Application Deadline Passes but FEMA is Still Here to Help Vermonters

The October 31 deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance has passed, but that does not mean FEMA is leaving. FEMA will continue working with Vermont Emergency Management to help survivors and communities recover.

If you applied for FEMA assistance due to damage from the July 7-21 storms, FEMA encourages you to keep in touch. 

By staying in touch, you can track the progress of your case, notify the agency of changes to your mailing or email addresses or phone numbers, and report insurance settlements or additional damage you may have discovered since your home inspection. 

To reach FEMA: 

• Call the toll-free Helpline at 800-621-3362. Specialists are available 24/7 to answer your questions and provide referrals to resources. Language translation is available; if you use a relay service such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service when you call. 
• Download the FEMA App.
• Visit DisasterAssistance.gov.
  • To create an account:
    • Select “Check Status” on the home page or from the “Get Assistance” menu.
    • Click “Continue” to go to login.gov.
    • Click “Create Account.”
    • Enter your email address, select your language, check the box to indicate you’ve read the Rules of Use, then click “Submit.”
    • You will receive a confirmation email from no-reply@login.gov. When you receive it, click the link, and follow the instructions.

The deadline to apply for a long-term, low-interest disaster loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration has also passed. However, you may still apply online at DisasterLoanAssistance.sba.gov. To request a paper application, call the SBA Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955. To access telecommunications relay services, dial 7-1-1 or send an email to DisasterCustomerService@sba.gov.

As of November 9, 2023, FEMA and our partners have approved more than $84.2 million in assistance for Vermont storm survivors:

• FEMA has approved more than $23.2 million for households and individuals.
• SBA has approved more than $26.7million in low-interest disaster loans for homeowners, renters and businesses.
• FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program has paid $34.3 million in claims for policyholders.
• More than 3,958 people have visited Disaster Recovery Centers throughout the nine designated counties to receive information and advice for their recovery.
• Disaster Survivor Assistance teams visited more than 19,465 homes and talked to more than 12,587 residents about how FEMA can help them recover, answered questions, and helped them apply.

kwei.nwaogu Mon, 11/13/2023 - 15:10

FEMA Awards Nearly $1.5 Million for Flood Control Projects in Barceloneta, Patillas and Villalba

Guaynabo, Puerto Rico – The communities of Barceloneta, Patillas and Villalba have been vulnerable to excessive flooding in recent years as climate change has increased the risk of flooding, while antiquated water control systems offer little protection against torrential rains. 

To help these municipalities build more efficient flood control infrastructure, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) allocated nearly $1.5 million through its Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). These funds will fully fund the cost of the initial phase, which consists of geotechnical studies and engineering designs required prior to construction.

Construction projects will incorporate nature-based solutions to repair vulnerable water drainage systems. This construction approach includes bioengineering and other low-impact development solutions, which are incorporated into the project design to deliver a wide range of economic, ecological and social benefits.

"These projects will create a lasting impact on these communities and will be a model for others to follow. By using environmentally focused engineering designs we are in tune with the times, addressing the challenge of climate change while helping to build resilient communities," said the Federal Disaster Recovery Coordinator José G. Baquero.

In Barceloneta, torrential rain periods can disrupt the daily lives of citizens, to the point that cranes must be used to rescue drivers from flooded streets, and that residents are unable to enter and leave their homes due to runoff, explained Yadira Rodríguez Cruz, director of Barceloneta's Office of Emergency Management.

To lessen the impact of excessive flooding in its communities, the municipality of Barceloneta received nearly $579,000 for the initial phase of its flood control project. Mitigation repairs include the installation of 3,700 feet of reinforced concrete pipeline parallel to the existing pipeline in downtown Barceloneta. Total repairs are estimated at nearly $1.9 million.

"Improving the stormwater sewer system is critical because it manages the proper control and flow of stormwater runoff separately from wastewater," Rodríguez said. "This will prevent urban flooding and that drivers and residents face emergency situations due to flooded streets."

Meanwhile, in the community of La Vega in Villalba, residents still harbor fears of flooding in their homes, said Nancy Martínez Marcial. "The uncertainty that every time it starts to rain we don't know if the street is going to flood. We are worried that at some point the water could get into the houses," she said.

FEMA allocated $213,000 for the initial phase of the project to design and build surface and subsurface drainage infrastructure and streambank stabilization along the banks of the Jacaguas River in the community of La Vega. The construction of this project is estimated at nearly $1.6 million.

In addition, FEMA approved about $702,000 to begin a mitigation project in the Recio sector, a small community in the town of Guardaraya, Patillas. This project will reduce flood risks and provide safe access to about 250 families. Construction is estimated at over $6.2 million and consists of the expansion of an open concrete channel that collects and discharges runoff water from the community into a nearby river.

In response to this announcement, the executive director of the Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resiliency (COR3), Manuel A. Laboy Rivera, said, "The development of this type of project, which integrates nature-based solutions, is even more important given the need in Puerto Rico to address the damages caused by sea level rise and flooding, among other situations. I urge the municipalities of Patillas, Villalba and Barceloneta to request the first advance of the 25 percent available through the Working Capital Advance pilot program to promote the development of these mitigation works that provide security to communities and minimize the impact of climate change."

To date, FEMA has awarded over $18.1 million for 28 projects from the HMGP program to decrease flood risks.

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

 

 

manuel.deleon Sun, 11/12/2023 - 15:08

New Hours for Claims Office Advocate Connects

SANTA FE, N.M. -- The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office Advocate Team announces new Advocate Connects hours to better serve individuals impacted by the fire and subsequent flooding. 

Advocate Connects are weekly in-person events designed to provide support, listen to concerns and solve problems.

Individuals can now meet with the Advocate Team every Tuesday at the Mora County Commissioners Chambers from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Las Vegas Train Station, in the upstairs meeting room. This series of Advocate Connects will continue through December 21, 2023, pause for the Christmas and New Year holidays, then resume in January.

ADDRESSES FOR ADVOCATE CONNECTS:

Mora County Commission Chambers

1 Court House Drive, Mora, NM 

Las Vegas Train Station- Upstairs Meeting Room 500 Railroad, Las Vegas, NM

For information and updates regarding the Claims Office, please visit the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office website at fema.gov/hermits-peak. For information in Spanish, visit fema.gov/es/hermits-peak. You can also follow our Facebook page and turn on notifications to stay up to date about the claims process, upcoming deadlines and other program announcements at Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office | Facebook.

candace.herring Thu, 11/09/2023 - 23:03

You Have Until Dec. 9 to Apply for Federal Disaster Assistance

HONOLULU – The deadline to apply for federal disaster assistance has been extended another 30 days, meaning homeowners and renters with uninsured or underinsured damage to their property from the Maui wildfires have until Saturday, Dec. 9, to apply.

This is also the deadline for Maui’s homeowners, renters and businesses to apply to the U.S. Small Business Administration for a low-interest disaster loan for physical property damage.

“Registering with FEMA for Individual Assistance is the key that opens the door to many kinds of additional federal help, and we want to make sure everyone who is eligible for that aid has an opportunity to receive it,” said James Barros, Administrator of the Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency.

“The complexity of this event and the diversity of the Maui community created some obstacles to getting all of the people who need help signed up for federal assistance,” he added. “So we’re grateful that FEMA extended the registration deadline.”

FEMA provides funds that are paid directly to eligible individuals and households. Housing Assistance may include rental assistance, lodging expenses reimbursement, home repair assistance, and replacement assistance. All are explained as follows:

• Rental Assistance is financial assistance for homeowners and renters for temporary housing if the wildfires displaced you from your primary residence.
• Lodging Expense Reimbursement is reimbursement for out-of-pocket temporary lodging expenses resulting from damage that made your primary residence unlivable. Eligible lodging expenses may include the cost of the room and associated taxes. 
• Home Repair Assistance is financial assistance for homeowners to repair their primary residences, utilities servicing that home, and residential infrastructure leading to your fire-damaged property. 
• Replacement Assistance is financial assistance for any homeowner whose primary home was destroyed by the fires, and it can be applied to the purchase of a new permanent residence.
• Other Needs Assistance is financial assistance for other disaster-caused expenses and immediate essential needs. This assistance may include funds to replace personal property, moving and storage expenses, transportation assistance, funeral, medical, dental, childcare, and miscellaneous disaster-related items.

To apply for FEMA disaster assistance, visit DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA mobile app or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. If you use a video relay service, captioned telephone service or another service, give FEMA your number for that service when you apply. Helpline operators are available from 1 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week, and they speak many languages. Press 2 for Spanish. Press 3 for an interpreter who speaks your language.

For an American Sign Language video on how to apply, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU7wzRjByhI&list=PL720Kw_OojlKOhtKG7HM_0n_kEawus6FC&index=6.

You may also visit any Disaster Recovery Center, where specialists can clarify information you have received from FEMA or other agencies. You can find a center here: DRC Locator (fema.gov)

The primary source of federal funding for long-term disaster recovery not covered by insurance is the Small Business Administration. SBA offers disaster assistance in the form of low-interest disaster loans to homeowners, renters and businesses. SBA also provides eligible small businesses and nonprofit organizations with working capital to help overcome an economic injury. 

SBA representatives are available at Disaster Recovery Centers and at the Business Recovery Centers on Maui, Oʻahu, Kauai and Hawaiʻi to help applicants apply for disaster loans. Business Recovery Centers on Kauai and Hawaiʻi will close Thursday, Nov. 9.

SBA applicants may apply online, receive additional disaster assistance information, and download applications at https://www.sba.gov/hawaii-wildfires. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information.

For people who are deaf, hard-of-hearing or have a speech disability, dial 711 to access telecommunications relay services. Completed applications may also be mailed to U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.

For the latest information on the Maui wildfire recovery efforts, visit mauicounty.gov, mauirecovers.org and fema.gov/disaster/4724. Follow FEMA on social media: @FEMARegion9 and facebook.com/fema. You may also get disaster assistance information and download applications at sba.gov/hawaii-wildfires. 

mary.j.edmon Thu, 11/09/2023 - 19:09

FEMA Ends Home Visits; Beware of Scammers, Price Gouging

ATLANTA – Personnel from FEMA’s Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) program are no longer visiting Georgia Hurricane Idalia survivors at their homes to check their well-being or to help them apply for federal disaster assistance. This is because door-to-door visits have ended in Berrien, Brooks, Cook, Glynn and Lowndes counties.

With this phase of the disaster recovery concluding, scam artists, identity thieves and other criminals may attempt to take advantage of disaster survivors when they are in a stressful state.

It is important for survivors to remain alert, ask questions and always ask for identification when someone claims to represent FEMA or another government agency. FEMA does not certify contractors or any commercial enterprise.

Scams can take different forms, including phone calls, texts, mail, email, websites, or in person. Federal and Georgia emergency management officials urge residents to watch for and report any suspicious activity by calling the FEMA Disaster Fraud Hotline at 866-720-5721.

In addition, post-disaster price gouging is often rampant in hurricane-damaged regions and has been reported in southern Georgia following Hurricane Idalia. The State Bar of Georgia has received reports of fraudulent price gouging that include: 1. survivors being charged $75,000 for tree cutting by out-of-state companies; 2. invoices for eight hours of work when a service only lasted three hours; and 3. homeowners being charged for chainsaw purchases made by vendors. If you’ve been a victim or witness to price gouging or post-disaster fraud, file a report on the Georgia Attorney General Consumer Protection Division’s website at https://consumer.georgia.gov/. 

Other common post-disaster fraud practices to watch for include:

• Phony government workers: You may be contacted by scam artists posing as disaster workers who are seeking money for services. Federal, state and local disaster workers do not solicit or accept money.
• Fake offers of state or federal aid: Federal disaster employees will not promise a disaster grant. FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) personnel never charge applicants for disaster assistance, inspections or help with completing applications. No money is solicited or accepted.
• Beware of unlicensed/uninsured and phony building contractors: Individuals may represent themselves as legitimate contractors. Ask for references, be cautious about advance payments, make sure they are licensed and insured and obtain the proper permits.
• Phony housing inspectors: There is no charge for a FEMA inspection. FEMA inspectors will contact you to set a time to meet at the address where the damage was reported and to obtain any other required information. All FEMA personnel and contractors will have an official laminated photo ID badge. You may ask to see it. 
• Fraudulent charitable solicitations: A list of reputable charities that are approved by the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance is available at Give.Org. The Alliance advises, “do not respond to unsolicited emails, watch out for pushy telemarketers and look out for fake charities that sound real.” 

If you think you may have been the victim of a scam or price gouging, report it immediately to your local police or sheriff’s department or contact the Georgia Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division at 404-651-8600 or 800-869-1123. 

For the latest information on Georgia’s recovery from Hurricane Idalia, visit fema.gov/disaster/4738, follow FEMA on X, formerly known as Twitter, at twitter.com/femaregion4 and at facebook.com/fema.

bree-constance… Thu, 11/09/2023 - 14:13

Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Offices and Helpline Closed in Observance of Veterans Day

1. SANTA FE, N.M. -- The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims offices in Mora, Las Vegas, and Santa Fe will remain closed on Friday, November 10, 2023, in honor of Veterans Day.
2. The Claims Office Helpline will also be temporarily unavailable as part of the observance of Veterans Day. You are encouraged to leave a voice message on the Helpline at (505) 995-7133, and we will promptly return your call during regular business hours on Monday, November 13, 2023.
3. Following the observance of Veterans Day, the Claims Office and Claims Office Helpline will resume normal business operations. 

• The Santa Fe office will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
• The Mora and Las Vegas offices will be open Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with extended evening hours on Tuesday from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. On Saturday, the Mora and Las Vegas offices will be open from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
• The Claims Office Helpline will also be staffed 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Callers are welcome to leave a voice message outside of business hours on the Helpline at (505) 995-7133.

For information and updates regarding the Claims Office, please visit the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office website at fema.gov/hermits-peak. For information in Spanish, visit fema.gov/es/hermits-peak. You can also follow our Facebook page and turn on notifications to stay up to date about the claims process, upcoming deadlines and other program announcements at Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office | Facebook.

candace.herring Wed, 11/08/2023 - 21:19

Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Essex County, Massachusetts

Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps are available for review by residents and business owners in affected communities in Essex County, Massachusetts. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements.

The updated maps were produced in coordination with local, state and FEMA officials. Significant community review of the maps has already taken place. Before the maps become final, community stakeholders can raise questions or concerns about the information provided and participate in the 90-day appeal and comment periods.

The 90-day appeal and comment periods began on October 24, 2023. The affected communities for this appeal period in Essex County, Massachusetts are the City of Amesbury, the City of Lawrence, the City of Methuen and the Town of Salisbury. They are listed in the Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations Notice in the Federal Register in addition to other communities in Essex County, Massachusetts that have already begun their appeal period.

Residents may submit an appeal if they think modeling or data used to create the map is technically or scientifically incorrect. 

• An appeal must include technical information, such as hydraulic or hydrologic data, to support the claim. 
• Appeals cannot be based on the effects of proposed projects or projects started after the study is in progress.
• If property owners see incorrect information that does not change the flood hazard information — such as a missing or misspelled road name in the Special Flood Hazard Area or an incorrect corporate boundary — they can submit a written comment.

The next step in the mapping process is to resolve all comments and appeals. Once these are resolved, FEMA will notify communities of the effective date of the final maps.

To review the preliminary maps or submit appeals and comments, contact your local floodplain administrator (FPA). A FEMA Map Specialist can identify your community FPA. Specialists are available by telephone at 1-877-FEMA-MAP (1-877-336-2627) or by email at FEMA-FMIX@fema.dhs.gov.

The preliminary maps may also be viewed at the following websites:

• FEMA Map Service Center 
• Preliminary Map Products Download Page 
• Flood Map Changes Viewer 

For more information about the flood maps, please contact a FEMA Map Specialist by telephone at 1-877-FEMA-MAP (1-877-336-2627) or by email at FEMA-FMIX@fema.dhs.gov.

There are cost-saving options available for those newly mapped into a high-risk flood zone. Learn more about your flood insurance options by talking with your insurance agent or visiting https://www.floodsmart.gov.

adrien.urbani Wed, 11/08/2023 - 18:14

Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps are available for review by residents and business owners in affected communities in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements.

The updated maps were produced in coordination with local, state and FEMA officials. Significant community review of the maps has already taken place. Before the maps become final, community stakeholders can raise questions or concerns about the information provided and participate in the 90-day appeal and comment periods.

The 90-day appeal and comment periods began on October 25, 2023. The affected communities in Merrimack County, New Hampshire are listed in the Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations Notice in the Federal Register.

Residents may submit an appeal if they think modeling or data used to create the map is technically or scientifically incorrect. 

• An appeal must include technical information, such as hydraulic or hydrologic data, to support the claim. 
• Appeals cannot be based on the effects of proposed projects or projects started after the study is in progress.
• If property owners see incorrect information that does not change the flood hazard information — such as a missing or misspelled road name in the Special Flood Hazard Area or an incorrect corporate boundary — they can submit a written comment.

The next step in the mapping process is to resolve all comments and appeals. Once these are resolved, FEMA will notify communities of the effective date of the final maps.

To review the preliminary maps or submit appeals and comments, contact your local floodplain administrator (FPA). A FEMA Map Specialist can identify your community FPA. Specialists are available by telephone at 1-877-FEMA-MAP (1-877-336-2627) or by email at FEMA-FMIX@fema.dhs.gov.

The preliminary maps may also be viewed at the following websites:

• FEMA Map Service Center 
• Preliminary Map Products Download Page 
• Flood Map Changes Viewer 

For more information about the flood maps, please contact a FEMA Map Specialist by telephone at 1-877-FEMA-MAP (1-877-336-2627) or by email at FEMA-FMIX@fema.dhs.gov.

There are cost-saving options available for those newly mapped into a high-risk flood zone. Learn more about your flood insurance options by talking with your insurance agent or visiting https://www.floodsmart.gov.

adrien.urbani Wed, 11/08/2023 - 18:09

FEMA Administrator and CISA Director Participate in Partnership-Focused Fireside Chat

WASHINGTON -- Today, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and CISA Director Jen Easterly participated in a fireside chat at the International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Conference. Together, they discussed how FEMA and CISA are working collaboratively to address the cyberthreats facing our nation. 

Emphasizing the importance of good partnerships, Administrator Criswell and Director Easterly highlighted that just today FEMA and CISA announced the launch of the CISA Shields Ready campaign and FEMA’s accompanying Shields Ready.gov webpage, as well as the release the joint product from FEMA and CISA, “Planning Considerations for Cyber Incidents: Guidance for Emergency Managers,” which can be found on Planning Guides | FEMA.gov. 

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luther.wills-dudich Wed, 11/08/2023 - 16:08

Idalia Application Deadline Has Passed but FEMA Can Still Help

ATLANTA – The Nov. 6 deadline for applying to FEMA for Hurricane Idalia federal disaster assistance has passed, but that does not mean FEMA is leaving Georgia. FEMA will continue working with the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) to help survivors and communities continue recovering from the August 30 hurricane.

If you live in Berrien, Brooks, Cook, Glynn or Lowndes county and applied to FEMA for assistance, the agency encourages you to keep in touch. 

By doing so, you can track the progress of your case, notify the agency of any changes to your postal and email addresses and phone numbers, and report insurance settlements or additional damage you may have discovered since your home inspection. 

Here's how to reach FEMA:

• Visit DisasterAssistance.gov or DisasterAssistance.gov/es (for Spanish).
• Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. The line is available from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week. Multilingual operators are available. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service.
• Download the free FEMA Mobile App on your smartphone in English or Spanish.

About SBA Applications

The application deadline for a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) long-term, low-interest physical disaster loan also has passed. The deadline for small business owners to apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) is June 7, 2024. You may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via the SBA’s secure website at SBA.gov/disaster. Paper applications are available by calling the SBA Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services or send an email to disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. 

For the latest information on Georgia’s recovery from Hurricane Idalia, visit fema.gov/disaster/4738, follow FEMA on X, formerly known as Twitter, at twitter.com/femaregion4 and at facebook.com/fema.

bree-constance… Wed, 11/08/2023 - 15:35

60-Day Snapshot: Federal Assistance Exceeds $12 Million as Georgia Survivors Move Forward in Hurricane Idalia Recovery

ATLANTA – Evidence of cleanup and recovery is beginning to show in portions of southern Georgia hit by Hurricane Idalia on Aug. 30.  Since President Biden signed the official disaster declaration on Sept. 7, officials and responders in Berrien, Brooks, Cook, Glynn and Lowndes counties have been working tirelessly to restore the land, buildings and people to their pre-hurricane conditions. 

Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA), FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), as well as the state and local governments, numerous volunteers and private aid organizations, are working hard to fund recovery and renew a sense of optimism among survivors. Here is a snapshot of recovery over the last two months since Hurricane Idalia came ashore.

By the Numbers

As of Nov. 6 — 60 days after President Biden declared Hurricane Idalia a major disaster in Georgia — nearly $12.18 million in federal disaster assistance has been approved for survivors.

FEMA Individuals and Households Program (IHP)

Five Georgia counties are designated for Individual Assistance (IA): Berrien, Brooks, Cook, Glynn and Lowndes.

More than $3.83 million approved for individuals and households, including:                                                                                                                                           

• More than $3.31 million for Housing Assistance (HA), which consists of:
  • More than $1.87 million in repair assistance, including six maximum awards totaling $246,000.
  • $164,000 in replacement assistance.
  • Nearly $1.26 million in rental assistance.
  • More than $15,500 in survivor transient expenses.
• More than $519,000 for Other Needs Assistance (ONA), which helps to replace essential household items and help pay for other critical disaster-related needs, such as moving and storage, childcare, medical and dental care.

Four Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) provided face-to-face assistance to people affected by Hurricane Idalia. The state of Georgia and FEMA have operated DRCs in Brooks, Cook, Glynn and Lowndes counties. The DRCs have been visited by nearly 2,700 survivors.

FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA)

Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) crews were on the ground in Georgia within hours of Idalia’s landfall. Their task: to walk through affected neighborhoods, go door-to-door or set up meetings with small groups of survivors in nearby facilities.

• DSA personnel visited nearly 8,000 impacted homes, interacted with more than 2,100 individual survivors and helped nearly 300 families submit applications to FEMA for federal disaster assistance.

IA Callout and Review System (CARS)

• A small team of Individual Assistance personnel has been working hard to make sure FEMA reaches all hurricane survivors who were impacted by Hurricane Idalia. 
• Using FEMA’s Callout and Review System (CARS), a computer scan that identifies applications of at-risk survivors, the team has already contacted by phone nearly 2,200 applicants.
• To date, more than 200 of these applicants, including older adults and those with access and functional needs (AFN), have received grants totaling nearly $859,000 as a result of this follow-up.

FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Program

Public Assistance is FEMA’s largest assistance program, accounting for about half of all disaster grant dollars. It is a cost-sharing program, available to state, tribal, county and local governments, as well as private nonprofit organizations, including houses of worship, on a cost-sharing basis. FEMA pays no less than 75% of project costs. 

• Thirty-two Georgia counties have been declared eligible for all categories of PA benefits: Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Berrien, Brantley, Brooks, Bulloch, Burke, Camden, Candler, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Colquitt, Cook, Echols, Emanuel, Glynn, Jeff Davis, Jenkins, Lanier, Lowndes, Montgomery, Pierce, Screven, Tattnall, Thomas, Tift, Toombs, Treutlen, Ware, and Wayne. 
• To date, PA has received more than 85 Requests for Public Assistance, 36 projects have been approved, and FEMA funding obligations are pending.

Hazard Mitigation

In more than a half dozen community outreach programs, hazard mitigation experts have offered free tips and repair advice to nearly 700 survivors at local hardware stores and home centers.

National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Claims

To date, NFIP has paid out $209,000 for seven of the flood insurance claims submitted for damage caused in Georgia by Hurricane Idalia. 

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

An integral part of disaster assistance, FEMA’s federal partner, SBA, offers long-term, low interest disaster loans to homeowners, renters, businesses and nonprofit organizations to cover losses not fully compensated by insurance and other sources.

• SBA has approved 197 disaster home loans, 15 business disaster loans, and five Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) for business working capital, totaling nearly $8.35 million. 

FEMA Voluntary Agency Liaisons (VALs)

The mission of FEMA Voluntary Agency Liaisons is to establish, foster, and maintain relationships among government, voluntary, faith-based, and community partners. Through these relationships, the VALs support the delivery of inclusive and equitable services and empower and strengthen capabilities of communities to address disaster-caused unmet needs.

• According to members of Georgia Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (GAVOAD), Faith-Based Partners, the Samaritans Purse and the Southwest Georgia (SWGA) Community, during the last 60 days, working with FEMA VALs, they have assisted more than 3,100 individuals in more than 900 households, providing Hurricane Idalia survivors with more than 34,000 hot and cold meals, more than 21,000 drinks and snacks, and more than 2,000 food boxes. 
• In addition, they have participated in nearly 650 tree removal and tarp installation projects.
• To date, GAVOAD members have provided nearly 10,000 volunteer hours in service to Georgia’s recovery.

For the latest information on Georgia’s recovery from Hurricane Idalia, visit fema.gov/disaster/4738, follow FEMA on X, formerly known as Twitter, at twitter.com/femaregion4 and at facebook.com/fema.

bree-constance… Wed, 11/08/2023 - 14:11

FEMA Administrator and CISA Director Attend Los Angeles/Long Beach Stakeholder Roundtable

WASHINGTON -- Today, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and CISA Director Jen Easterly participated in a roundtable discussion with local leaders from Long Beach, California and Los Angeles, as well as representatives from the U.S. Coast Guard and Tribal Emergency Management Association. The roundtable took place at the Port of Long Beach, where the conversation revolved around the importance of community resilience and equity. They also shared best practices for challenges in this important space.

Since threats today go beyond natural hazards, such as earthquakes and atmospheric rivers, including cyber threats and attacks against our nation’s systems, FEMA and CISA continue to prepare the nation for all threats against critical infrastructure. The discussion focused on why building resilience is so important, and how local leaders can make the response to and recovery from disasters faster and more efficient for their communities.

 

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Department of Education Projects - A Priority for FEMA

The federal agency summoned DE and COR3 leadership to a meeting 

Guaynabo, Puerto Rico – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) organized a meeting this Wednesday with the leadership of the Department of Education (DE) and the Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resiliency (COR3) to discuss the status of the recovery projects in Puerto Rico's education system.
 

The purpose of this meeting is for the DE to present a plan for the implementation of the projects that comprise FEMA’s approval of over $12 billion made on September 23, 2020. This historic award is an example of FEMA’s priority for the recovery of the island’s educational facilities since the passage of Hurricane María.
 

The meeting, to which DE Secretary-appointed Dr. Yanira I. Raíces Vega and COR3 Director Manuel Laboy are invited, will serve to specifically discuss the action plan that will move the projects forward following efficient parameters. The expectation of the federal agency is that this meeting will serve to address any issue with the sense of urgency it deserves, so that the country will benefit from the totality of the allocated funds.

For more information about Puerto Rico’s recovery,  visit fema.gov/disaster/4339, fema.gov/disaster/4473 and recovery.pr. Follow us on our social media at Facebook.com/FEMAPuertoRico, Facebook.com/COR3pr and Twitter @COR3pr.

manuel.deleon Tue, 11/07/2023 - 19:15

FEMA to Hold Open House on Revised Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Ontario County, NY

ONTARIO CO, NY — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is inviting Ontario County, NY, residents to an Open House on Flood Risk and Insurance on November 9, 2023. Residents will be able to talk one-on-one with FEMA representatives, to learn more about their flood risk and to get information on potential changes to their flood insurance rates and requirements.

On July 14, 2023, FEMA released preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for Ontario County for public comments. Due to the map updates, some residents may be required to buy flood insurance for the first time. Other residents who were previously required to purchase flood insurance may no longer need to do so.

Residents are invited to the Flood Risk and Insurance Open House to learn if they were affected by the remapping and about what actions they can take to protect their homes in the future. The meeting will not cover FEMA grants or recovery efforts from the recent flooding. The event will be held on:

Thursday, November 9, 2023

3:00 to 7:00 p.m.

at the: 
Safety Training Facility

2914 CR 48

Canandaigua, NY 14424

 

The Open House will not have a formal presentation. Residents can attend at any time between 3:00 and 7:00 p.m. Residents who already have flood insurance are encouraged to bring a copy of their declaration page. Residents can also see preliminary versions of the Flood Insurance Study report and the FIRMs here, and they can also see the updated preliminary maps compared to the old paper maps using the Old Paper Effective vs. New Digital Preliminary Data viewer. 

FEMA, in collaboration with New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Ontario County, and community officials, have spent more than five years working to replace the current effective paper maps that were developed in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. The maps were not developed as a result of the recent flooding in July.

To request a reasonable accommodation (sign language, real-time captioning or other), please email Michael.Foley3@fema.dhs.gov or FEMA-CivilRightsOffice@fema.dhs.gov, or call (833) 285-7448, FEMA’s Civil Rights Resource Line.

To learn more or to access the flood maps, visit FEMA’s Flood Map Service Center at msc.fema.gov. Visit floodsmart.gov to learn about flood insurance. You may also contact a map specialist at the FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) at (877) 336-2627 or FEMA-FMIX@fema.dhs.gov.   

For Open House questions, reach out to our outreach lead, Lisa Blake at Lisa.Blake@mbakerintl.com

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

gina.callaghan Tue, 11/07/2023 - 15:20

Keep in Contact With FEMA for Continued Temporary Housing Assistance

For those Typhoon Mawar survivors who received initial rental assistance, it’s important to stay in touch with FEMA, as you may be eligible for continued rental assistance. The initial grant is for the first two months. If you have exhausted the initial amount and need more, you may apply for continued assistance in three-month periods – up to 18 months from the President’s major disaster declaration, or Nov. 28, 2024. 

There are a few simple steps to apply for Continued Temporary Housing Assistance:

 

• Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 and ask for an Application for Continued Temporary Housing Assistance. Helpline operators can arrange interpretation in many languages if requested.
  
   
• You may upload the completed application to your disaster account at DisasterAssistance.gov, fax it to 800-827-8112, or mail it to FEMA, P.O. Box 10055, Hyattsville MD 20782-8055.

 

You will need to submit the following documents with the completed application: 

• Pre- and post-disaster income for household members 18 and older. 
• Proof of pre-disaster housing costs (copy of lease and utility bills, renter’s insurance, mortgage statements, real estate taxes, homeowner’s insurance, etc.) 
• Proof of post-disaster housing costs (copy of current lease or rental agreement signed by the applicant and the landlord, rent receipts and post-disaster utility bills, renters’ insurance, etc.). 

 

For information on Guam’s disaster recovery, please visit our website. 

 

Follow FEMA at X (formerly known as Twitter)and Facebook.

 

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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 833-285-7448. Multilingual operators are available (press 2 for Spanish and 3 for other languages).

veronica.verde Tue, 11/07/2023 - 03:55

Today is the Last Day to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance for Georgia Hurricane Idalia

ATLANTA – Today, Nov. 6, 2023, is the last day for Georgia homeowners and renters who suffered uninsured or underinsured damage to their property from Hurricane Idalia in Berrien, Brooks, Cook, Glynn and Lowndes counties to apply for FEMA assistance.

Applying for help is free

You can apply at a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) where specialists from FEMA’s Individual Assistance (IA) program help applicants in person. Highly trained specialists assist applicants through the recovery process, explaining the types of assistance available from FEMA, such as housing and other needs assistance.

This DRC is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today in Cook County, 206 East Ninth St., Adel.

If you are unable to apply in person, visit DisasterAssistance.gov, call 800-621-3362 Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., or use 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.

This is what you will need when you apply:

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

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

You are encouraged to file insurance claims for damage to your home, personal property and vehicles before you apply for FEMA assistance. FEMA grants do not have to be repaid. FEMA assistance is nontaxable and will not affect eligibility for Social Security, Medicaid or other federal benefits.

FEMA’s IA program is designed to help with basic, critical needs such as a safe, sanitary, and functional place to live while you look for a long-term or permanent housing solution. It is not designed to make you whole and is not a substitute for insurance coverage. FEMA IA cannot duplicate other sources of assistance. 

FEMA provides funds paid directly to eligible individuals and households. Financial Housing Assistance may include rental assistance, lodging expenses reimbursement, home repair assistance, and replacement assistance. 

For the latest information on Georgia’s recovery from Hurricane Idalia, visit fema.gov/disaster/4738, follow FEMA on X, formerly known as Twitter, at twitter.com/femaregion4 and at facebook.com/fema.

bree-constance… Mon, 11/06/2023 - 22:03

FEMA and CISA Release First-Ever Cyber Incidents Planning Guidance For Emergency Managers

WASHINGTON – Today, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Director Jen Easterly announced the release of an important new resource guide for emergency managers. The new “Planning Considerations for Cyber Incidents: Guidance for Emergency Managers” is a foundational product that provides a roadmap for emergency managers across the nation to plan for swift and effective solutions to address the consequences of a cyber incident.

“Protecting our communities against cyberattacks is a team effort and the Department of Homeland Security is continually working with our state, local, tribal and territorial partners to support their resilience,” said Secretary Mayorkas. “This new resource guide combines the cybersecurity expertise of CISA with the emergency management experience of FEMA to provide communities with the latest information and resources to prepare for, protect against, and respond to cyber incidents. Releasing this guide is part of our continued commitment to helping emergency managers strengthen critical infrastructure and enhance the resilience of the communities they serve.”

“We all rely heavily on technology in our day-to-day lives, yet even with the best cybersecurity program in place, cyber incidents are always a risk,” said Administrator Criswell. “An interruption to one organization or system can have widespread impacts across a network, whether from natural hazards, human error, equipment failure, or malicious attacks. This new guide, created in partnership with CISA, will provide a roadmap for emergency managers to navigate the worst-case scenario, especially when lives are at risk and significant economic challenges arise.”

“Emergency managers are used to dealing with whatever is thrown at them, from natural disasters to intentional acts to everything in between,” said Director Easterly. “In today’s world, where we are increasingly connected and our critical infrastructure relies on technology, an emergency manager’s role includes planning for a significant cyber incident. This guide will help organizations develop cyber incident response plans and ensure their resilience, preventing a bad day from becoming worse. I encourage every emergency manager to review this new guide and take steps to ensure they’re ready to respond to and mitigate a cyberattack.”

This new guidance document is the result of robust community engagement with the stakeholders, designed to help, state, local, tribal and territorial (SLTT) emergency management personnel. The straightforward best practices and comprehensive resources within the guide may also benefit emergency managers in academia, nonprofits, or the private sector, especially if they serve on a jurisdiction’s planning team. 

Organizations and jurisdictions must have both a cybersecurity program to protect against disruptions and a cyber incident response plan to enable organizations to act quickly when interruptions occur. An effective and efficient response plan to cyber threats helps to reduce negative impacts and return functional services as soon as possible.

As FEMA and CISA continue to work together on the shared Department of Homeland Security National Preparedness Goal of maintaining a secure and resilient nation, this new tool guidance, combined with the department's national preparedness and cybersecurity grant programs, will support SLTTs with extensive cybersecurity planning and project development.

FEMA, in cooperation with CISA, will host several 60-minute webinars to provide an overview of the guide and supporting materials. To learn more about the webinar sessions and to download the guide and supporting materials, visit Planning Guides | FEMA.gov.

luther.wills-dudich Mon, 11/06/2023 - 20:30

FEMA Experts Available for Repair, Rebuilding Advice at Local Hardware Stores

ATLANTA – As Georgia residents repair and rebuild in the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia, FEMA continues to team up with local hardware stores to provide free information and tips on how to make hurricane-damaged homes stronger and safer. 

FEMA specialists will be available in Valdosta and Adel to answer questions and offer home-improvement tips and proven methods to help prevent or reduce damage from future disasters. They will also share techniques for rebuilding hazard-resistant homes. Most information is aimed at do-it-yourselfers and general contractor work. There is no charge and reservations are not required. 

The specialists will be available on these dates and at these locations: 

Monday through Thursday, Nov. 6–9

Home Depot in Lowndes County
1825 Norman Drive 
Valdosta, GA 31601

Monday: 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.  | Tuesday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Monday through Thursday, Nov. 6–9 and Saturday Nov. 11

Adel Trading Co. Home Center in Cook County
313 West Fifth St, 
Adel, GA 31620

Monday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.  | Tuesday – Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Saturday: 8 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Friday Nov. 10: Not in stores in observance of Veteran's Day.

For the latest information on Georgia’s recovery from Hurricane Idalia, visit fema.gov/disaster/4738, follow FEMA on X, formerly known as Twitter, at twitter.com/femaregion4 and at facebook.com/fema.

bree-constance… Mon, 11/06/2023 - 15:07

DHS Unveils New Shields Ready Campaign to Promote Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience

WASHINGTON -- Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and FEMA launched the new “Shields Ready” campaign to encourage the critical infrastructure community to focus on strengthening resilience. Resilience is the ability to prepare for, adapt to, withstand and rapidly recover from disruptions caused by changing conditions. The new campaign was unveiled during a joint press conference at the Port of Long Beach, alongside speakers from the Long Beach, California, community and members of the U.S. Coast Guard.   

Shields Ready complements CISA’s successful “Shields Up” campaign, which encourages critical infrastructure stakeholders to take specific, time-sensitive actions that reduce risk in response to specific threat intelligence during cyberattacks, physical security threats, or natural disasters in response to specific threat intelligence. Shields Ready focuses more broadly and strategically on how to prepare critical infrastructure for a potential disruption and how to build more resilience into systems, facilities and processes by taking action before a crisis or incident even occurs. Shields Ready aligns with and complements FEMA’s Ready campaign. Each campaign webpage will feature and link to the other for easy reference and use. 

“In the constantly evolving threat environment that our nation faces today, our Department must remain ready and agile to prepare for and respond to threats against critical infrastructure,” said Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas. “The Shields Ready campaign, spearheaded by CISA and supported by FEMA, will ensure our nation’s critical infrastructure is better equipped and more resilient against all threats and hazards, ranging from cyberattacks to natural disasters. By working with our partners and providing them with the tools they need for more effective risk management and incident response, DHS is building on its critical safety and security mission and meeting the challenges of today and tomorrow.”

“Our nation's critical infrastructure entities -- from schools to hospitals to water facilities -- must have the tools and resources to respond to and recover from disruption. As the National Coordinator for critical infrastructure security, CISA is launching the Shields Ready campaign during Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience Month to improve the resilience of infrastructure Americans rely on every hour of every day,” said CISA Director Jen Easterly. “By taking steps today to prepare for incidents, critical infrastructure, communities and individuals can be better prepared to recover from the impact of the threats of tomorrow and into the future.”

“When our infrastructure partners in the public and private sector are prepared, their communities are able to respond better and recover faster after disasters,” said FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell. “We are excited to partner with Director Easterly and our colleagues at CISA on their new Shields Ready campaign. In coordination with FEMA’s own Ready campaign, this new approach will help us encourage critical infrastructure stakeholders to practice preparedness and build a more resilient nation by creating plans to protect people and communities alike against hazardous events.”

This focused approach highlights how critical infrastructure entities and other organizations can Resolve to be Resilient by integrating certain practices that will make themselves secure, resilient, able to bounce back quickly and build back stronger from an incident, entities should: 

• Know Your Infrastructure and Dependencies. Organizations should identify their most critical systems and assets for their operations and understand their potential dependencies on other infrastructure systems that enable the continuity of their own operations. 
• Assess Your Risks. Consider the full range of threats and hazards that could disrupt your organization’s infrastructure operations and evaluate specific vulnerabilities and consequences the threats and hazards could pose. 
• Make Actionable Plans. Organizations should develop both a strategic risk management plan to reduce the risks and vulnerabilities identified as well as actionable incident response and recovery plans to help withstand disruptions and rapidly restore operations within minimal downtime. 
• Measure Progress to Continuously Improve. Exercise incident response and recovery plans under realistic conditions and periodically evaluate and update strategic plans. An organization’s ability to prepare for and adapt to changing risk conditions starts with fostering a culture of continuous improvement, based on lessons learned from exercises and real-world incidents. 

For more information, please visit: CISA.gov/ShieldsReady. 

luther.wills-dudich Mon, 11/06/2023 - 14:56

FEMA Inspections Underway for Hurricane Idalia

LAKE MARY, Fla. –If you applied for FEMA assistance after Hurricane Idalia, a FEMA inspector may contact you to schedule a home inspection.

A FEMA inspection may be required to determine whether a home is safe, sanitary, functional and accessible. FEMA considers the following factors when determining if an applicant is eligible for assistance:

• Is the exterior of the home structurally sound, including the doors, roof and windows?
• Do the electricity, gas, heat, plumbing, sewer and septic systems function properly?
• Is the inside of the house habitable and structurally sound, including the ceiling and floors?
• Is the home capable of being used for its intended purpose?
• Is there a safe access to and from the home?

There is no charge for an inspection. The inspector will have FEMA photo ID and your application number. Be aware that the phone call may come from an unidentified number.

Applicants who are unable to meet with the inspector can have a friend or relative act on their behalf. They must submit a written and signed request for a third party to act on their behalf.

If you need accommodation for language or a disability, call 800-621-3362 in advance of the inspection and let FEMA know your needs.

If contacted by a FEMA home inspector but no one in the household applied to FEMA, please inform the inspector that you did not apply for assistance and notify FEMA by contacting the Helpline at 800-621-3362, or by visiting a Disaster Recovery Center.

For the latest information on Florida’s recovery from Hurricane Idalia, visit floridadisaster.org/updates/ and fema.gov/disaster/4734. Follow FEMA on X, formerly known as Twitter, at twitter.com/femaregion4 and at facebook.com/fema.

 

johanna.strickland Mon, 11/06/2023 - 14:35