BOSTON – The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending almost $2 million to the State of New Hampshire to reimburse it for some of the costs of purchasing testing supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The $1,960,000 FEMA Public Assistance grant to the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services will reimburse it for purchasing supplies to administer COVID-19 tests between January 2020 and July 2022, specifically 2,000,000 six-inch sterile collection swabs.

“FEMA is pleased to be able to assist the State of New Hampshire with these costs,” said FEMA Region 1 Regional Administrator Lori Ehrlich. “Providing resources for our partners on the front lines of the pandemic fight is critical to their success, and our success as a nation.”

FEMA’s Public Assistance program is an essential source of funding for states and communities recovering from a federally declared disaster or emergency.

So far, FEMA has provided more than $214 million in Public Assistance grants to New Hampshire to reimburse the state for pandemic-related expenses.

BOSTON – The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending almost $2.8 million to the State of Rhode Island to reimburse Providence College for some of the costs of sheltering students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The $2,792,703 Public Assistance grant will reimburse the private Catholic university for the cost of providing hotels rooms and wraparound services for students exposed to COVID-19 between January and May 2021.

The school contracted with the Providence Marriott and Hilton Providence to provide isolation housing to undergraduate students who tested positive for COVID-19 and quarantine housing for students identified as close contacts of those who tested positive for the coronavirus.

Providence College will also be reimbursed for the costs of meal services, laundry services, security, disinfectant cleaning services, and onsite medical personnel.

“FEMA is pleased to be able to assist Providence College with these costs,” said FEMA Region 1 Regional Administrator Lori Ehrlich. “Providing resources for our institutions of higher education to combat the COVID-19 pandemic is critical to their success, and to our success as a nation.”

FEMA’s Public Assistance program is an essential source of funding for states and communities recovering from a federally declared disaster or emergency.

This grant brings the total awarded by FEMA to the State of Rhode Island to almost $793 million to reimburse the state for pandemic-related expenses.

BOSTON – The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $124 million to the State of Rhode Island to reimburse the state for the cost of providing testing for the public during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The $124,208,921 Public Assistance grant will reimburse the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) for the cost of purchasing and distributing at-home test kits and providing public testing sites between March 2020 and July 2022.

RIDOH purchased and distributed 3,888,090 individual rapid at-home COVID-19 antigen tests at a cost of $33,849,560, as well as contracting to provide 1,307,950 COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests to the public at a cost of $43,546,718.

The remainder of the costs incurred included contracting for temporary staff to support the testing locations, leased space for the testing sites, waste removal services, natural gas and electric services, a consulting physician, unarmed security services, ambulance services, management consulting services, printed materials and office supplies to support testing activities.

“FEMA is pleased to be able to assist the State of Rhode Island with these costs,” said FEMA Region 1 Regional Administrator Lori Ehrlich. “Providing resources for our partners on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic fight is critical to their success, and to our success as a nation.”

FEMA’s Public Assistance program is an essential source of funding for states and communities recovering from a federally declared disaster or emergency.

This grant brings the total awarded by FEMA to the State of Rhode Island to almost $793 million to reimburse the state for pandemic-related expenses.

BOSTON – The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending almost $1.6 million to the State of Rhode Island to reimburse the state for the cost of purchasing, warehousing and distributing materials during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The $1,573,283 Public Assistance grant will reimburse the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) for purchasing personal protective equipment (PPE) such as N95 masks, nitrile gloves, and surgical masks between February and June 2022.

RIEMA also purchased warehouse supplies such as tie down straps, ticket holders, shelving for supplies, cleaning supplies, coolers, cups, water, and tents, and rented tents, box trucks with lift gates, and forklifts.

The agency contracted for warehouse staffing for receiving and processing orders, managing and rotating inventory, loading and shipping product, as well as information technology resources and equipment for managing operations.

“FEMA is pleased to be able to assist the State of Rhode Island with these costs,” said FEMA Region 1 Regional Administrator Lori Ehrlich. “Providing resources for our partners on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic fight is critical to their success, and to our success as a nation.”

FEMA’s Public Assistance program is an essential source of funding for states and communities recovering from a federally declared disaster or emergency.

This grant brings the total awarded by FEMA to the State of Rhode Island to almost $793 million to reimburse the state for pandemic-related expenses.

ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands -- FEMA has committed an additional $33.5 million to the U.S. Virgin Islands to reimburse the territory for emergency medical services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The $33.5 million Public Assistance grant will reimburse the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health for contracting emergency medical services to provide ambulances, personnel, equipment and supplies to assist with the territory’s COVID-19 response from July 2, 2022, through February 28, 2023.

“FEMA’s partnership with the territory led to unified efforts that supported lifesaving and life-sustaining measures during a challenging time for the U.S. Virgin Islands and the nation,” said FEMA Virgin Islands Caribbean Area Office Coordinator Mark A. Walters. “We answered the territory’s request to support its COVID-19 response in March 2020 and it was a privilege to support its efforts to mitigate the spread of the virus over the last three years.”

“The Department of Health is elated to learn that FEMA has provided additional funds to cover the cost of critical, life-saving services to the people of this Territory. The services rendered were a valuable and vital asset in the Territory’s response to COVID and were instrumental in the USVI’s ability to return to normalcy. Our many thanks to the hardworking FEMA team that continues to collaborate and work alongside the Territory in response to manmade and natural disasters,” said Virgin Islands Department of Health Commissioner Justa Encarnacion.

As of May 3, 2023, FEMA has committed $146.1 million to the U.S. Virgin Islands to reimburse the territory for its COVID-19 response. FEMA’s support for the territory’s COVID-19 response includes funding and technical support for:

• Vaccine centers, emergency operations centers, personal protective equipment (PPE), medical care surge build outs, staffing, testing and emergency response.
  1. 19. Public Assistance Program provides supplemental grants to state, tribal, territorial, and local governments, and certain types of private nonprofits so communities can quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies. Learn more at www.fema.gov/assistance/public . To learn more about the COVID-19 response in the U.S. Virgin Islands, visit www.fema.gov/disaster/4513 and www.covid19usvi.com .

 INDIANAPOLIS – The state of Indiana and FEMA will open a Disaster Recovery Center in Benton County from May 4-6 to help survivors of the March 31–April 1 storms and tornadoes continue their recovery.

Recovery specialists from FEMA, the State and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will be at the center to help with FEMA applications, answer questions and provide referrals to resources.

The center will be located at:

Benton County Annex

410 S Adeway Rd.

Fowler, IN 47944

Center hours on May 4-5 will be 8 a.m-6 p.m.

Hours for May 6 will be 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Additional recovery centers are open or will be opening soon in other impacted areas. Individuals and businesses in Allen, Benton, Clinton, Grant, Howard, Johnson, Lake, Monroe, Morgan, Owen, Sullivan, and White counties can visit any open center for help. To find a nearby center, visit fema.gov/drc.

To apply for FEMA assistance without visiting a center, call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362, go online to DisasterAssistance.gov or use the FEMA App. If you use a relay service such as video relay service (VRS) or captioned telephone service, give FEMA your number for that service.

The deadline to apply for federal assistance is June 14, 2023

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

For more information on Indiana’s recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4704. Follow us on our Facebook.com/FEMA page and Twitter at @femaRegion5.

FEMA does not discriminate against individuals based on their race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status.

INDIANAPOLIS – The state of Indiana and FEMA will open a Disaster Recovery Center in Grant County from May 4-6 and May 15-17 to help survivors of the March 31–April 1 storms and tornadoes continue their recovery.

Recovery specialists from FEMA, the state and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will be at the center to help with FEMA applications, answer questions and provide referrals to resources.

The center will be located at:

YMCA Grant County

123 Sutter Way

Marion, IN 46952

Center hours on May 4-5 and 15-16 will be 8 a.m-6 p.m.

Hours for May 6 and 17 will be 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Additional recovery centers are open or will be opening soon in other impacted areas. Individuals and businesses in Allen, Benton, Clinton, Grant, Howard, Johnson, Lake, Monroe, Morgan, Owen, Sullivan, and White counties can visit any open center for help. To find a nearby center, visit fema.gov/drc.

To apply for FEMA assistance without visiting a center, call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362, go online to DisasterAssistance.gov or use the FEMA App. If you use a relay service such as video relay service (VRS) or captioned telephone service, give FEMA your number for that service.

The deadline to apply for federal assistance is June 14, 2023

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

For more information on Indiana’s recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4704. Follow us on our Facebook.com/FEMA page and Twitter at @femaRegion5.

FEMA does not discriminate against individuals based on their race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status.

INDIANAPOLIS – The state of Indiana and FEMA will open a Disaster Recovery Center in Owen County from May 4-6 and May 15-17 to help survivors of the March 31–April 1 storms and tornadoes continue their recovery.

Recovery specialists from FEMA, the state and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will be at the center to help with FEMA applications, answer questions and provide referrals to resources.

The center will be located at:

Spencer Owen Administration Building

205 East Hillside Ave.

Spencer, IN 47460

Center hours on May 4-5 and 15-16 will be 8 a.m-6 p.m.

Hours for May 6 and 17 will be 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Additional recovery centers are open or will be opening soon in other impacted areas. Individuals and businesses in Allen, Benton, Clinton, Grant, Howard, Johnson, Lake, Monroe, Morgan, Owen, Sullivan, and White counties can visit any open center for help. To find a nearby center, visit fema.gov/drc.

To apply for FEMA assistance without visiting a center, call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362, go online to DisasterAssistance.gov or use the FEMA App. If you use a relay service such as video relay service (VRS) or captioned telephone service, give FEMA your number for that service.

The deadline to apply for federal assistance is June 14, 2023

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

For more information on Indiana’s recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4704. Follow us on our Facebook.com/FEMA page and Twitter at @femaRegion5.

FEMA does not discriminate against individuals based on their race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status.

As eligible Tennessee homeowners and renters begin receiving disaster funds from FEMA for rental assistance, home repairs or other categories of assistance, it is important to keep track of your spending. Use the money for the specified reason stated in your FEMA letter.

• Approved applicants in Cannon, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Lewis, Macon, McNairy, Rutherford, Tipton and Wayne counties will receive a letter from FEMA. It will provide information about the types of assistance you are eligible to receive and the amount of assistance FEMA is providing for each eligible need.
• Types of assistance may include home repairs (e.g., structure, water well, septic and sewage systems). Homeowners approved for FEMA’s Home Repair Assistance may receive additional mitigation funding for your owner-occupied primary residences to help you rebuild stronger. Mitigation funding addresses roof repair to withstand higher winds and help prevent water seeping in. Other types of assistance may include:
  • Rental assistance for a different place to live temporarily
  • Repair or replacement of a damaged primary vehicle
  • Uninsured out-of-pocket medical expenses for an injury caused by the disaster
  • Reimbursement for increased childcare expenses
  • Repair or replacement of specialized occupational tools and essential educational materials (e.g., computers, schoolbooks, supplies)
  • Moving and storage expenses related to the tornadoes and other disaster-related expenses

• You may spend your Home Repair grant from FEMA in ways that help make your home safe, accessible and functional. Remember to document how you used the disaster funds and keep all receipts for at least three years for verification of how you spent the money.
• Disaster grants are not for regular living expenses such as utilities, food, medical or dental bills, travel, entertainment, or any discretionary expenses not directly related to the disaster.
• Federal disaster assistance funds are tax-free.

• The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance is Tuesday, June 6. Here’s how to apply:

• Visit DisasterAssistance.gov
• Use the FEMA mobile app
• Call the Disaster Assistance Helpline at 800-621-3362. 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. Helpline operators speak many languages and lines are open from 6 a.m. to midnight Central Daylight Time daily. Press 2 for Spanish. Press 3 for an interpreter who speaks your language.
• For an American Sign Language video on how to apply, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU7wzRjByhI&list=PL720Kw_OojlKOhtKG7HM_0n_kEawus6FC&index=6
• You may also visit any Disaster Recovery Center to get help with your application. Find a center here: https://egateway.fema.gov/ESF6/DRCLocator

For the latest information on Tennessee’s recovery from the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes, visit FEMA.gov/Disaster/4701. You may also follow TN.gov/TEMA; Twitter.com/TEMA, Facebook.com/TNDisasterInfo, @FEMARegion4/Twitter and Facebook.com/FEMA.

San Juan, Puerto Rico – The Fish Hatchery in the municipality of Maricao will have a new opportunity to continue cultivating fish species that sustain the population of aquatic life in the islands' reservoirs. The hatchery facilities, which are part of the National Register of Historic Places, will be repaired with over $6 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

The hatchery is considered one of the municipality's main attractions due to the large number of species that are raised and then relocated to the mountain rivers - its annual production of largemouth bass ranged from 50,000 to 200,000 fish per year.

The funds allocated to the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DNER) will address some of the damage that has kept the hatchery closed to the public since Hurricane María. The gazebos, dike walls and the main drainage channel will be replaced, including the cleaning and unclogging of drainage pipes.

“This is the only state government facility dedicated to the maintenance and preservation of diverse fish in all of Puerto Rico. This is why FEMA supports the renovation of the hatchery, which fosters scientific research related to aquaculture and in turn has an economic impact on the municipality,” said federal Disaster Recovery Coordinator José G. Baquero.

According to biologist María Olmeda, leader of the hatchery project for the DNER, before Hurricane María, fish " farming" was done in almost all of the island's reservoirs. "The hatchery has been instrumental in the development of Puerto Rico's freshwater fisheries. More than collaborating in the introduction of fish, it has been key to sustain and maintain healthy fish populations already established," she said.

According to the biologist, prior to Hurricane María, the hatchery was considered one of the best and most modern in the Caribbean, where there was a historic production of fish that were transferred to the different reservoirs of the island. In addition, the group working at the hatchery was able to produce pure Florida largemouth bass, which are more resistant to the island's temperatures and live longer.

Maricao mayor Wilfredo Ruiz said the nursery has been an icon of the municipality, particularly between the 1980s and early 2000s. “The Fish Hatchery was the main attraction for tourism in Maricao. As people came to see it, it moved the economy by boosting the patronage of businesses and restaurants in the area. There were many businesses that closed because of the lack of activity due to the closure of the fish hatchery,” he recalled.

In his opinion, with the funds allocated from FEMA, the nursery will benefit sport fishing while it will also serve as a space to collaborate with research projects of the science fairs of colleges and universities in Puerto Rico and abroad. Another benefit of having a repaired facility is that it will allow for the conservation of the Puerto Rican parrot that is currently in captivity in the area.

In addition, the project has over $163,000 to prevent similar damage in the future. Some of these measures include placing a concrete base for the gazebo, installing eco-friendly retaining walls, and adding concrete under the fish hatchery, dam and bridges to give them more stability.

"Fulfilling Governor Pedro Pierluisi's commitment to support projects that promote diverse economies, as well as those aimed at scientific research, we at COR3 will assist the DNER in these efforts aimed at completing the reconstruction of this iconic Fish Hatchery in Maricao, which will provide a safe environment and infrastructure in optimal conditions for our people and members of academia," said the Executive Director of the Central Office of Recovery, Reconstruction and Resiliency (COR3), Eng. Manuel A. Laboy Rivera.

To date, FEMA has obligated nearly $30.4 billion in Public Assistance funds for roughly 10,600 projects that will support the rebuilding of a more resilient Puerto Rico.

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

ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands –- Now is the time to prepare yourself and your household for the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season. During Hurricane Preparedness Week, assess your personal risk, update your family's emergency communications plan, start to replenish your emergency kit, and review your personal and financial documents.

Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, but the time to prepare is now when you are not under pressure as storms form in the Atlantic. If you wait until a hurricane is approaching, the odds are that you will be under duress and might not make the best decision.

FEMA and its partners in the U.S. Virgin Islands will conduct a series of response exercises in the coming months to ensure we are ready to support a response to a storm, at the territory’s request. The best way to help your community recover from a disaster is by taking steps now to prepare yourself and your family before a disaster happens. Each of us can take steps to make sure we’re prepared for any disaster.

“FEMA’s partnership with the U.S. Virgin Islands on strengthening response focus areas to prepare for storms continues to flourish and we are ready for the Atlantic hurricane season,” said Virgin Islands Caribbean Area Office Coordinator Mark A. Walters. “We are asking Virgin Islanders to stay informed, be ready and vigilant during hurricane season. It only takes one hurricane to change your life and your community,” said Walters.

According to VITEMA Director Daryl Jaschen, “Time is a very precious commodity and one we can never get back. We owe it to ourselves, our families, our friends, and our business partners to use this time before hurricane season, wisely. Having a written and shared hurricane plan for 2023 not only provides comfort, but it also guides us in the final hours before landfall and assists in surviving the days that follow.”

As you prepare, tailor your plans and supplies to your specific daily living needs and responsibilities. Discuss your needs and responsibilities and how people in the network can assist each other with communication, care of children, business, pets or specific needs such as operating medical equipment.

• Make sure everyone in your household knows and understands your hurricane plan.
• Identify any additional help needed in an emergency if you or anybody in your home is senior or has a disability, access, or functional requirement. The V.I. Department of Human Services’ Elder, Dependent Adult, and Disabled Persons Disaster Registry is open to Virgin Islanders aged 60 and over, as well as those with disabilities.
  • To register, call 340-774-0930 ext. 4018 on St. Thomas, 340-776-6334 on St. John and 340-772-7148 on St. Croix. You can download and fill out a registry form at www.dhs.gov.vi  .
• Have several ways to receive alerts. Sign up for Alert VI to receive emergency notifications in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Download the FEMA app on your smartphone and receive real-time alerts from the National Weather Service for up to five locations nationwide. Check the settings on your mobile devices to ensure you can receive Wireless Emergency Alerts, which require no sign-up.
  • Have an emergency charging option for your phone and other devices.
• Protect your home against storms. Declutter drains and gutters, consider hurricane shutters and leave room in your home to bring in outside furniture during a storm.
• Learn your evacuation routes, practice with your household, pets, and identify where you will stay during a hurricane. Follow the instructions from territorial agencies who will provide the latest recommendations based on the threat to your community and appropriate safety measures.
• Make sure your insurance policies and personal documents are up to date. Make copies and keep them in a secure password protected digital space. You might need your documents to apply for and receive assistance after a disaster.
• Have enough supplies for your household, include medication, disinfectant supplies, masks, pet supplies in your go bag or car trunk. After a hurricane, you may not have access to these supplies for days or even weeks.
  • Replenish supplies in your emergency kit and replace expired items as needed.

Visit www.ready.gov/hurricanes , www.ready.gov/es/huracanes and www.ready.gov/ht/hurricanes  for more information on how to prepare for hurricanes, stay safe during a hurricane and returning home after a hurricane. Review Hurricane Preparedness Week’s themes, such as know your risk: wind and water and take action today at www.noaa.gov/hurricane-prep-social-media-english and www.noaa.gov/hurricane-prep-social-media-en-espa-ol , and follow www.vitema.vi.gov for information on local events and community readiness.

LAKE MARY, Fla. – Disaster survivors should be aware that con artists and criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud or identity theft after a disaster. In some cases, thieves try to apply for FEMA assistance using names, addresses and Social Security numbers they have stolen from survivors.

If a FEMA Inspector comes to your home and you did not submit a FEMA application, your information may have been used without your knowledge to create a FEMA application. If so, please inform the inspector that you did not apply for FEMA assistance so they can submit a request to stop further processing of the application.

If you did not apply for assistance but receive a letter from FEMA, please call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. The helpline will submit a request to stop any further processing of that application.

If you do wish to apply for FEMA assistance after stopping an application made in your name without your knowledge, the Helpline will assist you in creating a new application.

FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance crews, housing inspectors and other officials will be working in areas impacted by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding in Broward County. They carry official photo ID badges. FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration representatives never charge applicants for disaster assistance, inspections or help in filling out applications.

Don’t believe anyone who promises a disaster grant in return for payment.

Be wary of unexpected phone calls or visits to your home from people claiming to be FEMA housing inspectors or people claiming they work for FEMA. FEMA representatives will have your FEMA application number.

Don’t give your banking information to a person claiming to be a FEMA housing inspector. FEMA inspectors are never authorized to collect your personal financial information.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, report it immediately to your local police or sheriff’s department or contact the Office of the Attorney General by calling 1-866-9-NO-SCAM (1-866-966-7226) or visit myfloridalegal.com. To file a fraud complaint, go online to Scam Report (myfloridalegal.com).

If you suspect fraudulent activity involving FEMA, you can report it to the FEMA Fraud Branch at:  StopFEMAFraud@fema.dhs.gov, fax: (202) 212-4926 or write to: FEMA Fraud and Internal Investigation Division, 400 C Street SW Mail Stop 3005, Washington, DC 20472-3005.

If you suspect identity theft, please visit Identity Theft | FTC Consumer Information or IdentityTheft.gov.

For the latest information on Florida’s recovery from the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding, visit floridadisaster.org/info and fema.gov/disaster/4709. Follow FEMA Region 4 (@femaregion4) / Twitter and at facebook.com/fema.

INDIANAPOLIS - El estado de Indiana y la Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA, por sus siglas en inglés) abrirán un centro de recuperación por desastre en el condado White del 1 al 3 de mayo y del 11 al 13 de mayo para ayudar a los sobrevivientes de las tormentas y tornados ocurridos el 31 de marzo y 1 de abril a continuar con su recuperación.

Los especialistas de recuperación de FEMA, del estado y de la Agencia Federal de Pequeños Negocios se encontrarán en el centro para ayudar con las solicitudes de FEMA, responder preguntas y proporcionar referidos a recursos.

El centro se encontrará en:

1017 O'Conner Blvd.

Monticello, IN 47960

El horario del centro será de 8 a.m. a 6 p.m.

del 1 al 3 de mayo y 11 y 12 de mayo y de 8 a.m. a 5 p.m. el 13 de mayo.

Ya se encuentran abiertos o abrirán próximamente centros adicionales de recuperación en otras áreas afectadas. Los individuos y negocios en los condados Allen, Benton, Clinton, Grant, Howard, Johnson, Lake, Monroe, Morgan, Owen, Sullivan y White pueden visitar cualquier centro abierto para recibir ayuda. Para encontrar un centro de recuperación abierto, visite fema.gov/drc.

Para solicitar asistencia de FEMA sin visitar un centro, llame a la línea de ayuda de FEMA al 800-621-3362, ingrese en internet a Disasterassistance.gov/es o utilice la aplicación móvil de FEMA. Si utiliza un servicio de retransmisión, como un Servicio de Retransmisión de Video (VRS) o servicio de teléfono con subtítulos, proporcione a FEMA su número de dicho servicio.

La fecha límite para solicitar asistencia federal es el 14 de junio de 2023

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

Para más información sobre la recuperación en Indiana, visite fema.gov/es/disaster/4704. Síganos en nuestra página de Facebook en Facebook.com/FEMAespanol y en Twitter en @femaRegion5.

FEMA no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, orientación sexual, religión, edad, discapacidad, dominio del inglés o situación económica.

INDIANAPOLIS - El estado de Indiana y la Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA, por sus siglas en inglés) abrirán un centro de recuperación por desastre en el condado Clinton del 1 al 3 de mayo y del 11 al 13 de mayo para ayudar a los sobrevivientes de las tormentas y tornados ocurridos el 31 de marzo y 1 de abril a continuar con su recuperación.

Los especialistas de recuperación de FEMA, del estado y de la Agencia Federal de Pequeños Negocios se encontrarán en el centro para ayudar con las solicitudes de FEMA, responder preguntas y proporcionar referidos a recursos.

El centro se encontrará en:

Edificio de manejo de emergencias de Clinton

1859 S Jackson St.

Frankfort, IN 46041

El horario del centro será de 8 a.m. a 6 p.m.

del 1 al 3 de mayo y 11 y 12 de mayo y de 8 a.m. a 5 p.m. el 13 de mayo.

Ya se encuentran abiertos o abrirán próximamente centros adicionales de recuperación en otras áreas afectadas. Los individuos y negocios en los condados Allen, Benton, Clinton, Grant, Howard, Johnson, Lake, Monroe, Morgan, Owen, Sullivan y White pueden visitar cualquier centro abierto para recibir ayuda. Para encontrar un centro de recuperación abierto, visite fema.gov/drc.

Para solicitar asistencia de FEMA sin visitar un centro, llame a la línea de ayuda de FEMA al 800-621-3362, ingrese en internet a Disasterassistance.gov/es o utilice la aplicación móvil de FEMA. Si utiliza un servicio de retransmisión, como un Servicio de Retransmisión de Video (VRS) o servicio de teléfono con subtítulos, proporcione a FEMA su número de dicho servicio.

La fecha límite para solicitar asistencia federal es el 14 de junio de 2023

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

Para más información sobre la recuperación en Indiana, visite fema.gov/es/disaster/4704. Síganos en nuestra página de Facebook en Facebook.com/FEMAespanol y en Twitter en @femaRegion5.

FEMA no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, orientación sexual, religión, edad, discapacidad, dominio del inglés o situación económica.

MADISON, Miss. – FEMA has approved the State of Mississippi’s request for Direct Temporary Housing Assistance for Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe, Panola, Sharkey and Montgomery counties.

This assistance was authorized because of limited temporary housing for survivors of the March storms.

Working with Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, FEMA will provide recreational vehicles (RVs), mobile homes (manufactured housing units/MHUs) and leased homes for eligible applicants in the six counties.

MEMA and FEMA will work with local jurisdictions to ensure that units are placed in accordance with all state and local zoning and permitting requirements, or other regulations.

FEMA will notify applicants who are eligible. There is no need to apply separately from the application for FEMA Individual Assistance.

FEMA may provide Direct Temporary Housing Assistance for up to 18 months from March 26, 2023, the date of the declaration, to September 26, 2024. This process takes time. Before an applicant can be given the keys to a temporary home, several actions must occur:

• FEMA conducts applicant placement interviews.
• FEMA inspects the site where the temporary unit will be placed.
• Site meets local ordinances and local permits are obtained.
• Workers hook up electricity, water, and sewer.

In addition to providing the units for temporary housing, FEMA also will allow sale of units to occupants.

To apply for FEMA disaster assistance, go online to DisasterAssistance.gov, download the FEMA App for mobile devices, visit a Disaster Recovery Center, or call toll-free 800-621-3362  from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Central Time. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service.

For the latest information on recovery from Mississippi tornadoes, visit March 24 2023 Severe Weather Disaster Information - MEMA (msema.org) and 4697 | FEMA.gov.fema.gov/. Follow FEMA Region 4 (@femaregion4) / Twitter and at facebook.com/fema.

OKLAHOMA CITY – FEMA and the State of Oklahoma will open two joint Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in McClain and Pottawatomie counties on Tuesday, May 2 to help survivors affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes that occurred April 19-20.

Survivors can meet face to face with specialists from FEMA, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and state and local agencies to have their questions about disaster assistance answered. They may also upload any documents needed for their applications at the centers.

The DRC in Pottawatomie County will open at 8 a.m.

130 N Louisa Ave.

Shawnee, OK 74801

Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week

The DRC in McClain County will open at 8:30 a.m.

Cole Community Center

26887 Main Street

Blanchard, OK 73010

Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., seven days a week.

When visiting a DRC, Oklahoma residents can get additional help with the following:

• Apply for assistance.
• Learn the status of your FEMA application and get information on how to appeal your status if needed.
• Understand any letters you get from FEMA.
• Get answers to questions or update information in your FEMA application.
• Get referrals to agencies that may offer other assistance.
• Learn about Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster assistance loan programs.

No appointments are necessary.

FEMA also has teams canvassing in the most heavily impacted areas as determined by local officials.

You do not have to visit a disaster recovery center to apply for assistance. The fastest and easiest way to apply is by visiting www.disasterassistance.gov.

If it is not possible to apply online, call 800-621-3362. The toll-free telephone lines operate from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. CDT seven days a week. If you use video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service.

LAKE MARY, Fla. – FEMA outreach 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.

The teams, known as Disaster Survivor Assistance crews, are visiting door-to-door to quickly identify survivors’ needs and to assist with registration. The teams can help with:

• Submitting applications for federal assistance.
• Checking application status or making minor changes to the application.
• Providing civil rights and disability integration information to ensure that all survivors have equal access to FEMA assistance.

You may have several disaster assistance representatives visiting your property, such as insurance agents, damage inspectors, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration staff.

FEMA outreach staff wear FEMA attire, always have FEMA photo identification, and never charge for assistance.

For more information about recovery in Florida, visit fema.gov/disaster/4709 and  floridadisaster.org/. Follow us on Twitter: @FLSERT and @FEMARegion4.

INDIANAPOLIS – The state of Indiana and FEMA will open a Disaster Recovery Center in Howard County from May 1-3 and May 11-13 to help survivors of the March 31–April 1 storms and tornadoes continue their recovery.

Recovery specialists from FEMA, the state, and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will be at the center to help with FEMA applications, answer questions and provide referrals to resources.

The center will be located at:

220 North Main St.

Kokomo, IN 46901

Center hours on May 1-2 and 11-12 will be 8 a.m-6 p.m.

Hours for May 3 and 13 will be 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Additional recovery centers are open or will be opening soon in other impacted areas. Individuals and businesses in Allen, Benton, Clinton, Grant, Howard, Johnson, Lake, Monroe, Morgan, Owen, Sullivan, and White counties can visit any open center for help. To find a nearby center, visit fema.gov/drc.

To apply for FEMA assistance without visiting a center, call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362, go online to DisasterAssistance.gov or use the FEMA App. If you use a relay service such as video relay service (VRS) or captioned telephone service, give FEMA your number for that service.

The deadline to apply for federal assistance is June 14, 2023

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

For more information on Indiana’s recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4704. Follow us on our Facebook.com/FEMA page and Twitter at @femaRegion5.

FEMA does not discriminate against individuals based on their race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status.

OKLAHOMA CITY – Survivors should be aware that con artists and criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud or identity theft after a disaster. In some cases, thieves try to apply for FEMA assistance using names, addresses and Social Security numbers they have stolen from survivors.

If a FEMA Inspector comes to your home and you did not submit a FEMA application, your information may have been used without your knowledge to create a FEMA application. If so, please inform the inspector that you did not apply for FEMA assistance so they can submit a request to stop further processing of the application.

If you did not apply for assistance, but receive a letter from FEMA, please call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. The helpline will submit a request to stop any further processing of that application.

If you do wish to apply for FEMA assistance after stopping an application made in your name without your knowledge, the Helpline will assist you in creating a new application.

FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance teams, housing inspectors and other officials are working in areas impacted by the storms. They carry official identification badges with photo IDs. FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration representatives never charge applicants for disaster assistance, inspections or help in filling out applications.

Don't believe anyone who promises a disaster grant in return for payment.

Be wary of unexpected phone calls or visits to your home from people claiming to be FEMA housing inspectors or people claiming they work for FEMA. FEMA representatives will have a photo-ID badge and your FEMA application number.

Don't give your banking information to a person claiming to be a FEMA housing inspector. FEMA inspectors are never authorized to collect your personal financial information.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, report it immediately to your local police or sheriff's department or contact the Office of the Oklahoma Attorney General at 833-681-1895 or email consumerprotection@oag.ok.gov. For additional information on disaster-related scams or fraud, visit www.oag.ok.gov/sites/g/files/gmc766/f/disaster_scam_prevention_packet.pdf

You can also report insurance fraud or scams to the Oklahoma Insurance Department’s Anti-Fraud Unit at fraud.stoppers@oid.ok.gov or 1-800-522-0071. 

If you have knowledge of fraud, waste or abuse, you can report these tips - 24 hours a day, seven days a week - to the FEMA Disaster Fraud Hotline at 866-720-5721. You can also email StopFEMAFraud@fema.dhs.gov to report a tip.

If you suspect identity theft, please visit Identity Theft | Consumer Advice (ftc.gov) or IdentityTheft.gov.

INDIANAPOLIS – The state of Indiana and FEMA will open a Disaster Recovery Center in White County from May 1-3 and May 11-13 to help survivors of the March 31–April 1 storms and tornadoes continue their recovery.

Recovery specialists from FEMA, the state and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will be at the center to help with FEMA applications, answer questions and provide referrals to resources.

The center will be located at:

1017 O’Conner Blvd.

Monticello, IN 47960

Center hours on May 1-2 and 11-12 will be 8 a.m-6 p.m.

Hours for May 3 and 13 will be 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Additional recovery centers are open or will be opening soon in other impacted areas. Individuals and businesses in Allen, Benton, Clinton, Grant, Howard, Johnson, Lake, Monroe, Morgan, Owen, Sullivan, and White counties can visit any open center for help. To find a nearby center, visit fema.gov/drc.

To apply for FEMA assistance without visiting a center, call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362, go online to DisasterAssistance.gov or use the FEMA App. If you use a relay service such as video relay service (VRS) or captioned telephone service, give FEMA your number for that service.

The deadline to apply for federal assistance is June 14, 2023

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

For more information on Indiana’s recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4704. Follow us on our Facebook.com/FEMA page and Twitter at @femaRegion5.

FEMA does not discriminate against individuals based on their race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status.