FEMA Individual Assistance Application Deadline has Passed, but Help is Still Available

LACEY, Wash– The March 7 deadline to apply for FEMA disaster assistance has passed, but help is still available for survivors of the declared disaster of Nov. 5 – Dec. 2 as FEMA continues working with the Emergency Management Division of the Washington Military Department.

Stay in touch.

You should notify the agency of any additional damage discovered since your home inspection. And be sure to update any changes in your mailing or email address or phone number and the current status of your insurance settlements. You can reach FEMA online at diasterassistance.gov, by calling 800-621-3362 or by using the FEMA mobile app.

The toll-free telephone lines are currently operating 7 a.m. to 11  p.m. daily local time. If you use a relay service, captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service. Multilingual operators are available.

Be sure to complete and return any U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loan application you may have received. You are not obligated to accept a loan if approved. If SBA cannot approve your application, in most cases SBA will refer you to FEMA’s Other Needs Assistance program for possible additional assistance.

Homeowners, renters and businesses who have applied for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration can follow up with questions at SBA’s Disaster Assistance Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 (800-877-8339 for the deaf and hard-of-hearing), or email disastercustomerservice@SBA.gov.

Homeowners and renters who applied for FEMA disaster assistance have the right to appeal FEMA’s eligibility decisions. Survivors who don’t agree with FEMA’s eligibility decision may file an appeal in writing within 60 days of receiving their letter, even though the application deadline has passed. To learn more about the appeals process, including what to include and how to file an appeal, visit https://go.usa.gov/xz8z3

For more information about Washington flood and mudslide recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4635. Follow the FEMA Region 10 Twitter account at twitter.com/femaregion10.

tiana.suber Tue, 03/15/2022 - 15:25

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Alaska

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Alaska to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe winter storm and straight-line winds Jan. 1- 4, 2022.

Federal funding is available to the state, eligible local and tribal governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities in Matanuska-Susitna Borough.

Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.

Thomas J. Dargan has been named Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected areas. Additional designations may be made at a later date if warranted by the results of damage assessments. 

zella.campbell Mon, 03/14/2022 - 23:05

March 14 is the Last Day to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Monday is the last day for homeowners and renters who had damage from the Dec. 10-11 tornadoes in Barren, Caldwell, Christian, Fulton, Graves, Hart, Hickman, Hopkins, Logan, Lyon, Marion, Marshall, Muhlenberg, Ohio, Taylor and Warren counties to apply for FEMA disaster assistance.

You have until 11:59 p.m. local time tonight, March 14, to submit your application. Those who have already applied to FEMA need not apply again. Applying with other agencies such as American Red Cross or with the Commonwealth of Kentucky does not make you eligible for FEMA assistance.

FEMA disaster assistance is not a substitute for insurance. It cannot compensate for all losses caused by the tornadoes. Disaster survivors should first file a claim with their insurance company or agent for damage or losses to their primary homes before they apply for FEMA assistance.

To apply, visit DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA mobile app or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. If you use a relay service such as video relay service (VRS) or captioned telephone service, give FEMA the number for that service. Helpline operators are available from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. CST daily. Press 2 for Spanish. Press 3 for an interpreter who speaks your language.

Here is what you will need when you apply:

• A current phone number where you can be contacted
• Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying
• Your Social Security Number
• A general list of damage and losses
• Banking information if you choose direct deposit
• If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name
• If you are unable to locate important documents, FEMA will help you to identify other ways to verify your information.

FEMA grants do not have to be repaid and FEMA assistance is nontaxable. If you receive Social Security payments, Medicaid or other federal benefits, FEMA disaster assistance will not affect those benefits.

For information on Kentucky’s recovery from the tornadoes, visit fema.gov/disaster/4630. Follow FEMA on Twitter at FEMA Region 4 (@femaregion4) / Twitter and at facebook.com/fema.

scott.reuter Mon, 03/14/2022 - 14:06

Recuperación de Pennsylvania seis meses desde el golpe de Ida

HARRISBURG, PA. – Han pasado seis meses desde la declaración federal de desastre mayor para el Estado de Pennsylvania después de que los remanentes del huracán Ida dejaran a muchos residentes de Pennsylvania con pérdidas y daños. El 10 de septiembre de 2021, el presidente Biden firmó la declaración que permitió a FEMA ayudar. La declaración proporcionó Asistencia Individual (IA, por sus siglas en inglés) para ocho (8) condados: Bedford, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia, y York, y Asistencia Pública para doce: Condados Bedford, Bucks, Chester, Dauphin, Delaware, Fulton, Luzerne, Montgomery, Huntington, Philadelphia, Schuylkill y York

 

El período de inscripción para que las personas soliciten asistencia de FEMA terminó el 10 de enero de 2022. En ese tiempo, más de 83,000 familias solicitaron. Como resultado, entre FEMA, la Agencia Federal de Pequeños Negocios y el Programa del Seguro Nacional de Inundación, se aprobaron más de $265 millones en asistencia federal para los residentes de Pennsylvania para reparaciones y otras necesidades causadas por desastres.

 

• Más de $88.2 millones en subvenciones de Asistencia Individual para asistencia de vivienda.
• Más de $28.6 millones en subvenciones para Asistencia para Otras Necesidades a propietarios de viviendas e inquilinos para reparar o reemplazar ciertos artículos del hogar, pagar gastos médicos y dentales relacionados con el desastre y ciertos otros gastos relacionados con el desastre.
• La Agencia Federal de Pequeños Negocios ha aprobado más de $53.6 millones en préstamos por desastre a bajo interés para 1,150 hogares y 79 empresas para reparar y reemplazar propiedades y contenidos dañados.
• El Programa del Seguro Nacional de Inundación (NFIP, por sus siglas en inglés) ha pagado más de $94.7 millones por 1,827 reclamos presentados para reparar y reconstruir la propiedad y el contenido dañados por las inundaciones.
• Los Centros de Recuperación por Desastre cerraron el 20 de noviembre. Durante su misión, 1,712 sobrevivientes visitaron los centros.

• Durante su misión, que terminó el 5 de octubre, los Equipos de Asistencia a Sobrevivientes del Desastre encuestaron vecindarios en los ocho condados designados. Visitaron 5,330 hogares y se reunieron con 2,172 sobrevivientes.

 

La respuesta ante un desastre involucra a toda la comunidad, incluyendo las agencias locales, estatales y federales, el sector privado y las organizaciones sin fines de lucro, de voluntarios y organizaciones con base de fe. Los voluntarios continúan su trabajo para ayudar a los residentes de Pennsylvania que se vieron afectados por los restos del huracán Ida a volver a una vida más normal.

Las siguientes agencias han participado en la asistencia a los sobrevivientes del desastre: Pennsylvania VOAD (Organizaciones Voluntarias Nacionales Activas en Desastres); Sureste PA VOAD (VOAD de SEPA); Condado de York VOAD; Noreste PA VOAD (NEPA VOAD) ; Cruz Roja Americana; Ejército de Salvación; Comité Metodista Unido de Ayuda (UMCOR, por sus siglas en inglés); Ministerios de Desastres de la Iglesia Unida de Cristo; Convención Bautista del Sur; SPCA de Pennsylvania; ACLAMO (Acción Comunal Latino Americana del Condado de Montgomery / Comité de Acción Latinoamericana del Condado de Montgomery); Equipo Rubicón; United Way 211; Servicios en Desastres Luteranos; Respuesta en Desastres Luterana; Respuesta en Desastres Presbiteriana; Servicios Comunitarios Adventistas; Banco de alimentos del condado de Chester; El Estudio Elevado; Centro de Atención a las Nacionalidades; y Philabundance.

 

El programa de subvenciones Asistencia Pública (PA, por sus siglas en inglés) de FEMA es un programa de subvenciones que proporciona fondos a los gobiernos estatales y locales y ciertos tipos de organizaciones privadas sin fines de lucro para reconstruir la infraestructura necesaria después de una declaración presidencial de desastre.

Se han presentado 221 solicitudes de asistencia pública para su revisión. 213 han sido aprobados.

• De esas aplicaciones, se han creado 566 proyectos únicos.
• 16 de esos proyectos se encuentran actualmente en el Centro de Recursos Consolidados para el desarrollo.
• Se han comprometido 10 proyectos, con una participación federal de $1,547,736
• El proceso de recuperación por desastre está avanzando bien junto con las llamadas exploratorias (EC, por sus siglas en inglés) y las Reunión sobre el Alcance de la Recuperación (RSM, por sus siglas en inglés)
  • EC: 84% de las EC aprobadas fueron completadas
  • RSM: 76% de las RSM aprobadas fueron completadas

 

El 28 de febrero de 2022, FEMA aprobó una solicitud del Estado para extender el uso del refugio de emergencia no congregado en los condados afectados designados para Asistencia Pública hasta el 29 de marzo de 2022.

Para obtener actualizaciones sobre la respuesta y recuperación de Pennsylvania, siga a la Agencia para el Manejo de Emergencias de Pennsylvania twitter.com/PEMAHQ en Twitter y Facebook https://m.facebook.com/PEMAHQ/. Información adicional está disponible en FEMA.gov/es/Disaster/4618.

Para obtener más información sobre la respuesta y recuperación de Ida de la ciudad de Philadelphia, visite: https://www.phila.gov/2021-09-02-city-responds-to-damage-and-flooding-from-storm-ida/

Llame al 800-659-2955 para obtener información sobre la asistencia por desastre de la SBA, envíe un correo electrónico a disastercustomerservice@sba.gov, o visite el sitio web de la SBA en SBA.gov/disaster. Las personas sordas o con problemas de audición pueden llamar al 800- 877- 8339.

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La misión de FEMA es ayudar a las personas antes, durante y después de los desastres. La jurisdicción de la Región 3 de FEMA incluye: Delaware, el Distrito de Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia y West Virginia.

 Síganos en Twitter en twitter.com/femaregion3 y en LinkedIn en linkedin.com/company/femaregion3

amanda.hancher Mon, 03/14/2022 - 13:53

Pennsylvania Recovery Six Months Since Ida Hit

HARRISBURG, PA. – Six months have passed since a major federal disaster was declared for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania after the remnants of Hurricane Ida left many Pennsylvanians with loss and damage. On September 10, 2021, President Biden signed the declaration that allowed FEMA to assist. The declaration provided Individual Assistance (IA) for eight (8) counties: Bedford, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia, and York, and Public Assistance for twelve: Bedford, Bucks, Chester, Dauphin, Delaware, Fulton, Luzerne, Montgomery, Huntington, Philadelphia, Schuylkill, and York counties

 

The registration period for individuals to apply for FEMA assistance ended on Jan. 10, 2022. In that time, more than 83,000 households applied. As a result, between FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the National Flood insurance Program, more than $265 Million in federal assistance was approved for Pennsylvanians for repairs and other disaster-caused needs.

 

• More than $88.2 million in Individual Assistance grants for housing assistance.
• More than $28.6 million in grants for Other Needs Assistance to homeowners and renters to repair or replace certain household items, pay for disaster-related medical and dental expenses, and certain other disaster-related expenses.
• The U.S. Small Business Administration approved more than $53.6 million in low-interest disaster loans for 1,150 households and 79 businesses to repair and replace damaged property and contents.
• The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) paid policyholders more than $94.7 million for 1,827 claims filed to repair and rebuild flood-damaged property and contents.
• The Disaster Recovery Centers closed on November 20. During their mission, 1,712 survivors visited the centers.

• During their mission which ended Oct. 5, Disaster Survivor Assistance teams canvassed neighborhoods in all eight designated counties. They visited 5.330 homes and met with 2,172 survivors.

 

Disaster response really does involve the whole community, including local, state, and federal agencies, the private sector, nonprofit, voluntary, and faith-based organizations. Volunteers continue their work to help Pennsylvanians who were impacted by the remnants of Hurricane Ida get back to a more normal life.

The following agencies have engaged in assisting survivors of the disaster: Pennsylvania VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster); Southeastern PA VOAD (SEPA VOAD); York County VOAD; Northeastern PA VOAD (NEPA VOAD) ; American Red Cross; Salvation Army; United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR); United Church of Christ Disaster Ministries; Southern Baptist Convention; Pennsylvania SPCA; ACLAMO (Accíon Comunal Latino Americano de Montgomery County / Latin American Action Committee of Montgomery County); Team Rubicon; United Way 211; Lutheran Disaster Services; Lutheran Disaster Response; Presbyterian Disaster Response; Adventist Community Services; Chester County Food Bank; The Elevated Studio; Nationalities Service Center; and Philabundance.

 

FEMA’s Public Assistance Program (PA) is a grant program which provides funding to state and local governments and certain types of private nonprofit organizations for rebuilding necessary infrastructure following a presidential disaster declaration.

221 Requests for Public Assistance have been submitted for review. 213 have been approved.

• Out of those applications, 566 unique projects have been created
• 16 of those projects are currently with the Consolidated Resources Center for development.
• 10 projects have been obligated, with a federal share of $1,547,736
• The disaster recovery process is moving along well with Exploratory Calls (ECs) and Recovery Scoping Meetings (RSMs)
  • EC’s – 84% of approved ECs completed
  • RSM’s – 76% of approved RSMs completed

 

On February 28, 2022, FEMA approved a request from the Commonwealth to extend the use of emergency, non-congregate sheltering in the impacted Counties designated for Public Assistance through March 29, 2022

For updates on the Pennsylvania response and recovery, follow the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency twitter.com/PEMAHQ on Twitter and Facebook https://m.facebook.com/PEMAHQ/. Additional information is available at fema.gov/disaster/4618.

To learn more about the City of Philadelphia’s Response and Recovery to Ida, please visit: https://www.phila.gov/2021-09-02-city-responds-to-damage-and-flooding-from-storm-ida/

Call 800-659-2955 for information about SBA’s disaster assistance, email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov, or visit SBA’s website at SBA.gov/disaster. Deaf and hard of hearing individuals may call 800-877-8339.

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FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters. FEMA Region 3’s jurisdiction includes Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.

 Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/femaregion3 and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/femaregion3

amanda.hancher Mon, 03/14/2022 - 13:50

Pennsylvania Recovery Six Months Since Ida Hit

HARRISBURG, PA. – Six months have passed since a major federal disaster was declared for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania after the remnants of Hurricane Ida left many Pennsylvanians with loss and damage. On September 10, 2021, President Biden signed the declaration that allowed FEMA to assist. The declaration provided Individual Assistance (IA) for eight (8) counties: Bedford, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia, and York, and Public Assistance for twelve: Bedford, Bucks, Chester, Dauphin, Delaware, Fulton, Luzerne, Montgomery, Huntington, Philadelphia, Schuylkill, and York counties

The registration period for individuals to apply for FEMA assistance ended on Jan. 10, 2022. In that time, more than 83,000 households applied. As a result, between FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the National Flood insurance Program, more than $265 Million in federal assistance was approved for Pennsylvanians for repairs and other disaster-caused needs.

• More than $88.2 million in Individual Assistance grants for housing assistance.
• More than $28.6 million in grants for Other Needs Assistance to homeowners and renters to repair or replace certain household items, pay for disaster-related medical and dental expenses, and certain other disaster-related expenses.
• The U.S. Small Business Administration approved more than $53.6 million in low-interest disaster loans for 1,150 households and 79 businesses to repair and replace damaged property and contents.
• The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) paid policyholders more than $94.7 million for 1,827 claims filed to repair and rebuild flood-damaged property and contents.
• The Disaster Recovery Centers closed on November 20. During their mission, 1,712 survivors visited the centers.

• During their mission which ended Oct. 5, Disaster Survivor Assistance teams canvassed neighborhoods in all eight designated counties. They visited 5.330 homes and met with 2,172 survivors.

Disaster response really does involve the whole community, including local, state, and federal agencies, the private sector, nonprofit, voluntary, and faith-based organizations. Volunteers continue their work to help Pennsylvanians who were impacted by the remnants of Hurricane Ida get back to a more normal life.

The following agencies have engaged in assisting survivors of the disaster: Pennsylvania VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster); Southeastern PA VOAD (SEPA VOAD); York County VOAD; Northeastern PA VOAD (NEPA VOAD) ; American Red Cross; Salvation Army; United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR); United Church of Christ Disaster Ministries; Southern Baptist Convention; Pennsylvania SPCA; ACLAMO (Accíon Comunal Latino Americano de Montgomery County / Latin American Action Committee of Montgomery County); Team Rubicon; United Way 211; Lutheran Disaster Services; Lutheran Disaster Response; Presbyterian Disaster Response; Adventist Community Services; Chester County Food Bank; The Elevated Studio; Nationalities Service Center; and Philabundance.

FEMA’s Public Assistance Program (PA) is a grant program which provides funding to state and local governments and certain types of private nonprofit organizations for rebuilding necessary infrastructure following a presidential disaster declaration.

221 Requests for Public Assistance have been submitted for review. 213 have been approved.

• Out of those applications, 566 unique projects have been created
• 16 of those projects are currently with the Consolidated Resources Center for development.
• 10 projects have been obligated, with a federal share of $1,547,736
• The disaster recovery process is moving along well with Exploratory Calls (ECs) and Recovery Scoping Meetings (RSMs)
  • EC’s – 84% of approved ECs completed
  • RSM’s – 76% of approved RSMs completed

On February 28, 2022, FEMA approved a request from the Commonwealth to extend the use of emergency, non-congregate sheltering in the impacted Counties designated for Public Assistance through March 29, 2022

For updates on the Pennsylvania response and recovery, follow the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency twitter.com/PEMAHQ on Twitter and Facebook https://m.facebook.com/PEMAHQ/. Additional information is available at fema.gov/disaster/4618.

To learn more about the City of Philadelphia’s Response and Recovery to Ida, please visit: https://www.phila.gov/2021-09-02-city-responds-to-damage-and-flooding-from-storm-ida/

Call 800-659-2955 for information about SBA’s disaster assistance, email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov, or visit SBA’s website at SBA.gov/disaster. Deaf and hard of hearing individuals may call 800-877-8339.

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FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters. FEMA Region 3’s jurisdiction includes Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.

 Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/femaregion3 and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/femaregion3

charles.elison Sat, 03/12/2022 - 20:44

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Declaration for Tennessee

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe winter storm from Feb. 3-4, 2022.

Federal funding is available to eligible state and 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 in Crockett, Fayette, Haywood, Lauderdale, Shelby, Tipton and Weakley counties.

Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.

Myra Shird has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected areas. Additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the state and warranted by the results of further assessments.

amy.ashbridge Sat, 03/12/2022 - 00:01

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Virginia

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the commonwealth of Virginia to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms and snowstorms Jan. 2-3, 2022.

Federal funding is available to the state, eligible local and tribal governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities in Albemarle, Amelia, Appomattox, Bedford, Buckingham, Caroline, Charlotte, Culpeper, Cumberland, Essex, Fauquier, Fluvanna, Goochland, Greene, Hanover, King George, King William, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Powhatan, Prince Edward, Rappahannock, Spotsylvania, Stafford and Westmoreland counties and the independent city of Fredericksburg.

Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide. Gerard M. Stolar has been named Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected areas. Additional designations may be made at a later date if warranted by the results of damage assessments. 

amy.ashbridge Fri, 03/11/2022 - 23:12

Federal Assistance for Tornado Survivors Tops $64 Million

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Three months after the historic Dec. 10-11 storms and tornadoes ravaged the commonwealth, more than $64 million in federal assistance has been approved for Kentucky homeowners, business owners and renters.

The assistance includes FEMA grants; long-term, low-interest loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration; claims paid by FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program as well as federally funded Disaster Unemployment Assistance.

FEMA’s temporary housing program for eligible families whose homes were destroyed or left uninhabitable is key to the Kentucky recovery effort. The program, which was offered to eligible survivors in Caldwell, Graves, Hopkins, Marshall, Muhlenberg and Warren counties, aims to keep tornado-impacted communities intact.

The program helps families move into safe, clean apartments and mobile homes while the repair and rebuilding work gets underway.

FEMA also works with the commonwealth and its federal, local and non-governmental partners to ensure the families placed in FEMA housing have access to the full range of recovery support services. Meanwhile, survivors in temporary housing are planning for their long-term housing needs.

Homeowners and renters who had damage or losses from the tornadoes have until Monday, March 14, to apply for FEMA disaster assistance.

Since the Dec. 12 presidential disaster declaration, federal assistance approved for survivors includes:

• $14.4 million under the FEMA Individuals and Households Program, including:
  • • $10.4 million in housing assistance (including $2.1 million in rental assistance)
    • $3.9 million for medical and dental expenses, childcare, moving and storage, and other essential storm-related expenses
• $49 million in SBA disaster loans for homeowners, renters and businesses
• $824,460 approved in Disaster Unemployment Assistance, or funding for Kentuckians who lost their jobs or have been unable to work as a result of the tornadoes. The program is funded by FEMA and operated by The Kentucky Office of Unemployment Insurance.

More than 6,900 survivors have visited the 18 Disaster Recovery Centers that were operating in Barren, Caldwell, Christian, Fulton, Graves, Hart, Hickman, Hopkins, Logan, Lyon, Marion, Marshall, Muhlenberg, Ohio, Taylor and Warren counties. Three recovery centers remain open but even as they make plans to close, residents are reminded to keep in touch with FEMA by calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362.

Over the past three months, FEMA’s Disaster Survivor Assistance teams interacted with more than 10,000 survivors, helping them apply for FEMA assistance and providing updates on their accounts.

FEMA’s Voluntary Agency Liaisons and hundreds of individual volunteers have provided survivors with more than 17,700 meals and answered 909 requests for chainsaws. In addition, volunteers logged more than 37,000 hours — the equivalent of about 4,500 eight-hour days.

And the work has not ended. Not by a long shot.

Under FEMA’s Public Assistance program, commonwealth, county and local governments as well as private nonprofit organizations and houses of worship may be eligible for reimbursement of eligible emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities. In all, 116 eligible applicants have filed requests for Public Assistance to cover repairs and rebuilding.

To apply to FEMA, visit DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA mobile app or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. If you use a relay service such as video relay service (VRS) or captioned telephone service, give FEMA the number for that service. Helpline operators are available from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. local time daily. Press 2 for Spanish. Press 3 for an interpreter who speaks your language.

For information on Kentucky’s recovery from the tornadoes, visit fema.gov/disaster/4630. Follow FEMA on Twitter at FEMA Region 4 (@femaregion4) / Twitter and at facebook.com/fema.

scott.reuter Fri, 03/11/2022 - 15:04

March 15 Deadline to Apply for Federal Disaster Assistance

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tuesday, March 15 is the last day homeowners and renters affected by December’s tornadoes in middle and west Tennessee can apply for FEMA disaster assistance.

As outlined in a Major Disaster Declaration, residents of Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Gibson, Henderson, Henry, Lake, Obion, Stewart, Sumner, Weakley and Wilson counties are eligible to apply for FEMA grants and, if referred by FEMA, physical loss loans with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

There are several ways to apply for FEMA assistance:

• Create an online account at DisasterAssistance.gov.
• Use the FEMA app, which can be easily downloaded to a smartphone, or
• Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Specialists are available from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. local time, seven days a week. Multilingual services are also available.

If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others:

• Update the "Current Phone" field using the relay service phone number. 
• Add "Relay Service" to the Note box; provide FEMA with your number.

FEMA disaster assistance can provide grants for temporary housing (such as rental assistance or reimbursement for hotel costs), repair or replacement of a homeowner’s primary residence, repair of storm-damaged privately-owned access routes, such as driveways, and other uninsured or under-insured disaster-related expenses including moving and storage fees, childcare, medical, dental expenses and certain funeral costs.

After you submit your FEMA application, you may be referred to the SBA. The SBA offers low-interest disaster loans for businesses, homeowners and renters. There’s no obligation to accept a loan and it’s free to apply. Currently, interest rates for physical loss loans are as low as 1.38% for homeowners and renters. For businesses, it’s at 2.830% and for nonprofits it’s 1.875%.

For more information on Tennessee’s disaster recovery, visit www.tn.gov/tema.html and www.fema.gov/disaster/4637. You may also follow FEMA on www.facebook.com/fema and Twitter@FEMARegion4.

felicia.jordan Thu, 03/10/2022 - 21:29

Cook and Kane County Residents Invited to Attend Virtual Flood Map Information Open House

CHICAGO – Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will host a virtual Flood Map Information Open House for communities in northwest Cook County and northeast Kane County, Illinois on March 30, 2022, from 4 – 6 p.m. CT. The open house will give residents the chance to review preliminary versions of a recently completed Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report and its accompanying preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). Areas of focus are within the Poplar Creek and Spring Creek watersheds and include portions of Barrington Hills, Cook County (unincorporated areas), Elgin, Hoffman Estates, Inverness, Schaumburg, South Barrington, Streamwood, Kane County (unincorporated areas) and South Elgin.

The FIS and the FIRMs provide base flood (also known as the 1-percent-annual-chance event) information, designate areas that are subject to significant flood hazards within areas of the county and offer information that public officials may use when permitting development in the floodplain.

During the open house, representatives from various local, state and federal agencies will provide the most current information about flood risk, flood insurance, floodplain development regulations and the process for floodplain mapping within the Poplar Creek and Spring Creek watersheds. The newly prepared preliminary floodplain maps can also be reviewed at the meeting. Once the maps become effective, they will be used as the basis for flood insurance ratings as well as local flood protection regulations adopted under the National Flood Insurance Program. FEMA also intends that they be used as tools to assist planning processes and outreach efforts to quickly respond to and recover from future events. Details for the meeting are as follows:

WHAT: Cook County and Kane County virtual Flood Map Information Open House (Poplar and Spring Creek watersheds)

WHEN: March 30, 2022, 4 – 6 p.m. CT

WHERE: Visit www.zoom.com and enter the following meeting ID and passcode. This requires registering for a free Zoom account or clicking the following link: https://illinois.zoom.us/j/89755790878?pwd=MVVTbFk3N3Y4dThXWW5wa0JGSnJuQT09 Meeting ID: 897 5579 0878, Passcode: 604044

You may also call into the meeting using one of the following telephone numbers and entering the meeting ID and passcode shown above. Long-distance charges may apply.

                        312 626 6799                         646 518 9805                         651 372 8299

Property owners, realtors, lenders, and insurance agents are urged to take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about flood risk and hazard mitigation within their community. Digital files of the Preliminary FIRM and FIS report can be downloaded from https://hazards.fema.gov/femaportal/prelimdownload/.

If you need a reasonable accommodation (sign language interpreters, Braille, CART, etc.), please send an e-mail to FEMA-Region5-FloodInsuranceOutreach@fema.dhs.gov at least 48 hours before the event. Last minute requests will be accepted but may not be possible to fulfill.

For more information, contact the FEMA News Desk at FEMA-R5-News-Desk@fema.dhs.gov.

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troy.christensen Thu, 03/10/2022 - 16:37

FEMA Approves More than $100 Million for Improvements to PRASA Sewer Systems

Guaynabo, Puerto Rico –The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced an obligation of $113.6 million to the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA) geared towards repairing the trunk sewers that transport raw sewage to water treatment plants throughout the island for the benefit of over 100,000 people.

The funds, which are for seven projects, are part of the $3.6 billion that the Agency approved to PRASA through the FEMA Accelerated Awards Strategy (FAASt) in 2021. The repairs will take place in seven trunk sewers, located in Camuy and Arecibo with an allocation of over $25 million; Caguas, with $24.1 million; Hormigueros and Mayagüez, with $21 million; Arroyo-Guayama, with $15 million; Ponce, with $14.3 million; Carolina and Loíza, with $8.2 million; and Vega Baja, with $6 million.

“These funds will provide the resources for Puerto Rico to improve nearly 82,000 linear meters of pipelines distributed throughout different sites on the island. These improvements will allow for a more efficient long-term use of water. Also, it will directly impact the health of communities by preventing wastewater overflows which can cause serious health problems,” said the Federal Disaster Recovery Coordinator for Puerto Rico, José G. Baquero.

The pipes of the trunk sewers suffered damage because of the winds, floods and debris that traveled through them during Hurricane María, in addition to the sediment and blackouts that occurred because of the event.

The repairs of these pipelines are necessary to transport raw waters to the treatment plants with as less waste as possible. The treatment plants process the waters until they become adequate water for human, industrial or agricultural use; and eliminates any risk of contamination to the bodies of water on the area.

The work seeks to eliminate cracks and holes in the pipes that would otherwise allow roots and rainwater to enter and cause operational problems, such as stoppage, overflows and mechanical failures.

For her part, Doriel Pagán, PRASA’s Executive President stated that, through an innovative method to repair sewers, they will restore the damage to the sanitary culvert system without having to open trenches or ditches.

Rehabilitation will take place through the Cured-in-Place-Pipe (CIPP) restoration strategy. With this technique, pipes are repaired from the inside with a resin that “cures” or seals once it is in place. This work does not require excavation, which simplifies the process. The cured pipes offer efficiency and durability. Most of the restorations through this technique are designed to provide a life cycle of about 50 years.

Meanwhile, the Executive Director of the Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resiliency (COR3), engineer Manuel A. Laboy Rivera, said that PRASA’s recovery work continues at a steady pace. “The obligation of funds for these new recovery projects will provide more resiliency to the system to support the continuity of services directed towards customers.”

The $3.6 billion allocation approved last year through FAASt will contribute to the restoration of 3,000 permanent projects, which include water and wastewater treatment plants, dams and reservoirs, among other PRASA critical water infrastructure that provides drinking water to its clients.

FAASt is possible thanks to the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (BBA), which ensures that Puerto Rico rebuilds its critical service facilities according to current industry standards and without regard to pre-disaster conditions.

For more information on Puerto Rico's recovery from Hurricane María, please visit fema.gov/es/disaster/4339 and recuperacion.pr. Follow our social media pages at Facebook.com/FEMAPuertoRico, Facebook.com/COR3pr and Twitter @COR3pr

frances.acevedo-pico Thu, 03/10/2022 - 15:43

Biden-Harris Administration Issues Call for Wildfire Commission Member Applications Members will recommend prevention and restoration strategies to tackle national wildfire crisis

WASHINGTON -- The Departments of Agriculture, Interior and the Homeland Security through FEMA are now accepting applications for members to the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. 

President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law authorized establishment of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Announced in December 2021, it will play a key role in recommending federal policies and strategies to more effectively prevent, mitigate, suppress and manage wildland fires, including the rehabilitation of affected lands.  

The commission is seeking volunteer members from diverse backgrounds, with a specific focus on members who represent non-federal interests as required by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Members will commit to serve for the life of the commission, which is estimated to be a year and a half with the first meeting targeted for late spring 2022.  

The commission will prepare policy recommendations and submit them to Congress within a year of its first meeting. Members should expect to devote between 10 and 15 hours a month for commission duties which include attending meetings, strategic planning and development of the reports. The Departments of Agriculture, the Interior and Homeland Security through FEMA will provide support and resources to assist members with coordination and facilitation of their duties through the duration of the commission. 

As required by law, non-federal membership will include state, local, tribal, territory and non-government partners with experience in preventing, mitigating, and managing wildland fires and the wildland-urban interface. Preference will be given to applicants from areas of high wildfire risk and areas with a high level of wildland-urban interface.  

In addition to establishing the commission, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides historic funding to address wildfire hazards, including $8.25 billion for a suite of programs aimed at reducing wildfire risks, detecting wildfires, instituting firefighter workforce reforms and building more resilient infrastructure. 

Applications for membership must be submitted via the online form by 11:59 p.m. PST, March 25, 2022. To ensure the process is equitable for all applicants, those who have previously expressed interest in membership must still apply via the online form.  

For more information visit the commission website or email wildlandfirecommission@usda.gov. 

amy.ashbridge Thu, 03/10/2022 - 15:12

FEMA Authorizes Additional Federal Funds to Help Battle Florida Wildfire

ATLANTA – FEMA has authorized federal funds to reimburse costs to Florida to fight the Bertha Swamp Road Wildfire burning in Calhoun County.

Previously, FEMA approved funding to fight the Bertha Swamp Road Wildfire in Bay County. On March 8, the state requested to add Calhoun and Gulf counties to the Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG). The blaze started March 4, threatening more than 5,000 homes, and has burned more than 33,000 acres of state and private land.

On March 8, FEMA Region 4 Administrator Gracia B. Szczech approved the state’s request to add Calhoun County to the existing FMAG. The regional administrator determined the threat to Gulf County would not constitute a major disaster eligible for funding.

FMAGs provide federal funding for up to 75 percent of eligible firefighting costs. Eligible costs covered by FMAGs can include expenses for field camps, equipment use, materials, supplies and mobilization, and demobilization activities attributed to fighting the fire.

For more information on FMAGs, visit fema.gov/assistance/public/fire-management-assistance.

melanie.barker Wed, 03/09/2022 - 21:17

ICYMI -- FEMA, Education Dept., Red Cross Spotlight Youth Preparedness at Children’s Reading Event

WASHINGTON -- In honor of American Red Cross Month, today officials from the emergency management and education communities joined together to help teach children how to prepare for disasters before they occur.

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, Department of Education Secretary Dr. Miguel Cardona, and American Red Cross President and CEO Gail McGovern read to 2nd and 3rd graders from Widewater Elementary School in Stafford, Virginia. The event took place at Washington, D.C.'s Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library.

"Starting preparedness and disaster education at a young age is critical to creating the ready and resilient nation we all strive for," said Administrator Criswell. "Being prepared for a disaster starts at home. I encourage families to include their children in the appropriate stages of emergency planning. Free materials like "Prepare with Pedro" teach children about what to do before, during and after disasters and emergencies, which helps them feel prepared, not scared."

Criswell and others read from the American Red Cross' "Prepare with Pedro" book series in English and Spanish. The book series features Pedro the penguin, who joins his friends and learns how to be prepared for and take action during different disasters and emergencies like hurricanes, wildfires and earthquakes. This year, Pedro the penguin is celebrating his five-year-anniversary for educating children.

In 2021, FEMA and the American Red Cross jointly re-released the "Prepare with Pedro Disaster Activity Book" making it available in six languages -- English, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese and in both simplified and traditional Chinese. The activity book is available to download in each language on FEMA's Ready.gov.

WASHINGTON -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell reads to 2nd and 3rd graders from Widewater Elementary School today at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in Washington D.C. Criswell, along with American Red Cross and Department of Education officials read from the "Prepare with Pedro" book to teach youth how to prepare for disasters before they occur.

WASHINGTON -- American Red Cross President and CEO Gail McGovern (left) and U.S. Department of Education Secretary Dr. Miguel Cardona read "Prepare with Pedro" to 2nd and 3rd grade students from Widewater Elementary School in Stafford, Virginia.

mashana.davis Wed, 03/09/2022 - 00:34

Progress Accelerates on Energy, Education Projects in U.S. Virgin Islands

ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands –- Collaboration between FEMA and the territory toward strengthening a culture of resilience led to the approval of $14.5 million toward permanent work in February to support recovery projects from the 2017 hurricanes. The $14.5 million includes $10.3 million to strengthen the territory’s power grid and $3.3 million for repairs to school facilities.   

Energy projects approved last month through the Public Assistance Program include $10 million for repairs to the East End Substation on St. Thomas. The substation, which distributes electricity to St. Thomas’ East End and St. John, was damaged by wind-driven rain mixed with saltwater during hurricanes Irma and Maria.

The substation project includes $9.7 million in hazard mitigation measures to replace its switchgear with a gas-insulated switchgear, construct a building to house the protection relays and communications devices to facilitate protection for electrical equipment.

Repairs to the substation also include installation of an emergency generator and generator room, and construction of a concrete switchgear building to replace the existing aluminum buildings.

A switchgear controls, protects and isolates electrical equipment. A relay is a switch that monitors the current and voltage to send a signal to a circuit breaker to prevent damage to equipment in the substation’s Gas Insulated Switchgear building.

FEMA approved $334,377 as well last month for repairs to the substation’s distribution transformer, which helps the station transmit power to St. Thomas’ East End and St. John. Restoration of the substation strengthens the reliability of the electrical system and allows for quicker power restoration on St. Thomas’ East End and St. John.

Collaboration between FEMA and The University of the Virgin Islands on hurricane repairs gained momentum last month with $2.9 million approved for projects at the university’s Orville E. Kean Campus on St. Thomas.

Projects approved for the university’s St. Thomas campus include repairs to the contents for the Reichhold Center for the Arts, the Wellness Center Building and Dining Pavilion. The Reichhold Center, which has hosted renowned artists such as Natalie Cole, Itzhak Perlman, Ray Charles and Celia Cruz, has remained closed since it was damaged during the 2017 hurricanes.

• Repairs to the Reichhold Center’s contents will include the African Art Room, the box office, director’s office, stage, control booth and dressing rooms. The federal cost share for the project is $1.3 million, the non-federal cost share is $148,784 and insurance proceeds are $537,781.
• The project to repair the university’s one-story Dining Pavilion includes $330,196 in hazard mitigation measures to protect air conditioning units from wind-blown debris and flooding, installation of 6-inch stainless-steel downspouts, roof replacement, a fence around the kitchen exhaust fan and upgrading solar panels to withstand storm-force winds.
• An $84,103 project was approved last month to replace the Wellness Center Building’s roof, ceiling, wall and windows at the university’s St. Thomas campus. The federal cost share for the project is $53,593, non-federal cost share is $5,954 and insurance proceeds will cover $24,554 for repairs to the Wellness Center.

Collaboration with the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Education led to the approval last month of $97,178 for repairs to the school lunch warehouse on St. Croix. The project includes $4,614 in hazard mitigation measures for installation of caging for camera components to reduce damage from flying debris, wind-resistant downspouts and gutters, a wind-resistant door and wind-resistant siding for the warehouse.  

FEMA continues to work with private schools in the territory as well on recovery from the 2017 storms. Reimbursement for repairs through Public Assistance were approved last month for Memorial Moravian School Corporation and Antilles School, Inc.

FEMA will provide $947,533 for repairs to the Moravian School’s two-story brick building built in 1882 in Charlotte Amalie.

• A hazard mitigation measure for the Moravian School project includes replacement of 32 damaged glass jalousie windows to impact-resistant windows for resilience from wind-related damage from future storms.  
• FEMA will provide the Antilles School $586,976 for repairs to the library and Mark C. Marin Building on its Frenchman’s Bay campus on St. Thomas. The library’s carpet, walls and ceilings, books, and furnishing received mud and water damage, and the Marin Building’s basement was flooded for two weeks after Maria passed in 2017.

Momentum on projects to strengthen the resilience of the territory’s health care infrastructure continues as well. In February, FEMA approved a $797,796 project for hurricane repairs to the John S. Moorehead Communicable Disease Administration Building and the facility’s generator building on St. Thomas. The Moorehead Building, built in 1910 as a portion of the old Dutch hospital, was damaged by wind and wind-driven debris from Irma and Maria.

The Moorehead complex’s roofs, windows and doors will be replaced along with repairs to its reception area and administrative offices.

As of February 24, FEMA has obligated $3.8 billion through Public Assistance toward the territory’s recovery from the 2017 hurricanes. The $3.8 billion includes $1.8 billion for emergency protective measures, $1.5 billion for permanent work and $508.3 million for administrative costs.

The Public Assistance projects for permanent work include $622.8 million in hazard mitigation measures to help make the infrastructure in the U.S. Virgin Islands more resilient against disasters.

Recipients of Public Assistance are responsible for managing the funds obligated to them by FEMA, including disbursement to applicants. FEMA will continue to monitor the recovery’s progress to ensure the timely delivery of eligible assistance for the whole community and compliance with federal laws and regulations.

FEMA obligated $10 million in February for the transformation of the East End Substation on St. Thomas. The substation’s hurricane repairs include $9.7 million in hazard mitigation measures to strengthen the reliability of the electrical system and allow for quicker power restoration on St. Thomas’ East End and St. John. FEMA/Eric Adams

gina.callaghan Tue, 03/08/2022 - 22:01

FEMA Celebrates Women’s History Month

WASHINGTON -- With nearly half of the agency’s staff being female, FEMA is proud to celebrate today as International Women’s Day and the entire month of March as Women’s History Month.

This is also the first time the agency has been led by a female administrator, since Deanne Criswell took the oath of office in April 2021.

Criswell began her journey in emergency management as a firefighter during a time where the field started slowly opening up to women. At her entrance exam, she was told how unlikely she was to pass but rose to the challenge, finishing with high marks.

“By challenging ourselves and stepping outside of our comfort zones, women can help grow and represent diversity at all levels of leadership across the emergency management enterprise,” Criswell said. “This starts by envisioning ourselves as leaders, and telling ourselves ‘you can and you must.’ The more we implement strategies to achieve diversity, the more effective we can be in reflecting the communities we serve.”

Approximately half of FEMA’s workforce is female, and from 2016 to 2021, FEMA increased the number of women in the agency by more than 6,700.

In addition to FEMA’s highest-ranking position, many other leadership posts are held by women in our agency. Nearly 46% of supervisors and managers in the agency are women. These leadership positions include roles in disaster response, which has historically been a male dominated discipline.  

This year, FEMA is commemorating Women’s History Month with a series of events that reflect the theme: ‘Daring FEMA Women -- Leading with Courage and Vulnerability.’ The series includes health and wellness sessions, a professional development seminar and a panel discussion focused on companionate leadership. The activities are available to FEMA employees and empower our employees with a better understanding of how gender and stereotypes affect the workplace.

These events are hosted by FEMA’s Women’s Forum Employee Resource Group. This group works throughout the year to engage, educate and empower FEMA employees to advance the interests of women.

amy.ashbridge Tue, 03/08/2022 - 19:41

One Week Left to Apply for Federal Disaster Assistance

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Homeowners and renters affected by December’s tornadoes in middle and west Tennessee have until next week to apply for federal disaster assistance.

As outlined in a Major Disaster Declaration, residents of Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Gibson, Henderson, Henry, Lake, Obion, Stewart, Sumner, Weakley and Wilson counties have until Tuesday, March 15, to apply for FEMA grants and physical loss loans with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

There are several ways to apply for FEMA assistance:

• Create an online account at DisasterAssistance.gov.
• Use the FEMA app, which can be easily downloaded to a smartphone, or
• Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Specialists are available from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. local time, seven days a week. Multilingual services are also available.

If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others:

• Update the "Current Phone" field using the relay service phone number
• Add "Relay Service" to the Note box; provide FEMA with your number.

After you submit your FEMA application, you may be referred to the SBA. The SBA offers low-interest disaster loans for businesses, homeowners and renters. There’s no obligation to accept a loan and it’s free to apply. Currently, interest rates for physical loss loans are as low as 1.38% for homeowners and renters. For businesses, it’s at 2.830% and for nonprofits it’s 1.875%.

FEMA disaster assistance can provide grants for temporary housing (such as rental assistance or reimbursement for hotel costs), repair or replacement of a homeowner’s primary residence, repair of storm-damaged privately-owned access routes, such as driveways, and other uninsured or under-insured disaster-related expenses including moving and storage fees, childcare, medical, dental expenses and certain funeral costs.

Residents are also encouraged to file insurance claims for tornado damage to their homes, personal property and vehicles. Federal grants do not have to be repaid, and disaster assistance is nontaxable and does not affect eligibility for Social Security, Medicaid or other federal benefits.

For more information on Tennessee’s disaster recovery, visit www.tn.gov/tema.html and www.fema.gov/disaster/4637. You may also follow FEMA on www.facebook.com/fema and Twitter@FEMARegion4.

felicia.jordan Tue, 03/08/2022 - 02:27

FEMA Authorizes Federal Funds to Help Battle Florida Wildfire

ATLANTA – FEMA has authorized federal funds to reimburse costs to Florida to fight the Bertha Swamp Road Wildfire burning in Bay County.

On March 6, the state of Florida submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) for the Bertha Swamp Road Wildfire as a part of the Chipola Fire Complex. At the time of the request, the fire threatened more than 2,500 homes in Bay County. The Bertha Swamp Road blaze started March 4 and has burned more than 9,000 acres of state and private land. More than 6,300 people have evacuated.

FEMA Region 4 Administrator Gracia B. Szczech approved the state’s request for assistance in Bay County on March 6, as the fire threatened to become a major disaster. This is the second FMAG approved for Florida wildfires in the past two days. 

FMAGs provide federal funding for up to 75 percent of eligible firefighting costs. The Disaster Relief Fund provides allowances for FMAGs through FEMA to assist in fighting fires that threaten to cause major disasters. Eligible costs covered by FMAGs can include expenses for field camps, equipment use, materials, supplies and mobilization, and demobilization activities attributed to fighting the fire.

For more information on FMAGs, visit fema.gov/assistance/public/fire-management-assistance.

neily.chapman Mon, 03/07/2022 - 16:26

Public Notice: Draft Environmental Land Assessment for FEMA Group Housing Site in Terrebonne Parish – 2097 West Park Phase 2 Group Site

BATON ROUGE, La. – FEMA has posted a Public Notice regarding the availability of a Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) prepared for a proposed group housing site for survivors in need of housing as a result of Hurricane Ida.

FEMA has prepared a Draft EA for a proposed group site in Terrebonne Parish known as 2097 West Park Phase 2 Group Housing Site (TR-5). The proposed action includes developing an approximately 36.6-acre site for up to 203 manufactured housing units to be located in Schriever. Activities may include, where necessary, site clearing, grading, road construction, the placement of concrete pads, utilities (electricity, water and sewer), and the transport and installation of transportable temporary housing units to the site.

FEMA is required to provide a Public Notice for the West Park Group Housing Site Draft EA. This notice provides instructions regarding how to access the Draft EA and how to provide comments. The Public Notice for the Draft EA can be viewed here: Region 6 - Environmental Documents and Public Notices | FEMA.gov.

The public comment period will be limited to three days due to the emergency nature of this action and need to provide temporary housing solutions for survivors of Hurricane Ida.

The public comment period begins March 7 and ends at 5 p.m. March 9. If no substantive comments are received, the Draft EA and Finding of No Significant Impact will become final and no further public noticing will be conducted.

kirsten.chambers Mon, 03/07/2022 - 15:57