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Disaster Assistance Tops $4 Million for West Virginia Survivors
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Disaster Assistance Tops $4 Million for West Virginia Survivors
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – More than $4 million has been approved for homeowners and renters in West Virginia after the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides, and mudslides of April 2-6, 2024.
That total includes more than $2,421,490 in housing assistance to help homeowners and renters with expenses such as temporary housing and essential home repairs. Additionally, more than $1,620,378 has been approved for other needs assistance, which covers expenses such as transportation, childcare and medical and dental costs. More than 1,956 households and businesses have registered with FEMA to date.
This is the first federally declared disaster in West Virginia since FEMA made changes to its Individual Assistance program. The changes to the program help make the registration process easier for survivors and provide additional grant dollars to those who have serious recovery needs.
This has meant an additional $578,250 for Serious Needs Assistance and $741,510 for Displacement Assistance that has been provided to West Virginians for this disaster.
Federal disaster assistance is available to residents of 11 counties: Boone, Cabell, Fayette, Kanawha, Lincoln, Marshall, Nicholas, Ohio, Putnam, Wayne and Wetzel. Survivors can apply for assistance is by visiting www.disasterassistance.gov or visiting a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC).
The DRCs have assisted 306 visitors to date. Most DRCs are open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. For a current list of open DRC locations, please visit DRC Locator online. If your access to internet is limited, one resource may be your local public library which offers public access to the internet.
If it is not possible to visit a DRC, call 800-621- FEMA (3362). The toll-free telephone line operates from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., 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.
For more information on West Virginia’s disaster recovery, visit emd.wv.gov, West Virginia Emergency Management Division Facebook page, www.fema.gov/disaster/4783 and www.facebook.com/FEMA.
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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 X at x.com/FEMAregion3 and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/femaregion3
Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 833-285-7448. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service. Multilingual operators are available (press 2 for Spanish and 3 for other languages).
issa.mansaray Mon, 07/01/2024 - 20:20Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Dallas County
AUSTIN -- FEMA is opening a Disaster Recovery Center in Dallas County July 2 to provide one-on-one help to Texans affected by the severe storms and flooding April 26-June 5.
Center location:
Dallas College Eastfield Campus
3737 Motley Dr., Rooms G101 and G102
Mesquite, TX 75150
To find the center location nearest you go to fema.gov/drc.
Residents in Austin, Bell, Calhoun, Collin, Cooke, Coryell, Dallas, Denton, Eastland, Ellis, Falls, Guadalupe, Hardin, Harris, Henderson, Hockley, Jasper, Jones, Kaufman, Lamar, Leon, Liberty, Montague, Montgomery, Navarro, Newton, Polk, San Jacinto, Smith, Terrell, Trinity, Tyler, Van Zandt, Walker and Waller counties can visit any open center to meet with representatives of FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration. No appointment is needed.
All centers are accessible to people with disabilities or access and functional needs and are equipped with assistive technology.
Texans do not have to visit a Disaster Recovery Center to apply for FEMA assistance. To apply, homeowners and renters can:
- Go online to disasterassistance.gov
- Download the FEMA App for mobile devices
- Call the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362 between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. Help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service.
Deadline to apply is Aug. 15.
For more information about Texas disaster recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4781. Follow FEMA Region 6 on social media at x.com/FEMARegion6 and on Facebook at facebook.com/FEMARegion6/.
To view an accessible video about how to apply visit: Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance - YouTube.
larissa.hale Mon, 07/01/2024 - 19:32Complete Requests for Public Assistance Before the Deadline
BOISE, Idaho – The deadline is approaching for Idaho state, eligible local governments and certain nonprofits to submit Requests for Public Assistance (RPA) to the Idaho Office of Emergency Management for costs due to a severe storm, flooding, landslides, and mudslides that occurred April 14-15, 2024.
The Public Assistance (PA) Program delivers FEMA grant assistance to local, tribal and state governments and their agencies; houses of worship, and certain private nonprofit applicants following a disaster declaration. Request for Public Assistance deadlines are set for thirty (30) days after the county in which the request originates was designated for disaster public assistance.
The upcoming RPA deadline is July 10, 2024 for Idaho, Lewis and Shoshone Counties.
The designated counties were a part of the June 10 Major Disaster Declaration which provides FEMA Public Assistance, a reimbursement program for public infrastructure damage and response costs in the affected counties. This declaration does not provide FEMA Individual Assistance for individuals, homes and businesses impacted by the disaster.
Communities, nonprofits and houses of worship interested in applying for a PA grant should contact their local emergency manager or the Idaho Office of Emergency Management for information and to submit a Request for Public Assistance application. Applicants may also submit their forms directly online at the FEMA Grants Portal, an online database accessible to each applicant throughout the PA grant process. Once approved by the state and FEMA, the RPA starts the grant process for eligible FEMA Public Assistance applicants.
More information on the PA process may also be found at the Idaho Office of Emergency Management.
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mary.j.edmon Mon, 07/01/2024 - 19:31President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Minnesota
WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Minnesota to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms and flooding beginning June 16, 2024, and continuing.
Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storms and flooding in Blue Earth, Carver, Cass, Cook, Cottonwood, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Jackson, Lake, Le Sueur, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Rice, Rock, St. Louis, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca and Watonwan counties.
Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.
John F. Boyle has been named 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.
luther.wills-dudich Mon, 07/01/2024 - 19:14Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers Making Several Stops in Leon County
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.– FEMA is operating Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers in Leon County to provide one-on-one help to people affected by severe storms and tornadoes. The center schedule is:
Woodville Library Branch/Community Center: 8000 Old Woodville Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32305
Monday, July 1 to Friday, July 5, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. This center is closed on July 4.
Apalachee Regional Park Operations Room: 7550 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32311
Sunday, July 7 to Sunday, July 14, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Fort Braden Community Center: 16387 Blountstown Highway, Tallahassee, FL 32310
- Monday, July 15 to Friday, July 19, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Currently open fixed site:
Leon County: LeRoy Collins Leon County Library, 200 West Park Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32301
- Hours of operation: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday through Sunday. This center is closed on July 4.
No appointment is necessary to visit a Disaster Recovery Center. Residents are welcome to visit any open DRC.
Disaster Recovery Centers provide disaster survivors with information from Florida state agencies, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration. Survivors can get help applying for federal assistance, learn about the types of assistance available, learn about the appeals process and get updates on applications.
In addition to visiting a center, people can apply by going online to DisasterAssistance.gov, using the FEMA Mobile App or calling 800-621-3362, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET every day. Help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service. The deadline to apply with FEMA is Aug. 19, 2024.
Disaster Recovery Centers are accessible to people with disabilities. They have assistive technology equipment that allows disaster survivors to interact with staff. Video Remote Interpreting is available and in-person sign language is available by request. The centers also have accessible parking, ramps and restrooms.
FEMA Individual Assistance can help with temporary lodging expenses, basic home repairs and other essential disaster-related needs.
For an accessible video on how to apply for assistance go to Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance - YouTube.
For the latest information about Florida’s recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4794. Follow FEMA on X, formerly known as Twitter, at x.com/femaregion4 or on Facebook at facebook.com/fema.
david.heckard Mon, 07/01/2024 - 17:23DHS Announces $18.2 Million In First-Ever Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program Awards
President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, including the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help Federally recognized Tribal Nations become more resilient to cyber threats
WASHINGTON -- Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), announced more than $18.2 million in Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program (TCGP) awards to assist Tribal Nations with managing and reducing systemic cyber risk and threats. These are the first-ever Tribal Cybersecurity Grants to be awarded. The grant program was established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the more than 30 grant awards represent the largest number of awards ever provided by the Department to Tribal Nations in a single grant program.
“For far too long, Tribal Nations have faced digital and cybersecurity threats without the resources necessary to build resilience,” said Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas. “The Department of Homeland Security’s first-ever Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program awards announced today – made possible by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – will help tribes and tribal communities ensure they have the tools to assess risks, implement solutions, and increase cyber defenses.”
Digital threats impacting American Indian and Alaska Native tribes are increasing and becoming more complex, and tribal sovereignty creates unique cybersecurity challenges for these communities who have been consistently underfunded and under-resourced. This program is another example of a unified approach across DHS. This FEMA-administered program leverages CISA’s capabilities to support grant recipients.
“With these first-ever Tribal Cybersecurity Grants, we are not just addressing immediate needs, but also reinforcing the infrastructure that supports the sovereignty and resilience of Tribal Nations,” said FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell. “This funding, benefitting the largest number of tribal recipients to build cybersecurity resilience in FEMA’s history, is a testament to our dedication to a safer, more secure future for all communities.”
“These grants will help Tribal Nations combat the growing cyber threats they face every day and build resilience for their critical infrastructure,” CISA Director Jen Easterly said. “We’re proud to work with our federal partners to help Tribal Nations strengthen their cybersecurity.”
The Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program will fund efforts to establish critical governance frameworks for Tribal Nations to address cyber threats and vulnerabilities, identify key vulnerabilities and evaluate needed capabilities, implement measures to mitigate the threats, and develop a 21st-century cyber workforce across local communities.
All Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program recipients are required to participate in a limited number of free services provided by CISA. These services are:
Cyber Hygiene Vulnerability Scanning – Evaluates external network presence by continuous scanning public, static internet protocol (IPs) for accessible services and vulnerabilities.
Nationwide Cybersecurity Review – A free, anonymous, annual self-assessment designed to measure gaps and capabilities of a recipient’s cybersecurity programs.
The grants will significantly improve national resilience to cyber threats by giving Tribal Nations much-needed resources to address network security and take steps to protect against cybersecurity risks to help them strengthen their communities. In addition, federally recognized tribes are eligible to apply for millions more in tribal cybersecurity funding that will be announced later this year.
On Sept. 27, 2023, FEMA published the notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) and received a total of 73 applications totaling $56,553,628 in funding requests. The awardees announced today are:
Tribal Nation
Awards
Muscogee (Creek) Nation OK$1,013,627Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma$778,400Cherokee Nation OK$971,000San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians $605,588Inupiat Community of the Arctic Slope$3,009,214Blackfeet Nation$38,850Central Council Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of AK$108,135The Chickasaw Nation OK$365,516Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe$861,935San Carlos Apache Tribe$67,253Southern Ute Indian Tribe$2,022,036Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation$494,605Ponca Tribe of Nebraska$768,798Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe$673,699Pueblo of Isleta NM$468,825Nez Perce Tribe$866,250Pueblo of Jemez NM$480,344Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana$492,490Pueblo of Laguna NM$106,500Sokaogon Chippewa Community$900,000Swinomish Indian Tribal Community$546,000Taos Pueblo NM$71,463Metlakatla Indian Community$24,072The Suquamish Tribe$467,355Aroostook Micmac Council$17,850Chippewa Cree Tribe$21,975Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians$152,305Pinoleville Pomo Nation$152,576Colusa Indian Community $214,607Paskenta Bank of Nomlaki Indians$317,400Redding Rancheria$477,645Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians$690,532Total$18,246,845For more information and resources on the Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program, visit CISA’s Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program page and FEMA's Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program page.
erika.suzuki Mon, 07/01/2024 - 17:07FEMA Opening Disaster Recovery Centers in Spencer, Rock Valley
DES MOINES, Iowa --- FEMA is opening a Disaster Recovery Center Tuesday, July 2 at 1 p.m. in Spencer, Iowa to provide one-on-one assistance for people affected by the recent flooding and storms.
FEMA is opening another Disaster Recovery Center Wednesday, July 3 at 1 p.m. in Rock Valley.
Recovery specialists from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration will provide information on available services, explain disaster assistance programs and help people complete or check the status of applications for federal assistance.
Disaster Recovery Center locations:
Spencer (Clay County) – FEMA Disaster Recovery Center
Clay County Regional Events Center – Tower Gate Pavilion
800 W 18th St.
Spencer, IA 51301
Spencer Hours: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2, then 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day, until further notice.
Rock Valley (Sioux County) – FEMA Disaster Recovery Center
City Park Shelter House
1013 13th Ave.
Rock Valley, IA 51247
Rock Valley Hours: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, then 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day, until further notice.
Both recovery centers will be open on the 4th of July holiday. More locations will open soon in northwest Iowa.
FEMA can provide money to eligible homeowners and renters for help with serious needs, paying for a temporary place to live, home repairs and other needs not covered by insurance.
To save time, please apply with FEMA online or by phone before visiting a Disaster Recovery Center.
How to Apply with FEMA
- Visit DisasterAssistance.gov
- Call FEMA directly at 800-621-FEMA (3362)
- Download and use the FEMA app
- Multilingual operators are available (press 2 for Spanish and 3 for other languages).
- Anyone using a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, can give FEMA the number for that service. For an accessible video on three ways to apply for FEMA assistance, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU7wzRjByhI
Disaster Recovery Centers are physically accessible to people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs. They are equipped with assistive and adaptive technology such as amplified phones, caption phones, video phones, wheelchair ramps and other resources to help ensure all applicants can access resources.
Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 833-285-7448.
Disaster Assistance Tops $4 Million for West Virginia Survivors
News Release
Disaster Assistance Tops $4 Million for West Virginia Survivors
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – More than $4 million has been approved for homeowners and renters in West Virginia after the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides, and mudslides of April 2-6, 2024.
That total includes more than $2,421,490 in housing assistance to help homeowners and renters with expenses such as temporary housing and essential home repairs. Additionally, more than $1,620,378 has been approved for other needs assistance, which covers expenses such as transportation, childcare and medical and dental costs. More than 1,956 households and businesses have registered with FEMA to date.
This is the first federally declared disaster in West Virginia since FEMA made changes to its Individual Assistance program. The changes to the program help make the registration process easier for survivors and provide additional grant dollars to those who have serious recovery needs.
This has meant an additional $578,250 for Serious Needs Assistance and $741,510 for Displacement Assistance that has been provided to West Virginians for this disaster.
Federal disaster assistance is available to residents of 11 counties: Boone, Cabell, Fayette, Kanawha, Lincoln, Marshall, Nicholas, Ohio, Putnam, Wayne and Wetzel. Survivors can apply for assistance is by visiting www.disasterassistance.gov or visiting a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC).
The DRCs have assisted 306 visitors to date. Most DRCs are open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. For a current list of open DRC locations, please visit DRC Locator online. If your access to internet is limited, one resource may be your local public library which offers public access to the internet.
If it is not possible to visit a DRC, call 800-621- FEMA (3362). The toll-free telephone line operates from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., 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.
For more information on West Virginia’s disaster recovery, visit emd.wv.gov, West Virginia Emergency Management Division Facebook page, www.fema.gov/disaster/4783 and www.facebook.com/FEMA.
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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 X at x.com/FEMAregion3 and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/femaregion3
Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 833-285-7448. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service. Multilingual operators are available (press 2 for Spanish and 3 for other languages).
issa.mansaray Mon, 07/01/2024 - 14:26Some Disaster Recovery Centers in Texas Closing on Sundays
AUSTIN – Several Disaster Recovery Centers in Texas will be closed on Sundays, beginning June 30.
Center locations:
Jasper County
- Jasper County Courthouse Annex, 271 E. Lamar St. Suite 101, Jasper, TX 75951
Lamar County
- Chisum Elementary School, 3250 S. Church St., Paris, TX 75460
Newton County
- Howard Civic Center, 213 W. Court St., Newton, TX 79966
Polk County
- Livingston Public Library, 707 N. Tyler Ave., Livingston, TX 77351
San Jacinto County
- Innovation Center, 250 Live Oak, Cold Spring, TX 77331
Tyler County
- Tyler County Emergency Operations Center, 201 Veterans Way, Woodville, TX 75979
Trinity County
- Trinity Middle School Boardroom, 101 W. Jefferson St., Trinity TX 75862
Van Zandt County
- Canton Intermediate School, 1190 W State Hwy 243, Canton, TX 75103
Waller County
- Pine Island Baptist Church, 36573 Brumlow Rd., Hempstead TX 77445
Texans do not have to visit a Disaster Recovery Center to apply for FEMA assistance. To apply, homeowners and renters can:
- Go online to disasterassistance.gov
- Download the FEMA App for mobile devices
- Call the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362 between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. Help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service.
The deadline for applications is Aug. 15, 2024.
For more information about Texas disaster recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4781. Follow FEMA Region 6 on social media at x.com/FEMARegion6 and on Facebook at facebook.com/FEMARegion6/.
To view an accessible video about how to apply visit: Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance - YouTube.
alexa.brown Sat, 06/29/2024 - 19:06Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Falls County
AUSTIN -- FEMA is opening a Disaster Recovery Center in Falls County June 30 to provide one-on-one help to Texans affected by the severe storms and flooding April 26-June 5.
Center location:
Marlin Middle School
678 Success Drive
Marlin, TX 76661
Most centers, unless otherwise noted, operate from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day. To find the center location nearest you go to fema.gov/drc.
Residents in Austin, Bell, Calhoun, Collin, Cooke, Coryell, Dallas, Denton, Eastland, Ellis, Falls, Guadalupe, Hardin, Harris, Henderson, Hockley, Jasper, Jones, Kaufman, Lamar, Leon, Liberty, Montague, Montgomery, Navarro, Newton, Polk, San Jacinto, Smith, Terrell, Trinity, Tyler, Van Zandt, Walker and Waller counties can visit any open center to meet with representatives of FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration. No appointment is needed.
All centers are accessible to people with disabilities or access and functional needs and are equipped with assistive technology. If you need a reasonable accommodation or sign language interpreter, please call 833-285-7448 (press 2 for Spanish).
Texans do not have to visit a Disaster Recovery Center to apply for FEMA assistance. To apply, homeowners and renters can:
- Go online to disasterassistance.gov
- Download the FEMA App for mobile devices
- Call the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362 between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. Help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service.
Deadline to apply is Aug. 15.
For more information about Texas disaster recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4781. Follow FEMA Region 6 on social media at x.com/FEMARegion6 and on Facebook at facebook.com/FEMARegion6/.
To view an accessible video about how to apply visit: Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance - YouTube.
alexa.brown Sat, 06/29/2024 - 18:32Disaster Recovery Center in Cross Lanes is Relocating to St. Albans, WV
June 29, 2024
DR-4783-WV-MA-027
FEMA News Desk: 215-931-5597
Media Advisory
Disaster Recovery Center in Cross Lanes is Relocating to St. Albans, WV
CHARLESTON, W.Va.– A state-federal Disaster Recovery Center at the Tyler Mountain Volunteer Fire Department located at 5380 Big Tyler Road in Cross Lanes is closing today, June 29, 2024, at 6 p.m.
The center is located at:
Kanawha CountyTyler Mountain VFD
5380 Big Tyler Road
Charleston, WV 25313
Hours of operation:
Closing June 29, 2024, at 6 p.m.
Another DRC will be opening at the Hansford Senior Community Center located at 500 Washington St. in St. Albans on July 1, 2024. It will remain open until July 5, 2024, at 4 p.m.
The center is located at:
Kanawha CountyHansford Senior Community Center
500 Washington St.,
St. Albans, WV 25177
Hours of operation:
Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
July 1 through July 5, 2024
The Disaster Recovery Centers will be opening on a rotating basis at three locations, including Cross Lanes, St. Albans, and Dunbar for the next few weeks.
If you have received a letter from FEMA about your application status, visit a DRC to learn more about next steps. DRC staff can help you submit additional information or supporting documentation for FEMA to continue to process your application and answer any questions you may have.
Residents of all counties can continue to visit other DRCs in West Virginia. To locate a center, check the FEMA app or visit DRC Locator (fema.gov).
Survivors do not have to visit a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) to register with FEMA. If it is not possible to visit a DRC, call 800-621- FEMA (3362). The toll-free telephone line operates from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., 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.
For more information on West Virginia’s disaster recovery, visit emd.wv.gov, West Virginia Emergency Management Division Facebook page, www.fema.gov/disaster/4783, and www.facebook.com/FEMA.
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 X at x.com/FEMAregion3 and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/femaregion3
Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 833-285-7448. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service. Multilingual operators are available (press 2 for Spanish and 3 for other languages).
issa.mansaray Sat, 06/29/2024 - 13:42Disaster Recovery Center in Boone County, WV Closing
June 29, 2024
DR-4783-WV-MA-026
FEMA News Desk: 215-931-5597
Media Advisory
Disaster Recovery Center in Boone County, WV Closing
CHARLESTON, W.Va.– A state-federal Disaster Recovery Center at the John Slack Park Parking Lot in Racine is closing permanently today, June 29, 2024, at 6 p.m.
The center is located at:
Boone CountyJohn Slack Park Parking Lot
38 John Slack Circle,
Racine, WV, 25165
Hours of operation:
Closing June 29, 2024, at 6 p.m.
Residents of all counties can continue to visit other DRCs in West Virginia. To locate a center, check the FEMA app or visit DRC Locator (fema.gov).
If you have received a letter from FEMA about your application status, visit a DRC to learn more about next steps. DRC staff can help you submit additional information or supporting documentation for FEMA to continue to process your application and answer any questions you may have.
Survivors do not have to visit a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) to register with FEMA. If it is not possible to visit a DRC, call 800-621- FEMA (3362). The toll-free telephone line operates from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., 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.
For more information on West Virginia’s disaster recovery, visit emd.wv.gov, West Virginia Emergency Management Division Facebook page, www.fema.gov/disaster/4783, and www.facebook.com/FEMA.
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 X at x.com/FEMAregion3 and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/femaregion3
Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 833-285-7448. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service. Multilingual operators are available (press 2 for Spanish and 3 for other languages).
issa.mansaray Sat, 06/29/2024 - 13:20Disaster Recovery Center in Wetzel County, WV Closing
June 29, 2024
DR-4783-WV-MA-025
FEMA News Desk: 215-931-5597
Media Advisory
Disaster Recovery Center in Wetzel County, WV Closing
CHARLESTON, W.Va.– A state-federal Disaster Recovery Center at the United Methodist Church in New Martinsville is closing permanently today, June 29, 2024, at 6 p.m.
The center is located at:
Wetzel CountyUnited Methodist Church
10 Howard Jeffers Dr.
New Martinsville, WV 26155
Hours of operation:
Closing June 29, 2024, at 6 p.m.
Residents of all counties can continue to visit other DRCs in West Virginia. To locate a center, check the FEMA app or visit DRC Locator (fema.gov).
If you have received a letter from FEMA about your application status, visit a DRC to learn more about next steps. DRC staff can help you submit additional information or supporting documentation for FEMA to continue to process your application and answer any questions you may have.
Survivors do not have to visit a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) to register with FEMA. If it is not possible to visit a DRC, call 800-621- FEMA (3362). The toll-free telephone line operates from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., 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.
For more information on West Virginia’s disaster recovery, visit emd.wv.gov, West Virginia Emergency Management Division Facebook page, www.fema.gov/disaster/4783, and www.facebook.com/FEMA.
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 X at x.com/FEMAregion3 and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/femaregion3
Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 833-285-7448. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service. Multilingual operators are available (press 2 for Spanish and 3 for other languages).
issa.mansaray Sat, 06/29/2024 - 13:05Biden-Harris Administration Continues Recovery Efforts in New Mexico as it Responds to Recent Wildfires in the Area
Since 2022, FEMA has funded over $872 million to the state of New Mexico for disaster recovery and will continue for years to come
WASHINGTON -- At the direction of President Biden, FEMA continues supporting recovery efforts in New Mexico for those affected by the devastating 2022 Hermit’s Peak and Calf Canyon Fires while responding to areas in the southeast portion of the state impacted by last week’s South Fork and Salt Fires and flooding. Survivors in Lincoln and Otero counties as well as members of the Mescalero Apache Tribe can apply for disaster assistance, which includes grants for temporary housing and home repairs and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.
The Hermit’s Peak and Calf Canyon Fires were the largest and most destructive fires in New Mexico’s history, burning more than 340,000 acres of land and destroying nearly 900 structures. The Hermit’s Peak and Calf Canyon Claims Office has provided ongoing assistance and has paid over $872.4 million to 5,249 claims, with more than 300 personnel to New Mexico and FEMA has opened a long-term disaster recovery office to ensure continued federal disaster assistance in the state.
FEMA also continues to prioritize, engage, and provide recovery support to New Mexico’s Native American tribes, including $10.3 million disbursed to tribal entities from the Hermit’s Peak and Calf Canyon Claims Office. Additionally, the FEMA Region 6 office has hosted Tribal Summits to share lessons learned, mitigation practices and preparedness plans of each of the tribes. Administrator Criswell recently traveled to New Mexico and met with Mescalero Apache Tribe President Thora Padilla to discuss wildfires and to better understand challenges in the region.
While continuing to rebuild and recover from these impacts, New Mexico recently responded to the South Fork Fire and Salt Fire and flooding near Ruidoso, which caused thousands of residents to evacuate the area. To support the state in its efforts, President Biden approved a major disaster declaration on June 20, 2024, to make federal funding available to affected individuals.
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell immediately traveled to New Mexico on June 21,2024, to survey damage, meet with Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and local and state officials. 344 FEMA personnel are currently deployed to support the recovery efforts in the state and a disaster recovery center has opened to help survivors jumpstart their recovery.
Since 2022 to date, FEMA has been on the ground supporting wildfires and flooding in New Mexico:
Hermit’s Peak and Calf Canyon Fires- 05/22: President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves New Mexico Disaster Declaration.
- 03/22: FEMA Deputy Administrator Erik Hooks Visits New Mexico Emergency Management and Tribal Leaders.
- 12/22: FEMA Seeks Public Comment for Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Assistance Rule.
- 04/23: Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Offices Open to the Public in Mora, Las Vegas and Santa Fe.
- 09/23: Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office Partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
- 10/23: Claims Office pays more than $100 Million to Claimants Affected by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire.
- 01/24: FEMA Begins Recovery Operation Transition in New Mexico.
- 04/24: FEMA Announces New Director of Operations for New Mexico Joint Recovery Office, Reaches Half a Billion Dollars in Claims Paid.
- 06/24: Claims Office Exceeds $770 Million Paid to Claimants, Pays For 2,800 Flood Insurance Policies Through the National Flood Insurance Program.
- 06/24: Compensation for Mental Health Treatment is Available for Individuals Impacted by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire.
- 06/24: Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for New Mexico.
- 06/24: FEMA is Assisting New Mexico Residents Where They Are.
- 06/24: FEMA Disaster Assistance Available for New Mexicans Impacted by the South Fork and Salt Fires.
- 06/24: Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Roswell, New Mexico.
Large-scale wildfires dramatically alter the terrain and ground conditions, leaving the ground charred, barren, and unable to absorb water, creating conditions ripe for flash flooding and mudflow. Even areas that are not traditionally flood-prone are at risk, due to changes to the landscape caused by fire. Residents need to protect their homes and personal property with flood insurance now—before a weather event occurs and it’s too late. Visit floodsmart.gov to learn more about flood risk.
To prepare for wildfires and flooding after a fire, individuals and families should sign up for community alerts in their area, have an emergency plan in place and know their evacuation zone and download the FEMA app to receive real-time alerts from the National Weather Service. To learn more, visit Ready.gov/wildfires and in Spanish language Incendios forestales.
amy.ashbridge Fri, 06/28/2024 - 22:43FEMA Extends Helpline's Hours of Operation
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Survivors who need disaster assistance now have more hours in the day to contact FEMA. The FEMA Helpline is 800-621-3362, and it now operates from 7 a.m. to midnight, ET, seven days a week to help those impacted by disasters. Callers can get help with their applications, appeals and general inquiries.
Calling the Helpline is just one way to contact FEMA. Homeowners and renters in designated counties can go online to DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA mobile app, or visit a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center to apply. To find your nearest Disaster Recovery Center, visit fema.gov/drc. If you use a relay service, such as video relay, captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service.
For those who were impacted by the April 2 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and mudslides, the deadline to apply for FEMA assistance is July 22, 2024.
For the latest information on Kentucky’s recovery from the April 2 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and mudslides, please visit fema.gov/disaster/4782. Follow FEMA on X, formerly called Twitter, at twitter.com/femaregion4 and at facebook.com/fema.
sandra.habib Fri, 06/28/2024 - 20:08Kentucky Disaster Recovery Centers Change Hours of Operation
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Starting Sunday, June 30, the Disaster Recovery Centers in Kentucky will have a new schedule. They will be closed on Sundays. The hours of operation from Monday to Saturday will remain the same as they are now:
- Monday-Friday: 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
- Saturday: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
For Boyd, Carter, Fayette, Greenup and Henry counties, the hours are in Eastern Time; and for Union County, in Central Time.
Disaster Recovery Centers in Kentucky:- Boyd County: Boyd County Emergency Management Office, 12327 Anthony Drive, Ashland, KY 41102.
- Carter County: Members Choice Credit Union, 438 Interstate Drive, Grayson, KY 41143.
- Fayette County: Emergency Operations Center, 115 Cisco Road, Lexington, KY 40504.
- Greenup County: Greenup County Courthouse, 301 Main St., Greenup, KY 41114.
- Henry County: 4H Community Center, 1106 Castle Highway, Eminence, KY 40019.
- Union County: Senior Citizens Building, 225 North Richards Lane, Morganfield, KY 42437.
Survivors in Boyd, Carter, Fayette, Greenup, Henry, Jefferson, Jessamine, Mason, Oldham, Union and Whitley counties can apply for FEMA assistance at any of the Disaster Recovery Centers. FEMA representatives can help with applications for federal assistance and provide information about other disaster recovery resources. In addition to FEMA personnel, representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration will be available to assist survivors.
FEMA financial assistance may include money for basic home repairs or other uninsured, disaster-related needs, such as childcare, transportation, medical needs, funeral or dental expenses.
It is not necessary to go to a center to apply for FEMA assistance. Homeowners and renters in designated counties can go online to DisasterAssistance.gov, call 800-621-3362 or use the FEMA mobile app to apply. If you use a relay service, such as video relay, captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service.
For accessible information about how to register for FEMA disaster assistance, please check the YouTube link.
For the latest information on Kentucky’s recovery from the April 2 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and mudslides, please visit fema.gov/disaster/4782. Follow FEMA on X, formerly called Twitter, at twitter.com/femaregion4 and at facebook.com/fema.
sandra.habib Fri, 06/28/2024 - 17:46FEMA Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Santa Fe Claims Office Extends Hours to Include Saturdays
SANTA FE, N.M. — The FEMA Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office location in Santa Fe is now open Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to noon MT to better accommodate affected community members. The new Saturday hours supplement the already existing weekday schedule of Monday through Thursday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. MT. Claims Office hours in Las Vegas and Mora remain the same.
Updated Santa Fe Claims Office Hours:
- Monday – Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. MT
- Friday, by appointment only
- Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – noon MT
Monday – Friday appointments are required for full-service claims support. Booking an appointment remains the best method to ensure prompt, comprehensive assistance and to bypass potential long wait times. You may book an appointment by contacting your Navigator. If you do not have an assigned navigator, please call the Claims Office Helpline (505-995-7133).
Individuals are encouraged to continue making an appointment for direct, one-on-one claims assistance. Those who walk into a Claims Office without an appointment can do three things: 1) pick up a blank Notice of Loss (NOL) form to start the claims process, 2) drop off documentation, or 3) check the status of a claim.
Claimants can receive updates on the status of their claims through one of the following actions:
- Email the Claims Office: FEMA-Hermits-Peak-Claims-Advocate@fema.dhs.gov.
- Call the Claims Office Helpline: 505-995-7133.
- Attend an Advocate Connect event or Resource Fair.
- Send a written letter to:
- Attention – FEMA Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office
- P.O. Box 1329
- Santa Fe, NM 87504
Anyone impacted by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire and subsequent flooding is encouraged to start a claim if they haven’t already. Per the Hermit’s Peak Fire Assistance Act, the deadline to submit a Notice of Loss is November 14, 2024. Compensation through the Claims Office is not taxable income and will not impact eligibility for other federal benefits including social security or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Questions and concerns can also be addressed by calling your claim Navigator or the Claims Office Helpline at 505-995-7133.
The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office is committed to meeting the needs of people impacted by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire and subsequent flooding by providing full compensation available under the law as expeditiously as possible. At the time of publication, the FEMA Claims Office has paid $848.9 million to claimants.
For information and updates regarding the Claims Office, please visit the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office website at fema.gov/hermits-peak. For information in Spanish, visit fema.gov/es/hermits-peak. You can also follow our Facebook page and turn notifications on to stay up to date about the claims process, upcoming deadlines and other program announcements at facebook.com/HermitsPeakCalfCanyonClaimsOffice.
erika.suzuki Fri, 06/28/2024 - 17:08Understanding Your FEMA Letter
OKLAHOMA CITY – When you apply for FEMA assistance, FEMA will send you a letter that explains the aid you receive. Read this letter carefully – if it says you’re “ineligible,” it does not mean you’re denied. You may just need to send more information.
Your letter will explain what to do if you disagree with FEMA’s decision. You can submit evidence, such as repair estimates or an insurance settlement, to support your claim.
If you have any questions, call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362; or, visit a Disaster Recovery Center – for locations and hours, go to fema.gov/drc.
How to AppealWithin 60 days of the date on the letter:
- Gather any information or documents the letter requests.
- Common requests include:
- Insurance documents: proof your property was covered by insurance, and that the settlement was not enough to complete essential repairs
- Proof of identity: passport, Social Security card and federal or state I.D., military I.D., or payroll stub
- For a full list of documents that can prove identity, visit Options to Verify Your Identity with FEMA | FEMA.gov.
- Proof of occupancy: lease, utility bills, driver’s license, letter from a mobile home park manager or public official, or other document that shows the home was your primary residence when the storms occurred
- Proof of ownership (homeowners only): deed, mortgage statement, property tax bill, letter from a mobile home park manager, or other document that shows you own your home.
- For a full list of documents that can prove ownership or occupancy, visit Verifying Home Ownership or Occupancy | FEMA.gov.
- If you wish, fill out the optional appeal form included in the letter. You can submit an appeal without it, or you can use it to explain why you’re appealing.
- Submit your appeal and supporting documents in one of these ways:
- Online at DisasterAssistance.gov
- In person at a Disaster Recovery Center. Centers are currently open in Barnsdall, Bartlesville and Sulphur – for the latest locations and hours, visit fema.gov/drc.
- Mail to: FEMA National Processing Service Center, P. O. Box 10055, Hyattsville, MD 20782-8055
- Fax to (800) 827-8112
You can expect a reply from FEMA within 90 days.
For help with any step of the appeals process, call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 or visit a Disaster Recovery Center.
For the latest information about Oklahoma’s recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4776 or fema.gov/disaster/4791. Follow the FEMA Region 6 Twitter account at twitter.com/FEMARegion6 or on Facebook at facebook.com/FEMARegion6/.
FEMA is committed to ensuring disaster assistance is accomplished equitably, without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status. Any disaster survivor or member of the public may contact the FEMA Civil Rights Office if they feel that they have a complaint of discrimination. FEMA’s Civil Rights Office can be contacted at FEMA-CivilRightsOffice@fema.dhs.gov or toll-free at 833-285-7448. Multilingual operators are available.
martyce.allenjr Fri, 06/28/2024 - 16:17Understanding Your FEMA Letter
OKLAHOMA CITY – When you apply for FEMA assistance, FEMA will send you a letter that explains the aid you receive. Read this letter carefully – if it says you’re “ineligible,” it does not mean you’re denied. You may just need to send more information.
Your letter will explain what to do if you disagree with FEMA’s decision. You can submit evidence, such as repair estimates or an insurance settlement, to support your claim.
If you have any questions, call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362; or, visit a Disaster Recovery Center – for locations and hours, go to fema.gov/drc.
How to AppealWithin 60 days of the date on the letter:
- Gather any information or documents the letter requests.
- Common requests include:
- Insurance documents: proof your property was covered by insurance, and that the settlement was not enough to complete essential repairs
- Proof of identity: passport, Social Security card and federal or state I.D., military I.D., or payroll stub
- For a full list of documents that can prove identity, visit Options to Verify Your Identity with FEMA | FEMA.gov.
- Proof of occupancy: lease, utility bills, driver’s license, letter from a mobile home park manager or public official, or other document that shows the home was your primary residence when the storms occurred
- Proof of ownership (homeowners only): deed, mortgage statement, property tax bill, letter from a mobile home park manager, or other document that shows you own your home.
- For a full list of documents that can prove ownership or occupancy, visit Verifying Home Ownership or Occupancy | FEMA.gov.
- If you wish, fill out the optional appeal form included in the letter. You can submit an appeal without it, or you can use it to explain why you’re appealing.
- Submit your appeal and supporting documents in one of these ways:
- Online at DisasterAssistance.gov
- In person at a Disaster Recovery Center. Centers are currently open in Barnsdall, Bartlesville and Sulphur – for the latest locations and hours, visit fema.gov/drc.
- Mail to: FEMA National Processing Service Center, P. O. Box 10055, Hyattsville, MD 20782-8055
- Fax to (800) 827-8112
You can expect a reply from FEMA within 90 days.
For help with any step of the appeals process, call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 or visit a Disaster Recovery Center.
For the latest information about Oklahoma’s recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4776 or fema.gov/disaster/4791. Follow the FEMA Region 6 Twitter account at twitter.com/FEMARegion6 or on Facebook at facebook.com/FEMARegion6/.
FEMA is committed to ensuring disaster assistance is accomplished equitably, without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status. Any disaster survivor or member of the public may contact the FEMA Civil Rights Office if they feel that they have a complaint of discrimination. FEMA’s Civil Rights Office can be contacted at FEMA-CivilRightsOffice@fema.dhs.gov or toll-free at 833-285-7448. Multilingual operators are available.
martyce.allenjr Fri, 06/28/2024 - 16:17FEMA Encourages Those Affected by September Flooding to Stay in Touch
FRAMINGHAM, MA – Massachusetts residents in Bristol and Worcester counties affected by the severe storms and flooding that took place from Sept. 11-13, 2023 should stay in touch with FEMA after they have registered. This ensures that your application stays on track.
Updating FEMA on changes in insurance, current housing situation, phone number, mailing address and payment preference is important. Missing or incorrect information could delay the financial assistance you may be eligible to receive. When contacting FEMA, refer to the nine-digit number assigned to you when you applied.
If you applied for assistance and have yet to hear back from FEMA, you should call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 to ask about the status of your application. Your application could be missing information, and that may prevent your application from being completed.
You may update information in one of the following ways:
- Going online at DisasterAssistance.gov
- Downloading the FEMA app
- Calling 800-621-3362 Help is available in multiple languages. If you use video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or another relay service, give FEMA your number for that service when you call. Phone lines operate from 7 a.m. to 12 a.m. seven days a week.
Residents who have not yet applied for federal assistance for the September storms can still submit an application by the July 15 deadline by calling the helpline, going online or through the app.
You can also visit a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) to speak with FEMA specialists face-to-face. Two DRCS are located at the following addresses:
- Leominster City Hall, 25 West Street, Leominster, MA 01453 (Closed for the July 4th holiday)
- Bristol Community College, 11 Field Road, Attleboro, MA 02703 (Scheduled to cease operations on Wednesday, July 3 at 3 p.m.)
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday
Centers are accessible to people with disabilities or who may not speak English well or need American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation services. The facilities are equipped with assistive technology equipment, including, Video Remote Interpreting, large print or braille material and amplified listening systems.
If you need a reasonable accommodation, sign language interpreter, or translation or interpreter assistance, please let a FEMA specialist at the center know. If a disaster survivor cannot travel to the DRC, FEMA will arrange a home visit.
For the latest information visit 4780 | FEMA.gov. Follow FEMA on Twitter (X) at twitter.com/femaregion1 and at facebook.com/fema.
For updates on Massachusetts response and recovery operations, follow the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency on Twitter (X) MEMA (@MassEMA) / X and Facebook Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) | Facebook or visit Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency | Mass.gov.
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