FEMA Awards Over $5.6 Million to Massachusetts for COVID Overtime Costs

The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $5.6 million to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to reimburse it for the cost of overtime paid to state health employees engaged in critical functions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The $5,651,435 Public Assistance grant will reimburse the Massachusetts Department of Public Health for the cost of having a total of 974 staff work overtime to manage the response to the pandemic between March and September 2020.

That included providing a chief medical officer at the state’s emergency operation center to manage the disaster, as well as staff to provide dissemination of information to the public to provide warnings and guidance; provide direct care for COVID-19 patients; perform increased security functions required for additional personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements; and to perform increased disinfection tasks. 

Additionally, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health provided staff for increased laboratory activity to process 102,258 COVID-19 tests. Among the staff positions impacted were epidemiologists, janitors, laboratory technicians, licensed practical nurses, microbiologists, nurse practitioners, nursing assistants, registered nurses, and respiratory therapy technicians who worked a total of 110,955 overtime hours. 

“FEMA is pleased to be able to assist Massachusetts with these costs,” said FEMA Region 1 Regional Administrator Lori Ehrlich. “Reimbursing state, county, and municipal governments – as well as eligible non-profits and tribal entities – for the costs incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic is an important part of our nation’s ongoing recovery.”

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

So far, FEMA has provided more than $2.5 billion in Public Assistance grants to Massachusetts to reimburse the commonwealth for pandemic-related expenses.

adrien.urbani Tue, 11/14/2023 - 20:26

Los condados Calhoun y Logan se enfrentan a la fecha límite del 22 de noviembre para recibir asistencia de FEMA para infraestructura

CHICAGO - Los condados Calhoun y Logan son elegibles para recibir asistencia de la Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA, por sus siglas en inglés) para reparar los daños a su infraestructura causados por las tormentas e inundaciones ocurridas del 29 de junio al 2 de julio. La incorporación de estos dos condados elevó a 21 la cantidad de condados que son elegibles para el programa de Asistencia Pública (PA, por sus siglas en inglés) de FEMA.

Bajo el programa de PA, los gobiernos estatales, tribales, territoriales y locales, así como determinadas organizaciones privadas sin fines de lucro (PNP, por sus siglas en inglés) de los 21 condados nombrados, disponen de fondos federales de manera que las comunidades puedan responder rápidamente y recuperarse de desastres mayores y emergencias. Los fondos de PA suelen estar disponibles bajo el concepto de costos compartidos para trabajos de emergencia, recogido de escombros y reparación o reemplazo de instalaciones públicas dañadas por el desastre. Las casas de adoración, definidas como una iglesia, sinagoga, mezquita, templo u otra casas de adoración sin tener en cuenta su carácter religioso, también pueden optar a las ayudas del programa de PA. Para ser elegibles, las PNP deben operar una instalación abierta al público que proporcione un servicio crítico, educativo, de servicios públicos, de emergencia o médico, o un servicio gubernamental esencial. El programa de PA no incluye asistencia para individuos y familias.

FEMA facilita a el estado el 75 por ciento del costo del proyecto y otras fuentes no federales cubren el resto. La fecha límite para los solicitantes de los condados Calhoun y Logan el 22 de noviembre de 2023.

Para más información sobre el programa de Asistencia Pública de FEMA, visite Asistencia para Gobiernos y Organizaciones Privadas sin Fines de Lucro después de un Desastre | FEMA.gov.

Las casas de adoración pueden encontrar más información visitando el enlace Proceso de Asistencia Pública para casas de adoración.

Además, todas las áreas del estado son ahora elegibles para recibir asistencia de mitigación de riesgos. Las subvenciones para la mitigación de riesgos permiten a las comunidades reconstruir instalaciones que puedan resistir mejor los desastres.

Los condados Calhoun y Logan se enfrentan a la fecha límite del 22 de noviembre para recibir asistencia de FEMA
para infraestructura

La asistencia pública y la mitigación de riesgos forman parte del compromiso de FEMA de hacer que las comunidades sean resilientes.

Para más información sobre la operación de recuperación por desastre en Illinois, visite https://www.fema.gov/es/disaster/4728.

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La asistencia de recuperación por desastre está disponible sin tener en cuenta la raza, el color, la religión, la nacionalidad, el sexo, la edad, la discapacidad, el dominio del inglés o la situación económica. Se dispondrá de acomodo razonable, incluyendo traducción e intérpretes de Lenguaje de Señas Americano a través del Servicio de Retransmisión de Vídeo, para garantizar una comunicación eficaz con los solicitantes con dominio limitado del inglés, discapacidades y necesidades funcionales y de acceso. Si usted o alguien que conoce ha sido víctima de discriminación, llame al número gratuito de FEMA al 800-621-3362 (incluido el 711 o el Servicio de Retransmisión de vídeo).

darrell.habisch Mar, 14/11/2023 - 19:35

Calhoun and Logan Counties Face Nov. 22 Deadline for FEMA Infrastructure Assistance

CHICAGO – Calhoun and Logan counties are now eligible for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to repair damage to their infrastructure caused by the June 29 – July 2 storms and flooding. The addition of these two counties brings the number of counties to 21, that are now eligible for FEMA’s Public Assistance program (PA).

Under the PA program, federal funding is available to state, tribal, territorial and local governments and certain Private Nonprofit Organizations (PNP) in the 21 named counties so that communities can quickly respond to and recover from major disasters and emergencies. PA funding typically is available on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work, debris removal and the repair or replacement of public facilities damaged by the disaster. Houses of Worship, defined as a church, synagogue, mosque, temple or other house of worship without regard to its religious character, may also qualify for assistance under the PA program. To be eligible, the PNP must operate a facility open to the public that provides a critical service – educational, utility, emergency or medical -- or an essential government service. PA does not include assistance for individuals and households.
FEMA provides 75 percent of the project cost to the state with other non-federal sources covering the remainder. The deadline for Calhoun and Logan County applicants is November 22, 2023.

For more information about FEMA’s Public Assistance program, visit Assistance for Governments and Private Non-Profits After a Disaster.
Houses of Worship may find more information in Public Assistance Process for Houses of Worship.

Additionally, all areas of the state are now eligible for hazard mitigation assistance. Hazard Mitigation grants allow communities to rebuild facilities that can more effectively withstand disasters.

Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation are part of FEMA’s commitment to make communities resilient.

For more information about the disaster recovery operation in Illinois, visit www.fema.gov/disaster/4728.

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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).

darrell.habisch Tue, 11/14/2023 - 19:22

ICYMI -- FEMA Hosts Fourth Annual Civil Rights Summit, Focuses on Advancing Environmental Justice

WASHINGTON -- On Nov. 1-2, 2023, FEMA hosted its fourth annual civil rights summit. The agency assembled a diverse and experienced lineup of speakers from both the federal family and community organizations to discuss advancing environmental justice and civil rights in our work.

“We’re at a turning point in the way we look at and assess natural hazards,” said FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell. “We need to end the cycle of response and recovery and start building the resilience our communities need from the jump. And we need to do it equitably and with the different needs of communities across the nation in mind. This is the reason why instilling equity as the foundation of emergency management is the no. 1 goal of our FEMA Strategic Plan.”

In addition to speakers from FEMA, presenters represented nonprofit, federal and academic organizations, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Fire Administration, Elizabeth City State, Stanford University, Yale and Rice Universities, Thriving Earth Exchange, Little Growers Inc., OUT for Sustainability, among others. A full list of speakers is available here. 

During the summit, presenters shared their wealth of knowledge and information gleaned from their areas of expertise and personal experiences. Speakers from FEMA focused specifically on how the agency is working to make advancing environmental justice and civil rights a priority in the work it does now and into the future.

“Whether it’s through the Justice40 Initiative, the creation of Community Disaster Resilience Zones, the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant program or many of our other initiatives, FEMA has been working nonstop to find and help underserved communities at risk of being left behind following a disaster,” said FEMA Deputy Administrator Erik A. Hooks.

Topics of discussion at the summit included environmental justice and housing, as well as the future outlook for environmental justice in emergency management, climate change and health.

“FEMA greatly appreciates the willingness of the presenters, panelists and participants to engage and share their experiences as we continue to strive towards ensuring equity for all communities before, during and after disasters,” said Leslie Saucedo, FEMA’s Office of Equal Rights Director. 

According to one of the presenters, Holmes Hummel, PhD, Stanford University, “With more than a thousand attendees, the Office of Equal Rights demonstrated powerful convening capacity and highlighted ways that strategies to advance environmental justice can accelerate investments in preparedness where they are needed most.”

During the summit, non-profit organizations shared information about their work in communities. They also discussed the positive impact federal funding can have in supporting grassroots organizations.  Presenter Christina Cummings, Partnership for Southern Equity, VP Operations said, “Federal funds can give non-profit organizations the opportunity to posture themselves for long term sustainability.”

The summit further emphasizes FEMA’s commitment to prioritize environmental justice, advancing President Biden’s top priority of ensuring that at least 40% of grants and assistance reach historically underserved communities. To achieve this goal, FEMA has worked hard to successfully deliver programs to send historic funding to communities large and small who desperately need help building resilience by:

• Announcing $3 billion in climate mitigation grant selections to help communities enhance their own resilience efforts.  
• Increasing the number of communities participating in the direct technical assistance program within Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) to support to communities and tribal nations that may not have the resources to begin climate resilience planning and project solution design.
• Announcing the first round of community disaster resilience zones across all 50 states and territories, including the District of Columbia.

For more information about FEMA’s External Civil Rights Division, visit External Civil Rights Division | FEMA.gov. Contact the Office of Equal Rights at 833-285-7448, 711 or Video Relay Services (VRS) or FEMA-CivilRightsOffice@fema.dhs.gov.

luther.wills-dudich Tue, 11/14/2023 - 16:36

Nag-ha-hiring pa rin ang FEMA para sa Pangkat ng Pagbawi sa Sakuna sa Illinois

CHICAGO – Ang Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA o Pederal na Ahensya ng Pangangasiwa ng Emerhensya) ay may agarang pangangailangan na mag-empleyo ng mga residente para magtrabaho bilang pansamantalang lokal na hire upang tumulong sa pagtugon sa sakuna at pagsisikap sa pagbawi. Ang mga lokal na hire na empleyado ay mga lokal na residente na tumutulong sa pagbawi ng kanilang komunidad at tinutulungan din nila ang komunidad sa proseso ng pagbawi. Hinihikayat ka ng FEMA na mag-apply para sa kapana-panabik na pagkakataong ito! Sa kasalukuyan, nag-ha-hire kami para sa mga sumusunod na lokal na hire na posisyon. Magsisimulang mag-expire ang mga anunsyo ng trabaho sa Nobyembre 15, 2023, kaya mag-apply sa lalong madaling panahon!  Upang matuto pa tungkol sa mga uri ng posisyon at ang kanilang papel sa FEMA, mangyaring bisitahin ang FEMA Cadres. 

Chicago/Tanggapang Panrehiyon

• Espesyalista sa Pag-uugnayan sa Boluntaryong Ahensya - USAJOBS – Anunsyo sa Trabaho

Springfield

• Espesyalista sa Logistik - USAJOBS – Anunsyo sa Trabaho 

Morton Grove

• Dalubhasang Espesyalista sa Disenyo ng Komunidad ng IRC - USAJOBS – Anunsyo sa Trabaho

Ang karamihan ng mga pansamantalang lokal na hire ay binigyan ng empleo sa pamamagitan ng isang streamlined (pinabuting) proseso ng pag-hire. Ang termino ng empleo ng isang lokal na hire ay hanggang 120 araw, subalit maaari itong madagdagan sa 120-araw na mga palugit. Bisitahin ang mga link sa itaas para sa karagdagang impormasyon, kabilang ang mga responsibilidad sa trabaho at kabayaran.

Ang FEMA ay isang taga-empleyo na nagbibigay ng pantay na pagkakataon. Ang mga suweldo ay maihahambing sa lokal na rate ng suweldo.

Kondisyon ng Trabaho:

• Dapat isa kang mamamayan ng U.S. upang maisaalang-alang para sa posisyong ito.
• Kailangan mong matagumpay na makapasa sa isang pagsisiyasat sa iyong background.
• Ang pagpaparehistro sa Piling Serbisyo ay kinakailangan para sa mga lalaking ipinanganak pagkatapos ng Disyembre 31, 1959.
• Suriin ang mga kondisyon ng trabaho pasa sa mga karagdagang kondisyon ng trabaho.

Upang makita ang iba pang pag-post sa karera sa FEMA, bisitahin mo ang fema.gov/careers.

Para sa karagdagang impormasyon tungkol sa operasyon ng pagbawi sa sakuna sa Illinois, bisitahin ang  www.fema.gov/disaster/4728.

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Ang tulong sa pagkabawi mula sa sakuna ay magagamit nang walang pagsasaalang-alang sa lahi, kulay, relihiyon, nasyonalidad, kasarian, edad, kapansanan, kasanayan sa Ingles, o pang-ekonomiyang katayuan. Ang makatwirang akomodasyon, kabilang ang pagsasalin ng wika at tagapagsalin ng American Sign Language (wikang pasenyas ng Amerika) gamit ang Serbisyong Relay ng Bidyo ay magagamit upang masigurado ang epektibong komunikasyon sa mga aplikanteng may limitasyon sa kasanayan sa Ingles, kapansanan, daanan at functional na pangangailangan. Kung ikaw o ang isang kakilala mo ay may diskriminasyon, tumawag sa FEMA nang libreng-toll sa 800-621-3362 (kabilang ang 711 o Relay ng Bidyo).

darrell.habisch Tue, 11/14/2023 - 15:53

FEMA nadal poszukuje pracowników do zespołu likwidacji szkód na terenie Illinois

CHICAGO – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has an immediate need to employ residents to work as temporary local hires to assist with disaster response and recovery efforts. Local hire employees are local residents who aid in the recovery of their community and help their community in the recovery process. FEMA encourages you to apply for this exciting opportunity! Currently we are hiring for the following local hire positions. Job Announcements will begin to expire as soon as on Nov. 15, 2023, so apply soon!  To learn more about the types of positions and their roles in FEMA, please visit FEMA Cadres. 

Chicago/Oddział regionalny

• Specjalista ds. współpracy z agencjami wolontariackimi - USAJOBS - Job Announcement

Springfield

• Specjalista ds. Logistyki  - USAJOBS - Job Announcement 

Morton Grove

• Specjalista ds. projektowania - społeczności IRC - USAJOBS - Job Announcement

Większość tymczasowych pracowników lokalnych jest zatrudniana w ramach uproszczonej procedury rekrutacji. Czasokres zatrudnienia wynosi do 120 dni, ale może być przedłużany co 120 dni. Odwiedź powyższe portale, aby uzyskać dalsze informacje, w tym odnośnie zakresu obowiązków i wynagrodzeń.

FEMA jest pracodawcą oferującym równe szanse w zatrudnieniu. Wynagrodzenia są porównywalne z lokalnymi stawkami.

1. Warunki zatrudnienia:

• Aby ubiegać się o to stanowisko, trzeba być obywatelem USA.
• Trzeba pomyślnie przejść badanie przeszłości (karalność).
• Rejestracja do służby wojskowej jest wymagana od mężczyzn urodzonych po 31 grudnia 1959 r.
• Zapoznaj się z pełną treścią ogłoszeń, aby poznać dodatkowe warunki zatrudnienia.

Aby przejrzeć inne oferty pracy w FEMA, odwiedź portal fema.gov/careers.

Szersze informacje o operacjach likwidacji skutków klęsk żywiołowych w Illinois można znaleźć w portalu www.fema.gov/disaster/4728.

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Pomoc w likwidacji skutków klęsk żywiołowych jest dostępna bez względu na rasę, kolor skóry, religię, narodowość, płeć, wiek, niepełnosprawność, znajomość języka angielskiego lub status ekonomiczny wnioskującego. Zasadne udogodnienia, w tym tłumaczenia pisemne i tłumacze amerykańskiego języka migowego za pośrednictwem usługi Video Relay Service, będą dostępne dla zapewnienia skutecznej komunikacji z kandydatami z ograniczoną znajomością języka angielskiego, niepełnosprawnościami oraz potrzebami w zakresie dostępu i funkcjonalności. Jeśli Ty sam(a) lub ktoś, kogo znasz, był ofiarą dyskryminacji, dzwoń do FEMA pod bezpłatny numer 800-621-3362 (w tym 711 lub Video Relay).

darrell.habisch wt., 11/14/2023 - 15:24

FEMA sigue contratando personal para el Equipo de Recuperación por Desastre de Illinois

CHICAGO - La Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA, por sus siglas en inglés) tiene una necesidad inmediata de contratar residentes para trabajar como empleados locales temporeros para asistir con la respuesta al desastre y los esfuerzos de recuperación. Los empleados locales contratados son residentes locales que contribuyen a la recuperación de su comunidad y ayudan a su comunidad en el proceso de recuperación. ¡FEMA le anima a solicitar para esta emocionante oportunidad! Actualmente estamos contratando para los siguientes puestos de empleo local. Los anuncios de empleo empezarán a expirar tan pronto como el 15 de noviembre de 2023, ¡así que presente pronto su solicitud!  Para más información sobre los tipos de puestos disponibles y sus funciones en FEMA, por favor visite Equipos FEMA. 

Chicago/Oficina regional

• Funcionarios de enlace con agencias voluntarias (VAL, por sus siglas en inglés) - USAJOBS - Anuncio de empleo

Springfield

• Especialista en logística - USAJOBS - Anuncio de empleo  

Morton Grove

• Especialista en diseño comunitario del IRC - USAJOBS - Anuncio de empleo

La mayoría de las contrataciones locales temporales se realizan a través de un proceso de contratación simplificado. La duración de la contratación local es de 120 días como máximo, aunque puede extenderse por periodos de 120 días. Visite los enlaces anteriores para obtener más información, incluidas las responsabilidades laborales y la compensación.

FEMA es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Los salarios son comparables a las tasas locales.

1. Condiciones de empleo:

• Debe ser ciudadano de Estados Unidos para ser considerado para este puesto.
• Debe pasar con éxito una investigación de antecedentes.
• El registro en el servicio selectivo es obligatorio para los varones nacidos después del 31 de diciembre de 1959.
• Revise los anuncios de empleo para conocer las condiciones de empleo adicionales.

Para ver otras ofertas de empleo de FEMA, visite fema.gov/careers..

Para más información sobre la operación de recuperación por desastre en Illinois, visite www.fema.gov/disaster/es/4728.

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La asistencia de recuperación por desastre está disponible sin tener en cuenta la raza, el color, la religión, la nacionalidad, el sexo, la edad, la discapacidad, el dominio del inglés o la situación económica. Se dispondrá de acomodo razonable, incluyendo traducción e intérpretes de Lenguaje de Señas Americano a través del Servicio de Retransmisión de Vídeo, para garantizar una comunicación eficaz con los solicitantes con dominio limitado del inglés, discapacidades y necesidades funcionales y de acceso. Si usted o alguien que conoce ha sido víctima de discriminación, llame al número gratuito de FEMA al 800-621-3362 (incluido el 711 o el Servicio de Retransmisión de vídeo). 

darrell.habisch Mar, 14/11/2023 - 15:13

لا تزال الوكالة الفيدرالية لإدارة الطوارئ (FEMA) تقوم بالتوظيف لفريق التعافي من

شيكاغو ــ إن FEMA بحاجة فورية إلى توظيف مقيمين للعمل كموظفين محليين مؤقتين للمساعدة في الاستجابة للكوارث وجهود التعافي. الموظفون المحليون هم سكان محليون يساعدون في تعافي مجتمعهم ويعينون مجتمعهم بالذات في عملية التعافي. تشجعك FEMA على التقديم لهذه الفرصة المثيرة! نقوم حاليا بالتوظيف لملئ مناصب التوظيف المحلية التالية. ستبدأ صلاحية إعلانات الوظائف بالانتهاء في 15 نوفمبر/تشرين الثاني 2023، لذا سارع بتقديم طلبك قريبا! لمعرفة المزيد عن أنواع المناصب وأدوارها في FEMA، يرجى زيارة كوادر FEMA.

شيكاغو / المكتب الإقليمي

• أخصائي تواصل طوعي للوكالة - USAJOBS - إعلان الوظيفة

سبرينغفيلد

• أخصائي لوجستي - USAJOBS - إعلان الوظيفة

مورتون غروف

• أخصائي تصميم مجتمع خبير للتنسيق بين الوكالات بشأن التعافي - USAJOBS - إعلان الوظيفة

يتم توظيف معظم الموظفين المحليين المؤقتين من خلال عملية توظيف مبسطة. تصل مدة عمل الموظف المحلي إلى 120 يوما، على الرغم من إمكانية تمديدها بزيادات قدرها 120 يوما. قم بزيارة الروابط أعلاه للحصول على معلومات إضافية عن الوظائف، بما في ذلك مسؤوليات الوظيفة والتعويضات.

FEMAهي صاحب عمل يتسم بتكافؤ الفرص. الرواتب مماثلة لمعدلات الأجور المحلية.

شروط التوظيف:

• يجب أن تكون مواطنا أمريكيا حتى يتم اعتبارك لهذا المنصب.

• يجب عليك اجتياز التحقيق في خلفيتك بنجاح.

• يشترط التسجيل في الخدمة الانتقائية للذكور المولودين بعد 31 ديسمبر/كانون الاول 1959.

• مراجعة إعلانات الوظائف لمعرفة شروط التوظيف الإضافية.

للاطلاع على منشورات وظيفية أخرى لـ FEMA، قم بزيارة fema.gov/careers.

للحصول على معلومات إضافية عن عملية التعافي من الكوارث في إلينوي، قم بزيارة http://www.fema.gov/disaster/4728.

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تتوفر المساعدة في حالات الكوارث بغض النظر عن العرق أو اللون أو الدين أو الجنسية أو الجنس أو العمر أو الإعاقة أو إتقان اللغة الإنجليزية أو الوضع الاقتصادي. ستتوفر التسهيلات المعقولة، بما في ذلك الترجمة والمترجمين الفوريين للغة الإشارة الأمريكية عبر خدمة ترحيل الفيديو لضمان التواصل الفعال مع المتقدمين ذوي الكفاءة المحدودة في اللغة الإنجليزية والإعاقات واحتياجات الوصول والوظيفية. إذا تعرضت أنت أو أي شخص تعرفه للتمييز، فاتصل بالوكالة الفيدرالية لإدارة الطوارئ (FEMA) على الرقم المجاني 800-621-3362   (ما في ذلك 711 أو خدمة الفيديو).

darrell.habisch ثلاثاء, 11/14/2023 - 15:01

FEMA इलिनॉयस आपदा बहाली टीम में नियुक्तियाँ कर रहा है

शिकागो – संघीय आपातकालीन प्रबंधन एजेंसी (FEMA) आपदा के समय प्रतिक्रिया और बहाली के प्रयासों में सहायता के लिए निवासियों को अस्थायी स्थानीय नियुक्तियों के रूप में काम पर रखने की तत्काल आवश्यकता है। स्थानीय नियुक्त कर्मचारी वे स्थानीय निवासी हैं जो अपने समुदाय की बहाली में सहायता करते हैं और बहाली प्रक्रिया में अपने समुदाय की मदद करते हैं। FEMA आपको इस रोमांचक अवसर के लिए आवेदन करने को प्रोत्साहित करता है! इस समय हम निम्नलिखित स्थानीय नियुक्ति पदों के लिए भर्ती कर रहे हैं। नौकरी की घोषणाएँ 15 नवंबर, 2023 को समाप्त होने लगेंगी, इसलिए जल्द ही आवेदन करें!  FEMA में पदों की किस्मों और उनकी भूमिकाओं के बारे में और जानकारी प्राप्त करने के लिए, कृपया यहाँ जाएँ FEMA Cadres. 

शिकागो/क्षेत्रीय कार्यालय

• स्वैच्छिक एजेंसी संपर्क विशेषज्ञ - USAJOBS - Job Announcement

स्प्रिंगफील्ड

• लॉजिस्टिक्स स्पेशलिस्ट - USAJOBS - Job Announcement 

मॉर्टन ग्रुव

• IRC कम्यूनिटी डिज़ाइन एक्सपर्ट विशेषज्ञ - USAJOBS - Job Announcement

अधिकतर अस्थायी स्थानीय व्यक्तियों की नियुक्तियाँ एक सुव्यवस्थित भर्ती प्रक्रिया के जरिए की जाती हैं। स्थानीय व्यक्ति के रोज़गार की अवधि 120 दिनों तक है, हालांकि इसे 120 दिनों की वेतन वृद्धि से बढ़ाया जा सकता है। नौकरी की ज़िम्मेदारियों और मुआवज़े सहित अतिरिक्त जानकारी के लिए उपरोक्त लिंक पर जाएँ।

FEMA एक समान अवसर प्रदान करने वाला नियोक्ता है। वेतन स्थानीय भुगतान दरों के अनुसार तुलनीय हैं।

रोज़गार की शर्तें:

• इस पद के लिए आप पर विचार किये जाने के लिए आपका संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका का नागरिक होना आवश्यक है।
• आपको पृष्ठभूमि जांच (बैकग्राउंड चैक) सफलतापूर्वक उत्तीर्ण करनी होगी।
• 31 दिसंबर 1959 के बाद जन्मे पुरुषों के लिए चयनात्मक सेवा पंजीकरण होना आवश्यक है।
• रोज़गार की अतिरिक्त शर्तों के लिए नौकरी की घोषणाओं की समीक्षा करें।

FEMA की अन्य कैरियर पोस्टिंग देखने के लिए, fema.gov/careers पर जाएँ।

इलिनॉयस में आपदा बहाली ऑपरेशन के बारे में और अधिक जानकारी के लिए, www.fema.gov/disaster/4728 पर जाएँ।

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आपदा बहाली सहायता जाति, रंग, धर्म, राष्ट्रीयता, लिंग, आयु, विकलांगता, अंग्रेजी दक्षता या आर्थिक स्थिति पर ध्यान दिये बिना उपलब्ध है। सीमित अंग्रेजी दक्षता, विकलांगता पहुंच (एक्सेस) और कामकाजी ज़रूरतों वाले आवेदकों के साथ प्रभावी संचार सुनिश्चित करने के लिए वीडियो रिले सेवा के माध्यम से अनुवाद और अमेरिकी सांकेतिक भाषा दुभाषियों सहित उचित समायोजन उपलब्ध होंगे। अगर आपके या आपके किसी जानने वाले के साथ भेदभाव किया गया है, तो FEMA को टोल-फ्री नंबर 800-621-3362 (711 या वीडियो रिले सहित) पर कॉल करें। 

darrell.habisch डी, एम / डी / वाई - एच :52

FEMA is Still Hiring for the Illinois Disaster Recovery Team

CHICAGO – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has an immediate need to employ residents to work as temporary local hires to assist with disaster response and recovery efforts. Local hire employees are local residents who aid in the recovery of their community and help their community in the recovery process. FEMA encourages you to apply for this exciting opportunity! Currently we are hiring for the following local hire positions. Job Announcements will begin to expire as soon as on Nov. 15, 2023, so apply soon!  To learn more about the types of positions and their roles in FEMA, please visit FEMA Cadres. 

Chicago/Regional Office

• Voluntary Agency Liaison Specialist - USAJOBS - Job Announcement

Springfield

• Logistic Specialist - USAJOBS - Job Announcement 

Morton Grove

• Interagency Recovery Coordination Community Design Expert Specialist - USAJOBS - Job Announcement

Most temporary local hires are employed through a streamlined hiring process. A local hire’s term of employment is up to 120 days, though it may be extended in 120-day increments. Visit the links above for additional information, including job responsibilities and compensation.

FEMA is an equal opportunity employer. Salaries are comparable to local pay rates.

Conditions of Employment:

• You must be a U.S. citizen to be considered for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after Dec. 31, 1959.
• Review job announcements for additional conditions of employment.

To see other FEMA career postings, visit fema.gov/careers.

For additional information about the disaster recovery operation in Illinois, visit www.fema.gov/disaster/4728.

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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). 

darrell.habisch Tue, 11/14/2023 - 13:46

Communication with FEMA is a Two-Way Street

CHICAGO –The closing of Disaster Recovery Centers does not signal the end of FEMA’s involvement in Illinois’ disaster recovery. You can still get your questions answered and clear explanations of the disaster process by calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362, where multilingual operators stand ready to assist you. If you prefer, you can go online to DisasterAssistance.gov or use the FEMA app on your smart device. 

As of November 7, FEMA has approved $273.3 million in grants for individual and household assistance to eligible residents of Cook County who suffered losses because of the June 29 – July 2 storms and flooding. For its part, the U.S. Small Business Administration has approved more than $92.3 million in low-interest business loans to homeowners, renters, and businesses to assist eligible survivors on the way to their pre-disaster status.

With so much riding on having the correct information, it is important that FEMA be able to contact you. Be aware that phone calls from FEMA may appear to come from unidentified numbers. Please make sure that FEMA has your current contact information. If there are changes in your telephone number, current mailing address, banking, or insurance information, please let FEMA know so we can update your file. 

You can update your contact information in the same ways you can get your questions answered:

• Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov.
• Use the FEMA app for smart devices.
• Call 800-621-3362 (TTY 800-462-7585). The toll-free numbers are open from 6 a.m. to midnight local time, seven days a week. Those who use a relay service such as a videophone, InnoCaption or CapTel should provide FEMA with their specific phone number assigned to that service.

When calling you, FEMA specialists will have your FEMA registration number, telephone number and address of the damaged property. They may ask you for the first four digits of your FEMA registration number. They will not ask for money; there is no charge to apply for FEMA assistance. If you are suspicious about a caller, call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 (TTY 800-462-7585) to verify that FEMA is trying to reach you. If you use a relay service such as video relay service, captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service. 

While the application period for new registrations closed October 30, FEMA will continue to process appeals and assist applicants with questions.

For additional information about the disaster recovery operation in Illinois, visit https://fema.gov/disaster/4728. 

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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). 

darrell.habisch Tue, 11/14/2023 - 13:33

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Second Round of Funding to Mitigate Repetitive Flooding

WASHINGTON -- Today, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced the availability of another $300 million in Swift Current funding to help property owners across the nation become more resilient to flooding.

This funding opportunity is the second time that FEMA is using funds from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for Swift Current, which is a sub-program of FEMA’s Flood Mitigation Assistance Program. Swift Current makes homes safer and more resilient for National Flood Insurance Program policyholders with repetitively flooded properties. 

luther.wills-dudich Mon, 11/13/2023 - 16:59

Application Deadline Passes but FEMA is Still Here to Help Vermonters

The October 31 deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance has passed, but that does not mean FEMA is leaving. FEMA will continue working with Vermont Emergency Management to help survivors and communities recover.

If you applied for FEMA assistance due to damage from the July 7-21 storms, FEMA encourages you to keep in touch. 

By staying in touch, you can track the progress of your case, notify the agency of changes to your mailing or email addresses or phone numbers, and report insurance settlements or additional damage you may have discovered since your home inspection. 

To reach FEMA: 

• Call the toll-free Helpline at 800-621-3362. Specialists are available 24/7 to answer your questions and provide referrals to resources. Language translation is available; if you use a relay service such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service when you call. 
• Download the FEMA App.
• Visit DisasterAssistance.gov.
  • To create an account:
    • Select “Check Status” on the home page or from the “Get Assistance” menu.
    • Click “Continue” to go to login.gov.
    • Click “Create Account.”
    • Enter your email address, select your language, check the box to indicate you’ve read the Rules of Use, then click “Submit.”
    • You will receive a confirmation email from no-reply@login.gov. When you receive it, click the link, and follow the instructions.

The deadline to apply for a long-term, low-interest disaster loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration has also passed. However, you may still apply online at DisasterLoanAssistance.sba.gov. To request a paper application, call the SBA Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955. To access telecommunications relay services, dial 7-1-1 or send an email to DisasterCustomerService@sba.gov.

As of November 9, 2023, FEMA and our partners have approved more than $84.2 million in assistance for Vermont storm survivors:

• FEMA has approved more than $23.2 million for households and individuals.
• SBA has approved more than $26.7million in low-interest disaster loans for homeowners, renters and businesses.
• FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program has paid $34.3 million in claims for policyholders.
• More than 3,958 people have visited Disaster Recovery Centers throughout the nine designated counties to receive information and advice for their recovery.
• Disaster Survivor Assistance teams visited more than 19,465 homes and talked to more than 12,587 residents about how FEMA can help them recover, answered questions, and helped them apply.

kwei.nwaogu Mon, 11/13/2023 - 15:10

FEMA Awards Nearly $1.5 Million for Flood Control Projects in Barceloneta, Patillas and Villalba

Guaynabo, Puerto Rico – The communities of Barceloneta, Patillas and Villalba have been vulnerable to excessive flooding in recent years as climate change has increased the risk of flooding, while antiquated water control systems offer little protection against torrential rains. 

To help these municipalities build more efficient flood control infrastructure, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) allocated nearly $1.5 million through its Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). These funds will fully fund the cost of the initial phase, which consists of geotechnical studies and engineering designs required prior to construction.

Construction projects will incorporate nature-based solutions to repair vulnerable water drainage systems. This construction approach includes bioengineering and other low-impact development solutions, which are incorporated into the project design to deliver a wide range of economic, ecological and social benefits.

"These projects will create a lasting impact on these communities and will be a model for others to follow. By using environmentally focused engineering designs we are in tune with the times, addressing the challenge of climate change while helping to build resilient communities," said the Federal Disaster Recovery Coordinator José G. Baquero.

In Barceloneta, torrential rain periods can disrupt the daily lives of citizens, to the point that cranes must be used to rescue drivers from flooded streets, and that residents are unable to enter and leave their homes due to runoff, explained Yadira Rodríguez Cruz, director of Barceloneta's Office of Emergency Management.

To lessen the impact of excessive flooding in its communities, the municipality of Barceloneta received nearly $579,000 for the initial phase of its flood control project. Mitigation repairs include the installation of 3,700 feet of reinforced concrete pipeline parallel to the existing pipeline in downtown Barceloneta. Total repairs are estimated at nearly $1.9 million.

"Improving the stormwater sewer system is critical because it manages the proper control and flow of stormwater runoff separately from wastewater," Rodríguez said. "This will prevent urban flooding and that drivers and residents face emergency situations due to flooded streets."

Meanwhile, in the community of La Vega in Villalba, residents still harbor fears of flooding in their homes, said Nancy Martínez Marcial. "The uncertainty that every time it starts to rain we don't know if the street is going to flood. We are worried that at some point the water could get into the houses," she said.

FEMA allocated $213,000 for the initial phase of the project to design and build surface and subsurface drainage infrastructure and streambank stabilization along the banks of the Jacaguas River in the community of La Vega. The construction of this project is estimated at nearly $1.6 million.

In addition, FEMA approved about $702,000 to begin a mitigation project in the Recio sector, a small community in the town of Guardaraya, Patillas. This project will reduce flood risks and provide safe access to about 250 families. Construction is estimated at over $6.2 million and consists of the expansion of an open concrete channel that collects and discharges runoff water from the community into a nearby river.

In response to this announcement, the executive director of the Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resiliency (COR3), Manuel A. Laboy Rivera, said, "The development of this type of project, which integrates nature-based solutions, is even more important given the need in Puerto Rico to address the damages caused by sea level rise and flooding, among other situations. I urge the municipalities of Patillas, Villalba and Barceloneta to request the first advance of the 25 percent available through the Working Capital Advance pilot program to promote the development of these mitigation works that provide security to communities and minimize the impact of climate change."

To date, FEMA has awarded over $18.1 million for 28 projects from the HMGP program to decrease flood risks.

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

 

 

manuel.deleon Sun, 11/12/2023 - 15:08

New Hours for Claims Office Advocate Connects

SANTA FE, N.M. -- The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office Advocate Team announces new Advocate Connects hours to better serve individuals impacted by the fire and subsequent flooding. 

Advocate Connects are weekly in-person events designed to provide support, listen to concerns and solve problems.

Individuals can now meet with the Advocate Team every Tuesday at the Mora County Commissioners Chambers from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Las Vegas Train Station, in the upstairs meeting room. This series of Advocate Connects will continue through December 21, 2023, pause for the Christmas and New Year holidays, then resume in January.

ADDRESSES FOR ADVOCATE CONNECTS:

Mora County Commission Chambers

1 Court House Drive, Mora, NM 

Las Vegas Train Station- Upstairs Meeting Room 500 Railroad, Las Vegas, NM

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 on notifications to stay up to date about the claims process, upcoming deadlines and other program announcements at Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office | Facebook.

candace.herring Thu, 11/09/2023 - 23:03

You Have Until Dec. 9 to Apply for Federal Disaster Assistance

HONOLULU – The deadline to apply for federal disaster assistance has been extended another 30 days, meaning homeowners and renters with uninsured or underinsured damage to their property from the Maui wildfires have until Saturday, Dec. 9, to apply.

This is also the deadline for Maui’s homeowners, renters and businesses to apply to the U.S. Small Business Administration for a low-interest disaster loan for physical property damage.

“Registering with FEMA for Individual Assistance is the key that opens the door to many kinds of additional federal help, and we want to make sure everyone who is eligible for that aid has an opportunity to receive it,” said James Barros, Administrator of the Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency.

“The complexity of this event and the diversity of the Maui community created some obstacles to getting all of the people who need help signed up for federal assistance,” he added. “So we’re grateful that FEMA extended the registration deadline.”

FEMA provides funds that are paid directly to eligible individuals and households. Housing Assistance may include rental assistance, lodging expenses reimbursement, home repair assistance, and replacement assistance. All are explained as follows:

• Rental Assistance is financial assistance for homeowners and renters for temporary housing if the wildfires displaced you from your primary residence.
• Lodging Expense Reimbursement is reimbursement for out-of-pocket temporary lodging expenses resulting from damage that made your primary residence unlivable. Eligible lodging expenses may include the cost of the room and associated taxes. 
• Home Repair Assistance is financial assistance for homeowners to repair their primary residences, utilities servicing that home, and residential infrastructure leading to your fire-damaged property. 
• Replacement Assistance is financial assistance for any homeowner whose primary home was destroyed by the fires, and it can be applied to the purchase of a new permanent residence.
• Other Needs Assistance is financial assistance for other disaster-caused expenses and immediate essential needs. This assistance may include funds to replace personal property, moving and storage expenses, transportation assistance, funeral, medical, dental, childcare, and miscellaneous disaster-related items.

To apply for FEMA disaster assistance, visit DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA mobile app or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. If you use a video relay service, captioned telephone service or another service, give FEMA your number for that service when you apply. Helpline operators are available from 1 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week, and they speak many languages. Press 2 for Spanish. Press 3 for an interpreter who speaks your language.

For an American Sign Language video on how to apply, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU7wzRjByhI&list=PL720Kw_OojlKOhtKG7HM_0n_kEawus6FC&index=6.

You may also visit any Disaster Recovery Center, where specialists can clarify information you have received from FEMA or other agencies. You can find a center here: DRC Locator (fema.gov)

The primary source of federal funding for long-term disaster recovery not covered by insurance is the Small Business Administration. SBA offers disaster assistance in the form of low-interest disaster loans to homeowners, renters and businesses. SBA also provides eligible small businesses and nonprofit organizations with working capital to help overcome an economic injury. 

SBA representatives are available at Disaster Recovery Centers and at the Business Recovery Centers on Maui, Oʻahu, Kauai and Hawaiʻi to help applicants apply for disaster loans. Business Recovery Centers on Kauai and Hawaiʻi will close Thursday, Nov. 9.

SBA applicants may apply online, receive additional disaster assistance information, and download applications at https://www.sba.gov/hawaii-wildfires. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information.

For people who are deaf, hard-of-hearing or have a speech disability, dial 711 to access telecommunications relay services. Completed applications may also be mailed to U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.

For the latest information on the Maui wildfire recovery efforts, visit mauicounty.gov, mauirecovers.org and fema.gov/disaster/4724. Follow FEMA on social media: @FEMARegion9 and facebook.com/fema. You may also get disaster assistance information and download applications at sba.gov/hawaii-wildfires. 

mary.j.edmon Thu, 11/09/2023 - 19:09

FEMA Ends Home Visits; Beware of Scammers, Price Gouging

ATLANTA – Personnel from FEMA’s Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) program are no longer visiting Georgia Hurricane Idalia survivors at their homes to check their well-being or to help them apply for federal disaster assistance. This is because door-to-door visits have ended in Berrien, Brooks, Cook, Glynn and Lowndes counties.

With this phase of the disaster recovery concluding, scam artists, identity thieves and other criminals may attempt to take advantage of disaster survivors when they are in a stressful state.

It is important for survivors to remain alert, ask questions and always ask for identification when someone claims to represent FEMA or another government agency. FEMA does not certify contractors or any commercial enterprise.

Scams can take different forms, including phone calls, texts, mail, email, websites, or in person. Federal and Georgia emergency management officials urge residents to watch for and report any suspicious activity by calling the FEMA Disaster Fraud Hotline at 866-720-5721.

In addition, post-disaster price gouging is often rampant in hurricane-damaged regions and has been reported in southern Georgia following Hurricane Idalia. The State Bar of Georgia has received reports of fraudulent price gouging that include: 1. survivors being charged $75,000 for tree cutting by out-of-state companies; 2. invoices for eight hours of work when a service only lasted three hours; and 3. homeowners being charged for chainsaw purchases made by vendors. If you’ve been a victim or witness to price gouging or post-disaster fraud, file a report on the Georgia Attorney General Consumer Protection Division’s website at https://consumer.georgia.gov/. 

Other common post-disaster fraud practices to watch for include:

• Phony government workers: You may be contacted by scam artists posing as disaster workers who are seeking money for services. Federal, state and local disaster workers do not solicit or accept money.
• Fake offers of state or federal aid: Federal disaster employees will not promise a disaster grant. FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) personnel never charge applicants for disaster assistance, inspections or help with completing applications. No money is solicited or accepted.
• Beware of unlicensed/uninsured and phony building contractors: Individuals may represent themselves as legitimate contractors. Ask for references, be cautious about advance payments, make sure they are licensed and insured and obtain the proper permits.
• Phony housing inspectors: There is no charge for a FEMA inspection. FEMA inspectors will contact you to set a time to meet at the address where the damage was reported and to obtain any other required information. All FEMA personnel and contractors will have an official laminated photo ID badge. You may ask to see it. 
• Fraudulent charitable solicitations: A list of reputable charities that are approved by the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance is available at Give.Org. The Alliance advises, “do not respond to unsolicited emails, watch out for pushy telemarketers and look out for fake charities that sound real.” 

If you think you may have been the victim of a scam or price gouging, report it immediately to your local police or sheriff’s department or contact the Georgia Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division at 404-651-8600 or 800-869-1123. 

For the latest information on Georgia’s recovery from Hurricane Idalia, visit fema.gov/disaster/4738, follow FEMA on X, formerly known as Twitter, at twitter.com/femaregion4 and at facebook.com/fema.

bree-constance… Thu, 11/09/2023 - 14:13

Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Offices and Helpline Closed in Observance of Veterans Day

1. SANTA FE, N.M. -- The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims offices in Mora, Las Vegas, and Santa Fe will remain closed on Friday, November 10, 2023, in honor of Veterans Day.
2. The Claims Office Helpline will also be temporarily unavailable as part of the observance of Veterans Day. You are encouraged to leave a voice message on the Helpline at (505) 995-7133, and we will promptly return your call during regular business hours on Monday, November 13, 2023.
3. Following the observance of Veterans Day, the Claims Office and Claims Office Helpline will resume normal business operations. 

• The Santa Fe office will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
• The Mora and Las Vegas offices will be open Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with extended evening hours on Tuesday from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. On Saturday, the Mora and Las Vegas offices will be open from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
• The Claims Office Helpline will also be staffed 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Callers are welcome to leave a voice message outside of business hours on the Helpline at (505) 995-7133.

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 on notifications to stay up to date about the claims process, upcoming deadlines and other program announcements at Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office | Facebook.

candace.herring Wed, 11/08/2023 - 21:19

Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Essex County, Massachusetts

Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps are available for review by residents and business owners in affected communities in Essex County, Massachusetts. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements.

The updated maps were produced in coordination with local, state and FEMA officials. Significant community review of the maps has already taken place. Before the maps become final, community stakeholders can raise questions or concerns about the information provided and participate in the 90-day appeal and comment periods.

The 90-day appeal and comment periods began on October 24, 2023. The affected communities for this appeal period in Essex County, Massachusetts are the City of Amesbury, the City of Lawrence, the City of Methuen and the Town of Salisbury. They are listed in the Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations Notice in the Federal Register in addition to other communities in Essex County, Massachusetts that have already begun their appeal period.

Residents may submit an appeal if they think modeling or data used to create the map is technically or scientifically incorrect. 

• An appeal must include technical information, such as hydraulic or hydrologic data, to support the claim. 
• Appeals cannot be based on the effects of proposed projects or projects started after the study is in progress.
• If property owners see incorrect information that does not change the flood hazard information — such as a missing or misspelled road name in the Special Flood Hazard Area or an incorrect corporate boundary — they can submit a written comment.

The next step in the mapping process is to resolve all comments and appeals. Once these are resolved, FEMA will notify communities of the effective date of the final maps.

To review the preliminary maps or submit appeals and comments, contact your local floodplain administrator (FPA). A FEMA Map Specialist can identify your community FPA. Specialists are available by telephone at 1-877-FEMA-MAP (1-877-336-2627) or by email at FEMA-FMIX@fema.dhs.gov.

The preliminary maps may also be viewed at the following websites:

• FEMA Map Service Center 
• Preliminary Map Products Download Page 
• Flood Map Changes Viewer 

For more information about the flood maps, please contact a FEMA Map Specialist by telephone at 1-877-FEMA-MAP (1-877-336-2627) or by email at FEMA-FMIX@fema.dhs.gov.

There are cost-saving options available for those newly mapped into a high-risk flood zone. Learn more about your flood insurance options by talking with your insurance agent or visiting https://www.floodsmart.gov.

adrien.urbani Wed, 11/08/2023 - 18:14

Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Merrimack County, New Hampshire

Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps are available for review by residents and business owners in affected communities in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements.

The updated maps were produced in coordination with local, state and FEMA officials. Significant community review of the maps has already taken place. Before the maps become final, community stakeholders can raise questions or concerns about the information provided and participate in the 90-day appeal and comment periods.

The 90-day appeal and comment periods began on October 25, 2023. The affected communities in Merrimack County, New Hampshire are listed in the Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations Notice in the Federal Register.

Residents may submit an appeal if they think modeling or data used to create the map is technically or scientifically incorrect. 

• An appeal must include technical information, such as hydraulic or hydrologic data, to support the claim. 
• Appeals cannot be based on the effects of proposed projects or projects started after the study is in progress.
• If property owners see incorrect information that does not change the flood hazard information — such as a missing or misspelled road name in the Special Flood Hazard Area or an incorrect corporate boundary — they can submit a written comment.

The next step in the mapping process is to resolve all comments and appeals. Once these are resolved, FEMA will notify communities of the effective date of the final maps.

To review the preliminary maps or submit appeals and comments, contact your local floodplain administrator (FPA). A FEMA Map Specialist can identify your community FPA. Specialists are available by telephone at 1-877-FEMA-MAP (1-877-336-2627) or by email at FEMA-FMIX@fema.dhs.gov.

The preliminary maps may also be viewed at the following websites:

• FEMA Map Service Center 
• Preliminary Map Products Download Page 
• Flood Map Changes Viewer 

For more information about the flood maps, please contact a FEMA Map Specialist by telephone at 1-877-FEMA-MAP (1-877-336-2627) or by email at FEMA-FMIX@fema.dhs.gov.

There are cost-saving options available for those newly mapped into a high-risk flood zone. Learn more about your flood insurance options by talking with your insurance agent or visiting https://www.floodsmart.gov.

adrien.urbani Wed, 11/08/2023 - 18:09