电话：800-462-7585）。

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无论其种族、肤色、宗教、原国籍、性别、年龄、残疾、英语水平或经济状况如何，救灾恢复援助对所有人均一视同仁。如果您或您的熟人受到歧视，请拨打联邦紧急事务管理局（FEMA）的免费电话：800-621-3362，文本电话请拨打：800-462-7585。使用中继服务（如视频电话、InnoCaption或CapTel）的用户应将其服务的最新分配编号通知FEMA。这些用户应注意，从FEMA打来的电话可能是未知号码。该电话提供多种语言服务（西班牙语服务请按号码2）。

受俄勒冈野火和直线风影响的灾难幸存者还可以从FEMA的救灾减损专家那里获得一些有关如何维修和重建更安全、更坚固住房的具体建议。有关如重建更安全、更坚固住房的信息以及有关在居所附近发生火灾后新的洪水风险信息，请将请求送至该电子邮件地址：FEMA-R10-MIT@fema.dhs.gov。FEMA的救灾减损专家会对幸存者的询问作出答复。进行重建时，请向您当地的建筑官员和洪泛区管理人员咨询以获取指导意见。

请在Twitter和LinkedIn上关注FEMA 第10区以获取最新信息。若需更多信息，请访问网站：FEMA.gov。

FEMA的使命是在灾难发生之前、发生过程之中和发生之后为人们提供帮助。

 

issa.mansaray Fri, 03/12/2021 - 20:55

산불 후 집으로 돌아가신다요? 사설 우물, 정화 시스템 피해 FEMA 지원 신청 가능

오리건 주 셀렘 -- 사건이 발생한지 거의 6 개월 후, 많은 생존자들이 복구 작업을 시작하기 위해 산불로 파괴된 집으로 돌아오고 있습니다. 주택 보험은 큰 재난 후 주택 수리와 복구의 주요 재정원이지만 사설 우물 또는 정화 시스템 수리는 일반적으로 보험에서 커버하지 않습니다.

좋은소식은 산불로 인해 사설 우물과 정화 시스템이 손상된 클라카마스, 더글러스, 잭슨, 클라마스, 레인, 링컨, 린 및 마리온 카운티 주민들은 FEMA로부터 재정 지원을 해 줄 수도 있습니다. 무보험 가정 또는 보험 합의금이 우물 또는 정화 시스템을 수리하기에 충분하지 않은 경우, FEMA에 연락하여 재정 지원을 받을 수 있는지 확인하시기 바랍니다. 연락 방법:

• FEMA에 연락: DisasterAssistance.gov에서 온라인으로; FEMA App을 통해; 또는 주 7일 태평양 표준시간 오전 7시부터 오후 10시 사이 800-621-3362 (TTY: 800-462-7585)로 전화하십시오. 재난으로 사설 우물이나 정화 시스템에 피해를 입은 주민들은 받드시 보고하시기 바랍니다. 비디오 폰, InnoCaption 또는 CapTel과 같은 중계 서비스를 사용하는 사람들은 해당 서비스에 할당된 번호를 FEMA에 주어야 합니다. FEMA에서 걸려오는 전화는 발신자 번호가 없을 수 있다는 점을 인지하십시오.
• FEMA에 신청했지만 주택 피해 검사를 아직 받지 않았으면 사설 우물 또는 정화 시스템이 있음을 FEMA 검사관에게 반드시 알려줘야 합니다. FEMA에 신청하였고 또한 보험에 가입되어 있는 오리건 주민들은 FEMA 헬프라인에 연락하여 우물 또는 정화 시스템에 피해가 있음을 알려줘야 검사가 나옵니다. 이미 주택 검사를 받았으나 우물이나 정화 시스템 피해는 미처 보고되지 않았다면, 우물 또는 정화 시스템 수리 지원금을 신청한다는 내용의 편지를 쓰고 날짜를 기입하고 서명한 다음 견적서와 함께 FEMA로 보내십시오.

사설 우물 또는 정화 시스템 수리 지원을 FEMA에서 이미 받았지만 그 액수가 충분하지 않아 추가 도움이 필요할 경우 어떻게 하나요?

• 재난의 직접적인 결과로 우물 또는 정화 시스템이 물리적으로 손상, 붕괴되었거나 더 이상 작동하지 않으면 검증 가능한 수리 견적서 또는 영수증을 FEMA에 제출해야 합니다. 우물 또는 정화 시스템 수실 때문에 추가 재정 지원이 필요하다는 편지를 써서 날짜와 서명을 한 다음 수리 견적서와 함께 보내십시오.
• 제출된 수리 견적 또는 영수증에 이 정보가 구체적으로 포함되지 않으면, FEMA는 수리업체에 연락하여 정보를 확인할 것입니다.

재난 지원에 대해 질문이 있으면 재난 피해자들은 언제든지 FEMA 헬프 라인 800-621-3362 (TTY: 800-462-7585)로 연락하십시오.

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재난 복구 지원금은 인종, 피부색깔, 종교, 국적, 성별, 연령, 신체장애, 영어 구사여부 또는 경제적 신분과 관계없이 제공됩니다. 귀하 또는 아는 사람이 차별을 받았다면 FEMA 수신자 부담 전화 800-621-3362(TTY 800-462-7585)로 전화하십시오. 비디오 폰, InnoCaption 또는 CapTel과 같은 중계 서비스를 사용하는 사람들은 해당 서비스에 할당된 번호를 FEMA에 주어야 합니다. FEMA에서 걸려오는 전화는 발신자 번호가 없을 수 있다는 점을 인지하십시오. 다국어를 하는 직원들이 도와드립니다. (스페인어는 2를 누르십시오).

오리건 주 산불과 직선 돌풍의 영향을 받은 재난 피해자들은 FEMA 완화 전문가로부터 집을 더 안전하고 더 튼튼하게 수리 및 재건축을 하는데 필요한 완화 조언도 받을 수 있습니다. 더 안전하고 강한 재건축하는데 필요한 정보 또는 근처 화재 후 새로운 홍수 위험에 대해 문의하려면FEMA-R10-MIT@fema.dhs.gov로 이메일을 보내시면 FEMA 위험 완화 전문가가 피해자의 문의에 응답할 것입니다. 재건축할 때는 건축 및 홍수 범람원 담당 공무원의 가이드를 받으십시오.

최신 업데이트는 Twitter 및LinkedIn에서 FEMA 지역 10을 팔로우하고, 더 자세한 내용은 fema.gov를 방문하십시오.

FEMA의 사명은 재난 발생 전, 도중 및 후에 사람들을 돕는 것입니다.

 

issa.mansaray Fri, 03/12/2021 - 20:44

Quý Vị Trở Về Nhà sau Cháy Rừng? Giếng Tư Nhân, Hệ Thống Tự Hoại Có Thể Đủ Tiêu Chuẩn được FEMA Hỗ Trợ

Salem, Ore. -- Gần sáu tháng từ ngày xảy ra thảm họa, nhiều người sống sót chỉ vừa mới quay trở lại khu đất đã bị cháy rừng phá hủy để bắt đầu tiến trình xây dựng lại. Mặc dù bảo hiểm chủ nhà là nguồn ngân quỹ chánh chi trả cho sửa chữa nhà sau một thảm họa lớn, một số công việc sửa chữa như giếng tư nhân và/hoặc hệ thống tự hoại thường không được bảo hiểm.

Tin tốt là FEMA có thể hỗ trợ tài chánh cho cư dân các quận Clackamas, Douglas, Jackson, Klamath, Lane, Lincoln, Linn và Marion có giếng tư nhân và hệ thống tự hoại bị hư hỏng do cháy rừng. Gia hộ không có bảo hiểm — hoặc có bảo hiểm nhưng không được bao trả chi phí sửa chữa giếng và/hoặc hệ thống tự hoại nên liên lạc với FEMA để biết mình có đủ tiêu chuẩn hay không. Sau đây là những điều cần làm:

• Liên lạc với FEMA: trực tuyến tại DisasterAssistance.gov; qua Ứng Dụng FEMA; hoặc gọi số 800-621-3362 (TTY: 800-462-7585) từ 7:00 sáng đến 10:00 tối hàng ngày, giờ Thái Bình Dương. Đương đơn cần báo cáo tất cả những thiệt hại về giếng tư nhân và/hoặc hệ thống tự hoại do thảm họa gây ra. Người nào sử dụng dịch vụ Tiếp Âm, như điện thoại video, Innocaption hay CapTel nên cập nhật cho FEMA biết số điện thoại của mình cho dịch vụ này. Quý vị nên hiểu rằng các cú gọi từ FEMA có thể từ số không có danh tánh.

 

• Những người đã nộp đơn cho FEMA nhưng chưa được kiểm tra nhà cần cho kiểm tra viên của FEMA biết nhà mình có giếng tư nhân và/hoặc hệ thống tự hoại. Cư dân Oregon đã nộp đơn cho FEMA và được bảo hiểm cần liên lạc với FEMA qua đường dây trợ giúp và cho họ biết quý vị có giếng/hệ thống tự hoại bị hư hỏng để được kiểm tra. Nếu sau khi kiểm tra mà giếng hoặc hệ thống tự hoại vẫn không có trong báo cáo thì đương đơn có thể gởi thư có ký tên và đề ngày tháng cho FEMA cùng chi phí ước tính của nhà thầu cho thấy quý vị muốn khiếu nại về giếng và/hoặc hệ thống tự hoại.

Điều gì xảy ra nếu đương đơn đã được FEMA hỗ trợ để sửa chữa giếng/hệ thống tự hoại nhưng cần được trợ giúp thêm cho những chi phí này?

• Đương đơn cần cung cấp cho FEMA ước tính/hóa đơn hợp lệ, có thể kiểm chứng, cho thấy rõ ràng giếng và/hoặc hệ thống tự hoại của gia đình bị hư hỏng, đổ sập và/hoặc không dùng được nữa do hậu quả trực tiếp của thảm họa. Quý vị phải gửi kèm thư có ký tên và đề ngày tháng, cùng chi phí ước tính của nhà thầu, cho thấy quý vị muốn khiếu nại để được trợ giúp thêm cho giếng và/hoặc hệ thống tự hoại của gia đình.

 

• Nếu chi phí ước tính/hóa đơn quý vị nộp không có thông tin này một cách cụ thể, thì FEMA sẽ gọi cho nhà thầu để xác nhận thông tin.

Những người sống sót sau thảm họa có thắc mắc về đơn xin hỗ trợ thảm họa đang chờ cứu xét, có thể liên lạc với Đường Dây Trợ Giúp của FEMA theo số 800-621-3362 (TTY: 800-462-7585).

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Chúng tôi có hỗ trợ phục hồi sau thảm họa cho mọi người bất kể chủng tộc, màu da, tôn giáo, dân tộc, phái tính, tuổi tác, khuyết tật, mức thành thạo Anh ngữ hoặc tình trạng tài chánh. Nếu quý vị hoặc người nào quý vị biết, bị kỳ thị, xin gọi số miễn phí của FEMA 800-621-3362 (TTY 800-462-7585). Người nào sử dụng dịch vụ Tiếp Âm, như điện thoại video, Innocaption hay CapTel nên cập nhật cho FEMA biết số điện thoại của mình cho dịch vụ này. Quý vị nên hiểu rằng các cú gọi từ FEMA có thể từ số không có danh tánh. Có tổng đài thông thạo nhiều ngôn ngữ phục vụ. (Nhấn số 2 cho tiếng Tây Ban Nha.)

Những người sống sót sau thảm họa bị ảnh hưởng bởi cháy rừng Oregon và gió thổi mạnh cũng có thể nói chuyện với Chuyên Viên Giảm Thiểu Thiệt Hại của FEMA để được cố vấn riêng rẽ về cách sửa chữa và xây cất lại an toàn và vững chắc hơn. Để biết thông tin về cách xây cất lại an toàn và vững chắc hơn, hoặc để hỏi về nguy cơ lũ lụt mới của quý vị sau đám cháy rừng gần nơi quý vị, hãy gửi điện thư đến FEMA-R10-MIT@fema.dhs.gov; chuyên viên Giảm Thiểu Thiệt Hại của FEMA sẽ trả lời những câu hỏi của người sống sót. Khi xây cất lại, quý vị nên kiểm tra với chuyên viên xây cất và quản lý vùng nước lũ tại địa phương của mình để được hướng dẫn.

Theo dõi FEMA Vùng 10 trên Twitter và LinkedIn để biết cập nhật mới nhất và vào mạng lưới fema.gov để biết thêm thông tin.

Nhiệm vụ của FEMA là giúp mọi người trước, trong và sau thảm họa.

issa.mansaray Fri, 03/12/2021 - 20:18

Те, кто возвращается в свои дома после лесных пожаров, могут иметь право на помощь FEMA для ремонта частных колодцев и септических систем

Салем, Орегон. -- Спустя почти шесть месяцев после стихийного бедствия некоторые пострадавшие только сейчас возвращаются в свои сгоревшие в результате лесных пожаров дома, чтобы начать процесс восстановления. Хотя страховой полис домовладельца является основным источником средств для оплаты ремонты дома после крупного стихийного бедствия, некоторые повреждения, например, частных колодцев и/или септических систем, как правило, не покрываются страховкой.

K счастью, жители округов Клакамас, Дуглас, Джексон, Кламас, Лэйн, Линкольн, Линн или Марион, чьи колодцы и септические системы были повреждены в результате лесных пожаров, могут получить финансовую помощь FEMA. Семьям, у которых нет страховки или страховое возмещение не покрыло стоимость ремонта колодцев и/или септических систем, следует обратиться в FEMA и узнать, имеют ли они право на помощь. Для этого следует предпринять следующие шаги:

• Обращайтесь в FEMA через веб-сайт DisasterAssistance.gov, через приложение FEMA  или по телефону 800-621-3362 (текстовой телефон TTY 800-462-7585) ежедневно с 7:00 до 22:00 по тихоокеанскому времени. При подаче заявки обязательно нужно сообщить о повреждениях частного колодца и/или септической системы в результате лесных пожаров.  Пользователям релейной службы, такой как видеофон, InnoCaption или CapTel, следует сообщить FEMA свой номер в этой службе. Учтите, что звонки от FEMA могут поступать с неидентифицированного номера телефона.
• Те, кто уже подал заявку в FEMA, но у кого еще не было инспекции дома, следует сказать инспектору FEMA, что у них есть частный колодец и/или септическая система. Жителям Орегона, которые подали заявку в FEMA и не имеют страховки, необходимо позвонить на горячую линию FEMA и сообщить, что у них повреждены колодец и/или септическая система, чтобы им назначили инспекцию. Если инспекция уже была, и повреждения колодца и/или септической системы не были задокументированы, можно направить в FEMA датированное и подписанное письмо, приложив к нему смету подрядчика на ремонт, указав в письме, что они подают апелляцию в отношении колодца и/или септической системы.

Что делать, если помощь FEMA на ремонт частного колодца и/или септической системы уже получена, но для покрытия этих расходов требуются дополнительные средства?

• Следует представить в FEMA верифицируемую смету/квитанцию об оплате с указанием того, что колодец/септическая система были физически повреждены, разрушены и/или больше не работают именно в результате стихийного бедствия. Обязательно нужно приложить датированное и подписанное письмо и смету подрядчика, указав, что это апелляция о дополнительной помощи для ремонта колодца/септической системы.

 

• Если в представленных сметах/квитанциях эта информация не указана конкретно, FEMA свяжется с подрядчиком, чтобы ее подтвердить.

Пострадавшие могут обращаться с вопросами о поданной заявке на помощь в связи со стихийным бедствием на горячую линию FEMA по телефону 800-621-3362 (текстовой телефон TTY 800-462-7585).

 

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Помощь с восстановлением после стихийного бедствия предоставляется независимо от расы, цвета кожи, вероисповедания, национальности, пола, возраста, инвалидности, владения английским языком и экономического статуса. Если вы или знакомый вам человек подверглись дискриминации, звоните в FEMA по бесплатному телефону 800-621-3362 (текстовый телефон TTY 800-462-7585).  Пользователям релейной службы, такой как видеофон, InnoCaption или CapTel, следует сообщить FEMA свой номер в этой службе. Учтите, что звонки от FEMA могут поступать с неидентифицированных номеров телефона. Предоставляется обслуживание на разных языках. (Для обслуживания на испанском нажмите 2). 

Жители Орегона, пострадавшие от недавних лесных пожаров и штормовых ветров, могут также обратиться к специалисту FEMA по снижению рисков, чтобы получить персональную консультацию о том, как при ремонте или восстановлении дома сделать его надежнее и безопаснее. Чтобы узнать о том, как при восстановлении дома сделать его надежнее и безопаснее, или о новом риске наводнения после лесного пожара в вашем районе, отправьте сообщение по адресу: FEMA-R10-MIT@fema.dhs.gov. Специалист FEMA по снижению рисков ответит на ваш запрос. Прежде чем строить или восстанавливать свой дом, свяжитесь с местным представителем строительной инспекции и местным менеджером пойменных территорий, чтобы получить соответствующие инструкции.

Смотрите последние сообщения о Регионе 10 в сетях Twitter и LinkedIn и дополнительную информацию на веб-сайте fema.gov.

Миссия FEMA заключается в оказании помощи гражданам до, во время и после стихийного бедствия.

 

issa.mansaray Fri, 03/12/2021 - 19:52

山火事被災後の帰宅ですか？　私有の井戸や　浄化槽システムはFEMAの支援対象になる可能性があります

オレゴン州セーレム -- 災害から約６か月、多くの被災者がやっと最近、山火事で荒らされた所有地に戻って再建のプロセスを始めようとしています。大災害後の住宅修復のための主な財源は、住宅所有者の保険金ですが、私有の井戸や浄化槽システムなどの修理は、通常保険でカバーされません。

幸い、山火事で私有の井戸や浄化槽システムに損害を受けた、クラカマス、ダグラス、ジャクソン、クラマス、レーン、リンカーン、リン、およびマリオンの各郡の被災住民には、FEMAの財政支援が可能かもしれません。保険加入のない世帯や、保険金が井戸や浄化槽システムの修理を賄いきれなかったという被災者は、支援受領の可能性をFEMAにお問い合わせください。下記の方法があります:

• FEMAへの連絡: インターネット DisasterAssistance.gov; アプリの利用 FEMA App; または、電話 800-621-3362 (TTY: 800-462-7585)をご利用いただけます。太平洋標準時間の、午前７時から午後１０時まで毎日受付けています。 申請者は、災害のために私有の井戸や浄化槽が損害を受けた旨を必ず報告してください。Videophone, InnoCaption あるいはCapTelなどのリレーサービスをご利用の方は、アサインされた番号をFEMA にアップデートしてください。FEMAからの電話は、未確認番号からかかってくる事があるのをご承知おき下さい。

 

• FEMA に申請はしていても、住宅検査が済んでいない被災者は、FEMAの検査官に、私有の井戸や浄化槽システムがあることを伝えてください。FEMA に被災申請をしていて保険に入会しているオレゴン住民は、FEMA のヘルプラインに私有の井戸や浄化槽システムが損害を受けている事を報告し、検査オーダーが発行される様にしてください。検査がすでに行われていても井戸や浄化槽の報告がなされていなかった場合は、井戸と浄化槽の修理のための申請アピールを、日付と署名のある文書に、請負業者の見積書を添えて、FEMAに送付してください。

FEMA から私有の井戸や浄化槽システムのための支援を受領している申請者が、それらの修理のために追加の援助を必要とする場合はどうすれば良いですか?

• 申請者は、災害からの直接の影響で、井戸や浄化槽システムが、損傷または崩壊した、あるいは機能しなくなったという事を示す、検証可能な見積書あるいは領収書を提供する必要があります。それらの文書には、井戸と浄化槽システム修理のために追加援助が必要である旨を説明する文書に日付と署名をし、必ず請負業者の見積書を含まれなければなりません。

 

• 提出された見積書や領収書にこれらの具体的な情報が含まれていない場合は、FEMA が直接請負業者に電話で情報確認をします。

出願中の被災支援申請について質問のある被災者は、FEMAのヘルプラインまでお問合せ下さい： 800-621-3362 (TTY: 800-462-7585).

 

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災害復旧支援は、人種、肌の色、宗教、国籍、性別、年齢、身体障害、英語能力、または経済事情を問わず提供されます。自らまたは知人が差別行為を受けた場合は、下記のFEMA フリーダイアル番号にお電話下さい。フリーダイアル：800-621-3362 (TTY 800-462-7585)。 Videophone, InnoCaption または CapTelなどのリレー・サービスをご利用の方は、FEMAに与えられた番号をアップデートしてください。FEMAからの電話は、未確認番号からかかってくる事があるのをご承知おき下さい。 多言語対応のオペレータをご利用いただけます。(スペイン語のオペレーターは、 2番です。)

オレゴン州の山火事及び突風の被災者は、個人のニーズに合わせたより安全で強固な修復および再建について、FEMAの危険回避専門家に相談する事も出来ます。山火事災害後の、より安全で強固な再建、または洪水リスクについてのご質問は、メールでお知らせください。: FEMA-R10-MIT@fema.dhs.gov FEMAの危険回避対策専門家が、被災者のご質問にお答えします。再建の際には、地域の建設管理局または氾濫原管理局にご相談ください。

更新情報は、ツイッター及びリンクトインで、FEMA Region 10 をフォローして下さい。また、FEMAのウェブサイトfema.govより追加情報をご確認下さい。

FEMAの使命は、災害前、災害時、及び災害後に、被災者支援を提供する事です。

 

issa.mansaray Fri, 03/12/2021 - 19:33

Oklahoma Survivors Affected by Severe Winter Storms Reminded to Apply for Federal Disaster Assistance

DENTON, Texas – Oklahomans in 16 counties designated for federal assistance should register with FEMA now if they sustained damage to their homes following the recent winter storms. Two weeks have passed since the president granted a major disaster declaration.

Disaster assistance can include grants to help pay for temporary housing, home repairs and other serious disaster-related expenses not met by insurance or other assistance programs.

The 16 eligible counties are Canadian, Carter, Cherokee, Comanche, Cotton, Hughes, Jefferson, Le Flore, McIntosh, Oklahoma, Okmulgee, Osage, Pittsburg, Stephens, Tulsa and Wagoner.

If you have insurance and are applying for disaster assistance, you must also file a claim with your insurance company as soon as possible. By law, FEMA cannot duplicate benefits for losses covered by insurance. If insurance does not cover all your damage, you may be eligible for federal assistance.

The fastest and easiest way to apply is by visiting http://www.disasterassistance.gov.

If it is not possible to register online, call 800-621-3362 (TTY: 800-462-7585). The toll-free telephone lines operate from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. CDT, seven days a week. Those who use a relay service such as a videophone, Innocaption or CapTel should update FEMA with their specific number assigned to that service.

When you apply for assistance, have the following information readily available:

• A current phone number where you can be contacted;
• Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying;
• Your Social Security number, if available;
• A general list of damage and losses;
• If insured, the insurance policy number, or the agent and company name; and
• Cause of damage. The cause of damage for this disaster is ice/snow even if you had flooding due to melting ice or snow or power loss due to snow and ice accumulation.

Residents are asked to save any photos taken to document damage and any receipts from purchases related to the cleanup and repair.

Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration are available to businesses, homeowners and renters. Call the SBA at 1-800-659-2955 (TTY: 800-877-8339) or visit www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance.

Carmen.Castro Fri, 03/12/2021 - 18:37

FEMA Announces $510 Million for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program

WASHINGTON -- Today, FEMA announced that $510 million in supplemental funding will be made available to the Emergency Food and Shelter Program  to assist organizations in communities across the country dedicated to providing food, shelter and supportive services to people with economic emergencies, including our nation's hungry and homeless populations.

Available through the “American Rescue Plan Act of 2021,” $400 million is for local social service organizations aiding our nation’s hungry and homeless. The additional $110 million is for organizations providing humanitarian assistance to migrants from the southern border.

The Emergency Food and Shelter Program was established to supplement and expand the ongoing work of local social service organizations, both nonprofit and governmental, to provide shelter, food and supportive services to individuals and families who are experiencing, or are at-risk of experiencing, hunger and homelessness.  FEMA chairs the National Board that consists of representatives from several nonprofit organizations.

Program funds help people with economic, not disaster-related, emergencies. Funds can be used for a broad range of services, including: mass sheltering; mass feeding; assistance to food pantries and food banks; payment of one month’s utility bills to prevent loss of services; payment of one-month’s rent or mortgage to prevent eviction or foreclosure; and transition assistance from shelters to stable living conditions.

Local nonprofit, faith-based and governmental entities that provided these types of services in their communities are eligible to apply. Applications will be completed by local entities (including local government agencies) and submitted to the program’s local boards. State government facilities that provided eligible direct services will apply through their Emergency Food and Shelter Program state set-aside committee.

Additional information including local board and state set-aside committee contacts is available on the website . Organizations may also send an email request to suppfund@uww.unitedway.org or call at 703-706-9660 to obtain local board and state set-aside contact information.

All applications shall be evaluated competitively. Reimbursements addressing humanitarian needs such as life sustaining food and shelter expenses will be given priority. 

The supplemental $510 million is separate from the funding appropriated annually to the program. Congress previously appropriated $130 million in annual funding. That money will be distributed to agencies nationwide who provide services to those struggling with food insecurity and homelessness.

mayshaunt.gary Fri, 03/12/2021 - 18:30

FEMA to Update Flood Maps in Ventura County, Camarillo, Fillmore and Santa Paula

OAKLAND, Calif. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is updating flood maps in Ventura County and for communities along the Santa Clara River. The maps, scheduled for release later this year, will identify the current flood hazards and help building officials, contractors and homeowners make effective mitigation decisions, thereby contributing to safer and more resilient communities.

Before the preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) become effective, there is a 90-day appeal period from Mar. 11 to June 9. During that time, residents with technical and scientific information, such as detailed hydraulic or hydrologic data, can appeal the flood risk information on these maps. Everyone can view the preliminary FIRMs at fema.gov/preliminaryfloodhazarddata.

Flood hazards are dynamic and change for many reasons, including weather patterns, erosion and community development. Officials from FEMA, Ventura County, and the cities of Fillmore and Santa Paula reviewed new data and river studies. These changes may affect future building standards or insurance requirements. The preliminary flood maps represent varying degrees of change in each community and continue to be reviewed by community officials. For example, parts of the city of Camarillo are plotted on one of the map panels, but there are no floodplain revisions for the city.

The local mapping project is part of a national effort led by FEMA to increase local knowledge of flood risks and support actions to address and reduce the effects of flooding on new and improved structures. FEMA encourages residents to review the preliminary flood maps to learn about local flood risks, potential future flood insurance requirements and identify any concerns or questions about the information provided.

Risk of flooding affects almost every corner of the nation. In total, 98% of counties have experienced a flood event, which makes floods the most common and widespread of all weather-related natural disasters.

For more information, contact Ventura County at (805) 654-3027 or Yesenia Silva yesenia.silva@ventura.org, or the cities of Camarillo at (805) 388-5340 or Naftalia Tucker ttucker@cityofcamarillo.org, Fillmore at (805) 946-1647 or Roxanne Hughes roxanneh@fillmoreca.gov, or Santa Paula at (805) 933-4212 or Clete Saunier pw@spcity.org.

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robert.barker Fri, 03/12/2021 - 15:22

FEMA Provides An Additional $31.6 Million To Utah for COVID-19 Response

DENVER – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided $31.6 million in additional funding for COVID-19 response efforts in Utah. To date, FEMA has provided more than $57.7 million in Public Assistance funding for COVID-19 response in Utah. The assistance was made available under a major disaster declaration issued April 4, 2020.

The $31.6 million was provided to the Utah Department of Health to assist in the distribution and administration of COVID 19 Vaccinations. Funds were provided to cover labor costs; purchase materials and supplies for vaccination clinics including tents, heaters, freezers, bulk meals, medical supplies and equipment; and contract services for dissemination of public information regarding vaccinations, interpretation, and translation services. Additionally, funds were provided to contract clinical and non-clinical support staff to support established mass vaccination clinics, and forthcoming mobile vaccination clinics implemented to reach the State’s underserved and most vulnerable populations. FEMA’s Public Assistance Program provides funding for emergency actions undertaken by communities to protect public safety, providing no less than a 75 percent federal share for eligible costs. President Biden has approved a 100 percent cost share for projects related to the pandemic response that include work completed between January 20, 2020 and September 30, 2021.

For the COVID-19 response, FEMA has simplified the Public Assistance application and funding process to address the magnitude of this event and to allow local officials to receive eligible funding more quickly. These reimbursements play a critical role as state, local and tribal officials work tirelessly to assist their communities during this response.

Additional information about FEMA’s Public Assistance program can be found at www.fema.gov/assistance/public.

 

minh.phan Fri, 03/12/2021 - 14:07

FEMA Corps Team Joining West Virginia’s Fight Against COVID-19

PHILADELPHIA - A group of young FEMA Corps workers have arrived in West Virginia to pitch in with the state’s successful vaccination effort.

FEMA Corps is a partnership between the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps program. The partnership is a unique, team-based service program that gives 18‐ to 24‐year‐old participants the opportunity to serve communities hit by disaster while gaining professional development experience.

“FEMA Corps is a great way to get real-world experience working a disaster,” said Janice Barlow, Acting Regional Administrator, FEMA Region 3. “In this case, they get to work up-close with one of the best vaccination programs in the nation, if not the world. I’m excited for them.”

Hailing from Northern Virginia to Southern California, the young people arrived in Charleston last week and hit the ground running on their first day.

After getting their COVID tests, they met the commander of the West Virginia National Guard Rock Branch Warehouse in Putnam County. Later that morning, they learned about FEMA’s state mission from the Deputy Field Coordinating Officer of FEMA’s Incident Management Assistance Team (IMAT) at the National Guard headquarters in Charleston, which serves as the operations center for the governor’s Joint Interagency Task Force for vaccine distribution.

Their whirlwind tour of the Kanawha Valley concluded at their final destination in Belle, where the West Virginia office of the Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (VOAD) is based. There, they met with Jenny Gannaway, WV VOAD executive director, then participated in a virtual conference with FEMA Region 3 Individual Assistance leadership in Philadelphia.

Afterward, Gannaway and her staff outlined the FEMA Corps assignment at VOAD, which would help the organization in the management of the statewide network of volunteers working to advance the Mountain State’s successful vaccination effort. With a list of tasks including volunteer engagement and tracking, as well as call center staffing and script development, team members expressed their eagerness to get started.

“We’re very excited to get working with VOAD in West Virginia,” said Pernell Perkins, of Biloxi, Miss. “We’re ready to help with spreadsheets, calls, anything to help West Virginia residents.”

Jane Oswalt, of Reston, Va., chimed in: “Being able to support the control of a global pandemic is once-in-a-lifetime work and we are totally motivated to face this challenge.”

Gannaway was just as enthusiastic. “I’m looking forward to working with this crew,” she said. “We’ve worked with FEMA Corps teams and I feel like this one will be good as all of them. I love their attitude.”

Learn more about FEMA Corps, including how to apply at https://www.fema.gov/careers/position-types/peace-corps-americorps and https://americorps.gov/serve/fit-finder/americorps-nccc/life-americorps-nccc.  Find out about WV VOAD and how you can volunteer at www.wvvoad.org. Keep track of West Virginia’s coronavirus response at coronavirus.wv.gov. State residents can register for their COVID-19 vaccine at vaccinate.wv.gov.

 

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

gabriel.lugo Thu, 03/11/2021 - 20:39

FEMA Registration Required for Winter Storm Damage Even if You Registered Before

BATON ROUGE, La. – Even if you registered for federal assistance because you suffered hurricane damage last year, you must re-register for assistance if you incurred damage from February’s winter storms Feb. 11 – 19. Having received disaster assistance from a previous federally declared disaster does not preclude you from registering for assistance under a newly declared disaster if you are eligible.

Survivors in Avoyelles, Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Calcasieu, Catahoula, Claiborne, Concordia, DeSoto, East Baton Rouge, Franklin, Grant, LaSalle, Madison, Natchitoches, Ouachita, Rapides, Red River, Richland, Sabine, Webster, West Carroll, and Winn parishes may be eligible for FEMA grants to help with their recovery including uninsured and underinsured damage and losses incurred. Help may also include rental assistance, home repair or replacement and other disaster-related needs such as childcare, medical, and dental expenses.

If you have a homeowner’s or flood insurance policy, file your insurance claim immediately before applying for disaster assistance. The faster you file, the faster your recovery can begin.

To register for assistance after losses from winter storms, visit DisasterAssistance.gov, download the FEMA app or call the FEMA helpline 800-621-3362 (TTY: 800-462-7585).

Those who use a relay service such as a videophone, InnoCaption or CapTel should alert FEMA as to the specific number assigned to that service.

For the latest information on Louisiana winter storms, visit www.fema.gov/disaster/4590. Follow the FEMA Region 6 Twitter account at twitter.com/FEMARegion6.

stuart.lewis Thu, 03/11/2021 - 15:31

Providing FEMA Insurance Documentation During the Application Process Can Change Your Eligibility Status

DENTON, Texas – During the recent winter storms, many Oklahomans in the 16 designated counties may have sustained damages to their home and property.  Homeowners and renters who have insurance and are applying for FEMA disaster assistance must also file an insurance claim as soon as possible.

When applicants apply to FEMA , they are asked if they are insured. Insurance is then taken into consideration as their application is processed.

Fortunately, insurance provides more financial security than disaster assistance grants. During the storms, many homeowners and renters experienced power outages, extreme temperatures and damage that occurred from burst pipes in their homes. Typically, homeowner’s insurance covers repairs and damage associated with burst pipes. However, if the damage is not covered by home or rental insurance, FEMA may be able to help.

By law, FEMA cannot reimburse for losses covered by insurance. Applicants may receive a “No Decision” letter or notification indicating the status of their application. This is NOT a denial. It is stating that additional information is required to continue processing the claim, which is often a copy of their insurance settlement or denial.

Providing FEMA representatives with your insurance documentation can move your application forward to determine if any losses not covered by your insurance are eligible for reimbursement.  

To help FEMA assess your application, you can provide several insurance status documents based on your claim and correspondence from your insurance company, including:

• Denial of your claim letter:  Proof that you are not being covered under your insurance company and policy.
• Settlement letter:  What damage and property are covered by your insurance company.
• Delay letter: Proof of no official decision by your insurance company on your insurance claim, and it has been more than 30 days from the time that you filed your insurance claim.

You have up to 12 months from the date that you registered with FEMA to submit your insurance-settlement records for review. In addition, you have up to 12 months from the date that you registered with FEMA to appeal denials because of insurance issues.

Help is decided by the agency based on the specifics of each FEMA application, including the documentation provided by the applicant.

If you’ve received a letter saying you’re ineligible, whether because of proof of residency, proof of ownership or another reason, additional documentation may be all that is needed to change it. It’s important to read your letter carefully to understand FEMA’s decision so you will know exactly what you need to do.

You can submit missing documentation to FEMA online at https://www.disasterassistance.gov, by calling 800-621-3362, by faxing your documentation to 800-827-8112, or mailing documentation to FEMA – Individuals and Households Program National Processing Service Center, P.O. Box 10055, Hyattsville, MD 20782-7055. When mailing documents, please include Attention: FEMA – Individuals & Households Program on the outside of the envelope.

As a reminder, Oklahoma homeowners and renters in the 16 counties designated for individual assistance who sustained damage may now apply for disaster assistance with FEMA. The counties are Canadian, Carter, Cherokee, Comanche, Cotton, Hughes, Jefferson, Le Flore, McIntosh, Oklahoma, Okmulgee, Osage, Pittsburg, Stephens, Tulsa, and Wagoner.

The easiest way to apply is by visiting www.disasterassistance.gov. There is no wait to register online and it is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

If it is not possible to register online, call 800-621-3362 (TTY: 800-462-7585). The toll-free telephone lines operate from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. CDT, seven days a week. Those who use a relay service such as a videophone, Innocaption or CapTel should update FEMA with their specific number assigned to that service

Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration are available to businesses, homeowners and renters. Call the SBA at 1-800-659-2955 (TTY: 800-877-8339) or visit www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance.

Carmen.Castro Thu, 03/11/2021 - 15:16

Returning Home after Wildfires? Private Wells, Septic Systems May be Eligible for FEMA Assistance

Salem, Ore. -- Nearly six months after the event, many survivors are just now returning to their wildfire-decimated properties to begin the process of rebuilding. While homeowner’s insurance is the primary source of funds to pay for home repairs after a major disaster, some home repairs such as private wells and/or septic systems are not typically covered.

​​​​​​​The good news is that FEMA financial assistance may be available to residents in Clackamas, Douglas, Jackson, Klamath, Lane, Lincoln, Linn and Marion counties whose private wells and septic systems were damaged by the wildfires. Households that don’t have insurance — or those whose insurance settlement didn’t cover the cost to repair their wells and/or septic systems should contact FEMA to see if they may be eligible. Here’s what to do:

• Contact FEMA: online at DisasterAssistance.gov; through the FEMA App; or by phone at 800-621-3362 (TTY: 800-462-7585) from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. PST daily. Applicants should be sure to report any damages to their private well and/or septic system as a result of the disaster. Those who use a relay service such as a videophone, InnoCaption or CapTel should update FEMA with their assigned number for that service. They should be aware that phone calls from FEMA may come from an unidentified number.

 

• Those who applied with FEMA and have not yet had a home inspection should let the FEMA inspector know they have a private well and/or septic system. Oregon residents who applied with FEMA and are insured should contact the FEMA helpline and let them know that they have well/septic damage so that an inspection can be issued. If an inspection has already been conducted and a well or septic system wasn’t reported, applicants may send FEMA a dated and signed letter, along with a contractor’s estimate, indicating they are appealing for the well and/or septic system.

​​​​​​​What if an applicant has already received FEMA assistance for their private well/septic system, but additional help for these costs is needed?

• Applicants should provide FEMA with a verifiable estimate/receipt showing the well and/or septic system was physically damaged, collapsed and/or is no longer functioning as a direct result of the disaster. They should be sure to include a dated and signed letter, along with the contractor’s estimate, indicating they are appealing for additional help with the well and/or septic system.

 

• If the submitted estimates/receipts do not specifically include this information, FEMA will call the contractor to confirm the information.

Disaster survivors who have questions about a pending application for disaster assistance can contact the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 (TTY: 800-462-7585).

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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 800-621-3362 (TTY 800-462-7585). Those who use a relay service such as a videophone, InnoCaption or CapTel should update FEMA with their assigned number for that service. They should be aware phone calls from FEMA may come from an unidentified number. Multilingual operators are available. (Press 2 for Spanish.)

Disaster survivors affected by the Oregon wildfires and straight-line winds can also get personalized mitigation advice to repair and rebuild safer and stronger from a FEMA Mitigation Specialist. For information on how to rebuild safer and stronger, or to inquire as to your new flood risk following a fire near you, email FEMA-R10-MIT@fema.dhs.gov; a FEMA Hazard Mitigation specialist will respond to survivor inquiries. When rebuilding, check with your local building official and floodplain administrator for guidance.

Follow FEMA Region 10 on Twitter and LinkedIn for the latest updates and visit fema.gov for more information.

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

 

issa.mansaray Thu, 03/11/2021 - 14:34

Daylight Savings: A Smart Spring Ahead

CHICAGO – Sunday, March 14, marks an hour of lost sleep, but starts the long-awaited days of more sunlight ahead. Take the time this weekend to adjust your clocks and consider taking three key safety steps to protect against possible risks you and your family might face.

“Spring is a time of renewal and a good reminder to reassess our disaster readiness,” said Kevin M. Sligh, acting regional administrator, FEMA Region 5. “As we recommit to doing our part to stop the spread of COVID-19, let’s also ensure our families know what to do in an emergency and verify our homes are as resilient as possible to all hazards.”

1. Verify your carbon monoxide and smoke detector work. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for testing the equipment to ensure it is functioning appropriately. Invest in new detectors if they’re near or past the manufacturer’s recommended replacement age.   
2. Help stop the pandemic by getting vaccinated. Studies show that COVID-19 vaccines are effective at keeping you from getting COVID-19. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine will also help keep you from getting seriously ill even if you do get the virus. Be sure to continue taking precautions in public places as well, including wearing a mask, staying six feet apart from others, avoiding crowds and poorly ventilated spaces, and washing your hands often. To learn more, visit www.cdc.gov.  
3. Confirm your insurance coverage & home inventory list are up-to-date. Review your insurance policies and meet with your agent to ensure you’re fully covered for the hazards that most threaten your area. Keep an up-to-date record of your household items and valuable belongings. Take photos and videos of appliances, fixtures, and the interior and exterior structure of your property. Have jewelry and artwork appraised. These documents are important when filing insurance claims.

To learn more about how to prepare before, during and after disasters, visit www.Ready.gov.

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

troy.christensen Thu, 03/11/2021 - 14:29

Proposed Goshen County Flood Map Reflects Changes to Local Flood Risk, Insurance Rates

DENVER – Goshen County’s flood insurance rate map update is nearing completion. The new maps will provide Goshen County with more accurate flood risk information that can help local officials and residents make informed decisions about reducing flood risks and purchasing flood insurance.

The mapping project is part of a nationwide effort led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to increase local knowledge of flood risks and support actions to address and reduce those risks.

Before new flood insurance rate maps become effective, there is a 90-day appeal period during which local residents and business owners can provide additional data for consideration before the maps are final. This appeal period starts on March 17, 2021.

Goshen County officials encourage residents and business owners to review the proposed flood insurance rate maps to learn about local flood risks, potential future flood insurance requirements, and any concerns or questions about the information provided.

You may submit an appeal package during the 90-day appeal period. The sole basis of the appeal must include the possession of knowledge or information indicating that the flood hazard determinations proposed by FEMA are scientifically and/or technically incorrect.

For further details on this process, visit https://www.floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/BFE_Status/bfe_main.asp, or contact your local floodplain administrator. Preliminary mapping also may be viewed on FEMA’s Map Service Center by visiting https://hazards.fema.gov/femaportal/prelimdownload/.

Brian.Hvinden Wed, 03/10/2021 - 23:03

Demographic Data at Oakland and Los Angeles COVID-19 Vaccine Sites

SACRAMENTO – Today, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released demographic data on the populations being served at the state/federal community vaccine clinics in Oakland and Los Angeles.

As of March 7, Cal OES and FEMA had a given a total of more than 250,000 vaccines across both sites, with nearly 34,000 of those vaccines administered at targeted mobile clinics within the community.  Of these vaccines, over 67 percent were administered to targeted underserved communities and people of color.

The two locations chosen for these efforts are in some of the most diverse and socioeconomically challenged communities in the country. The goal of establishing these joint federal pilot sites in this manner was to expand the rate of vaccinations in California in an efficient, effective and equitable manner, with an explicit focus on making sure that communities that have been hit hardest by COVID-19 are not left behind.

The data released today bears out that this strategy is working and that of the vaccines administered and at these sites are going to the communities where they are needed most.

Total combined vaccinations given as of Sunday are 257,763 (fixed and mobile sites). The community vaccine clinics in Oakland and Los Angeles have drive through, walk up and mobile vaccine options. Of the 257,763 Californians vaccinated, 12,462 identified as Black/African American, 59,071 as Asian, and 81,045 as Latino.

Vaccines Administered by Community – Totals from LA and Oakland Clinics:

American Indian or Alaska Native = .17%

Asian = 22.92%

Black/African American =4.83%

Latino = 31.44%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander = .42%

Other Race = 2.40%

Unknown = 5.11%

White = 32.70%

Community Vaccine Clinic Los Angeles – vaccines administered:

American Indian or Alaska Native = .13%

Asian = 21.09%

Black/African American =2.99%

Latino = 40.71%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander = .24%

Other Race = 2.27%

Unknown = 5.69%

White = 26.89%

Community Vaccine Clinic Oakland – vaccines administered:

American Indian or Alaska Native = .18%

Asian = 26.55%

Black/African American =3.94%

Latino = 19.87%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander = .50%

Other Race = 2.37%

Unknown = 5.28%

White = 41.31%

Mobile Clinics Providing Direct Aid Communities

Of particular note in the data is the success of four mobile vaccination clinics – two paired with each vaccination site – which have been deployed to multiple locations within the community to amplify and provide distribution to areas that otherwise lack sufficient support for vaccinations.

These mobile vaccination clinics have been a great success to date and are serving a particularly high percentage of Latino and African American/Black populations. Of those served at mobile clinics in Oakland, nearly 33 percent are Latino and over 25 percent are Black/African American. In Los Angeles, more than 63 percent of those vaccinated at mobile sites are Latino and nearly 13 percent are Black/African American.

Mobile Vaccine Clinic Los Angeles – vaccines administered:

American Indian or Alaska Native = .17%

Asian = 6.07%

Black/African American =12.71%

Latino = 63.38%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander = .18%

Other Race = 2.95%

Unknown = .75%

White = 13.80%

Mobile Vaccine Clinic Oakland – vaccines administered:

American Indian or Alaska Native = .48%

Asian = 17.86%

Black/African American =25.02%

Latino = 32.79%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander = 1.65%

Other Race = 3.41%

Unknown = 1.55%

White = 17.24%

Find out When its “Your Turn to get Vaccinated

Registration for vaccine appointments at these two sites is available to eligible individuals through visiting the state’s My Turn website or by calling 833-422-4255.

Members of the public may check their eligibility for vaccination, sign up for notifications and schedule appointments in select areas through https://myturn.ca.gov/.

*Source: MyTurn.ca.gov

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ricardo.zuniga Wed, 03/10/2021 - 18:23