سيتم افتتاح مركز تعافي من الكوارث في ساوثفيلد، ميشيغان (مقاطعة أوكلاند)

ديترويت -  سيتم افتتاح مركز تعافي من الكوارث في ساوثفيلد يوم الأربعاء 6 أكتوبر لمساعدة المستأجرين وأصحاب المنازل وأصحاب الأعمال الذين تأثروا بالعواصف والفيضانات الشديدة في الفترة 25-26 يونيو.  

 

 ستتواجد المركز في الأماكن التالية:  

 

 مركز ساوثفيلد   (مجمع مباني مكتب المدينة)

26000 Evergreen Rd. 

Southfield, MI 48076 

(يقع في مبنى باركس آند ريكريشن مقابل قاعة المدينة. كلا المرفقين في نفس المبنى)

 

 ستكون ساعات العمل من 9 صباحًا حتى 7 مساءً، بالتوقيت الشرقي، من الاثنين إلى السبت.  سيتم إغلاق المركز يومي الأحد، 10 أكتوبر، والاثنين، يوم كولومبوس، 11 أكتوبر.

 

يتوفر في مركز التعافي من الكوارث ممثلون منFEMA ، إدارة الأعمال الصغيرة الأمريكية، شرطة ولاية ميشيغان، قسم إدارة الطوارئ والأمن الداخلي، ووكالات أخرى تابعة للولاية ليشرحوا برامج المساعدة في حالات الكوارث والإجابة على الأسئلة المتعلقة بالمراسلات المكتوبة وتقديم مطبوعات حول الإصلاحات وإعادة البناء لجعل المنازل أكثر مقاومة للكوارث.   

 

1} قبل زيارة مركز التعافي، يجب على الناجين التسجيل للحصول على المساعدة الفيدرالية بإحدى الطرق التالية: 

• عن طريق الإنترنت DisasterAssistance.gov; 
• باستخدام تطبيقFEMA ؛ أو 
•  عن طريق الاتصال بالرقم 3362-621-800 (بما في ذلك 711 وخدمة ترحيل فيديو). مستخدمي الهاتف النصي يمكنهم الاتصال على 800-462-7585. الأرقام المجانية متاحة من الساعة 7 صباحًا حتى الساعة 11 مساءً بالتوقيت الشرقي، سبعة أيام في الأسبوع. يتوفر موظفون متعددي اللغات.  

 

 يمكن لأي شخص يحتاج إلى تسهيلات معقولة (ترجمة لغة الإشارة للغة العربية، طريقة برايل، الحروف الكبيرة، وما إلى ذلك) الاتصال على الرقم 3362-621-800 لطلب المساعدة مسبقًا أو طلب المساعدة من فريق التعافي في المركز.  

 

تبقى المساعدة الوجاهية المقدمة من ممثلي FEMA متاحة في مراكز التعافي من الكوارث الواقعة في جنوب شرق ميشيغان. يمكن للأفراد زيارة أي مركز مفتوح للحصول على المساعدة التي يحتاجونها ضمن عملية المساعدة الفيدرالية.  

 

للعثور على الموقع وساعات العمل لأقرب مركز إليك، يرجى زيارة صفحة محدد مواقع مراكز التعافي على fema.gov/DRCLocator.

 للمزيد من المعلومات عن تعافي ميشيغان، يرجى زيارة fema.gov/disaster/4607. مساعدات FEMA متاحة حاليًا للمقيمين في مقاطعتي واشتناو و وايني، والآن في أوكلاند و ناكومب. الموعد النهائي للأفراد لتقديم الطلبات للحصول على المساعدة في حالات الكوارث هو 12 نوفمبر 2021.

 

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troy.christensen Wed, 10/06/2021 - 12:47

El Centro de Recuperación de Desastres abre sus puertas en Southfield, Michigan (Condado de Oakland)

Detroit. Un Centro de Recuperación de Desastres abrirá sus puertas en Southfield el miércoles 6 de octubre, para ayudar a inquilinos, propietarios de viviendas y propietarios de negocios afectados por las graves tormentas e inundaciones del 25 y 26 de junio.    

 

El Centro estará ubicado en la siguiente dirección: 

 

Southfield Center (City Office Buildings Complex)

26000 Evergreen Rd. 

Southfield, MI 48076 

(Ubicado en el edificio de Parques y Recreación frente al Ayuntamiento) Ambas instalaciones están en el mismo edificio.

 

El horario de atención será de 9 a. m. a 7 p. m. hora del este, de lunes a sábado. El Centro estará cerrado el domingo 10 de octubre y el día de la Hispanidad (Columbus Day), 11 de octubre.

 

En el Centro de Recuperación de Desastres, los representantes de FEMA, la Agencia Federal de Pequeños Negocios (SBA), la Policía del estado de Michigan, la División de Gestión de Emergencias y Seguridad Nacional y otras agencias estatales están disponibles para explicar los programas de asistencia en caso de desastre, responder a las preguntas sobre la correspondencia escrita y proporcionar información sobre reparaciones y reconstrucción para que las viviendas sean más resistentes a los desastres.  

 

Antes de acudir a un centro de recuperación, los sobrevivientes deben inscribirse para recibir asistencia federal de una de las siguientes maneras: 

• Por internet en DisasterAssistance.gov; 
• Utilizando la aplicación de FEMA; o en 
• Llamando al 800-621-3362 (incluido el 711 o la retransmisión de video). Los usuarios de TTY deben llamar al 800-462-7585. Los números de teléfono gratuitos están disponibles de 7 a. m. a las 11 p. m., hora del este, los siete días de la semana. Hay operadores multilingües disponibles. 

 

Las personas que necesite una adaptación razonable (interpretación de lenguaje de señas o ASL, Braille, letra grande, etc.) puede llamar al 800-621-3362 para solicitar asistencia anticipadamente o pedir ayuda al personal del Centro de recuperación. 

 

La asistencia en persona de los representantes de FEMA sigue disponible en los Centros de Recuperación de Desastres ubicados en el sureste de Michigan. Las personas pueden visitar cualquier centro abierto para obtener la ayuda que necesitan con el proceso de asistencia federal.

 

Para encontrar la ubicación y el horario de atención del centro más cercano a usted, visite la página del localizador de DRC de FEMA en fema.gov/DRCLocator.

Para obtener más información sobre la recuperación de Michigan, visite fema.gov/disaster/4607. La asistencia de FEMA está actualmente disponible para los residentes de los condados de Washtenaw y Wayne, y ahora también en Oakland y Macomb. El plazo para que las personas soliciten la ayuda por desastre finaliza el 12 de noviembre de 2021.

 

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La asistencia en caso de desastre está disponible sin importar la raza, color, religión, origen nacional, sexo, edad, discapacidad, dominio limitado del inglés o situación económica. Se dispondrá de acomodos razonables, incluida la traducción y los intérpretes de lenguaje de señas americano a través del servicio de retransmisión de video, para garantizar una comunicación eficaz con los solicitantes con un dominio limitado del inglés, con discapacidades y con necesidades funcionales y de acceso. Si usted o alguien que conoce ha sido discriminado, llame a la línea gratuita de FEMA al 800-621-3362 (incluidos los usuarios del 711 o servicio de retransmisión por video). Si es una persona sorda, con problemas auditivos o tiene una discapacidad del habla y utiliza un TTY, llame al 800-462-7585. 

 

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

troy.christensen Wed, 10/06/2021 - 12:45

DRC Opens in Union County

TRENTON, N.J. – A Disaster Recovery Center opened today, Oct. 5, in Union County to help residents in New Jersey affected by the remnants of Hurricane Ida.  

Representatives from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration are available at the center to explain disaster assistance programs, answer questions about written correspondence and provide literature about repairs and rebuilding to make homes more disaster resistant.

The DRC is located at:

Cranford Community Center,

220 Walnut Ave.

Cranford, N.J., 07016

Hours:  

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET

Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday, Closed

To help alleviate the risk of COVID-19 spread through person-to-person contact, wearing a mask or face covering is required to gain entry. Hand sanitizer is available to survivors and staff.

Workstations are spaced six feet apart to provide an extra level of protection for survivors and staff.

FEMA ensures that common areas are cleaned regularly, and workstations are sanitized after each visitor.

Individuals in Bergen, Essex, Gloucester, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Union, and Warren counties are eligible to apply for disaster assistance. To find a DRC nearest you, click on the FEMA DRC link: fema.gov/drc. 

Survivors can ask questions or seek further information in person at the DRC, in addition to online or by phone. Survivors can visit any of the DRC locations and find their closest location through the FEMA App.  To download the FEMA App please visit the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.

If you have homeowners or renter’s insurance, you should file a claim as soon as possible. By law, FEMA cannot duplicate benefits for losses covered by insurance. If you are uninsured or underinsured, you may be eligible for federal assistance.

The fastest and easiest way to apply is by visiting disasterassistance.gov.

If it is not possible to apply online, call 800-621-3362 (TTY: 800-462-7585). The toll-free telephone lines operate are currently operating 24 hours per day, seven days a week. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service.

When you apply for assistance, have the following information readily available:

• 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, if available
• A general list of damage and losses
• If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name

Disaster assistance may include financial help for home repairs along with other programs to assist families recover from the effects of the event.

For the latest information visit fema.gov/disaster/4614. Follow the FEMA Region 2 Twitter account at twitter.com/FEMAregion2.

amir.nijem Wed, 10/06/2021 - 12:31

FEMA Funds Help Address Short Columns in Schools in the South

The funding is from the Agency’s section 406 Hazard Mitigation funds

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico – Some 157 schools affected by the 2020 earthquakes are eligible to mitigate seismic hazards caused by the structural condition known as short column with funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The Agency allocated $136.5 million under Section 406 Hazard Mitigation to perform work that combines structural reinforcement and shear walls to reduce the impact in case of a seismic event.

These mitigation efforts are aimed at increasing the capacity of the facilities to resist lateral movements that typically result from earthquakes and put life and property at risk. The measures will also help reduce the time it takes for schools to return to normal operations after an earthquake.

“Education is a pillar of society. It is of great satisfaction that in FEMA we can contribute to teaching in safe and resilient schools. Without a doubt, it is an essential part of the commitment that we have with the recovery of Puerto Rico, not only from María, but also from the earthquakes that caused so much damage,” said the Federal Disaster Recovery Coordinator in Puerto Rico, José G. Baquero.

On the other hand, the Puerto Rico Department of Education was awarded over $108 million by FEMA for 99 permanent construction projects in the municipalities affected by last year's series of earthquakes.

Among the schools in the island's public system with million-dollar obligations is the Blanca Malaret Elementary School in Sabana Grande with $1.9 million. "Our enrollment is 558 students and repairs are about to be completed," confirmed the school's Director, Miguel A. Ramírez Morales. The space also serves as a shelter because of its solar panels and generator.

Similarly, in Utuado, the Bernardo González Colón and Dr. Efraín González Tejera schools serve as shelters in case of emergencies. Both received allocations of nearly $1.8 million and $1.4 million, respectively. The former, which has an enrollment of 346 students, can shelter about 100 people in case of emergency, while the latter, with an enrollment of 137 students, can accommodate about 60 people.

Manuel A. Laboy Rivera, Executive Director of the Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resilience (COR3), said "the reconstruction of schools affected by last year's earthquakes is one of our priorities. Weekly meetings are held to complete the formulation of the projects and only 59 school projects have yet to receive obligations from FEMA's Public Assistance Program. At the same time, we have issued approximately $680,000 in disbursements for the architecture and engineering (A&E) phase of 21 reconstruction projects at campuses located in the southern zone. Governor Pedro Pierluisi's commitment is clear, and we continue to work as a team to ensure that these projects are carried out for the safety of our school communities.”.

To learn more about Puerto Rico's recovery from the earthquakes visit  fema.gov/disaster/4473.

frances.acevedo-pico Wed, 10/06/2021 - 11:50

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Southfield, Michigan (Oakland County)

Detroit – A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Southfield on Wednesday, Oct. 6, to help renters, homeowners and business owners affected by the June 25 – 26 severe storms and flooding.    

 

The center will be in the following location: 

 

Southfield Center (City Office Buildings Complex)

26000 Evergreen Rd. 

Southfield, MI 48076 

(Located in the Parks and Recreation building across from City Hall. Both facilities are in the same building)

 

Hours will be 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET, Monday through Saturday. The center will be closed Sunday, Oct. 10 and Monday, Columbus Day, Oct. 11.

 

At the Disaster Recovery Center, representatives from FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration, Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division, and other state agencies are available to explain disaster assistance programs, answer questions about written correspondence and provide literature about repairs and rebuilding to make homes more disaster resistant.  

 

Before visiting a recovery center, survivors should register for federal assistance one of the following ways: 

• Online at DisasterAssistance.gov; 
• Using the FEMA App; or 
• Calling 800-621-3362 (including 711 or Video Relay). TTY users can call 800-462-7585. The toll-free numbers are open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET, seven days a week. Multilingual operators are available. 

 

Anyone requiring a reasonable accommodation (ASL interpreting, Braille, Large print, etc.) may call 800-621-3362 to request assistance in advance or ask the recovery staff at the center for assistance. 

 

In-person assistance from FEMA representatives remains available at Disaster Recovery Centers located in southeast Michigan. Individuals can visit any open center to get the help they need with the federal assistance process.

 

      To find the location and operational hours of the nearest center to you, visit FEMA’s DRC locator page at fema.gov/DRCLocator.

For more information about Michigan’s recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4607. FEMA assistance is currently available to residents in Washtenaw and Wayne counties, and now Oakland and Macomb. The deadline for individuals to apply for disaster assistance is Nov. 12, 2021.

 

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Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status. Reasonable accommodations, including translation and American Sign Language interpreters via Video Relay Service will be available to ensure effective communication with applicants with limited English proficiency, disabilities, and access and functional needs. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-3362 (including 711 or Video Relay). If you are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability and use a TTY, call 800-462-7585. 

 

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

troy.christensen Tue, 10/05/2021 - 20:05

One Month After Ida: Federal Funding Tops $175 Million for New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. – One month after the federal disaster declaration for the remnants of Hurricane Ida, more than $175.8 million in federal funds have been provided to New Jersey to aid in their recovery.

Funds include grants from FEMA, low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration and claims payments from the National Flood Insurance Program:

• More than $88.5 million in federal grants approved for homeowners and renters.
• More than $53.1 million in SBA low-interest disaster loans approved for homeowners, renters and business owners.
• More than $34.1 million paid to NFIP policyholders statewide.

“This is an impressive milestone to reach in such a short period of time,” said FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Patrick Cornbill. “This money goes directly into the hands of survivors and allows them to start on the road to recovery, while helping them achieve their long-term goals and begin to return to a sense of normalcy. We couldn’t have done it without our state and federal partners here on the ground.”             

Assistance Helps Communities Recover

• As of Oct. 5, FEMA has approved more than $88.5 million for 18,932 families in New Jersey. This included:
  • More than $82.5 million in Housing Assistance grants for repairs to primary residences or for rental of temporary housing.
  • More than $6 million for grants to repair or replace damaged personal property or to pay for disaster-related necessary expenses and other serious needs. 
• FEMA completed damage inspections of 30,956 homes, which is part of the process of determining whether applicants are eligible for assistance.
• Individuals in Bergen, Essex, Gloucester, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Union and Warren counties are eligible to apply for disaster assistance. To find a DRC nearest you, click on the FEMA DRC link: fema.gov/drc.
• FEMA has operated 12 Disaster Recovery Centers—one in each of the counties designated—for Individual Assistance and had a total of 4,144 visitors to date.
  • At the DRCs, survivors can speak to representatives from FEMA’s Individuals and Households program, FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation program, and SBA loan programs, to get answers to questions about written correspondence. Literature is available on repairs and rebuilding to make homes disaster resistant.
• Seventeen FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance teams conducted outreach in the 12 counties, assisting survivors with registering for FEMA assistance, checking the status of applications and identifying  potential needs.
• NJ 211 plays an essential role in emergency response and recovery in New Jersey. Visit www.nj211.org/tropical-storm-ida to find out about all the available resources.
• Individuals who lost their jobs directly due to the disaster and work or live in one of the declared counties may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Benefits. The DUA program is a part of the federal disaster assistance process but is administered by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL). For more information or to apply visit go.usa.gov/xMmad.
• If you are feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed due to the recent weather emergencies, please call NJ Mental Health Cares Helpline at 866-202-4357 (TTY: 877-294-4356) for emotional support, guidance, and mental health referrals as needed.
• All FEMA disaster messaging has been provided in 10 languages identified as prevalent in New Jersey: Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Gujarati, Polish, Italian, Tagalog, Haitian Creole and Arabic, in addition to English and American Sign Language. Bilingual speakers have been available for public meetings.
• The toll-free disaster assistance helpline, 800-621-3362 is also supported by specialists in these 10 languages and additional languages, and live translation services are available to all applicants who call FEMA.
• There are three ways survivors can apply for disaster assistance:
  • The most convenient is by going online to DisasterAssistance.gov.
  • If it is not possible to apply online, call 800-621-3362 (TTY: 800-462-7585) or apply via the FEMA app. The toll-free telephone lines are currently operating 24 hours per day, seven days a week.
  • If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service. Multilingual operators are available.
  • The deadline to apply for disaster assistance is Nov. 4, 2021.

For the latest information visit fema.gov/disaster/4614. Follow the FEMA Region 2 Twitter account at twitter.com/FEMAregion2. 

amir.nijem Tue, 10/05/2021 - 17:04

FEMA Disaster Recovery Center to Close in Warren County; Remaining DRCs Will Reduce Hours of Operation

Trenton, N.J. – As survivors move through the recovery process, help is just a phone call, a mouse click or a tap on the FEMA app away. The Disaster Recovery Center in Warren County will close permanently on Friday, Oct. 8 at 5 p.m.

The Warren County DRC is located at Franklin Township Municipal Building, 2093 Route 57, Broadway, NJ 08808.

Beginning today, Oct. 4, DRCs will reduce their weekday hours and close at 5 p.m.

Additionally, beginning Oct. 10, all DRCs will be closed on Sundays.  

While this site will be closing, face-to-face assistance is still available.  Survivors can find their nearest DRC online at fema.gov/drc, or text DRC and their current ZIP Code to 43362. Standard message and data rates apply.

Help is Still Available

Disaster survivors can still access disaster information and assistance the following ways: online at DisasterAssistance.gov; by calling 800-621-3362; (TTY:800-462-7585); or download the FEMA app available for smart phones. Disaster survivors who are deaf, have a speech or hearing disability and use TTY may call 800-462-7585. The toll-free telephone lines are currently operating 24 hours per day, seven days a week. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service. Multilingual operators are available. The deadline to apply for disaster assistance is Nov. 4, 2021.

amir.nijem Tue, 10/05/2021 - 13:01

FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight South Dakota’s Auburn Fire

DENVER – This evening, FEMA authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Auburn Fire burning in Pennington county, on the north side of Rapid City.

FEMA Acting Regional Administrator Tammy Littrell approved the state’s request for a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) after receiving the request late this afternoon and determining that the fire threatened such destruction that it would constitute a major disaster.

At the time of the request, the Auburn Fire was threatening 500 homes and approximately 1,000 people were under mandatory evacuations. The fire started today and has burned more than 250 acres.

The authorization makes FEMA funding available to pay 75 percent of the state’s eligible firefighting costs under an approved grant for managing, mitigating and controlling designated fires. These grants do not provide assistance to individual home or business owners and do not cover other infrastructure damage caused by the fire.

Fire Management Assistance Grants are provided through the President's Disaster Relief Fund and are made available by FEMA to assist in fighting fires that threaten to cause a major disaster. Eligible items can include expenses for field camps; equipment use, repair and replacement; mobilization and demobilization activities; and tools, materials and supplies.

With the FMAG authorization, additional funding is made available through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Post Fire for the mitigation of wildfire and related hazards, such as flood after fire or erosion. Some eligible project types include defensible space measures, ignition-resistant construction, and hazardous fuels reduction.

For more information on FMAGs, visit  https://www.fema.gov/fire-management-assistance-grants-program-details. For HMGP Post Fire, visit https://www.fema.gov/hazard-mitigation-grant-program-post-fire.

Brian.Hvinden Mon, 10/04/2021 - 23:52

FEMA and NASA Partner to Host 6th Annual Alliance for Climate Action Series in October

WASHINGTON -- This week kicks off the first event in the annual Alliances for Climate Action virtual series with key speakers including FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and White House National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy. This year’s annual event will be co-hosted by FEMA and NASA and will feature leaders from the public, private, non-governmental and academic sectors who will discuss how they’re tackling the growing threat of climate change.

The devastating impacts of hurricanes, floods, wildfires, droughts, extreme heat and other events severely impact communities and the economy across the country. The expected increase in duration, intensity and severity of such disasters will result in increased suffering and rising disaster costs.

“Climate change will continue to present this nation with incredibly complex challenges we can’t afford to ignore,” said FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell. “Facilitating climate-focused and wholistic discussions between government and community partners will only continue to advance our progress toward becoming a stronger and more resilient nation.”

The Alliances for Climate Action virtual series is part of the 6th Annual Partnership Forum hosted by FEMA’s Resilient Nation Partnership Network and NASA. Discussions will occur every Wednesday from noon to 2 p.m. Eastern Time.

Attendees will have an opportunity to hear about various perspectives about climate action, engage with industry peers and identify opportunities for collaboration.  Registration for the event is open to all. To learn more about the event and register for any session, visit fema.gov. 

The series will cover the following topics each week:

• Oct. 6 – Our Future Vision: Day One will include leadership from FEMA, NASA and climate leaders laying the foundation for what they envision as the future of climate action.
• Oct. 13 – When Climate Moves Communities: The focus for Day Two will be on climate migration and managed/strategic retreat.
• Oct. 20 – Stories That Inspire Action: Day Three brings together the diverse perspectives from tribal, faith-based, environmental justice, art, youth advocacy and journalism leaders to show that everyone can find their place as the whole community works collectively to address climate change.
• Oct. 27 – Financing Climate Action: To wrap up the forum, Day Four discussions will revolve around financing climate resilient infrastructure and financing equitable climate actions.

​Featured Speakers include:

• FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell
• NASA Administrator Bill Nelson
• White House National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy
• Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker
• Madison, Wis., Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway
• Dr. Battinto Batts Jr., Dean, Walter Conkrite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Arizona State University
• Dr. Pablo Mendez Lazaro, Associate Professor at the Department of Environmental Health at the University of Puerto Rico, Graduate School of Public Health
• Monica Sanders, Managing Director, Georgetown University Environmental Justice Program
• Rt. Rev. Cathleen Chittendom Bascom, D.Min – Tenth Bishop, The Episcopal Dioceses of Kansas  
• Elizabeth Lien, Senior Director, International Climate Finance, Climate Hub, U.S. Department of the Treasury
• Colette Pichon Battle, Esq., Executive Director, Gulf Coast Center for Law and Policy 
• James Rattling Leaf – Research Associate at the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, University of Colorado-Boulder
• Andrew Wishnia, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Climate Policy, U.S. Department of Transportation

About the Resilient Nation Partnership Network

The Resilient Nation Partnership Network is a diverse network of voices united in their commitment to help communities act and become more resilient toward natural disasters and climate-related events. What started as a handful of like-minded individuals has flourished to over 600 organizations represented. Its mission is to inform, educate and motivate communities to protect themselves from the loss of life, property and prosperity as a result of natural hazards.

The Network is driven by three central priorities which influence our work, partnerships, programming and strategic goals.

• Promoting natural hazard mitigation and climate adaptation actions.
• Advancing equitable resilience initiatives.
• Expanding capacity through partnerships.

Throughout the year, the Network hosts a variety of events to convene the whole community and engage in productive dialogues around timely and meaningful topics on resilience, mitigation, climate, adaptation and more.

Learn more about how you or your organization can get involved by visiting FEMA.gov.

amy.ashbridge Mon, 10/04/2021 - 20:09

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

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of New Hampshire to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm and flooding from July 29-30, 2021.

Federal funding is available to the state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storm and flooding in Cheshire and Sullivan counties.

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

William Roy has been named the 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 Mon, 10/04/2021 - 19:59

Four Additional Counties Eligible for FEMA Public Assistance in North Carolina Four Additional Counties Eligible for FEMA Public Assistance in North Carolina

WAYNESVILLE, N.C. – Local governments and certain nonprofit organizations in Ashe, Graham, Jackson and Mitchell counties are now eligible for FEMA Public Assistance grants for recovery from Tropical Storm Fred.

On Oct. 1, the major disaster declaration was amended to add four more counties affected by flood damage after Tropical Storm Fred.  Previously Avery, Buncombe. Haywood, Madison, Transylvania, Yancy and Watauga counties were approved for Public Assistance on Sept. 8. 

FEMA’s Public Assistance program provides reimbursement to local and state government agencies for the costs of emergency response, debris removal and restoration of disaster damaged public facilities and infrastructure.  Houses of worship and other nonprofit organizations may also be eligible for FEMA Public Assistance.

The deadline to apply for FEMA Public Assistance in Avery, Buncombe, Haywood, Madison, Transylvania, Yancey or Watauga Counties is Oct. 7, 2021. The deadline for Ashe, Graham, Jackson or Mitchell counties is Oct. 31, 2021. For more information, contact North Carolina Emergency Management, email public.assistance@ncdps.gov or visit NC DPS: Public Assistance.

For more information about Tropical Storm Fred recovery in North Carolina, visit fema.gov/disaster/4617 and ncdps.gov/TSFred. Follow us on Twitter: @NCEmergency and @FEMARegion4.

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

brianasummer.fenton Mon, 10/04/2021 - 19:22

FEMA and WBZ NewsRadio Boston to Unveil New Emergency Broadcast Studio

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to Include Live Demonstration of the Upgraded Facility, Highlighting Broadcast Radio’s Critical Role in Nation’s Emergency Alert and Warning System 

BOSTON -- FEMA and iHeartMedia Boston, will host the unveiling of an all-hazards upgrade to the “Primary Entry Point” facility at WBZ NewsRadio 1030 Boston on Friday, October 15, 2021. The modernization to the emergency studio increases iHeartMedia’s WBZ NewsRadio 1030 Boston’s resiliency to continue broadcasting under all conditions, including natural disasters and acts of terrorism. This facility is one of 77 across the country that serve as a National Public Warning System Primary Entry Point (PEP) station, participating with FEMA to provide emergency alert and warning information to the public before, during and after incidents and disasters.

WBZ NewsRadio 1030 is the 13th station in the country to work with FEMA to complete the all-hazards upgrade, which includes increased sheltering capabilities, expanded broadcast capacity, and sustainable power generation for all types of hazardous events.

WHAT:           

News conference at 11 a.m. ET.  Ribbon cutting, official remarks, Q&A, a tour of the facility, and live demonstration at the WBZ PEP station emergency studio

WHO:

Speakers include:

• Antwane Johnson, Director, Integrated Public Alert and Warning System, FEMA
• James (Nick) Russo, Federal Coordinating Officer, FEMA
• Manny Centeno, IPAWS Program Manager, FEMA
• U.S. Senator Edward Markey
• State Senator Patrick O’Connor
• State Representative Joan Meschino
• Hull Board of Selectmen Chairwoman, Jennifer Constable
• Alan Chartrand, Boston Market President, iHeartMedia
• Jeff Littlejohn, Executive VP Engineering & Systems Integration, iHeartMedia
• Dan Rea, On-air host, WBZ NewsRadio 1030

WHEN:           

Friday, October 15, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET (rain or shine)

WHERE:        

WBZ Transmitter and PEP Site, 45 Newport Road, Hull, MA 02045

adrien.urbani Mon, 10/04/2021 - 18:51

FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance State-by-State Breakdown

WASHINGTON -- FEMA has provided over $1.158 billion to more than 176,000 people to assist with COVID-19-related funeral costs for deaths occurring on or after Jan. 20, 2020.

Eligibility determinations are not driven by state/location; instead, they are based on when the applicant submits all required documentation.

“Applications” in the below chart reflect the number of individuals who called to begin the assistance process.

Please find state-specific information below:

State/Territory

Applications

Amount Approved

Number of Awards

ALABAMA

7,150

$27,213,021

3,940

ALASKA

180

$465,093

81

AMERICAN SAMOA

Less than 10

$9,000

Less than 10

ARIZONA

4,958

$15,114,048

2,951

ARKANSAS

3,244

$11,533,089

1,809

CALIFORNIA

29,196

$115,037,772

17,655

COLORADO

2,302

$7,891,431

1,395

COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANAS

Less than 10

$4,344

Less than 10

CONNECTICUT

3,303

$15,884,915

2,285

DELAWARE

866

$3,303,420

523

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

545

$2,087,946

305

FLORIDA

20,608

$56,273,582

9,907

GEORGIA

11,867

$45,987,959

6,610

GUAM

17

$51,162

Less than 10

HAWAII

320

$927,159

160

IDAHO

681

$2,047,773

356

ILLINOIS

11,868

$51,791,495

7,551

INDIANA

5,127

$22,782,398

3,245

IOWA

2,461

$12,085,273

1,675

KANSAS

2,411

$10,277,335

1,563

KENTUCKY

4,178

$17,661,999

2,467

LOUISIANA

5,740

$22,370,943

3,242

MAINE

399

$1,198,746

220

MARYLAND

5,489

$23,579,665

3,487

MASSACHUSETTS

5,570

$26,001,188

3,727

MICHIGAN

9,463

$37,791,087

6,168

MINNESOTA

2,741

$13,277,351

1,927

MISSISSIPPI

4,897

$18,514,631

2,727

MISSOURI

5,723

$21,802,473

3,455

MONTANA

554

$1,469,268

281

NEBRASKA

1,226

$5,808,338

817

NEVADA

2,624

$7,692,966

1,383

NEW HAMPSHIRE

668

$2,706,088

446

NEW JERSEY

11,595

$51,617,321

7,423

NEW MEXICO

1,589

$4,468,176

871

NEW YORK

25,270

$107,047,412

15,420

NORTH CAROLINA

9,215

$35,786,368

5,361

NORTH DAKOTA

666

$3,488,847

463

OHIO

9,780

$42,238,587

6,506

OKLAHOMA

4,277

$16,806,366

2,608

OREGON

1,020

$2,754,394

522

PENNSYLVANIA

12,624

$56,348,888

8,535

PUERTO RICO

1,370

$2,373,733

651

RHODE ISLAND

1,133

$4,720,070

684

SOUTH CAROLINA

6,382

$25,811,715

3,708

SOUTH DAKOTA

703

$3,593,675

487

TENNESSEE

7,768

$31,508,047

4,555

TEXAS

27,385

$104,725,197

15,956

U. S. VIRGIN ISLANDS

35

$107,994

17

UTAH

1,170

$5,040,455

716

VERMONT

139

$565,055

94

VIRGINIA

6,296

$26,535,421

3,967

WASHINGTON

2,084

$6,219,544

1,119

WEST VIRGINIA

1,581

$6,000,575

878

WISCONSIN

4,433

$19,511,624

2,968

WYOMING

300

$1,059,709

182

 

* Funeral assistance data can/will change daily; the information reflects data as of 8 a.m. EDT today.

Applicants may apply by calling 844-684-6333 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. EDT, Monday through Friday. Multilingual services are available. Please note, phone calls from FEMA may come from an unidentified number. Applicants who use a relay service, such as a videophone, Innocaption or CapTel, should provide FEMA with the specific number assigned to them for that service so that agency representatives are able to contact them.

Additional information about COVID-19 funeral assistance, including frequently asked questions, is available on FEMA.gov.

amy.ashbridge Mon, 10/04/2021 - 18:36

Spend Your FEMA Grant Wisely

NEW YORK -- As eligible disaster survivors start to receive funds for rental assistance, home repairs, or other categories of assistance, be assured federal disaster assistance funds are tax-free. FEMA’s notification letter will inform you of the appropriate use of disaster assistance funds. FEMA urges you to use the funds as stated in your award letter and only for disaster-related expenses.

Here are some helpful tips:

FEMA will send you a notification letter informing you of the types of assistance you are eligible to receive and the amounts of assistance FEMA is providing for each eligible need. These may include:

• Home repairs (e.g., structure, water, septic and sewage systems).
• Rental assistance for a different place to live temporarily.
• Repair or replacement of a damaged primary vehicle.
• Uninsured out-of-pocket medical expenses for an injury caused by the disaster.
• Repair or replacement of occupational specialized tools.
• Essential educational materials (e.g., computers, schoolbooks, supplies).
• Moving and storage expenses related to the disaster and other disaster-related expenses.

You may spend your FEMA grant in ways that help you make your home safe, sanitary, and fit to live in. Remember to document how you used disaster funds and keep all receipts for at least three years for verification of how you spent the money.

Disaster grants are not for regular living expenses, such as utilities, food, medical or dental bills, travel, entertainment, or any discretionary expenses not directly related to the disaster.

Federal law prohibits duplicating assistance from other sources.

You can apply for FEMA assistance at DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA mobile app or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 (711/VRS).  Lines are open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week, and operators can connect you to a specialist who speaks your language. If you use a relay service such as video relay service, captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service.

For referrals to agencies that support community-specific need, contact your nearest 211Counts center at https://www.211nys.org/contact-us. In New York City, call 311. For outlying areas, call 211.

For official information on the recovery effort following the hurricane, please visit https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4615. Follow us on twitter at twitter.com/femaregion2 and www.facebook.com/fema.

thomas.wise Mon, 10/04/2021 - 16:29

Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Tehama County

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Three Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers (MDRCs) will open in Tehama County beginning Oct. 3, operated by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The MDRC will offer information on available resources to homeowners, renters and business owners who sustained damage to their property from the California wildfires.

• R. Wild Horse Ranch, 6700 State Highway 36 W., Platina, CA 96076 │ Sunday, Oct. 3 and Monday, Oct. 4, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.  
• Highlands Resort, 41515 State Highway 36 E, Mill Creek, CA 96061 │ Tuesday, Oct. 5 and Wednesday, Oct. 6, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Red Bluff Community Center, 1500 S. Jackson St., Red Bluff, CA 96080 │ Thursday, Oct. 7 and Friday, Oct. 8, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Survivors are encouraged to file insurance claims for damage to their homes, personal property, businesses and vehicles before applying for FEMA assistance. In addition to visiting the MDRC, the easiest way to apply is online at DisasterAssistance.gov. Survivors may also call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 (TTY 800-462-7585) from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. PT, seven days a week. Multilingual operators are available. If you use a relay service, such as a videophone, InnoCaption or CapTel, give FEMA the number for that service.

Applicants for disaster assistance should have the following information prior to registration: Social Security number, address of the damaged primary residence, insurance coverage information, current telephone number and mailing address, and bank account and routing numbers for direct deposit of funds.

The MDRC will be accessible for individuals with disabilities, with on-site communication accessibility tools like amplified listening devices and Video Remote Interpreting. Additional accommodations can be made upon arrival. ASL interpreters and multilingual services will be available upon request

Federal agencies that will be present: Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S Small Business Administration.  

To prevent transmission of COVID-19, protective measures will be in effect at the MDRC, including the availability of face masks and hand sanitizer, arrangement of chairs and use of physical barriers to maximize physical distancing between survivors and staff, and visual cues to indicate where to stand.

For more information about California’s recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4610 and Cal OES’ wildfirerecovery.caloes.ca.gov. The registration deadline is Oct. 25.

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All FEMA disaster assistance will be provided without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, limited English proficiency, economic status. If you believe your civil rights are being violated, you can call the Civil Rights Resource line at 833-285-7448 or 800-462-7585 (TTY/TDD).

FEMA’s mission: Helping people before, during and after disasters.

robert.barker Mon, 10/04/2021 - 15:39

FEMA Offers Equal Access to All Disaster Survivors

FEMA and the state of Louisiana are committed to providing disaster assistance to people with disabilities and access and functional needs. Assistance is also available for those who communicate in languages other than English.

Some individuals without a disability may have temporary or long-term conditions where they also need a little extra help but might not think to ask for it. FEMA offers extra assistance to people such as older adults, individuals who have difficulty with English, or those who have problems with transportation or finances. Be sure to answer “yes” to question 24, which asks about functional needs on FEMA’s application to see how we can help.

How to Apply

The fastest and easiest way to apply is by visiting DisasterAssistance.gov.

Survivors can also apply by calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362.

When you apply for assistance, have the following information readily available:

• 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, if available
• A general list of damage and losses if you know what they are
• Your insurance policy number and the name of your agent or company

Reasonable Accommodations

If you need an accommodation or assistance due to a disability, ask FEMA at the time of applying or anytime throughout the assistance process. Here’s how:

• 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 the number for that service.
• FEMA can provide interpreters, real-time captioning, and information in alternate formats such as large- print, audio, and electronic versions. The agency also provides free services to help survivors communicate with its staff and understand FEMA programs.  Among the aids are:
• Information available in accessible electronic formats on FEMA’s website and social media
• Qualified American Sign Language interpreters
• Qualified multilingual interpreters
• Information written in multiple languages

For the latest information visit fema.gov/disaster/4611. Follow the FEMA Region 6 Twitter account at twitter.com/FEMARegion6 or on Facebook at facebook.com/FEMARegion6/.

daniel.green2 Fri, 10/01/2021 - 22:03

Los equipos de FEMA están ahora en otros 2 condados del sureste de Michigan ayudando a los sobrevivientes a solicitar asistencia por desastre

DETROIT. La Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA) está enviando equipos de Asistencia para Sobrevivientes de Desastres (DSA) a los condados de Macomb y Oakland, donde los sobrevivientes de las graves tormentas e inundaciones del 25 y 26 de junio son ahora elegibles para recibir Asistencia Individual.

Estos equipos visitarán los hogares, los negocios y las organizaciones sin fines de lucro de las zonas afectadas para ayudar a los residentes a registrarse para recibir asistencia, identificar y atender las necesidades inmediatas y emergentes, y hacer derivaciones a otras agencias locales, estatales y voluntarias para obtener apoyo adicional.

Al igual que todo el personal de FEMA, los miembros del equipo de la DSA pueden ser identificados por su insignia oficial de identificación federal con fotografía y el logotipo de FEMA en sus camisas o chalecos. Pedirán a los sobrevivientes algunos datos personales necesarios para el registro, entre ellos: Número de Seguro Social, ingresos anuales e información bancaria, así como los nombres de los ocupantes de la propiedad afectada. Los sobrevivientes siempre deben pedir ver una identificación oficial antes de proporcionar cualquier información personal.

Los sobrevivientes también pueden inscribirse:

• Visitando www.disasterassistance.gov o por medio de la aplicación para móviles de FEMA. 
• Llamando al 800-621-3362 (800-462-7585 TTY). Hay operadores multilingües disponibles. Los números gratuitos están disponibles de 7 a. m. a 11 p. m. hora del este, los siete días de la semana.

Para más información sobre la recuperación de Michigan, visite www.fema.gov/disaster/4607.                                        

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La asistencia de recuperación por desastre está disponible sin distinción de raza, color, religión, nacionalidad, sexo, edad, discapacidad, dominio del inglés o estado económico. Se dispondrá de acomodos razonables, incluida la traducción y los intérpretes de lenguaje de signos americana a través del servicio de retransmisión de video, para garantizar una comunicación eficaz con los solicitantes con un dominio limitado del inglés, con discapacidades y con necesidades funcionales y de acceso. Si usted o alguien que conoce ha sido discriminado, llame a la línea gratuita de FEMA al 800-621-3362 (incluidos los usuarios del 711 o servicio de retransmisión por video). Si usted es una persona sorda, con dificultades auditivas o tiene alguna discapacidad del habla y usa el servicio de TTY, llame al 800-462-7585.

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

troy.christensen Fri, 10/01/2021 - 20:14

تم تمديد الموعد النهائي للتسجيل للحصول على مساعدة FEMA حتى 12 نوفمبر

ديترويت - تم تمديد الموعد النهائي للناجين من العواصف والفيضانات الشديدة التي وقعت في الفترة من 25 إلى 26 يونيو للتسجيل في FEMA للحصول على المساعدة الفردية  لحالات الكوارث حتى يوم الجمعة، 12 نوفمبر 2021.

 

ينطبق التمديد على الناجين الذين يعيشون في مقاطعات وايني، واشتناو، ماكومب، و أوكلاند.

 

مساعدات FEMA للأفراد والعائلات قد تشمل أموالًا للمساعدة في الإيجار، إجراء إصلاحات المنزل الأساسية، وخسائر الممتلكات الشخصية المركبات. وقد تكون المساعدة متاحة أيضًا للمصروفات الأخرى الضرورية المرتبطة بالكوارث الخطيرة غير المؤمَّن عليها أو المؤمَّن عليها بشكل غير كاف أو الاحتياجات التي لم تتم تلبيتها.

 

 بإمكان الأفراد التسجيل في FEMA على الموقع DisasterAssistance.gov  أو من خلال تطبيق الهاتف. للاتصال من الهاتف، اتصل على 800-621-3362 (خدمة هاتف نصي (TTY): 7585-462-800). الأرقام المجانية متاحة من 7 صباحًا حتى 11 مساءً، بالتوقيت الشرقي، 7 أيام في الأسبوع.

 

يبقى تقديم المساعدات بشكل شخصي مستمراً في مراكز FEMA في جنوب شرق ميشيغان. يمكن للأفراد زيارة أي مركز مفتوح للحصول على المساعدة التي يحتاجونها ضمن عملية المساعدة الفيدرالية. للعثور على أقرب موقع إليك، يرجى زيارة صفحة محدد مواقع FEMA على الموقع https://egateway.fema.gov/ESF6/DRCLocator.

 

لمزيد من المعلومات عن تعافي ميشيغان، يرجى زيارة www.fema.gov/disaster/4607..

 

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مساعدة التعافي من الكوارث متاحة بغض النظر عن العرق أو اللون أو الدين أو الجنسية أو الجنس أو العمر أو الإعاقة أو إتقان اللغة الإنجليزية أو الوضع الاقتصادي. سيتم توفير تسهيلات معقولة تشمل الترجمة ومترجمي لغة الإشارة الأمريكية عبر خدمة ترحيل الفيديو لضمان التواصل الفعال مع المتقدمين ذوي الكفاءة المحدودة في اللغة الإنجليزية والإعاقات والوصول والاحتياجات الوظيفية. إذا تعرضت أنت أو أي شخص تعرفه للتمييز، فاتصل بـ FEMA على الرقم المجاني 3362-621-800 (بما في ذلك 711 أو ترحيل فيديو). إذا كنت أصم أو تعاني من ضعف في السمع أو لديك إعاقة في النطق وتستخدم هاتفًا نصيًا، فاتصل على 7585-462-800.

 

إن مهمة FEMA هي مساعدة الناس قبل وأثناء وبعد الكوارث.

troy.christensen Fri, 10/01/2021 - 20:12

Disaster Assistance Tops $8 Million for Pennsylvania Survivors

HARRISBURG, PA. -- Three weeks after President Biden issued a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, more than $8 million has been approved in Housing Assistance for homeowners and renters affected by the severe damage caused by the Remnants of Hurricane Ida in September.

This assistance comes in the form of federal grants to individuals, and households as part of a joint effort by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA.)

More than 17,000 households have applied to FEMA for disaster grants for homeowners and renters. Assistance is currently available to residents in eight counties: Bedford, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia, and York.

Disaster assistance for individuals may include grants to help homeowners and renters with temporary housing, essential home repairs, personal property replacement, and serious disaster-related needs. Disaster assistance grants from FEMA are not taxable income and will not affect eligibility for Social Security, Medicare, and other federal programs. Grants do not have to be repaid to the federal government and do not count as taxable income.

In addition to the $8 million approved in FEMA grants, flood insurance policies have paid more than $6.59 million to those who were covered by flood insurance. To date 1,721 claims have been filed.

Everyone in the designated counties is eligible to buy flood insurance, whether they are a business owner, reside in, rent, or own a primary or secondary residence inside or outside a high risk or special flood hazard area. Even condominium complexes can purchase flood insurance. Flood insurance is the best tool for economic recovery after a flood event.

The FEMA HMGP program is a statewide competitive grant program that provides funding to eligible local municipalities, counties, state agencies and non-profit organizations to assist via activities that reduce, or mitigate, future disaster losses in their communities. This grant funding is available after a presidentially declared disaster. In this program, homeowners and businesses cannot apply for a grant; however, a local community may apply for funding on their behalf.

Registering with FEMA is the first step in qualifying for disaster assistance. November 10th is the application deadline for survivors to file an application. FEMA encourages all survivors who sustained disaster-related damage or losses to apply by phone (voice, 711 or relay service) at 800-621-3622. TTY users should call 800-462-7585. Go online at DisasterAssistance.gov. The toll-free lines are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Multilingual operators are available.

One of FEMA’s federal partners in disaster recovery, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), offers low-interest disaster loans for businesses of all sizes, homeowners, renters, and private non-profit organizations. SBA disaster loans may cover repairs, rebuilding, as well as the cost of replacing lost or disaster-damaged real estate and personal property. To date, a total of 62 loans were approved for a total of $ 2.7 Million.

The Commonwealth and FEMA operate Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in six counties: Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia, and York. An easy-to-use DRC Locator is available online at https://egateway.fema.gov/ESF6/DRCLocator.

 

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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

virginia.case2 Fri, 10/01/2021 - 20:07

Three FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers Closing, Help is Still Available

TRENTON, N.J. – As survivors move through the recovery process, FEMA remains just a phone call or click away. Three federal Disaster Recovery Centers will be closing at the following locations, dates and times. While these sites will be closing, face-to-face assistance is still available. Survivors can find their nearest DRC online at fema.gov/drc, or text DRC and their current ZIP Code to 43362. Standard message and data rates apply.

DRCs in Gloucester and Mercer counties will close at 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 2:

Gloucester County

• Mullica Hill Library
  • 389 Wolfert Station Road, Mullica Hills, N.J. 08062
  • Hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
• Mercer County: Hollowbrook Community Center
  • 320 Hollowbrook Drive, Trenton, N.J. 08638
  • Hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

The DRC in Morris County will close at 5 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 6:

Morris County

• Morris Plains Community Center
  • 51 Jim Fear Dr., Morris Plains 07950
  • Hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 30; Closed Friday–Sunday; 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday Oct. 4–Wednesday Oct. 6.

Help is Still Available

Disaster survivors can still access disaster information and assistance the following ways: online at DisasterAssistance.gov; by calling 800-621-3362; (TTY:800-462-7585); or download the FEMA app available for smart phones. Disaster survivors who are deaf, have a speech or hearing disability and use TTY may call 800-462-7585. The toll-free telephone lines are currently operating 24 hours per day, seven days a week. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service. Multilingual operators are available. The deadline to apply for disaster assistance is Nov. 4, 2021.

amir.nijem Fri, 10/01/2021 - 18:32