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Three Days Left To Apply For FEMA Assistance
If you have suffered any damage or losses due to Typhoon Mawar, you may be eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance. Please note that you only have three days remaining to register for FEMA assistance, as the deadline of July 27, Eastern Standard Time, is rapidly approaching. Because of the time difference between the Eastern Standard Time and the Chamorro Time, the deadline to register for FEMA assistance has been adjusted to 11:59 p.m. July 28, Chamorro Time.
FEMA assistance may include grants to help homeowners and renters pay for:
- Temporary housing for those displaced from their disaster-damaged primary homes.
- Essential repairs to owner-occupied primary homes including structural components such as foundation, exterior walls and roof, and interior areas such as ceiling and floors.
- Replacement of personal property including specialized tools for employment, household items, appliances, disability equipment (i.e., wheelchairs, hearing aids, etc.) and vehicle repair or replacement.
- Other serious disaster-related needs not covered by insurance, including medical, dental, moving and child-care expenses and funeral and transportation expenses.
Typhoon Mawar survivors should register for assistance even if they have insurance. FEMA cannot duplicate insurance payments, but underinsured applicants may receive help after their claims have been settled.
If you haven’t applied for federal disaster assistance yet, please register before the deadline by visiting disasterassistance.gov, using the FEMA mobile app, calling 800-621-3362 (The Helpline is available 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week at no cost for Guam residents), or stopping by a Disaster Recovery Center at Juan M. Guerrero Elementary School or Guam Community College. Hours of operation at DRCs: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sunday, closed.
The DRC at Juan M. Guerrero Elementary School will permanently close at 5 p.m. July 27, Chamorro Time. The DRC at Guam Community College will remain open to assist survivors.
Disaster Recovery Centers are barrier-free and provide equal access to all visitors. If you use American Sign Language or assistive technology, and if you need accommodations to communicate, please notify FEMA staff at the center immediately.
felicia.jordan Tue, 07/25/2023 - 02:55Disaster Recovery Center at Juan M. Guerrero Elementary School to Close July 27
The Disaster Recovery Center located at Juan M. Guerrero Elementary School will close permanently at 5 p.m. July 27, as the school will be making necessary arrangements for the upcoming school year.
The remaining Disaster Recovery Center located at Guam Community College will still be open during their regular hours—even after the registration period for FEMA assistance ends on July 28— to assist survivors with pending applications and appeals.
Center
Location
Address
Hours
DRC 1
1 Sesame St., Building E,
Mangilao, GU 96913
8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday,
9 a.m. -2 p.m., Saturday
Closed, Sunday
DRC 2
Juan M. Guerrero Elementary School520 Harmon Loop Road,
Dededo, GU 96929
8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday,
9 a.m. -2 p.m., Saturday
Closed, Sunday
Permanently Closes at 5 p.m., July 27
At a Disaster Recovery Center, you can learn more about FEMA and other federal disaster assistance programs, understand any letters you get from FEMA, get answers to your questions about application, or get referrals to agencies that may offer other assistances.
Visiting a Disaster Recovery Center is not your only option to apply for FEMA assistance. Guam residents whose homes were damaged by the Typhoon Mawar can apply for FEMA assistance, get updates about applications, learn about the appeals process by going online to disasterassistance.gov, using the FEMA Mobile App or calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. (The Helpline is available 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week at no cost for Guam residents). Help is available in many languages.
Disaster Recovery Centers are barrier-free and provide equal access to all visitors. If you use American Sign Language or assistive technology, and if you need accommodations to communicate, please notify FEMA staff at the center immediately.
To view an accessible video about how to apply, please visit: Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance - YouTube.
For information on Guam’s disaster recovery, visit our website.
felicia.jordan Mon, 07/24/2023 - 23:18FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Golden Fire in Oregon
BOTHELL, Wash. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Golden Fire burning in Klamath County, Oregon.
The state of Oregon’s request for a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) was approved by FEMA Region 10 Administrator Willie G. Nunn on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at 4:34 p.m. PT. He determined that the Golden Fire threatened to cause such destruction as would constitute a major disaster. This is the first FMAG declared in 2023 to help fight Oregon wildfires.
At the time of the state’s request, the wildfire threatened homes in and around the communities of Bly Mountain, Beatty, Bonanza, and Dairy. The fire also threatened Highway 140 and Bonneville Power Administration transmission lines. The State additionally reported the fire had damaged fiber optic communication lines in the area.
FMAGs are provided through the President's Disaster Relief Fund and are made available by FEMA to assist in fighting fires that threaten to cause a major disaster. Eligible items can include expenses for field camps; equipment use, repair, and replacement; mobilization and demobilization activities; and tools, materials, and supplies. This authorization makes FEMA funding available to pay 75 percent of the state’s eligible firefighting costs under an approved grant for managing, mitigating, and controlling designated fires. These grants do not provide assistance to individual home or business owners and do not cover other infrastructure damage caused by the fire.
In addition to the firefighting funds authorized under this FMAG, another $918,774 will be available to Oregon through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Post Fire for the mitigation of future wildfires and related hazards, such as flood after fire or erosion. Some eligible wildfire project types include defensible space measures, ignition-resistant construction, and hazardous fuels reduction. The Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 authorizes FEMA to provide HMGP Post-Fire funds to eligible states and territories that receive Fire Management Assistance declarations and federally recognized tribes that have land burned within a designated area.
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mary.j.edmon Mon, 07/24/2023 - 22:06FEMA Seeks New Members for Two National Advisory Council Subcommittees
WASHINGTON -- FEMA is seeking qualified individuals to lend their expertise and serve on one of two new subcommittees through its National Advisory Council.
The council advises the FEMA Administrator on all matters related to emergency management. Two new subcommittees, one an advisory panel and one a work group, will review the preliminary damage assessment process and assess current policies for animal welfare in disasters.
These two new subcommittees are being formed in response to the “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023” and the “Planning for Animal Wellness Act" (PAW Act). Individuals appointed to the subcommittees bring their experience and diversity of views to provide the FEMA Administrator with consensus recommendations. They will have the opportunity to be a part of, and help shape, the future of FEMA.
Preliminary Damage Assessment Subcommittee
This advisory panel subcommittee will assist the agency in improving critical components of the preliminary damage assessment process, which helps determine the magnitude of damage and impact of disasters nationwide. The subcommittee will have at least two representatives from the national emergency management organizations and at least one representative from each of the 10 FEMA regions employed by state, local, territorial or tribal authorities.
Other members will be selected as the Administrator deems appropriate.
Planning for Animal Welfare Subcommittee
This work group subcommittee will review best practices and federal guidance on congregate and non-congregate sheltering and evacuation planning relating to animal needs. This will include addressing the needs of household pets, service and assistance animals and captive animals in emergency and disaster preparedness, response and recovery. The subcommittee will determine whether the existing best practices and federal guidance put forth by FEMA are sufficient and, if not, determine to publish new guidance.
The agency is accepting applications for at least 13 members from state, local, tribal and territorial governments, academia, veterinary experts and nonprofit organizations.
How to apply
If you are interested in submitting an application package to serve on the:
- Preliminary Damage Assessment Subcommittee, follow these instructions. Federal Register :: National Advisory Council.
- Planning for Animal Welfare Subcommittee, follow these instructions. Federal Register :: National Advisory Council.
Applications for both subcommittees are due no later than 11:59 p.m. ET Aug. 10, 2023. Terms for all selectees begin in fall 2023 and will continue for as long as the committee work extends.
Selected subcommittee members do not serve as members of FEMA’s National Advisory Council; however, they will submit formal recommendations to the council for deliberation and final adjudication. Meetings are virtual except for the possible in-person presentation of recommendations to the council.
luther.wills-dudich Mon, 07/24/2023 - 21:07Commonwealth and FEMA Flood Recovery On Course One Year Later
FRANKFORT, Ky. - More than $281 million in federal funding has been pumped into eastern Kentucky over the past year to support individuals, families, communities and businesses as the region recovers from the disastrous flood of July 2022. FEMA, its federal partners and the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management (KYEM) continue to collaborate on a 13-county recovery mission. One year later, several dynamics are providing solutions where challenges first existed.
Partnerships Elevated Available Recovery Assistance for Eastern Kentucky Flood SurvivorsAll response and recovery missions require partnerships. FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Dr. Myra M. Shird and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear wanted to help flood survivors find housing solutions. They also wanted to provide an option for people to move out of high-risk flood zones to start their recovery on higher ground. An example of what evolved is underway in the city of Whitesburg; the initiative is called the “Cottages at Thompson Branch”.
Commitment Means Reaching EveryoneFEMA Individual Assistance (IA) provides grants to help flood survivors get back on their feet after a disaster. Over the past year, IA has provided nearly $108 million to eastern Kentucky flood survivors. Right after last year’s flooding, special teams comprised of FEMA, the Commonwealth and local representatives went on foot into areas where bridges and roads had been washed out to reach people who had no access. FEMA was able to increase the amount of assistance to eastern Kentucky flood survivors by more than $1.2 million because of that concentrated outreach.
Another strategy FEMA used in eastern Kentucky was sending Disaster Survivor Assistance teams to homes where survivors had not answered phone calls or provided all of the information needed to process their applications. This was an equity push to ensure all survivors, regardless of their circumstances, receive whatever assistance they were eligible for.
Breaking the Cycle of Repetitive Disaster DamageOne of FEMA’s priorities is to help communities build back better. This is much different from providing funding to rebuild. One example of this is FEMA’s Acquisition Program. Gov. Beshear requested an expedited acquisitions mission. In order to roll this out quickly, FEMA placed acquisition specialists in all of the Disaster Recovery Centers to speak one-on-one with interested survivors. More than 500 property owners showed interest in the program.
Property Acquisitions, funded through the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, are completely voluntary and administered by the Commonwealth. Homeowners decide if they want their property to be considered for the program. To date, FEMA has approved 241 properties, totaling more than $40.9 million, to begin the acquisition process.
If the homeowner accepts the offer, the property can never be built on again; the deed is given to local government and the property becomes greenspace. This breaks the cycle of repairing repetitive disaster damage. But more importantly, it provides an opportunity for those living in high-risk flood zones to start a life on higher ground in a more safe, secure location.
Here is a breakdown of funding provided by FEMA programs and low-interest disaster loans approved by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
FEMA Individuals and Households Program (IHP Disbursed):- FEMA Individuals and Households Program has disbursed nearly $108 million to help survivors with their recovery. This includes:
- Housing Assistance: More than $94.2 million
- Housing Repairs: 5,900 Households
- Rental Assistance: 5,289 Households
- Home Replacement: 182 Households (This is the maximum amount of assistance FEMA can provide under the Individuals and Households Program as stated in the Stafford Act.)
- Other Needs Assistance: More than $13.7 million paid to 4,980 Households
- Housing Assistance: More than $94.2 million
- Total number of households in FEMA temporary lodging: 129
- Households currently staying in FEMA direct temporary housing: 92
- Households who have left FEMA temporary housing to move to permanent housing: 37
- To date, the SBA has provided more than $58.8 million in low-interest disaster loans to eastern Kentucky homeowners, renters and businesses.
This includes:
- 730 low-interest disaster loans approved for individuals totaling more than $53 million
- 50 low-interest disaster loans approved for businesses totaling more than $5.7 million
- FEMA provides Public Assistance (PA) funding to the Commonwealth, which in turn reimburses local governments, counties and certain nonprofits to repair damaged infrastructure and cover other recovery expenses. At this time, 408 projects are obligated under PA totaling more than $49.4 million for eastern Kentucky; the amount continues to increase as additional projects are obligated. Here is a breakdown of projects by category and the amount FEMA has committed to pay:
- Debris Removal – 28 ($1,115,878)
- Protective Measures – 72 ($28,898,776)
- Roads & Bridges – 204 ($14,814,782)
- Public Buildings – 22 ($499,035)
- Public Utilities – 50 ($2,895,013)
- Parks & Recreation – 18 ($1,149,007)
- Administrative Cost – 14 ($102,951)
- The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has closed more than 400 claims and paid policyholders more than $24 million with an average payment of $58,830.
- The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is managed by FEMA.
FEMA’s Property Acquisitions program is completely voluntary and administered by the Commonwealth. Homeowners decide if they want their property to be considered for the program. Applications are submitted through the county, which reviews and sends their selections to the state. As of July 14, FEMA has approved 241 properties totaling more than $40.9 million to begin the acquisition process.
FEMA Interagency Recovery Coordination (IRC)FCO Dr. Shird began working on FEMA’s recovery mission while the response operation was still underway. She wanted a seamless transition. That allowed FEMA’s Interagency Recovery Coordination group (IRC) to go to work sooner than what’s taken place in previous disasters. The IRC, true to its name, collaborates with federal partners, nonprofits, state agencies and others. One of its missions is to work with the local philanthropic community to bring investors and funding agents together to participate in a group known as the Funders Roundtable. This group searches for gap funding to help survivors.
It also links state, local, territory, tribal, nonprofit, private sector, federal partners and stakeholders to communities when a need goes beyond FEMA. For example, when Appalshop in Whitesburg was in urgent need of volunteers to help salvage and clean thousands of waterlogged quarter-inch film reels before mold could take hold, the American Institute for Conservation (AIC) & Foundation for the Advancement of Conservation stepped in to carefully remove sludge from the delicate film strips.
The Appalachian Dulcimer Museum and the historical musical instruments inside are another example of the IRC at work. Floodwaters engulfed everything at the museum, the building and all the instruments inside. Some of those instruments have now been recovered and an effort is underway to showcase them in a future exhibit. The Department of Interior’s Natural and Cultural Resources group is offering support for that and much more. While it can’t provide funding, the Natural and Cultural Resources group can identify potential grants, including those for disaster recovery funding, and provide technical assistance to write the grant applications.
The group is also supporting Letcher County as it works to transition from a former coal mining community to a tourist town.
FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance- FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance teams visited more than 24,000 homes and individuals to offer guidance on the recovery process, assist with applications for federal assistance, and to help those who already applied to complete and submit required paperwork.
- When the DRCs closed, the Commonwealth transitioned many into Multi-Agency Resource Centers because Gov. Beshear wanted survivors to continue receiving face-to-face assistance.
The Commonwealth oversees debris removal missions; however, FEMA does cover some costs. To date, FEMA has obligated more than $1.1 million to support the Commonwealth in clearing storm debris from eastern Kentucky. The debris mission has been massive.
- Contractors for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) have removed 409,000 tons of storm debris from roadsides and waterways, clearing 606 miles of creeks and streams in the process.
- In addition, KYTC contractors have removed 5,530 tons of debris that could not be moved to the roadside from private property. This work took place in Breathitt, Knott, Letcher and Perry counties for property owners who requested it through their counties.
FEMA FCO Dr. Myra M. Shird did an interview to discuss last year’s flooding in eastern Kentucky and reflected on the images she’ll always remember, FEMA’s partnership with the Commonwealth, communities and local leadership. Plus, the recovery mission one year later. You can access the video at: DVIDS - Video - FCO Myra Shird Interview EKY Floods (dvidshub.net).
luther.wills-dudich Mon, 07/24/2023 - 20:57FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Newell Road Fire in Washington
BOTHELL, Wash. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Newell Road Fire burning in Klickitat County, Washington.
The state of Washington’s request for a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) was approved by FEMA Region 10 Administrator Willie G. Nunn on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at 12:14 a.m. PT. He determined that the Newell Road Fire threatened to cause such destruction as would constitute a major disaster. This is the fourth FMAG declared in 2023 to help fight Washington wildfires.
At the time of the state’s request, the wildfire threatened homes in and around the communities of Roosevelt and Bickleton. The fire also threatened Klickitat County Public Utility District, Bonneville Power Administration Powerlines, Republic Solid Waste Landfill, and wind and solar farms in the area.
FMAGs are provided through the President's Disaster Relief Fund and are made available by FEMA to assist in fighting fires that threaten to cause a major disaster. Eligible items can include expenses for field camps; equipment use, repair, and replacement; mobilization and demobilization activities; and tools, materials, and supplies. This authorization makes FEMA funding available to pay 75 percent of the state’s eligible firefighting costs under an approved grant for managing, mitigating, and controlling designated fires. These grants do not provide assistance to individual home or business owners and do not cover other infrastructure damage caused by the fire.
In addition to the firefighting funds authorized under this FMAG, another $1,225,032 will be available to Washington through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Post Fire for the mitigation of future wildfires and related hazards, such as flood after fire or erosion. Some eligible wildfire project types include defensible space measures, ignition-resistant construction, and hazardous fuels reduction. The Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 authorizes FEMA to provide HMGP Post-Fire funds to eligible states and territories that receive Fire Management Assistance declarations and federally recognized tribes that have land burned within a designated area.
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FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters.
mary.j.edmon Mon, 07/24/2023 - 19:11Renters Can Apply for FEMA Assistance
WILLISTON, Vt.– Renters in Caledonia, Chittenden, Lamoille, Orange, Rutland, Washington, Windham and Windsor counties whose homes and property were damaged by the July severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides can apply for FEMA disaster assistance.
FEMA Individual Assistance is available to renters, including students, as well as homeowners. Federal grants can help pay for temporary housing. The initial rental grant is for a one-month or two-month period and can be reviewed for further assistance.
Renters may also qualify for a grant under FEMA’s Other Needs Assistance program for uninsured essential personal property losses and other disaster-related expenses. These may include:
- Replacement or repair of necessary personal property, such as furniture, appliances, clothing, textbooks, or school supplies.
- Replacement or repair of tools and other job-related equipment required by the self-employed.
- If your primary vehicle was damaged by the storms and is no longer operable (and the vehicle complies with state registration and insurance requirements) FEMA may be able to help. Not all damage is covered, so check with FEMA to see if your vehicle is eligible.
- Uninsured or out-of-pocket medical, dental, childcare, moving and storage expenses.
You can apply to FEMA for federal assistance by visiting a local Disaster Recovery Center.
You don’t need to visit a recovery center to apply for FEMA assistance. To apply without visiting a center, go online at DisasterAssistance.gov call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern Time seven days a week, or use the FEMA mobile app. If you use a relay service, such as videorelay (VRS), captionedtelephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service. Assistance is available in most languages.
If you live in an undesignated county and have damage you can call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362 to apply and if a designation for your county occurs, your application will begin to process.
The recovery centers are accessible to people with disabilities and access and functional needs and are equipped with assistive technology equipment. Survivors who need a reasonable accommodation or sign language interpreter may call 833-285-7448 (press 2 for Spanish).
Representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will also be at the centers to explain how to apply for SBA’s low-interest disaster loans for homeowners, renters, businesses, and private nonprofits, and provide information about rebuilding to make homes more disaster-resistant.
Renters may also be able to borrow up to $40,000 from SBA to replace damaged or destroyed personal property such as clothing, furniture, appliances or cars. It is recommended they apply for FEMA assistance before applying to SBA, but not required.
For the latest information visit fema.gov/disaster/4720. Follow the FEMA Region 1 account at Twitter twitter.com/FEMARegion1 or the Facebook page at facebook.com/FEMA.
For updates on the Vermont response and recovery, follow the Vermont Emergency Management Agency twitter.com/vemvt on Twitter and Facebook facebook.com/vermontemergencymanagement.
FEMA is committed to ensuring disaster assistance is accomplished equitably, without discrimination on the grounds of to race, color, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status. Any disaster survivor or member of the public may contact the FEMA Civil Rights Office if they feel that they are the victim of discrimination. FEMA’s Civil Rights Office can be contacted toll-free at 833-285-7448. Multilingual operators are available.
thomas.wise Mon, 07/24/2023 - 18:59President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for New York
WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of New York to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from July 9-10, 2023.
Public assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storms and flooding in Clinton, Dutchess, Essex, Hamilton, Ontario, Orange, Putnam and Rockland counties.
Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.
Lai Sun Yee has been named Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected areas. Additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the state and warranted by the results of further assessments.
luther.wills-dudich Mon, 07/24/2023 - 14:38Damaged Well, Furnace or Septic System? FEMA Can Help
WILLISTON, Vt. – If you lost access to water because a private well or septic system was damaged, or if your HVAC System or furnace was damaged by the recent flooding in Caledonia, Chittenden, Lamoille, Orange, Rutland, Washington, Windham and Windsor counties, you may be eligible for FEMA assistance.
For private wells, HVAC Systems, furnaces and septic systems, FEMA may reimburse you for the cost of a professional, licensed technician to visit your home and prepare an estimate for necessary repairs or replacement of your disaster-damaged systems.
FEMA may also pay for the actual repair or replacement cost of your septic system or private well, which are not insurable items.
If you applied for FEMA assistance you will be contacted for a home inspection, call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362 if you have not been contacted and it has been more than 7-10 days. At the time of your inspection, let the FEMA inspector know you have a private well and/or septic system that may have been damaged. If the damage is determined to have been caused by the floods, you may be eligible for FEMA assistance.
If you already had an inspection and damage to the well or septic system wasn’t reported, call the FEMA Helpline to update them on your damages. Please keep your contractor’s statement, estimates and receipts. You may refer to the FEMA decision letter you received for more information or appeals guidance if a decision has already been made.
To register for FEMA assistance, call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362, go online to DisasterAssistance.gov or download the FEMA App. 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 apply.
If you live in an undesignated county and have damage, you can call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362 to apply and if a designation for your county occurs, your application will begin to process.
FEMA is committed to ensuring disaster assistance is accomplished equitably, without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status. Any disaster survivor or member of the public may contact the FEMA Civil Rights Office if they feel that they are the victim of discrimination. FEMA’s Civil Rights Office can be contacted toll-free at 833-285-7448. Multilingual operators are available.
thomas.wise Mon, 07/24/2023 - 11:41FEMA Allocates Funds for the Preservation of Manatees
San Juan, Puerto Rico – In Puerto Rico, accidents with manatees are mostly caused by collisions with jet skis or motor and propeller boats, according to the director of the Manatee Conservation Center, Antonio Mignucci.
“We are noticing that people have not understood that they [manatees] share the environment with us and that we must give them that space. People with boats must understand that manatees live there and that they can’t move too fast. You must go slow near the coast, in the mangroves, in the estuaries. These are manatee areas and, in those parts, you have to go less than 5 miles per hour,” explained the Director.
As part of the efforts to increase awareness of manatees and their preservation, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) granted funds to the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DNER) to install signs that alert the public when they are near these marine animals.
A total of 170 signs will be placed near boat ramps around the island’s shoreline to alert of the presence of manatees in the area’s waters. The signs display information about manatee biology and behavior; and explain what boaters should anticipate and do when in the vicinity of these herbivorous animals.
“The coasts of the island are for the public’s enjoyment and that goes hand in hand with our responsibility to preserve them and preserve their animals and habitats. Manatees are an endangered species, protected by state and federal laws. Knowing our duties when encountering them is very important, so these signs are necessary to alert visitors and prevent them from taking any action that harms them,” explained Federal Disaster Recovery Coordinator José Baquero.
Interactions considered as harassment of manatees are prohibited under the Marine Mammal Protection Act, the Endangered Species Act and the New Puerto Rico Wildlife Act; failure to comply with these laws can result in fines of up to $100,000 or one year in prison.
The funds allocated by FEMA will serve to install the signs around the north coast, which includes Isabela, Camuy, Barceloneta, Manatí, Vega Baja, Vega Alta, Dorado, Toa Baja, Cataño, San Juan, Carolina to Loíza; the east and southeast coast from Río Grande, Luquillo, Fajardo, Ceiba, Naguabo, Humacao, Yabucoa to Maunabo; and the south coast from Patillas, Arroyo, Guayama, Salinas to Santa Isabel. The award of over $120,000 for the signs includes mitigation measures to secure and reinforce them.
For its part, the local government also develops initiatives to rescue manatees and address any activity that puts them at risk. The DNER secretary, Anaís Rodríguez Vega, informed that the Department recently completed a study in the areas of greatest manatee conservation to document their behavior in the presence of boats and to install or relocate more floats or markers to warn of their presence; as well as to design other conservation strategies, if necessary.
Other DNER initiatives include training for teachers, law enforcement and emergency management agents; educational roundtables and talks with students; and the distribution of stickers for kayaks in areas where manatee harassment has been reported.
“All of these opportunities to educate and enlist the support of boaters are invaluable, as boat strikes are the number one killer of manatees. Manatees can be considered sentinel species that let us know how our marine ecosystems are doing. The actions we take to preserve them will result in healthy marine ecosystems. Furthermore, they are a conservation icon that helps us raise awareness of how important it is to protect these species to maintain a diverse world,” said Rodríguez Vega.
Meanwhile, Manuel A. Laboy Rivera, executive director of the Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resiliency (COR3), said: “Recognizing the importance of this reconstruction project, the COR3 team will assist the DNER in the technical procedures required for this work to install these signs in the coastal municipalities to safeguard the life and preservation of manatees, an endangered species.”
Some recommendations from the Caribbean Manatee Conservation Center when running into manatees is that it is important to look at them without touching them; and to avoid interrupting their habitat or altering their natural feeding patterns.
By chasing, touching, feeding and watering a manatee, people alter the mammal’s behavior in its natural environment. If the manatee is frightened, it may move away from its favorite places to feed itself, drink fresh water or rest. The Center also advises against diving or swimming near manatees, as the cubs could die if separated from their mothers.
People who come across an injured manatee should immediately call the DNER Vigilant Corps at 787 724 5700; by only posting the information on social networks, the rescue response could be delayed.
To date, FEMA has awarded over $30.6 billion for over 10,700 Public Assistance projects aimed at rebuilding a more resilient Puerto Rico.
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.
frances.acevedo-pico Sun, 07/23/2023 - 19:14
Caledonia, Orange Counties Residents Now Eligible for FEMA Assistance
WILLISTON, Vt. – Federal funding is now available to help individuals in two additional Vermont counties recover from the severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides from July 7, 2023 and continuing.
Residents of Caledonia and Orange counties who suffered damage to their homes or personal property may apply for disaster assistance with FEMA. Additional counties may be added at a later date if requested by the state and warranted by the results of further damage assessments.
These two counties are in addition to the six counties already designated for Individual Assistance: Chittenden, Lamoille, Rutland, Washington, Windham and Windsor.
Assistance may include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-interest loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.
To apply for assistance, call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m.; go online to DisasterAssistance.gov; or download the FEMA App. 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 apply.
For the latest information on Vermont’s recovery, please visit fema.gov/disaster/4720. Follow the FEMA Region 1 account on Twitter at twitter.com/FEMARegion1, the FEMA Facebook page at facebook.com/FEMA, or the Vermont Emergency Management Agency on Twitter at twitter.com/vemt and on Facebook at facebook.com/vermontemergencymanagement.
thomas.wise Sat, 07/22/2023 - 14:31FEMA, DEMA, and Senator Carper Host Hurricane Preparedness Event in Sussex County, DE
PHILADELPHIA - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell, FEMA Region 3 Administrator MaryAnn Tierney, U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Delaware Emergency Management Agency Director A.J. Schall, and Sussex County Emergency Operations Center Director Joe Thomas joined together today at the Sussex County Emergency Operations Center to highlight how individuals can prepare themselves, their homes and their families for severe weather this hurricane season.
“It is never too early to prepare for severe weather and the many impacts of hurricanes. Identify your risks, have a plan and act today. The best way to help yourself, your family and your community recover after a disaster is by taking steps now, before it’s too late,” said FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell. “Just because your area may not have been impacted by hurricanes in recent years does not mean it will not happen.”
FEMA works year-round in close partnership with the Delaware Emergency Management Agency and local emergency managers to ensure individuals and communities are prepared for when extreme weather strikes. The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1 to November 30. The peak of the Atlantic Hurricane Season often occurs later in the season, with most activity occurring between mid-August and mid-October.
“As climate change continues to fuel more intense hurricane seasons, it’s critical for families and businesses to have emergency preparedness plans in place,” said U.S. Senator Tom Carper, Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. “At the same time, it’s not enough to repair and rebuild after storms—we must address the threat of climate change and invest in more resilient infrastructure. Thanks to historic investments in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act, we are making significant progress in building thriving, resilient communities that run on clean energy and can withstand extreme weather. Still, we must continue our efforts to preserve our one and only planet and ensure the safety of our most vulnerable when disasters strike.”
“Preparedness is a shared responsibility,” said FEMA Region 3 Regional Administrator MaryAnn Tierney added. “It calls for the involvement of everyone — not just the government — in preparedness efforts. By working together, in a whole-of-community approach, everyone can help ensure that our communities stay safe and resilient.”
Some of the tips for residents and businesses include:
- Know your flood risk. Are you in a flood zone? Find out at de.gov/floodrisk. If you are, you might be asked to evacuate in advance of a severe weather event. Know what the evacuation plan will be by checking the DelDOT State Evacuation Routes.
- FEMA’s Ready Campaign recently published a low and no-cost preparedness webpage with tips to help preparedness for a variety of disasters and emergencies.
- Know how you will receive emergency alerts. Delaware’s primary system for public warnings and emergency alerts, DENS allows local 911 centers or emergency managers to send messages directly to residents affected by an event — but only if you’re registered. Visit PrepareDE.org for more information.
- The FEMA App allows you to receive real-time weather alerts, locate emergency shelters in your area, prepare for common hazards, and more.
- Building your emergency supply kit over time, starting with items you may already have in your home -- like a flashlight, extra batteries, copies of important documents, water and non-perishable food.
- Take family members with access and functional needs into account. For people with disabilities and their families, it is important to consider individual circumstances and needs to effectively prepare for emergencies and disasters. Ready.gov/disability has additional resources to help in these planning considerations.
- Storing important documents and items like passports, birth certificates, maps and electronics in a flood-safe place, like a high shelf or upper floor in resealable water-tight plastic bags to help waterproof them.
- Your pets are an important member of your family, so they need to be included in your family’s emergency plan. Ready.gov/Pets has additional considerations for how to prepare your family pets. The DHSS Office of Animal Welfare and Delaware Animal Response Program has resources for animals and emergencies.
- If you have insurance, now is the time to review your policies. Not all policies are the same, so review them to understand what coverage you have. Homeowners insurance does not typically cover flooding, so you may need to purchase flood insurance.
- FEMA’s Ready Business Hurricane Toolkit helps business owners take action to protect employees, protect customers, and help ensure business continuity as well.
- Visit Ready.gov/hurricane for specific additional tips to prepare for hurricane systems.
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FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters. FEMA Region 3’s jurisdiction includes Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.
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charles.elison Fri, 07/21/2023 - 21:18Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Rutland, Washington Counties
WILLISTON, VT – Two Disaster Recovery Centers will open at 8 a.m., July 22, in Rutland and Washington counties to help residents affected by the severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides kickstart their recovery. The joint state-FEMA centers are temporary facilities that will help survivors apply for FEMA assistance, upload documents needed for their application and answer questions in person.
The Rutland County center is located at:
ASA Bloomer Building
88 Merchants Row
Rutland, VT 05701
The Washington County center is located at:
Waterbury Armory
294 Armory Drive
Waterbury, VT 05676
Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week.
The centers are accessible to people with disabilities and access and functional needs and are equipped with assistive technology equipment. Survivors who need a reasonable accommodation or sign language interpreter may call 833-285-7448 (press 2 for Spanish).
Representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration will also be at the centers to explain how to apply for SBA’s low-interest disaster loans for homeowners, renters, businesses, and private nonprofits, and provide information about rebuilding to make homes more disaster-resistant.
You don’t need to visit a recovery center to apply for FEMA assistance. To apply without visiting a center, call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. ET; go online to DisasterAssistance.gov; or download the FEMA App. 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 apply.
For the latest information on Vermont’s recovery, please visit fema.gov/disaster/4720. Follow the FEMA Region 1 account on Twitter at twitter.com/FEMARegion1, the FEMA Facebook page at facebook.com/FEMA, or the Vermont Emergency Management Agency on Twitter at twitter.com/vemt and on Facebook at facebook.com/vermontemergencymanagement.
thomas.wise Fri, 07/21/2023 - 20:35Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office Town Hall Meeting Set for July 26 in Mora
SANTA FE, N.M. -- The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office will be hosting a town hall meeting on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, 6-7:30pm at the Mora High School Lecture Hall. Claims Office representatives will be on hand to inform claimants of recent Claims Office developments, particularly updates to flood insurance coverage. The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), managed by FEMA, provides flood insurance to property owners, renters, and businesses.
In response to the fire damages, subsequent flooding and increased flooding risks caused by the Hermit’s Peak/ Calf Canyon fire, the Claims Office is pleased to announce a partnership with the NFIP that will enable eligible claimants to receive up to five years of flood insurance protection, with premiums paid by the Claims Office.
The town hall will also allow Claims Office leadership to highlight and discuss another recent partnership with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The Claims Office has partnered with the NRCS to offer claimants the opportunity to request a comprehensive NRCS Conservation Restoration Plan, tailored to recovering from the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire and subsequent floods, at no cost. Under this partnership, NRCS plans will include cost estimates for recovery actions eligible for compensation under the Claims Office. The meeting will also include an active question and answer portion following the presentation. Event information can be found below:
What: Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office Town Hall
When: Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Time: 6- 7:30 p.m.
Location: Mora High School Lecture Hall, 10 Ranger Rd., Mora, NM 87701
For those unable to attend the meeting, questions and concerns can also be addressed by calling your Navigator or the Claims Office Helpline at (505) 995-7133.
For the latest information on the Claims Office, visit https://www.fema.gov/disaster/current/hermits-peak (for Spanish, visit https://www.fema.gov/es/disaster/current/hermits-peak) or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HermitsPeakCalfCanyonClaimsOffice/. For media inquiries call the Claims Office News Desk at 505-995-7035 or email us at ClaimsOffice@fema.dhs.gov anytime. The meetings will be staffed by English and Spanish translators and American Sign Language interpreters.
This meeting will have American Sign Language interpreters present.
luther.wills-dudich Fri, 07/21/2023 - 18:13DHS Announces Funding Allocations for Fiscal Year 2023 Preparedness Grants
WASHINGTON -- Today, the Department of Homeland Security announced final allocations of $605 million in six Fiscal Year 2023 competitive preparedness grant programs. These allocations, together with the almost $1.4 billion in non-competitive grant funding announced earlier this year, total more than $2 billion in FY 2023 to help prepare our nation against threats and natural disasters.
The grant programs provide funding to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, nonprofit agencies, and the private sector to build and sustain capabilities to prevent, protect against, respond to and recover from acts of terrorism and other disasters. The total amount for each grant program is set by Congress and the allocations are made by the Department.
“DHS remains committed to strengthening America’s security and resilience,” said Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas. “This year, DHS will prioritize six critical areas: cybersecurity, soft targets and crowded places, intelligence and information sharing, domestic violent extremism, community preparedness and resilience, and election security. The grants announced today will support our communities and help improve our readiness to prepare, respond to and recover from major disasters, terrorist attacks and other emergencies.”
Preparedness Grant Program Allocations for Fiscal Year 2023The following grants are competitive, with allocations announced today:
Operation Stonegarden: provides $90 million to enhance cooperation and coordination among state, local, tribal, territorial and federal law enforcement agencies to jointly enhance security along the United States land and water borders.
Tribal Homeland Security Grant Program: provides $15 million to eligible tribal nations to implement preparedness initiatives to help strengthen the nation against risk associated with potential terrorist attacks and other hazards.
Nonprofit Security Grant Program: provides $305 million to support target hardening and other physical security enhancements for nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of a terrorist attack. This year, $152.5 million is provided to nonprofits in Urban Area Security Initiative-designated areas and $152.5 million is provided to nonprofits outside those designated urban areas located in any state or territory.
Port Security Grant Program: provides $100 million to help protect critical port infrastructure from terrorism, enhance maritime domain awareness, improve port-wide maritime security risk management and maintain or re-establish maritime security mitigation protocols that support port recovery and resiliency capabilities.
Transit Security Grant Program: provides $93 million to owners and operators of public transit systems to protect critical surface transportation and the traveling public from acts of terrorism and to increase the resilience of transit infrastructure.
Intercity Bus Security Grant Program: provides $2 million to owners and operators of intercity bus systems to protect surface transportation infrastructure and the traveling public from acts of terrorism and to increase the resilience of transit infrastructure.
The following non-competitive grants were announced earlier this year to recipients based on a number of factors:
State Homeland Security Program: provides $415 million to support the implementation of risk-driven, capabilities-based state homeland security strategies to address capability targets. Awards are based on statutory minimums and relative risk as determined by DHS/FEMA’s risk methodology.
Urban Area Security Initiative: provides $615 million to enhance regional preparedness and capabilities in 31 high-threat, high-density areas. Awards are based on relative risk as determined by risk methodology.
Emergency Management Performance Grant: provides $355.1 million to assist state, local, tribal and territorial emergency management agencies in obtaining the resources required to support the National Preparedness Goal’s associated mission areas and core capabilities to build a culture of preparedness.
Intercity Passenger Rail: provides $10 million to Amtrak to protect critical surface transportation infrastructure and the traveling public from acts of terrorism and increase the resilience of the Amtrak rail system. Award made per congressional direction.
More information on preparedness grant programs is available at www.dhs.gov and www.fema.gov/grants.
luther.wills-dudich Fri, 07/21/2023 - 17:56ICYMI: White House Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi and FEMA Administrator Criswell Encourage Action during Youth Preparedness Council Summit
WASHINGTON -- On July 18, National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi, Assistant to the President and head of the White House Climate Policy Office, and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell presented remarks at the 2023 FEMA Youth Preparedness Council Summit at FEMA Headquarters.
“We are facing an unprecedented number of disasters in this country today and we can only expect that number to increase in the months and years to come,” said Administrator Criswell. “One of our biggest opportunities to effectively mitigate the impacts of disasters is to stay focused on building the emergency management workforce of the future. And that is where you come in. You offer the fresh perspectives and unconventional approaches that can advance the way we deliver our assistance to communities who need it the most.”
WASHINGTON -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell responding to a question from an audience member at the 2023 Youth Preparedness Council Summit. (FEMA photo)
The FEMA Youth Preparedness Council (YPC) consists of student leaders in grades 8-11 who devote a year to learn about emergency management and support FEMA’s commitment to promote and sustain a prepared nation. The council provides FEMA with an avenue to engage young people and gain direct insights on ways to consider their perspectives, feedback and opinions.
WASHINGTON -- White House Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi presents remarks during the 2023 Youth Preparedness Council Summit. (FEMA photo)
National Climate Advisor Zaidi urged the young people in attendance to advocate for climate issues important to them and make their voices heard through advocacy and policy.
“Here today, are young people who see this climate crisis in front of us, and in it, they see an opportunity and that they can be part of the solution,” National Climate Advisor Zaidi said. “The president's climate agenda is one that's focused on empowering the American people, empowering young people, to step up and be part of this society-wide effort to take on a crisis of a magnitude we've never seen before, but one we can solve, one we can get right, if all of us stand together.”
WASHINGTON -- White House Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi (center) with YPC member attendees of the 2023 Youth Preparedness Council Summit. (FEMA photo)
While on the council, national Youth Preparedness Council members work on team issue projects on national preparedness topics, such as climate impacts and education, to support FEMA’s commitment to promote and sustain a prepared nation.
Read more information about the council.
luther.wills-dudich Fri, 07/21/2023 - 13:55SBA Disaster Loan Is Another Key to Recovery From Typhoon Mawar
FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration work closely to help survivors in Guam. SBA is the largest source of federal disaster recovery funding for rebuilding, replacement or repair of disaster damaged businesses and homes. As of July 21, SBA has approved more than $100.6 million in federal disaster loans for Guam businesses and residents impacted by Typhoon Mawar, including $5,148,900 for businesses and $95,548,400 for residents to help rebuild and recover from this disaster.
FEMA collaborates with the SBA in determining applicant eligibility for some types of disaster assistance programs. If you have applied for FEMA disaster assistance, FEMA may refer you to SBA for consideration for a low-interest, long-term disaster assistance loan.
If you are referred to SBA, it is important to submit the loan application as soon as possible. If your application is approved, you don’t have to accept an SBA loan. However, failure to return the application may disqualify you from some possible FEMA assistance. If you are determined by SBA to be ineligible for a low-interest, long-term disaster loan, FEMA may provide you with additional assistance to meet your other needs, including Personal Property Assistance, Transportation Assistance and Group Flood Insurance Policy.
As for a SBA disaster loan, applicants may apply online, receive additional disaster assistance information and download applications at https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
If you haven’t applied for federal disaster assistance yet, please register before the deadline of July 27 by visiting disasterassistance.gov, using the FEMA mobile app, calling 800-621-3362 (the Helpline is available 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week at no cost for Guam residents), or stopping by a Disaster Recovery Center at Juan M. Guerrero Elementary School or Guam Community College. Hours of operation at DRCs: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sunday, closed.
For an accessible video on reasons to apply for an SBA loan, click this.
For information on Guam’s disaster recovery, visitour website.
felicia.jordan Fri, 07/21/2023 - 12:13President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Minnesota
WASHINGTON-- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Minnesota to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from April 11-30, 2023.
Public assistance federal funding is available to the state, eligible local and tribal governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storms and flooding in Aitkin, Big Stone, Carlton, Chippewa, Clay, Grant, Houston, Kittson, Lac qui Parle, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Morrison, Norman, Pine, Pope, Renville, Roseau, St. Louis, Stevens, Swift, Traverse and Wilkin counties and the Prairie Island Indian Community.
Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.
Joseph P. Cirone has been named Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected areas. Additional designations may be made at a later date if warranted by the results of damage assessments.
luther.wills-dudich Thu, 07/20/2023 - 16:39President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Oklahoma
WASHINGTON-- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Oklahoma to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from June 14-18, 2023.
Public assistance federal funding is available to the state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes in Beaver, Cimarron, Comanche, Cotton, Craig, Creek, Delaware, Harper, Jefferson, Love, Major, Mayes, McCurtain, Payne, Pushmataha, Rogers, Stephens, Tulsa and Woodward counties.
Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.
Adam D. Burpee has been named Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected areas. Additional designations may be made at a later date if warranted by the results of damage assessments.
luther.wills-dudich Thu, 07/20/2023 - 13:38One Week Left To Apply For FEMA Assistance
If you have sustained damage or loss because of Typhoon Mawar, you may be eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance. Acting quickly is important, as the deadline of July 27 is just one week away. FEMA strongly encourages Typhoon Mawar survivors to apply as soon as possible.
FEMA assistance may include grants to help homeowners and renters pay for:
- Temporary housing for those displaced from their disaster-damaged primary homes.
- Essential repairs to owner-occupied primary homes including structural components such as foundation, exterior walls and roof, and interior areas such as ceiling and floors.
- Replacement of personal property including specialized tools for employment, household items, appliances, disability equipment (i.e., wheelchairs, hearing aids, etc.) and vehicle repair or replacement.
- Other serious disaster-related needs not covered by insurance, including medical, dental, moving and child-care expenses and funeral and transportation expenses.
Typhoon Mawar survivors should register for assistance even if they have insurance. FEMA cannot duplicate insurance payments, but underinsured applicants may receive help after their claims have been settled.
If you haven’t applied for federal disaster assistance yet, please do so at disasterassistance.gov, by using the FEMA mobile app, by calling 800-621-3362 (The Helpline is available 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week at no cost for Guam residents) or by stopping by a Disaster Recovery Center at Juan M. Guerrero Elementary School or Guam Community College. Disaster Recovery Centers are barrier-free and provide equal access to all visitors. If you use American Sign Language or assistive technology, and if you need accommodations to communicate, please notify FEMA staff at the center immediately.
Hours of operation at DRCs: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sunday, closed.
For information on Guam’s disaster recovery, visit our website.
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