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FEMA Public Assistance for Governmental Agencies and Nonprofits in Guam
Governmental agencies in Guam and certain nonprofits (including faith-based organizations) that were affected by Typhoon Mawar may be eligible for FEMA assistance to help pay for debris removal, protective measures, public buildings and equipment, public utilities, etc.
FEMA Public Assistance may be able to help Guam governmental agencies and certain nonprofits (including faith-based organizations) that provide essential social services to the public.
To be eligible, a nonprofit organization must:
- Be owned or operated by a private nonprofit organization
- Have sustained damage caused by Typhoon Mawar
- Have facilities open to the public
- Include in its application documentation of tax-exempt status, pre-disaster charter and other relevant information
Interested governmental agencies or nonprofit organizations may register and submit a Request for Public Assistance through an online recovery management channel, FEMA's Grants Portal.
All requests must be submitted via the Grants Portal. Access to the portal, a FEMA Public Assistance ID number, and a copy of Request for Public Assistance, can be obtained via emails to candise.aragon@ghs.guam.gov or jecarlo.palomo@ghs.guam.gov.
In-person assistance with Grants Portal access from the Guam Recovery Office staff will also be available during the applicant briefings.
The leadership and fiscal staff of the entities are advised to attend the following FEMA applicant briefings.
- Governmental agencies Briefing: 10 a.m. June 19, at Guam Museum; Deadline to submit Request for Public Assistance: 5 p.m. June 19.
- Autonomous and semi-autonomous agencies; Archdiocese of Agana Schools and Parishes Briefing: 10 a.m. June 21, at Guam Museum; Deadline to submit Request for Public Assistance: 5 p.m. June 21.
- Guam Department of Education Schools and Central Office; Mayor’s Council of Guam: Briefing: 10 a.m. June 23; Deadline to submit Request for Public Assistance: 5 p.m. June 23.
- Private nonprofit entities Briefing: 10 a.m. June 26, at Guam Museum; Deadline to submit Request for Public Assistance: 5 p.m. June 26.
For further questions, contact the program coordinators at the Guam Recovery Office: Aragon, Candise, Lizama, Frances, Palomo, JeCarlo, or contact the office at 671-478-1121 or via gro@ghs.guam.gov.
For more information, contact the Joint Information Center at 671-478-0208/09/10.
If eligibility is granted, please also submit the following information: a list of sites damaged, “before and after” pictures, information about any historic structures.
For information on Guam’s disaster recovery, visit our website.
felicia.jordan Wed, 06/14/2023 - 08:52Two Weeks Remain to Apply for Federal Assistance in Broward County
LAKE MARY, Fla. – If your primary residence is in Broward County and you experienced damage or loss from the severe storms and flooding in April, you have two weeks left to apply for federal assistance. Deadline for applications is June 27, 2023.
FEMA may be able to help with rental assistance or other disaster-related expenses, and if you are a homeowner FEMA may also be able to help with essential home repairs that are not covered by insurance.
Homeowners and renters in Broward County can call 800-621-3362, visit a Disaster Recovery Center, go online to DisasterAssistance.gov or use the FEMA App.
Disaster Recovery Centers are operating at Hortt Park in Fort Lauderdale and Sadkin Community Center in Lauderhill. (Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed Sundays.) A Mobile Disaster Recovery Center is operating through June 16 at Samuel Delevoe Memorial Park in Fort Lauderdale.
FEMA cannot duplicate insurance payments but may be able to help with uninsured disaster expenses.
June 26 is the deadline for submitting disaster loan applications to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure website at DisasterLoanAssistance.sba.gov/ela/s/. Disaster loan information and application forms can also be obtained by calling the SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or sending an email to DisasterCustomerService@sba.gov.
The deadline to return SBA economic injury applications is Jan. 29, 2024.
For more information about recovery in Florida, visit fema.gov/disaster/4709 and floridadisaster.org/. Follow us on Twitter: @FLSERT and @FEMARegion4.
bree-constance… Tue, 06/13/2023 - 21:22Reconstruction of Los Baños Hotel and Inn in Coamo Is Underway Following a Million-Dollar Allocation from FEMA
The historic site has $3.6 million to manage repairs and mitigation measures
San Juan, Puerto Rico – Residents of the municipality of Coamo and its visitors will soon be able to enjoy the renovated facilities of the historic Los Baños Hotel and Inn, following an allocation of nearly $3.6 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to repair damage after Hurricane María.
Los Baños, known for its hot springs, today celebrated its groundbreaking ceremony and construction is already underway. Funds for the repairs were awarded to the Puerto Rico Land Administration, a government entity that already has nearly $11.9 million for 10 projects.
For the Governor of Puerto Rico, Pedro R. Pierluisi, “the reconstruction and modernization of our infrastructure is the foundation of the future of Puerto Rico. And making these projects and improvements the basis for sustainable economic development is the goal that we all share here. For our administration, as well as for the municipality of Coamo and all surrounding communities, it is essential to rebuild, modernize and preserve the hotel in this important historical and tourist site, given the damage it suffered after Hurricane María. I thank FEMA for their continued support in helping Puerto Rico rebuild stronger and more resilient than ever before. You can count on us returning for the reinauguration because I have no doubt that the Hotel Baños de Coamo will once again be a great asset for Coamo and for all of Puerto Rico.”
For his part, Deputy Federal Disaster Recovery Coordinator Andrés García Martinó added: “Through these funds, which today are already translated into ongoing renovations, we support socioeconomic development in the towns of the mountain, which offer a great recreational attraction for its residents and visitors. This is great news and another step forward in the rebuilding of Puerto Rico.”
Los Baños Hotel was built around 1847 and currently has 48 guest rooms. The facilities include gazebos, ballroom, bistro, café, bar, a central courtyard and the hot springs pools.
The repairs to the structure will include an electromechanical assessment of the rooms and air conditioning replacements. Also, one of the pools will be shallowed from 10 to 5 feet to follow compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), among other works. This project includes $2 million to upgrade the roof system of the facilities and install storm shutters, in order to mitigate hazards from wind and wind-driven rain.
The mayor of the municipality of Coamo, Juan Carlos García Padilla, added: “The hotel is a spearhead of economic development, it brings many people to our town. By bringing traffic, it brings consumption and that is very important. The hotel was the first hotel built in the country and had its evolution over time. It is a hotel with a lot of history, many people used it, especially in the forties, fifties and sixties. It will definitely be part of the economic engine of the city.”
The municipality of Coamo has nearly $81.4 million from the agency for more than 170 projects that will improve the lives of its residents and promote the socioeconomic development of the town. For nearly 30 public building projects, the agency destined around $1.6 million.
To date, FEMA has awarded some $30.5 billion for nearly 10,700 Public Assistance projects aimed at rebuilding a Puerto Rico that is more resilient to future weather events.
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 Tue, 06/13/2023 - 14:30
FEMA Allocates Millions to Restore Coral Reefs in the Coast of San Juan
This is the first allocation of the federal agency for this type of project
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) allocated $3 million under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) for the first phase of restoration for the coral reef barrier located in the San Juan Bay. This is the first allocation under HGMP to restore a natural resource to protect survivors after a disaster.
The project seeks to reduce flooding and protect some 800 structures surrounding the communities of Escambrón, Condado, Ocean Park and Puntas Las Marías. The initiative consists of two phases, for a total of approximately $38.6 million.
The Governor of Puerto Rico, Pedro R. Pierluisi, said that with this allocation, “We continue to support our public policy for the protection and preservation of our natural resources that seeks to mitigate the impact of climate change on our Island. With these federal funds, the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DNER) will create a system of hybrid coral reefs, including artificial coral and native living coral. This is an integral part of the initiatives we are working on to further the goals of our Ecological Emergency Declaration of 2021 to address the stony coral tissue loss disease and our Executive Order establishing a State of Emergency on Coastal Erosion. I reiterate my gratitude to FEMA and the Biden Administration for all their support to improve resiliency in Puerto Rico.”
In turn, Federal Disaster Recovery Coordinator José G. Baquero said, “Coral reefs are natural barriers that prevent the loss of life and property by reducing the risk of flooding and erosion of infrastructure due to high energy wave and current impact. This historic obligation will undoubtedly open the door for similar initiatives that address the effects of climate change and its impact on communities.”
Coral reefs act as naturally submerged breakwaters. They are very effective, since they reduce the energy of the waves that reach the coasts. These structures defend communities from coastal flooding, whether during storms or from rising sea levels.
Local stressors around the San Juan Bay have affected the optimal levels of protection of the current system. As a result, this 5-kilometer area is subject to continuous coastal flooding and erosion, to the impact of strong surges, as well as to other effects of future storms. This disrupts public and private infrastructure and endangers lives along San Juan’s metropolitan coastline.
“Without healthy reefs, this coast would suffer from coastal flooding, loss of infrastructure and loss of beach for recreation and for nesting endangered sea turtles, such as the leatherback, which return to these shores from March to July, where they were born, to leave their nests,” said Hilda Benítez Álvarez and Aida Balzac, the president and vice-president of the Tortuguero de San Juan 7 Quillas Group. Both grew up in the Ocean Park and Punta Las Marías areas and have witnessed how much the offshore zone has shortened and the significant increase in storm surges that cause coastal flooding.
The funds allocated to the DNER seek to increase the three-dimensional structure of the coral reef, reducing wave energy. The action plan will install a mix of cement structures similar to artificial coral and native living coral at 0.8 kilometers off the coast of San Juan.
Similarly, in another section, a new artificial reef with three segments will be built. There, the necessary measures will be taken to limit the effects on the seabed and its ecosystem. This will reduce the number of drownings attributed to rough surf and dangerous currents in the Condado Beach area.
For her part, DNER Secretary Anaís Rodríguez Vega mentioned that another important element of the reefs is their function as a habitat and nursery for organisms of commercial value, such as fish, lobsters and other organisms on which fishermen depend. “This project recognizes the importance of coral reefs as infrastructure that protects our coastline. It allows us to invest even more and carry out a restoration effort on scales that we have not been able to do before. It is an unprecedented project that will protect our community and support community awareness efforts about the services coral reefs provide.”
To date, FEMA has awarded over $3.1 billion for 150 HGMP projects that will address mitigation measures for 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 Tue, 06/13/2023 - 14:17Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office and USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to Host a Community Event June 13th
SANTA FE, N.M. - The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office and USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will host a community event Tuesday, June 13, 6 - 8 p.m. on the New Mexico Highlands University campus to discuss and answer questions on their partnership to help claimants, recovering from the Hermit’s Peak Calf/Canyon Fire and subsequent floods, develop Conservation Restoration Plans for properties.
NRCS plans will be provided to claimants at no charge and can be utilized by the Claims Office to streamline the claims review process.
“We encourage all landowners with natural resources impacted by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire and subsequent flooding to take advantage of this partnership,” said Claims Office Director Angela Gladwell. “We look forward to working with our partners at the NRCS to ensure this opportunity is fully realized and provided to landowners in their recovery.”
Representatives from the Tierra y Montes Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will also be present at this event to answer questions and provide information on conservation efforts.
NRCS Conservation Restoration Plans are comprehensive natural resource plans that provide a holistic approach to recovery. Under this partnership, NRCS plans will give claimants a pathway to restore their property in line with best practices specific to northern New Mexico.
A plan can be requested from NRCS by claimants/landowners regardless of whether they anticipate submitting the conservation/restoration plan to the Claims Office. Conservation work can be done through the utilization of governmental programs, private companies, or by the individual claimants themselves.
The event will be held on the New Mexico Highlands University campus in the Student Center, on the corner of National Ave. and 8th St., Las Vegas, NM, Rooms 321-322. The event will be June 13, 2023, 6 - 8 p.m.
mayshaunt.gary Tue, 06/13/2023 - 12:55FEMA Offers Program to Prepare Children for Emergencies
MADISON, Miss.– Want to teach your children how to better prepare for emergencies? FEMA’s Mitigation team is providing 15-minute presentations to children that deal with emergency preparedness.
The Mitigation for Kids program is a tool to provide young children with tips, activities and a story to help them prepare for emergencies. This program teaches children how to stay informed, pack emergency kits and make a communication plan. Presentations will be held June 13 to June 15.
Carroll County
- Providence Baptist Church, 1516 County Road 316, Carrollton, MS 38917
- 6 p.m., Tuesday, June 13
- Marshall Elementary School, 802 Marshall Road, North Carrollton, MS 38917
- 9 a.m., Wednesday, June 14
Panola County
- Batesville Public Library, 206 US-51 North, Batesville, MS 38606
- 9 a.m., Wednesday, June 14
Monroe County
- Evans Memorial Library, 105 N. Long St, Aberdeen, MS 39730
- 9 a.m., Thursday, June 15
No registration is required.
For the latest information on recovery from Mississippi tornadoes, visit March 24 2023 Severe Weather Disaster Information - MEMA (msema.org) and 4697 | FEMA.gov. On Twitter follow MEMA @MSEMA and FEMA Region 4 @femaregion4.
sandra.habib Tue, 06/13/2023 - 12:48Use FEMA Grants for Intended Purpose
Guam residents who have received federal disaster assistance for Typhoon Mawar should remember to use the grant only for its intended purpose – expenses to help make your home safe, sanitary and functional.
Be sure to document how you used those disaster funds and keep all receipts for at least three years.
Disaster grants intended for home repairs are not for regular living expenses, such as utilities, food, medical or dental bills, travel, entertainment, or any expenses not directly related to the disaster.
If residents spend the payment on anything other than the intended purpose, they may be denied future disaster assistance. In some cases, FEMA will ask that the money be returned.
If you receive an insurance settlement to cover the same expenses, you should pay FEMA back.
If you haven’t applied for federal disaster assistance yet, you may 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 located at Guam Community College, Dededo Sports Complex, C.L. Taitano Elementary School and Inarahan Community Center (open seven days a week 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.).
Multilingual specialists are available.
For an accessible video on how to apply for assistance, check here.
For information on Guam’s disaster recovery, visit our website.
felicia.jordan Tue, 06/13/2023 - 04:05Additional Counties Now Eligible for FEMA Assistance
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Residents of San Luis Obispo County who experienced damage from the severe storms and flooding that took place in February and March can now apply for federal disaster assistance.
In addition, Plumas, Solano and Sonoma counties are now eligible for FEMA Public Assistance, which reimburses local and state government agencies and certain nonprofit organizations, including Houses of Worship, for the costs of emergency response, debris removal and restoration of disaster damaged public facilities and infrastructure.
San Luis Obispo County joins the previously designated counties of Butte, Kern, Madera, Mariposa, Mendocino, Mono, Monterey, San Benito, San Bernardino, Santa Cruz, Tulare and Tuolumne in being eligible for FEMA’s Individual Assistance program.
Survivors in these counties may be eligible for grants to help pay for temporary housing and essential home repairs as well as other serious disaster-related needs, such replacement of damaged personal property and expenses for transportation, childcare, moving and storage.
To apply for this assistance, visit DisasterAssistance.gov or download the FEMA mobile app. Applicants can also call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Helpline operators speak many languages and lines are open from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Press 2 for Spanish. Press 3 for an interpreter who speaks your language. If you use video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service.
Plumas, Solano and Sonoma counties join the following designated counties for Public Assistance for the February/March storms and flooding: Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Del Norte, El Dorado, Fresno, Glenn, Humboldt, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Lake, Los Angeles, Madera, Marin, Mariposa, Merced, Modoc, Mono, Monterey, Napa, Nevada, Sacramento, San Benito, San Luis Obispo, San Francisco, Santa Barbera, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Shasta, Sierra, Trinity, Tulare and Tuolumne.
The federal cost share for Public Assistance projects is 75 percent with 25 percent covered by the state or local governments. Applicants with questions about making a Request for Public Assistance should email: DisasterRecovery@CalOES.CA.gov.
For the latest information on California’s recovery from the severe winter storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides, visit FEMA.gov/disaster/4699. You may also follow twitter.com/Cal_OES, facebook.com/CaliforniaOES, @FEMARegion9/Twitter and Facebook.com/FEMA.
luther.wills-dudich Mon, 06/12/2023 - 18:00Mobile Disaster Recovery Center in Broward County Continues Operations
LAKE MARY, Fla. – The State of Florida and FEMA are operating Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in Broward County.
The mobile disaster recovery center at Samuel Delevoe Memorial Park, 2520 NW 6th Street in Fort Lauderdale will continue operations through Friday, June 16, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. weather permitting.
Survivors can also go to one of two fixed disaster recovery center locations for help with their disaster recovery needs:
- Sadkin Community Center, 1176 NW 42nd Way, Lauderhill, FL 33313
- Hortt Park, 1700 SW 14TH Court, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Hours for fixed centers are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed Sundays.
Disaster Recovery Centers provide disaster survivors with information from Florida state agencies, FEMA, and the U.S. Small Business Administration. Survivors can get help applying for federal assistance, learn about the types of assistance available, learn about the appeals process and get updates on applications.
In addition to visiting a center, you can apply by going online to disasterassistance.gov, using the FEMA mobile app or calling 800-621-3362, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET every day. Help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service.
Disaster Recovery Centers are accessible to people with disabilities. They have assistive technology equipment that allows disaster survivors to interact with staff. Video Remote Interpreting is available and in-person sign language is available by request. The centers also have accessible parking, ramps, and restrooms.
In addition to the centers, FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) crews are canvassing communities affected by the April 12-14 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding in Broward County to help residents apply for FEMA assistance and to answer questions about federal assistance. DSA crews wear FEMA attire and have federal photo identification badges. There is no charge for service.
FEMA Individual Assistance can help with temporary lodging expenses, basic home repairs and other essential disaster-related needs.
For an accessible video on how to apply for assistance go to Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance - YouTube.
For more information about recovery in Florida, visit fema.gov/disaster/4709 and floridadisaster.org/. Follow us on Twitter: @FLSERT and @FEMARegion4.
martyce.allenjr Mon, 06/12/2023 - 17:18Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Madera County
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Oakhurst where residents who were affected by the February/March severe storms and flooding can get information on disaster assistance.
Those affected by the disaster can meet with recovery specialists face-to-face if they need help applying for FEMA assistance. They can also get answers to questions or follow up on their applications. Recovery specialists can also provide information on any rental assistance available or fax any requested documents to a FEMA processing center. They can also scan or copy new information or documents needed for case files.
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.
Residents don’t have to visit a Disaster Recovery Center to apply for FEMA assistance. They can apply to FEMA at DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA mobile app or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. (Helpline operators are available from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. PDT daily.) If you use video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service. Press 2 for Spanish. Press 3 for an interpreter who speaks your language. For an accessible video on how to apply, go to FEMA Accessible: Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance. To locate a Disaster Recovery Center in your area, go to DRCLocator.
The address of the DRC in Madera County is:
Community Center of Oakhurst
39800 Road 425 B
Oakhurst, CA 93644
Hours: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday – Saturday
Closed Sundays
Representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration are also available at the recovery centers to provide program information and explain how to apply for SBA’s low-interest disaster loans. These loans are offered to homeowners and renters, business owners and private nonprofits.
FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation specialists can share home-improvement tips and techniques for rebuilding hazard-resistant homes.
For the latest information on California’s recovery from the severe winter storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides, visit FEMA.gov/disaster/4699. You may also follow twitter.com/Cal_OES, facebook.com/CaliforniaOES, @FEMARegion9/Twitter and Facebook.com/FEMA.
luther.wills-dudich Mon, 06/12/2023 - 15:22Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Mendocino County
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in the town of Willits where residents who were affected by the February/March severe storms and flooding can get information on disaster assistance.
Those affected by the disaster can meet with recovery specialists face-to-face if they need help applying for FEMA assistance. They can also get answers to questions or follow up on their applications. Recovery specialists can also provide information on any rental assistance available or fax any requested documents to a FEMA processing center. They can also scan or copy new information or documents needed for case files.
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.
Residents don’t have to visit a Disaster Recovery Center to apply for FEMA assistance. They can apply to FEMA at DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA mobile app or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. (Helpline operators are available from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. PDT daily.) If you use video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service. Press 2 for Spanish. Press 3 for an interpreter who speaks your language. For an accessible video on how to apply, go to FEMA Accessible: Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance. To locate a Disaster Recovery Center in your area, go to DRCLocator.
The address of the DRC in Mendocino County is:
Willits Community Center
111 E. Commercial Street
Willits, CA 95490
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Monday - Saturday
Closed Sundays
Representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration are also available at the recovery centers to provide program information and explain how to apply for SBA’s low-interest disaster loans. These loans are offered to homeowners and renters, business owners and private nonprofits.
FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation specialists can share home-improvement tips and techniques for rebuilding hazard-resistant homes.
For the latest information on California’s recovery from the severe winter storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides, visit FEMA.gov/disaster/4699. You may also follow twitter.com/Cal_OES, facebook.com/CaliforniaOES, @FEMARegion9/Twitter and Facebook.com/FEMA.
luther.wills-dudich Mon, 06/12/2023 - 15:09Californians Affected by Recent Storms and Flooding Eligible for Rental Assistance
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Residents who cannot live in their homes while repairing damage from the severe storms and flooding that started on Feb. 21, or must find a new place to live, can apply for temporary rental assistance from FEMA. Residents in the disaster designated counties of Kern, Madera, Mariposa, Mendocino, Mono, Monterey, San Benito, San Bernardino, Santa Cruz, Tulare and Tuolumne may apply.
What to Know about FEMA Rental Assistance:- The first two months of rental assistance is provided without having to provide rental receipts. If a FEMA inspector determines your primary home is unhabitable, two months of rental assistance may be awarded separately and not included in the home repair grant you receive.
- If you still need rental assistance after the first two-month period, you must contact FEMA to fill out an additional form.
- Extensions on rental assistance may be granted for three-month periods at a time. Toward the end of three months, you must contact FEMA’s Helpline at 800-621-3362 to recertify. Rental assistance is available up to a maximum of 18 months from the date of the FEMA disaster declaration. Applicants must continue to work toward obtaining permanent housing for continued rental assistance.
- In order to receive continued rental assistance, you must provide:
- Receipts or canceled checks or money orders used to pay for rent.
- Information on your longer term or permanent housing plan.
- There are two ways to receive the money for rental assistance:
- You can choose to have funds electronically transmitted to your bank.
- Paper checks. If you are no longer receiving mail at your damaged property, provide a current address so you can receive the check.
- FEMA’s rental assistance includes money for a security deposit and essential utilities, such as electricity and water, but not cable or Internet. The approved rental amount is based on fair market rates for your area as determined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
- FEMA rental assistance is NOT taxable, nor does it have to be paid back.
For more information on rental assistance and to apply, call FEMA’s Helpline at 800-621-3362. If you use video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service. Helpline operators are available from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. PT daily. Press 2 for Spanish. Press 3 for an interpreter who speaks your language.
For the latest information on California’s recovery from the severe winter storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides, visit FEMA.gov/disaster/4699. You may also follow twitter.com/Cal_OES, facebook.com/CaliforniaOES, @FEMARegion9/Twitter and Facebook.com/FEMA.
luther.wills-dudich Mon, 06/12/2023 - 15:01FEMA Grants Won’t Affect Your Social Security or Other Benefits
If you are a survivor of Typhoon Mawar, but you hesitate to apply for disaster assistance because you think it might affect your Social Security or other federal benefits, FEMA wants you to know there is no need to worry about this.
Applying for disaster assistance or receiving a FEMA grant will not affect any other federal benefits such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or other federal programs.
Another bit of good news is that FEMA grants are not taxable. FEMA disaster assistance is not considered income or a resource when determining eligibility for welfare, income assistance, or income-tested benefit programs that the federal government funds, such as Social Security benefits or disability income.
Disaster grants help survivors pay for temporary housing, essential home repairs, replacement of essential personal property, and other serious disaster-related needs not covered by insurance or other sources. As of June 12, nearly 18,000 disaster survivors have applied for federal assistance and FEMA has provided more than $5.3 million to assist Typhoon Mawar survivors in Guam.
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 located at Guam Community College, Dededo Sports Complex, C.L. Taitano Elementary School and Inarahan Community Center (open seven days a week 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.).
For an accessible video on how to apply for assistance, check here.
For information on Guam’s disaster recovery, visit our website.
felicia.jordan Mon, 06/12/2023 - 05:47Return Your SBA Loan Application ASAP
Businesses of all sizes, most private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters in Guam who had damages or losses from Typhoon Mawar may be referred for a disaster loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
FEMA may refer survivors to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) with information on how to apply for a disaster loan. Businesses of all sizes, most private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters may be eligible. It’s important to submit the loan application as soon as possible. There is no cost to apply for an SBA disaster loan.
If your application is approved, you are not obligated to accept an SBA loan, but failure to return the application may disqualify you from other possible financial assistance from FEMA and the U.S. Territory of Guam.
SBA disaster loans are the largest source of federal disaster recovery funds for survivors. SBA offers long-term, low-interest disaster loans to businesses of all sizes, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters.
SBA disaster loans cover losses not fully compensated by insurance or other resources. Survivors should not wait for an insurance settlement before submitting an SBA loan application. They may discover they were underinsured for the deductible, labor and materials required to repair or replace their home.
Businesses of all sizes and private nonprofit organizations may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets. SBA can also lend additional funds to businesses and homeowners to help with the cost of improvements to protect, prevent or minimize the same type of disaster damage from occurring in the future.
For small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private nonprofit organizations of any size, SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster. Economic injury assistance is available regardless of whether the business suffered any property damage.
Disaster loans up to $200,000 are available to homeowners to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate. Homeowners and renters are eligible for up to $40,000 to repair or replace damaged or destroyed personal property.
Applicants may apply online, receive additional disaster assistance information and download applications at www.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, you may 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 located at Guam Community College, Dededo Sports Complex, C.L. Taitano Elementary School and Inarahan Community Center (open seven days a week 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.).
For an accessible video on how to apply for assistance, check here.
For information on Guam’s disaster recovery, visit our website.
felicia.jordan Mon, 06/12/2023 - 05:41Understanding your FEMA Letter
Residents of Guam who applied for assistance from FEMA will receive a letter in the mail or via email. The letter will explain your application status and how to respond.
It is important to read the letter carefully because it will include the amount of assistance FEMA may provide and information on the appropriate use of disaster assistance funds. Applicants may need to submit additional information or supporting documentation for FEMA to continue to process an application for financial assistance. Examples of missing documentation may include:
- Proof of insurance coverage
- Settlement of insurance claims or denial letter from insurance provider
- Proof of identity
- Proof of occupancy
- Proof of ownership
- Proof that the damaged property was the applicant’s primary residence at the time of the disaster
If you have questions about your letter, call the disaster assistance helpline at 800-621-3362 or visit any of the FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in Guam to find out what information FEMA needs to continue processing your registration for assistance.
FEMA assistance is not the same as insurance and only provides funds for basic work to make a home habitable, including items such as toilets, a roof, critical utilities, windows, and doors. FEMA cannot duplicate assistance provided by another source, such as insurance settlements. However, those who are underinsured may receive further assistance for unmet needs after insurance claims have been settled by submitting their insurance settlement or denial documents to FEMA. FEMA does not aid with insurance deductibles.
Appealing FEMA’s Decision
Applicants who disagree with FEMA’s decision, or the amount of assistance, may submit an appeal letter and documents supporting their claim, such as a contractor’s estimate for home repairs. Appeal letters must be submitted within 60 days of the date on their eligibility notification letter.
Appeals must be in writing. In a signed and dated letter, explain the reason(s) for the appeal. It should also include:
- Applicant’s full name
- Disaster number (DR-4715-GU)
- Address of the pre-disaster primary residence
- Applicant’s current phone number and address
- The FEMA application number on all documents
If someone other than an applicant or co-applicant writes the appeal letter, the applicant must also submit a signed statement giving that person authority to represent the applicant.
Appeal letters and supporting documents may be submitted to FEMA by fax or mail or via a FEMA online account. To set up an online account, visit DisasterAssistance.gov, click on “Apply Online” and follow the directions.
- By mail:
- FEMA National Processing Service Center, P.O. Box 10055, Hyattsville MD 20782-7055
- By fax:
- 1-800-827-8112 Attention: FEMA
For questions about the appeal process you may also go to disasterassistance.gov, by using the FEMA mobile app, or by calling 800-621-3362. The Helpline is open and available 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week at no cost for Guam residents. Also, you may visit any disaster recovery center for information and guidance in your appeal.
- If you use a relay service such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service. You Tube: FEMA Accessible: Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance - YouTube
For information on Guam’s disaster recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4715. Follow FEMA at https://twitter.com/femaregion9 and at facebook.com/fema.
felicia.jordan Sat, 06/10/2023 - 04:57Mobile Disaster Recovery Center in Broward County to Close
LAKE MARY, Fla. – Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers have made several stops in Broward County to meet survivors of the April 12-14 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding.
The Mobile Disaster Recovery Center at the following location is closing on June 10, 2023 at 8 p.m:
- Big Easy Casino, NE Parking Lot, 831 N Federal Highway in Hallandale Beach will remain open todayJune 9, 2023 and tomorrow, June 10, 2023. The hours of operation for this mobile disaster recoverycenter are 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. weather permitting.
Fixed Disaster Recovery Centers remain open at:
Hortt Park, 1700 SW 14TH Court in Fort Lauderdale and
Sadkin Community Center, 1176 NW 42nd Way in Lauderhill
Hours are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed Sundays.
Disaster Recovery Centers provide disaster survivors with information from Florida state agencies, FEMA, and the U.S. Small Business Administration. Survivors can get help applying for federal assistance, learn about the types of assistance available, learn about the appeals process and get updates on applications.
In addition to visiting a center, you can apply by going online to disasterassistance.gov, using the FEMA mobile app or calling 800-621-3362, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET every day. Help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service.
Disaster Recovery Centers are accessible to people with disabilities. They have assistive technology equipment that allows disaster survivors to interact with staff. Video Remote Interpreting is available and in-person sign language is available by request. The centers also have accessible parking, ramps, and restrooms.
In addition to the centers, FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) crews are canvassing communities affected by the April 12-14 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding in Broward County to help residents apply for FEMA assistance and to answer questions about federal assistance. DSA crews wear FEMA attire and have federal photo identification badges. There is no charge for service.
FEMA Individual Assistance can help with temporary lodging expenses, basic home repairs and other essential disaster-related needs.
For an accessible video on how to apply for assistance go to Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance - YouTube.
For more information about recovery in Florida, visit fema.gov/disaster/4709 and floridadisaster.org/. Follow us on Twitter: @FLSERT and @FEMARegion4.
martyce.allenjr Fri, 06/09/2023 - 17:42How to Document Home Ownership and Occupancy for FEMA
As part of the disaster assistance process, FEMA must verify ownership and occupancy of damaged primary residences. FEMA has taken steps to make it easier for disaster survivors in Broward County who had losses from the April 12–14 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding to verify ownership and occupancy.
Owners and renters must be able to prove they occupied their pre-disaster-damaged primary residence before receiving Housing Assistance and some types of Other Needs Assistance. FEMA now accepts a broader range of documentation.
Ownership:
- Homeowners may provide official documentation such as, but not limited to:
- The original deed or deed of trust to the property
- A mortgage statement or escrow analysis
- Property tax receipt or property tax bill
- Manufactured home certificate or title
- In addition, FEMA will now accept a public official’s letter. The public official’s statement (e.g., police chief, mayor, postmaster, or federal, state, local, territorial, or tribal official) must include the name of the applicant or co-applicant, the address of the disaster-damaged residence, that the applicant or co-applicant owned the disaster-damaged residence at the time of the disaster, and the name and telephone number of the official providing the verification.
- Additionally, FEMA may accept a written self-declarative statement as a last resort from survivors with heirship properties, mobile homes or travel trailers who do not have the traditional documentation of ownership may self-certify ownership as a last resort.
- FEMA has also expanded the date of eligible documents from three months to one year before the disaster.
Occupancy:
Homeowners and renters must document that they occupied the damage dwelling at the time of the disaster.
- Applicants may provide official occupancy documentation, such as, but not limited to:
- Utility bills, bank or credit card statements, phone bills, etc.
- Employer’s documents
- Written lease/housing agreement
- Rent receipts
- Public official’s documents
- FEMA will now accept motor vehicle registration, letters from local schools (public or private), federal or state benefit providers, social service organizations or court documents.
- Applicants can also use a signed statement from a commercial or mobile home park owner or written self- certification for a mobile home or travel trailer as a last resort. It must include pertinent details.
For more information about what documents FEMA will accept, and their description, call FEMA at 800-621-3362 to speak to an agent.
Applicants in Florida who need free legal assistance regarding home ownership documentation and cannot afford an attorney may call the Disaster Legal Aid hotline at 866-550-2929. The Hotline is available 24/7 and callers can leave a message at any time.
To apply for FEMA disaster assistance, go online to DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA app for smartphones or call 800-621-3362. Help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service, give FEMA the number for that service.
martyce.allenjr Fri, 06/09/2023 - 15:50Disaster Assistance is Equally Accessible to Everyone Regardless of Disabilities
FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during and after disasters in ways that maximize the inclusion of, and accessibility for, people with disabilities.
We provide federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, the public sector and non-profit organizations with the tools, training, resources, and strategies necessary to help ensure that people with disabilities can participate in, and benefit from, programs and services during all phases of emergency management.
Our Program and Policy Branch provides technical assistance to FEMA leadership, as well as to FEMA programs and components, to ensure that FEMA programs and services are meeting the needs of people with disabilities before, during and after disasters.
Be sure to let FEMA know if you have an accessibility need. During the application process, applicants for FEMA disaster assistance have equal access to FEMA programs and services. Applicants with disabilities who need accommodation should inform FEMA.
Let FEMA Know Your Needs
A disaster can take away important items that enable people with disabilities to live independently or to communicate. These include a wheelchair, scooter, walker, CPAP machine, hearing aids, eyeglasses, screen reader or other assistive medical device. Let FEMA know if you have an accessibility need.
Applicants who go to a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will be able to meet with specialists who can help them apply for disaster assistance and provide other information. FEMA specialists use assistive technology to serve those who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Specialists can connect you with an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter through Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) to help complete your disaster assistance application or schedule an appointment for an in-person ASL interpreter.
FEMA Speaks Your Language
FEMA is distributing written information in multiple languages so everyone affected by Typhoon Mawar knows of the assistance that is available to them. Additionally, translations services for Chuukese, Pohnpeian, Kosraean, and Yapese are being provided by the Micronesian Resource Center One-Stop Shop at the Dededo Sports Complex Disaster Recovery Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every day. For more information on their services, call 671-686-2227.
Typhoon survivors who speak other languages can also call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. There are multilingual operators available, simply press 2 for Spanish and 3 for other languages.
FEMA and the U.S. Territory of Guam also have interpreters skilled in American Sign Language (ASL) ready to assist when needed.
FEMA brochure: Help After a Disaster (published in 27 languages)
Go to YouTube: FEMA Accessible: Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance
For answers to other questions about FEMA disaster assistance, go here.
For information on Guam’s recovery, go here. Follow FEMA on Twitter and Facebook
Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 833-285-7448. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service. Multilingual operators are available (press 2 for Spanish and 3 for other languages).
felicia.jordan Fri, 06/09/2023 - 09:44RISEUP Program Launches to Help Repair Metal Roofs
The U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in coordination with the Guam Homeland Security/Office of Civil Defense, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Mayor’s Council of Guam, have launched the Roofing Installation Support Emergency Utilization Program (RISEUP) to help temporarily repair metal roofs damaged by Typhoon Mawar.
Guam residents who have damaged metal roofs can enroll for the program through their mayor’s office. There are three steps to sign up:
- Guam resident contacts their mayor’s office to apply.
- Resident’s roof damage is assessed for eligibility.
- If eligible, a temporary metal roof is installed.
The timeline for how fast temporary roofs can be installed will be largely based on the number of requests and size of the area impacted.
It is important to note that Guam residents do not need to register with FEMA to qualify for this program and participation will not affect other forms of federal disaster assistance, such as those provided by FEMA.
Emergency roof repair assistance is limited to pre-disaster owner-occupied residences. Repairs to commercial properties, including rental units are ineligible.
Additional Eligibility Criteria
- Dwellings must have disaster-caused roof damage that impacts habitability.
- Dwellings must be otherwise structurally sound. Only dwellings that can be safely occupied after the roof repairs have been completed are eligible. Dwellings that are affected by disaster-caused utility outages are not disqualified based on utility outages alone.
- Approximately 50% of roof substructure (rafters/trusses) must remain, as determined by USACE.
- The damaged roof must cover indoor living space completely enclosed by walls. Living space includes facilities for cooking, eating, sleeping and sanitation. Outdoor kitchens with a damaged roof covering will qualify to the extent that is covers the dwelling’s only means of cooking and storing food. Garages, carports, porches, etc. do not qualify.
- Repairs will only be performed on dwellings with pre-disaster metal roofs. Roofs composed of materials such as concrete, slate, asbestos or clay tile, or other material are not covered under this program.
- Homes unable to be assessed are not eligible. Accessibility is the responsibility of the resident and GovGuam.
Mayor’s Offices
To get started visit your mayor’s office from the list below:
AGANA HEIGHTS
Paul M. McDonald, Mayor
671-472-6393/8285/6
ASAN-MAINA
Frankie A. Salas, Mayor
671-472-6581/671-479-2726
BARRIGADA
June U. Blas, Mayor
671-734-3725/34/36/37/3859
CHALAN PAGO-ORDOT
Jessy C. Gogue, Mayor
671-472-8302/3/7173
DEDEDO
Melissa B. Savares, Mayor
671-632-5203/5019/671-637-9014
HAGAT
Kevin J. T. Susuico, Mayor
671-565-2524/4330/4335/4336
HAGÅTÑA
John A. Cruz, Mayor
671-477-8045/47/671-472-6379
HUMATAK
Johnny A. Quinata, Mayor
671-828-2940/8251/52/58
INALAHAN
Anthony P. Chargualaf, Mayor
671-475-2509/10/11
MALESSO
Ernest T. Chargualaf, Mayor
671-828-8312/2941
MANGILAO
Allan R.G. Ungacta, Mayor
671-734-2163/5731
MONGMONG-TOTO-MAITE
Rudy A. Paco, Mayor
671-477-6758/9090/
671-479-6800/6801
PITI
Jesse L.G. Alig, Mayor
671-472-1232/3
SANTA RITA-SUMAI
Dale E. Alvarez, Mayor
671-565-2514/4337/4302/04
SINAJANA
Robert RDC Hofmann, Mayor
671-472-6707/671-477-3323
TALOFOFO
Vicente S. Taitague, Mayor
671-789-1421/3262
TAMUNING
Louise C. Rivera, Mayor
mayorlcrivera.tatuha@gmail.com
671-646-5211/8646
671-647-9816/9819/20
YIGO
Anthony P. Sanchez, Mayor
671-653-5248/9119/9446
YONA
Bill A. Quenga, Mayor
671-789-4798/001
felicia.jordan Fri, 06/09/2023 - 02:56
Santa Clara County Added to Major Disaster Declaration
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Santa Clara County has been added to the major disaster declaration for California’s severe storms and flooding Dec. 27, 2022 – Jan. 31, 2023. This means that those affected by these storms may now apply for FEMA disaster assistance.
Homeowners and renters may be eligible for grants to help pay for temporary housing and make essential home repairs. Reimbursement may also be available for the replacement of damaged personal property and assistance for disaster-related needs, such as transportation, childcare, and moving and storage expenses.
Santa Clara County residents can apply at the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Those who use video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, can give FEMA the number for that service. Press 2 for Spanish. Press 3 for an interpreter who speaks your language. For an accessible video on how to apply, go to youtube.com/watch?v=WZGpWI2RCNw.
After applying for disaster assistance, a FEMA inspector may contact you within 10 days to schedule an appointment. Be aware: The inspector’s phone number may show up with an out-of-state area code or appear on your caller ID as “unavailable.”
- Your inspector will have FEMA identification in the form of a badge with a photo. FEMA never charges a fee for the inspection, which typically takes 30 to 45 minutes to complete.
- The inspector will try to reach you three times – on different days and at different times of the day – to schedule your inspection. If the inspector cannot reach you, a letter and/or e-mail will be sent to the address you provided at the time you applied.
For the latest information on California’s recovery from the severe winter storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides, visit FEMA.gov/disaster/4683. You may also follow twitter.com/Cal_OES, facebook.com/CaliforniaOES, @FEMARegion9/Twitter and Facebook.com/FEMA.
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