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Oklahomans - Be Alert to Fraud After a Disaster
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.
ScamsFEMA 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.
alexa.brown Mon, 05/01/2023 - 15:01Disaster Recovery Center Open in White County
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.
nicole.wilson Mon, 05/01/2023 - 14:55Disaster Recovery Center Open in Clinton County
INDIANAPOLIS – The state of Indiana and FEMA will open a Disaster Recovery Center in Clinton 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:
Clinton Emergency Management Building
1859 S Jackson St.
Frankfort, IN 46041
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.
nicole.wilson Mon, 05/01/2023 - 14:49Building Safety Starts with You
CHICAGO – May is Building Safety Month, and this year’s campaign, “It Starts with You,” reinforces the need for the adoption of modern, regularly updated building codes, and helps individuals, families and businesses understand what it takes to create safe and sustainable structures.
“One of the most effective ways to safeguard our communities against natural disasters is to adopt and follow hazard-resistant building codes,” said FEMA Region 5 Regional Administrator Tom Sivak. “As climate change causes more frequent, intense weather events, smart construction codes and standards have become imperative to saving lives, protecting property and building disaster resilience in the places we call home.”
To see what codes your community has adopted to protect you, you can visit sites like www.InspectToProtect.org. Once you know this information, reach out to your community’s decision makers to implement changes in your area that help make your community safer and stronger.
Consider taking additional steps to help make your home safer and stronger:
- Elevate and anchor utilities. Elevate and anchor your critical utilities, including electrical panels, propane tanks, sockets, wiring, appliances, and heating systems to reduce the risk of flood waters damaging them.
- Waterproof your basement. Install a water alarm and maintain a working sump pump to protect your basement. Install a battery-operated backup pump in case of power failure. Consider also installing a back-flow valve, to push the flow of water & sewer backup away from your property.
- Protect windows during high-wind events. Consider adding storm shutters, shatter-resistant film or stormproof high-impact glass to reduce the risks of glass breaking from flying debris.
- Fortify your roof. Re-adhere any loose shingles and consider impact-resistant shingles on your roof. Install roof strappings to anchor the roof framing to the wall framings so the wind can’t lift your roof off your house.
- Take advantage of insurance incentives. Many insurance policies offer financial incentives for risk reduction measures. For example, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) will cover up to $1,000 in reasonable expenses incurred to protect your insured property. Call your insurance agent for more information about benefits that may be available to you.
For more information about Building Safety Month or ways to increase awareness about building safety visit 2023 Building Safety Month - ICC (iccsafe.org). Learn even more about how to prepare before a disaster strikes by visiting www.Ready.gov.
FEMA's mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters.
nicole.wilson Mon, 05/01/2023 - 14:45Broward County Residents Can Apply for FEMA Assistance
LAKE MARY, Fla. – Homeowners and renters in Broward County who were affected by the April 12-14 severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding are now eligible to apply for FEMA disaster assistance.
President Biden issued a major disaster declaration for the State of Florida. Disaster assistance may include financial help with temporary lodging and home repairs, as well as other disaster-related expenses.
Homeowners and renters in Broward County can apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA mobile app or call 800-621-3362. The helpline is available from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET. Help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service.
When applying, you will need to provide:
- Your current phone number where you can be contacted.
- Your current address and your address at the time of the disaster.
- Your Social Security number.
- A general description of damage and losses caused by the disaster.
- Banking information, if you are eligible for disaster assistance and you’d like to receive funds directly deposited into your bank account.
- If insured, the types of insurance you have, and when available the policy number or the agent and/or the company name.
For an accessible video about how to apply, go online to Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance - YouTube.
What to do if you have insuranceIf you have homeowners, renters or flood insurance, you should file a claim as soon as possible. While FEMA cannot duplicate benefits for losses covered by insurance, if your policy does not cover all your disaster expenses, you may be eligible for federal assistance.
Document damage and begin cleanup and repairs to prevent further damage. Remember to keep receipts from all purchases related to the cleanup and repair.
For information on Florida’s recovery, visit floridadisaster.org/info and fema.gov/disaster/4709. Follow FEMA on Twitter at FEMA Region 4 (@femaregion4) / Twitter and at facebook.com/fema.
bree-constance… Sat, 04/29/2023 - 16:19President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Florida
WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Florida to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding from April 12-14, 2023.
The President's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Broward County. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.
Federal funding is also available to state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding in Broward County.
Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.
Brett H. Howard has been named the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected areas. Additional designations may be made if warranted by the results of damage assessments.
Individuals and business owners who sustained losses in the designated areas can begin applying for assistance by registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling 800-621-3362 or by using the FEMA App. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service.
mayshaunt.gary Fri, 04/28/2023 - 20:13President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Nevada
WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Nevada to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides March 8-19, 2023.
Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe winter storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides in Douglas, Eureka, Lincoln, Lyon, Mineral and Storey counties.
Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.
Maona M. Ngwira has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. Additional designations may be made if requested by the state and warranted by the results of further assessments.
sophia.eitel Fri, 04/28/2023 - 14:53Kentucky Houses of Worship Affected by March Storms Can Apply for FEMA Assistance
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Houses of worship and other private nonprofit organizations may be eligible for FEMA assistance to help reimburse costs for emergency protective measures, debris removal and restoration of facilities damaged by storms, straight-line-winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides and mudslides affecting Kentucky between March 3-4, 2023.
FEMA’s Public Assistance program may provide financial assistance to certain private nonprofit organizations – including houses of worship – to restore facilities damaged or destroyed in this disaster. The federal share for Public Assistance projects is not less than 75 percent of the eligible cost. The state determines how the non-federal share of the cost of a project (up to 25 percent) is split with the sub-recipients such as local and county governments.
To be eligible, private non-profits must:
- Be located within the designated counties; and incurred impacts as a result of the event:
- Provide a current ruling letter from the IRS granting tax exemption under Section 501 (c) (d) or (e) of the IRS Code of 1954, or documentation from the Kentucky Secretary of State indicating nonprofit status;
- Provide proof of ownership or lease documentation establishing legal responsibility to repair incident-related impacts; and
- For non-critical private nonprofits seeking Public Assistance reimbursement for permanent work, applicants must apply to the U.S. Small Business Administration for a loan and receive a determination.
Applicants whose facilities were damaged in March storms can apply for assistance through the Commonwealth. For more information on submitting a Request for Public Assistance, click on this link: How to Apply for Public Assistance. Applicants should contact their county Emergency manager or KY Division of Emergency Management, or email pa.help@KY-em.org.
The deadline to submit a Request for Public Assistance Is May 10, 2023.
mayshaunt.gary Thu, 04/27/2023 - 18:42FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips at Rolling Fork True Value
MADISON, Miss. – Repairing or rebuilding your home? Disaster survivors who are working on their homes after the March 24-25 severe weather can learn about reducing risks from future disasters by visiting the Rolling Fork True Value hardware store to speak with a FEMA Community Education and Outreach specialist.
Advisors will give tips on rebuilding and protecting homes from future disaster-related damage. The advice includes topics like cleaning after a disaster, do-it-yourself repairs and working with general contractors.
FEMA specialists will be available in Rolling Fork for two days this week:
Rolling Fork True Value
19999 U.S. Hwy. 61
Rolling Fork, MS 39159
Hours:
7:30 a.m. to noon, Friday, April 28
7:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 29
Specialists are also available on the FEMA Community Education and Outreach Helpline, 833-336-2487 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, Central Time. You may leave a voicemail at any time. Or you may email FEMA-R4-HMHELP@FEMA.DHS.GOV.
For the latest information on recovery from Mississippi tornadoes, visit March 24 2023 Severe Weather Disaster Information - MEMA (msema.org) and 4697 | FEMA.gov. Follow FEMA Region 4 (@femaregion4) / Twitter and at facebook.com/fema.
sandra.habib Thu, 04/27/2023 - 16:17FEMA Assistance Won’t Affect Other Benefits
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee residents who receive Social Security payments or other government assistance should not be concerned that FEMA disaster assistance aiding their recovery from the March 31 to April 1, 2023, storms and tornadoes will affect their benefits.
FEMA assistance is not taxable income and does not affect eligibility for other benefits. FEMA grants do not affect Social Security, Medicare or Medicaid. And they do not affect assistance provided under Tennessee’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, or other federal welfare and entitlement programs.
Disaster funding helps survivors pay for temporary housing, essential home repairs, essential personal property repairs and replacement, and other serious disaster-related needs not covered by insurance or other sources.
Under the president’s major disaster declaration, affected individuals and households in the following 10 counties are eligible to apply for FEMA assistance: Cannon, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Lewis, Macon, McNairy, Rutherford, Tipton and Wayne counties. If you were among those who had damage or losses to your primary home, you can apply for FEMA assistance.
Applying with other agencies such as the American Red Cross or the state does not make you eligible for FEMA assistance; you must apply with FEMA to be considered for federal assistance. The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance is Tuesday, June 6, 2023.
To apply for FEMA assistance, visit DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA mobile app or 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
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.
sandra.habib Thu, 04/27/2023 - 16:13FEMA Updates Flood Maps in Shasta County and Redding
OAKLAND, Calif. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has delivered preliminary flood maps for unincorporated Shasta County and the City of Redding. The maps identify revised flood hazards along the Stillwater Creek and its tributaries down to the confluence of the Sacramento River. The new maps will help building officials, contractors and homeowners make effective mitigation decisions, thereby contributing to safer and more disaster resilient communities.
Before the new Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) become effective, there is a 90-day appeal period from April 27, 2023 to July 26, 2023. During that time, residents or businesses with supporting technical and scientific information, such as detailed hydraulic or hydrologic data, can appeal the flood risk information on the preliminary maps, which can be viewed at fema.gov/preliminaryfloodhazarddata.
Flood hazards are dynamic and change frequently for many reasons, including weather patterns, erosion and community development. Officials from FEMA, Shasta County and the City of Redding worked together to provide updated information that accurately reflects the flood risk. These changes may also affect future building standards or insurance requirements.
The local mapping project is part of a national effort led by FEMA to increase local knowledge of flood risks and support actions to address and reduce the effects of flooding on new and improved structures. FEMA encourages residents to review the preliminary flood maps to learn about local flood risks, potential future flood insurance requirements and identify any concerns or questions about the information provided.
Risk of flooding affects almost every corner of the nation. In total, 98% of counties have experienced a flood event, which makes floods the most common and widespread of all weather-related natural disasters.
For more information, contact Shasta County at (530) 225-5661 or scfloodmapping@co.shasta.ca.us. Community information is available for Redding at (530) 225-4022 or planning@cityofredding.org.
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FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters. Follow FEMA Region 9 online at twitter.com/femaregion9.
robert.barker Thu, 04/27/2023 - 14:25Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Morgan and Johnson Counties
INDIANAPOLIS – The state of Indiana and FEMA have opened two Disaster Recovery Centers in Morgan and Johnson counties 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) are at the centers to help with FEMA applications, answer questions and provide referrals to resources.
The centers will be located at:
Morgan County Fairgrounds
1749 Hospital Dr.
Martinsville, IN 46151
And:
999 N Front St.
Whiteland, IN 46184
Center hours are:
7 a.m.–7 p.m. Monday–Friday,
7 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturday, and
Closed on Sundays.
Additional recovery centers 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), captioned telephone service or others, 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.
nicole.wilson Thu, 04/27/2023 - 09:36Disaster Recovery Center Open in Lake County
INDIANAPOLIS – The state of Indiana and FEMA will open a Disaster Recovery Center in Lake County from April 27-29 and May 8-10 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:
791 83rd Ave.
Merrillville, IN 46410
Center hours will be:
8 a.m. – 6 p.m. on April 27 and 28,
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. on April 29, and
8 a.m. – 6 p.m. on May 8 and May 9.
May 10 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Additional recovery centers 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), captioned telephone service or others, 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.
nicole.wilson Thu, 04/27/2023 - 09:31Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Sullivan
INDIANAPOLIS – The state of Indiana and FEMA have opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Sullivan 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) are at the center to answer questions, help with applications for FEMA assistance, and provide referrals to resources.
The center is located at:
Sullivan City Hall
110 N Main Street
Sullivan, IN 47882
Center hours are 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Monday–Friday, and 7 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturday.
The center is closed on Sundays.
Additional recovery centers 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), captioned telephone service or others, 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.
nicole.wilson Thu, 04/27/2023 - 09:25What to Expect After Applying for FEMA Assistance
OKLAHOMA CITY – If you live in McClain and Pottawatomie counties and were affected by the April 19-20 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes, FEMA may be able to help with temporary housing expenses, basic home repairs or other essential disaster-related needs that are not covered by insurance.
Residents in the designated counties can apply online at disasterassistance.gov, by calling 800-621-3362, or by using the FEMA mobile app. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service.
During the application process, FEMA personnel will ask for:
- A current phone number where you can be contacted.
- Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying.
- Your Social Security Number.
- A general list of damage and losses.
- Banking information if you choose direct deposit.
- If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name.
Applicants are required to inform FEMA of all insurance coverage that may be available to them to meet their disaster-caused needs. Insured applicants must provide documentation that identifies their insurance settlements or benefits before FEMA will consider their eligibility for categories of assistance that may be covered by private insurance. If applicants are unable to locate important documentation, FEMA will work with them to identify other ways to verify information.
Home InspectionsIf you report that you cannot, or may not be able to, safely live in your home, FEMA may need to perform an inspection of the damaged dwelling. FEMA will contact you to meet at the address where the damage was reported. You or your designated co-applicant identified on your registration will need to meet with an inspector and provide a photo ID. FEMA inspectors should have federal photo identification. Oklahoma residents are reminded to ask for official photo identification before sharing personal information.
For an accessible video on how to apply for FEMA assistance, go to Three Ways to Apply.
alexa.brown Wed, 04/26/2023 - 20:49Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Offices Open to the Public in Mora, Las Vegas and Santa Fe
SANTA FE, New Mexico – The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office has opened three office locations to the public in Mora, Las Vegas, and Santa Fe.
Claimants can visit any location to speak with Claims Office staff to discuss the claims process, pick up or drop off a Notice of Loss, or schedule an appointment with a Claims Navigator, who can help you fill out your Notice of Loss and discuss the specifics of your claim.
Mora Claims Office
Mora County Courthouse 1 Courthouse Drive Mora, NM 87732
Oficina de reclamaciones de Las Vegas (ubicación provisional)
366 Luna Drive, Las Vegas, NM 87701
General Studies Building, Room 109
(Located on the campus of Luna Community College)
Oficina de reclamaciones de Santa Fe
1711 Llano Street, Suite E, Santa Fe, NM 87505
(Cercano a Mucho Gourmet Sandwich Shoppe)
If you have any questions, the Claims Office Helpline can be reached Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at 505-995-7133
mayshaunt.gary Wed, 04/26/2023 - 18:29President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the Hoopa Valley Tribe
WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Hoopa Valley Tribe to supplement tribal recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storms and mudslides Feb. 14 to March 5, 2023.
Public Assistance federal funding is available to the tribal government and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe winter storms and mudslides in the Hoopa Valley Tribal Nation.
Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures.
Benigno Bern Ruiz has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. Additional designations may be made if requested by the tribe and warranted by the results of further assessments.
amy.ashbridge Wed, 04/26/2023 - 18:27FEMA/Lafayette Public Library Workshop Canceled for April 27
BATON ROUGE, La. – FEMA’s workshop on preparedness for persons with disabilities that was to be held at the Lafayette Public Library on April 27 has been canceled.
kirsten.chambers Wed, 04/26/2023 - 17:49SBA Helps Arkansas Businesses Impacted by Severe Storms and Tornadoes
In early April, the SBA opened a Business Recovery Center in Little Rock to provide a wide range of services to businesses. Another Business Recovery Center opened April 22 in Wynne. These one-stop locations offer a variety of specialized help including SBA customer service representatives that are available to meet individually with each business owner. Representatives can answer questions about SBA’s disaster loan program, explain the application process and help each business owner complete their electronic loan application.
SBA low-interest federal disaster loans are currently available in Cross, Lonoke and Pulaski counties.
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 to businesses regardless of any property damage. Economic Injury loans are also available in the contiguous Arkansas counties of: Arkansas, Crittenden, Faulkner, Grant, Jackson, Jefferson, Perry, Poinsett, Prairie, Saint Francis, Saline, White and Woodruff.
Two Business Recovery Centers are open at the locations below. No appointment is necessary and all services are provided free of charge.
Pulaski CountyLittle Rock Business Recovery Center
Adolphine Fletcher Terry Library
2015 Napa Valley Dr.
Little Rock, AR 72212
Hours: Mondays - Fridays, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cross CountyVeterans Building of Cross County
204 S. Falls Blvd.
Wynne, AR 72396
Hours: Mondays - Fridays, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
For business owners who are unable to visit the business recovery center, they may apply online using SBA’s secure website at https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/.
SBA low-interest disaster loans are also available to homeowners and renters. SBA offers loans for homeowners up to the $200,000 statutory maximum to repair or replace your primary residence. The loans are customized to your personal financial circumstances. On a case-by-case basis, the SBA may be able to assist with the refinance of your current mortgage(s).
SBA can also help renters and homeowners replace household contents and vehicles, referred to as personal property. You may be able to borrow up to the $40,000 statutory maximum to repair or replace clothing, furniture or appliances that were damaged or destroyed in the disaster.
To be considered for all forms of disaster assistance, survivors must first contact FEMA at http://www.disasterassistance.gov/. Applicants may apply online, receive additional disaster assistance information and download applications at https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
The deadline to apply for property damage is June 1, 2023. The deadline to apply for economic injury is Jan. 2, 2024.
alexa.brown Wed, 04/26/2023 - 14:29One Month After Mississippi Tornadoes, Massive Recovery Mission Going Strong
MADISON, Miss. – One month after President Joe Biden signed a major disaster declaration for storm-ravaged Mississippi, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) have provided tornado survivors with $17.5 million in federal disaster assistance. The work is just beginning. It is a mission closely shared with the state of Mississippi, Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, state and national nonprofits, voluntary agencies, and faith-based organizations that are fully engaged.
“Our communities have made great strides in this response and recovery process,” State Coordinating Officer Todd Demuth began. “We couldn’t do this without the help of our local, state, and federal partners. Our faith-based organizations and volunteers have made a significant difference in the recovery process as well. While it may be a long road to recovery, Mississippians prove time and again we will persevere, and the state will be there every step of the way.”
As of April 25, FEMA has approved $4.1 million to help homeowners and renters with temporary housing in Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe, Montgomery, Panola and Sharkey counties following the March 24-25 storms. FEMA has also provided $3 million to help survivors with storm-related necessities like childcare, storage, disaster medical and dental expenses, and cleaning supplies.
“We are committed to helping people get a safe roof over their heads as quickly as possible,” said Federal Coordinating Officer John F. Boyle. “We are working with the state to provide immediate temporary solutions – including hotels, rental assistance, and other tools. Our focus is to meet the immediate sheltering need, give survivors a jumpstart on their recovery, and to bridge the gap between today and the long-term solutions.”
The U.S. Small Business Administration is following suit by already approving $10.4 million in disaster loans and continues to review and process new applications daily.
FEMA home inspectors have completed more than 2,800 inspections, pushing more applications forward for review.
FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance specialists have knocked on 12,800 doors, interacting with more than 8,300 individuals, in an undertaking to meet survivors where they are and answer questions about federal disaster assistance.
FEMA continues to ensure federal support is available to all affected communities, including people with disabilities, Limited English Proficiency (LEP), and those in underserved populations.
There are also six Disaster Recovery Centers in each of the designated counties and two Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers which provide one-on-one assistance. More than 3,600 survivors and their families have spoken with specialists at a DRC. To find the closest center to you, visit fema.gov/drc.
How to Apply to FEMAYou can apply for FEMA disaster assistance at any Disaster Recovery Center, but there are other options, as well.
For example, create an online account at disasterassistance.gov, call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 from 6 a.m. to midnight CT seven days a week. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service. You can also use the FEMA mobile app. Just download it via text messaging; on an Android device, text ANDROID to 43362 (4FEMA) or on an Apple Device, text APPLE to 43362 (4FEMA).
You may be referred to SBA to request a low-interest disaster loan after you submit your FEMA application. Survivors are encouraged to go through the entire process as this may open the door for additional resources for their recovery.
For the latest information on recovery from Mississippi tornadoes, visit March 24 2023 Severe Weather Disaster Information - MEMA (msema.org) and 4697 | FEMA.gov. Follow FEMA Region 4 (@femaregion4) / Twitter and at facebook.com/fema.
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