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Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Love County, Oklahoma
DENTON, Texas – Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review in Love County, Oklahoma. 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, but before the maps become final, community residents can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and participate in the 90-day appeal and comment periods.
The 90-day appeal and comment period will begin on or around Nov. 15, 2024.
Appeals and comments may be submitted through Feb. 13, 2025, for:
- The city of Marietta; the towns of Leon and Thackerville; and the unincorporated areas of Love County
Residents may submit an appeal if they consider 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, visit your local floodplain administrator (FPA). A FEMA Map Specialist can identify your community FPA. Specialists are available by telephone at 877-FEMA-MAP (877-336-2627) or by email at FEMA-FMIX@fema.dhs.gov.
The preliminary maps may also be viewed online:
- The Flood Map Changes Viewer at http://msc.fema.gov/fmcv
- FEMA Map Service Center at http://msc.fema.gov/portal
- The Base Level Engineering-to-FIRM Viewer at https://webapps.usgs.gov/fema/ble_firm
For more information about the flood maps:
- Use a live chat service about flood maps at floodmaps.fema.gov/fhm/fmx_main.html (just click on the “Live Chat Open” icon).
- Contact a FEMA Map Specialist by telephone at 877-FEMA-MAP (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 floodsmart.gov.
alexa.brown Fri, 11/15/2024 - 15:19Use FEMA Grants for Intended Purposes
FEMA reminds South Carolinians who have received federal disaster assistance for Hurricane Helene to use the money for its intended purpose and to keep receipts for three years.
Disaster assistance is intended to help residents meet basic disaster-related needs. A letter explaining what the payment can be used for arrives within a day or two of the check or direct deposit payment.
If applicants spend the payment on anything other than the purpose for which it is intended, they may be denied future disaster assistance. In some cases, FEMA may ask that the money be returned.
Those receiving assistance are urged to keep receipts for their disaster spending for three years to document that the money was used to meet disaster-related needs. If recipients receive an insurance settlement to cover the same expenses, they must reimburse FEMA. Audits are conducted to confirm funds were spent properly.
If you have questions about what’s eligible, call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 or visit any Disaster Recovery Center. To find the nearest center, visit fema.gov/DRC or text “DRC” along with your Zip Code to 43362.
How To ApplyIf you have not applied for FEMA assistance yet, there is still time to submit your application. Homeowners and renters in Abbeville, Aiken, Allendale, Anderson, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Cherokee, Chester, Edgefield, Fairfield, Greenville, Greenwood, Hampton, Jasper, Kershaw, Laurens, Lexington, McCormick, Newberry, Oconee, Orangeburg, Pickens, Richland, Saluda, Spartanburg, Union and York counties and the Catawba Indian Nation who were affected by Hurricane Helene are eligible to apply for FEMA assistance.
You can apply in several ways: go online to DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA App, visit any Disaster Recovery Center or call 800-621-3362. Lines are open every day and help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service, such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service.
For a video with American Sign Language, voiceover and open captions about how to apply for FEMA assistance, select this link.
FEMA programs are accessible to survivors with disabilities and others with access and functional needs.
kwei.nwaogu Fri, 11/15/2024 - 12:32Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Greenwood County
A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Greenwood County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene.
Greenwood County
Ninety Six Depot
99 Main St. W.
Ninety Six, SC 29666
Open Nov. 15-16, 8 a.m.- 7 p.m.
Closed Sunday, Nov. 17
Open Nov. 18-23, 8 a.m.- 7 p.m.
Closed Sunday, Nov. 24
Open Nov. 25-27, 8 a.m.- 7 p.m.
Closed Nov. 28 for Thanksgiving holiday
Open Nov. 29-30, 8 a.m.- 7 p.m.
Additional Disaster Recovery Centers are scheduled to open in other South Carolina counties. Click here to find centers that are already open in South Carolina. You can visit any open center to meet with representatives of FEMA, the state of South Carolina and the U.S. Small Business Administration. No appointment is needed.
To find all other center locations, including those in other states, go to fema.gov/drc or text “DRC” and a Zip Code to 43362.
Homeowners and renters in Abbeville, Aiken, Allendale, Anderson, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Cherokee, Chester, Edgefield, Fairfield, Greenville, Greenwood, Hampton, Jasper, Kershaw, Laurens, Lexington, McCormick, Newberry, Oconee, Orangeburg, Pickens, Richland, Saluda, Spartanburg, Union and York counties and the Catawba Indian Nation can apply for federal assistance.
The quickest way to apply is to go online to DisasterAssistance.gov. You can also apply using the FEMA App for mobile devices or calling toll-free 800-621-3362. The telephone line is open every day and help is available in many languages. If you use a relay service, such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service. For a video with American Sign Language, voiceover and open captions about how to apply for FEMA assistance, select this link.
FEMA programs are accessible to survivors with disabilities and others with access and functional needs.
kwei.nwaogu Fri, 11/15/2024 - 12:28Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Glades, Hamilton, Highlands, Okeechobee and Palm Beach Counties
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – FEMA has opened Disaster Recovery Centers in Glades, Hamilton, Highlands, Okeechobee and Palm Beach counties to provide one-on-one help to Floridians affected by Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby.
Survivors do not need to visit a center to apply for assistance. Survivors are encouraged to apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by downloading the FEMA App. FEMA does not distribute cash at Disaster Recovery Centers.
Center locations:
Glades County
Glades County Health Department
1021 Health Park Drive
Moore Haven, FL 33471
Hours: 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Thursday-Saturday
Hamilton County (Mobile)
Central Hamilton Elementary
553 Chan Bridge Drive
Jasper, FL 32052
Hours: 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday-Sunday
Highlands County
Bert J. Harris Jr. Agricultural Center
4509 George Blvd.
Sebring, FL 33875
Hours: 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Monday-Sunday
Okeechobee County
Okeechobee County Public Library
206 SW 16th St.
Okeechobee, FL 34974
Hours: 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday
Palm Beach (Mobile)
Town of Loxahatchee Groves
13901 Southern Blvd.
Loxahatchee Groves, FL 33470
Hours: 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday through Nov. 15, 2024.
When centers move to new locations, details will be provided to the public.
To find other center locations go to fema.gov/drc or text “DRC” and a Zip Code to 43362. All centers are accessible to people with disabilities or access and functional needs and are equipped with assistive technology.
Homeowners and renters are encouraged to apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by using the FEMA App. You may also apply by phone at 800-621-3362. Lines are open every day and help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service, captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service. For an accessible video on how to apply for assistance go to FEMA Accessible: Applying for Individual Assistance - YouTube.
For the latest information about Hurricane Milton recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4834. For Hurricane Helene recovery information, visit fema.gov/disaster/4828. For Hurricane Debby recovery information, visit fema.gov/disaster/4806. Follow FEMA on X at x.com/femaregion4 or on Facebook at facebook.com/fema.
brindisi.chan Thu, 11/14/2024 - 22:49Federal Disaster Assistance for Connecticut Tops $9 Million
Six weeks after President Joseph R. Biden declared a major disaster for the state of Connecticut following the August 18-19, 2024 Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides and Mudslides, more than $9 million in federal assistance has been provided by FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to support disaster recovery.
As of November 14, Connecticut’s recovery assistance from FEMA includes:
- $9,001,961 million in FEMA’s Individual and Households Program (IHP) grants awarded to eligible homeowners and renters in three Connecticut counties. These grants help pay for uninsured and underinsured losses and storm-related damage, including:
- $5,324,592 million in FEMA housing grants to help pay for home repair, home replacement and rental assistance for temporary housing.
- $3,677,368 million in Other Needs Assistance grants to help pay for personal property replacement and other serious storm-related needs—such as moving and storage fees, transportation, childcare, and medical and dental expenses.
- As of October 29, Connecticut’s recovery assistance from the SBA includes:
- $1,549,400 million in long-term, low-interest disaster loans have been offered and $401,400 has been disbursed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for homeowners and renters to help repair, rebuild or replace disaster-damaged physical property and to cover economic injury for businesses of all sizes and non-profit organizations.
- NOTE: On October 15, 2024, it was announced that funds for the SBA Disaster Loan Program have been fully expended. While no new SBA Disaster loans can be issued until Congress appropriates additional funding, SBA remains committed to supporting disaster survivors. Applications will continue to be accepted and processed to ensure individuals and businesses are prepared to receive assistance once funding becomes available.
In addition to FEMA’s $9,001,961 million in grants and SBA’s $1,549,400 million in offered loans and $401,400 in disbursed loans, the National Flood Insurance Program has also helped survivors whose homes were affected by the disaster, paying more than $5,437,847 million in claims to policy holders for flood damage related to the storm.
Homeowners and renters in Fairfield, Litchfield and New Haven Counties whose homes and property were damaged by the storm, and who still need to apply for federal assistance, have until November 19, 2024 to do so.
A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is open in Southbury, CT to provide one-on-one support to survivors. At the DRC, recovery specialists from FEMA and the SBA provide information on available services, explain assistance programs, and help survivors complete or check the status of their applications for assistance. A FEMA Hazard Mitigation Community Education Outreach Specialist is also on site to assist survivors in preparing for future incidents. No appointment is necessary to visit the DRC and walk-ins are welcome.
The DRC is located at:
Southbury Town Hall
501 Main Street South
Southbury, CT 06488
Operating Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
NOTE: The DRC will close permanently at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.
To apply for FEMA assistance without visiting the DRC, go online to DisasterAssistance.gov, download the FEMA mobile app or call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362. If you use a relay service such as video relay service, captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service when you apply.
Billy.domrose Thu, 11/14/2024 - 20:50FEMA Assistance Available for Georgians with Disability-Related Needs
ATLANTA – Eligible survivors of Hurricane Helene or Tropical Storm Debby, damage Aug. 4—20, 2024, may receive help with additional repairs and improvements if they or a household member has a disability. FEMA can help homeowners pay for the full cost of accessibility items like an exterior ramp, grab bars and a paved path of travel to your home from your vehicle when they are needed by you or a member of the household.
Residents in Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brantley, Brooks, Bryan, Bulloch, Burke, Butts, Camden, Candler, Charlton, Chatham, Clinch, Coffee, Colquitt, Columbia, Cook, Dodge, Echols, Effingham, Elbert, Emanuel, Evans, Fulton, Glascock, Glynn, Hancock, Irwin, Jeff Davis, Jefferson, Jenkins, Johnson, Lanier, Laurens, Liberty, Lincoln, Long, Lowndes, McDuffie, McIntosh, Montgomery, Newton, Pierce, Rabun, Richmond, Screven, Stephens, Taliaferro, Tattnall, Telfair, Thomas, Tift, Toombs, Treutlen, Ware, Warren, Washington, Wayne, Wheeler, and Wilkes counties may be eligible for this assistance.
FEMA may be able to pay for the entire cost for these items when needed to make your home safe to access for anyone in your household with a disability.
FEMA can provide money to help with some or all of these items when:
- Your home was damaged by Tropical Storm Debby or Hurricane Helene and your home already had one of more of these items.
- Your home was damaged by the storms and a member of your household needs one or more of these items, even if it wasn’t part of your home before the storms, or
- A member of your household was disabled by the storms and needs one or more of these items.
The first step is to apply. There are four ways Georgians can apply for FEMA assistance, which can include funds for accessibility needs.
- Visit a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center. To find your nearest center, visit fema.gov/drc.
- Call FEMA at 800-621-3362. Multilingual operators are 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.
- Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov.
- Download and use the FEMA app.
FEMA programs are accessible to people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs. To view an accessible video on how to apply, visit Three Ways to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance - YouTube.
For the latest information about Georgia's recovery, visit fema.gov/helene/georgia. Follow FEMA Region 4 @FEMARegion4 on X or follow FEMA on social media at: FEMA Blog on fema.gov, @FEMA or @FEMAEspanol on X, FEMA or FEMA Espanol on Facebook, @FEMA on Instagram, and via FEMA YouTube channel. Also, follow Administrator Deanne Criswell on Twitter @FEMA_Deanne.
larissa.hale Thu, 11/14/2024 - 20:13
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Alaska
WASHINGTON – FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Alaska to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by landslides on Aug. 25, 2024.
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 landslides in Ketchikan Gateway Borough.
Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.
Lance E. Davis has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. Additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the state and warranted by the results of further assessments.
mashana.davis Thu, 11/14/2024 - 20:06President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Wyoming
WASHINGTON – FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Wyoming to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires from Aug. 21-31, 2024.
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 wildfires in Campbell and Johnson counties.
Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.
Dolph A. Diemont has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. Additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the state and warranted by the results of further assessments.
amy.ashbridge Thu, 11/14/2024 - 17:02Over $10.8 Million in FEMA Funds Revitalize Potable Water Systems in Rural Communities
One of the projects considers the construction of a potable water distribution network and meters in the Villa Esperanza community of Toa Alta. Villa Esperanza is a vulnerable community that was severely damaged by Hurricane María.
“The needs for essential services vary in all communities and our commitment is to contribute to a reconstruction that addresses them. In the case of Villa Esperanza, the agency allocated funds for a renovated stormwater system that will help improve the quality of life and health of its residents,” said Federal Disaster Recovery Coordinator José G. Baquero.
Over $2.6 million from the agency are destined to install the water distribution network in this community. This includes piping, infrastructure to place water meters, 12 water hydrants, valves, vents, pressure gauges and a reinforced concrete box with a heavy traffic resistant lid.
FEMA also allocated nearly $7.6 million to repair rainwater infrastructure in the communities of Bayaney, Aibonito and Manantiales in the municipality of Hatillo. The work includes the replacement of pipes and the installation of about 1,160 meters of rainwater pipes in the Manantiales community; about 1,200 meters in the Aibonito community; and about 1,700 meters in the Bayaney neighborhood.
According to Rolando Vega Ocasio, from PRASA’s Northern Region Project Management Office, the Bayaney neighborhood project will benefit over 1,700 families in Hatillo. Deteriorated pipes will be replaced here to address constant breakages and extend their lifetime; and the diameter of the pipe will be increased to ensure better pressure.
Moreover, the Negros neighborhood filter plant in Corozal received an obligation of over $642,000 to replace the security fence. These works are part of the reconstruction that recently began for this project.
This plant, which processes some 2.5 million gallons per day, is supplied by Manatí’s Grande River Dam and provides water to rural sectors in Corozal, such as Padilla, Dos Bocas, Negros, Maná, Palmarito, Cuchillas, Palmarejo, Palos Blancos and Cibuco; the Lomas sector in Naranjito; and Candelaria, Mavillas and Cieneguetas in Vega Alta. Vega Ocasio said that nearly 6,000 families will benefit from this project.
According to the PRASA official, the improvements to the Negros neighborhood plant are aimed at providing a resilient, safe and reliable system for the distribution of drinking water to the communities served by this plant.
“With the proposed improvements, a constant distribution is increased, the health of the population served is protected (both for the quality of the product and for the substitution of chlorine gas to liquid chlorine) and the quality of the water body that receives the plant’s discharges is improved, since discharges are reduced,” Vega Ocasio added.
For his part, the executive director of the Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resiliency (COR3), Manuel A. Laboy Rivera, said that “these funds allocated by FEMA will allow us to rebuild the infrastructure of the water and sewer system, and mitigate future risks, strengthening this vital infrastructure in the daily lives of citizens, and which impacts the socioeconomic development of our people. Currently, PRASA leads the reconstruction of 111 projects that are in the construction phase with investments estimated at $1.9 billion. At COR3 we will continue working as a team to complete these works.”
FEMA has allocated over $34.2 billion for more than 11,000 projects following Hurricane María. Of this amount, over $4.2 billion are earmarked for 93 permanent work projects under the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority.
For more information about Puerto Rico’s recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4339, fema.gov/disaster/4473 and recovery.pr. Follow us on our social media at Facebook.com/FEMAPuertoRico, Facebook.com/COR3pr and Twitter @COR3pr.
frances.acevedo-pico Thu, 11/14/2024 - 15:46
Disaster Recovery Centers in Galax, Pembroke and Tazewell, Va. are Permanently Closing on Nov. 16
BRISTOL, Va.– The Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in Galax, Pembroke (Giles County), and Tazewell (Tazewell County) will be permanently closing at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16. Disaster survivors can visit any DRC to receive assistance. To find the DRC close to you, visit FEMA.gov/drc or text DRC and a ZIP code to 43362.
GraphicSurvivors do not have to visit a DRC to register with FEMA. You can call 800-621-FEMA (3362). The toll-free telephone line operates 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. You can also register online at DisasterAssistance.gov or through the FEMA App on your phone.
The deadline to apply for FEMA disaster assistance is Dec. 2, 2024.
If you have received a letter from FEMA about your application status, you can call 800-621-FEMA (3362) or visit a DRC to learn more about next steps. FEMA staff can answer questions you have as well as help you submit supporting documentation for FEMA to continue processing your application.
If you are rebuilding or repairing after Helene and need tips on reducing damage from future storms, call 1-833-FEMA-4US (833-336-2487) and press “3.”
FEMA has set up a rumor response webpage to clarify our role in the Helene response. Visit Hurricane Helene: Rumor Response.
For more information on Virginia’s disaster recovery, visit vaemergency.gov, the Virginia Department of Emergency Management Facebook page , fema.gov/disaster/4831 and facebook.com/FEMA.
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To apply for FEMA assistance, please call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362, visit https://www.disasterassistance.gov/, or download and apply on the FEMA App. 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). Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, 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-OCR-ECRD@fema.dhs.gov or toll-free at 833-285-7448.
amanda.hancher Thu, 11/14/2024 - 15:38Disaster Recovery Centers Opening in Fairfield, York Counties
Two Disaster Recovery Centers are open in Fairfield and York counties to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene.
Fairfield County
Boykin Recreation Center
1851 U.S. Highway 321 Bypass N.
Winnsboro, SC 29180
Open Nov. 13-14, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Nov. 15-16, closed
Nov. 17, 3 p.m.-6 p.m.
Nov. 18-21, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Nov. 22, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Nov. 23, closed
Nov. 24, 3 p.m.-6p.m.
Nov. 25-26, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
York County
York County Library
138 E. Black St.
Rock Hill, SC 29730
Open Nov. 13-14, 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Nov. 15-16, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Nov. 17, closed
Nov. 18-21, 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Nov. 22, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Additional Disaster Recovery Centers are scheduled to open in other South Carolina counties. Click here to find centers that are already open in South Carolina. You can visit any open center to meet with representatives of FEMA, the state of South Carolina and the U.S. Small Business Administration. No appointment is needed.
To find all other center locations, including those in other states, go to fema.gov/drc or text “DRC” and a Zip Code to 43362.
Homeowners and renters in Abbeville, Aiken, Allendale, Anderson, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Cherokee, Chester, Edgefield, Fairfield, Greenville, Greenwood, Hampton, Jasper, Kershaw, Laurens, Lexington, McCormick, Newberry, Oconee, Orangeburg, Pickens, Richland, Saluda, Spartanburg, Union and York counties and the Catawba Indian Nation can apply for federal assistance.
The quickest way to apply is to go online to DisasterAssistance.gov. You can also apply using the FEMA App for mobile devices or calling toll-free 800-621-3362. The telephone line is open every day and help is available in many languages. If you use a relay service, such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service. For a video with American Sign Language, voiceover and open captions about how to apply for FEMA assistance, select this link.
FEMA programs are accessible to survivors with disabilities and others with access and functional needs.
kwei.nwaogu Thu, 11/14/2024 - 13:03Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Orangeburg County
A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Orangeburg County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene.
Orangeburg County
Orangeburg YMCA
2550 St. Matthews Road NE
Orangeburg, SC 29118
Open Nov. 13-26, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.- 7 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Additional Disaster Recovery Centers are scheduled to open in other South Carolina counties. Click here to find centers that are already open in South Carolina. You can visit any open center to meet with representatives of FEMA, the state of South Carolina and the U.S. Small Business Administration. No appointment is needed.
To find all other center locations, including those in other states, go to fema.gov/drc or text “DRC” and a Zip Code to 43362.
Homeowners and renters in Abbeville, Aiken, Allendale, Anderson, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Cherokee, Chester, Edgefield, Fairfield, Greenville, Greenwood, Hampton, Jasper, Kershaw, Laurens, Lexington, McCormick, Newberry, Oconee, Orangeburg, Pickens, Richland, Saluda, Spartanburg, Union and York counties and the Catawba Indian Nation can apply for federal assistance.
The quickest way to apply is to go online to DisasterAssistance.gov. You can also apply using the FEMA App for mobile devices or calling toll-free 800-621-3362. The telephone line is open every day and help is available in many languages. If you use a relay service, such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service. For a video with American Sign Language, voiceover and open captions about how to apply for FEMA assistance, select this link.
FEMA programs are accessible to survivors with disabilities and others with access and functional needs.
kwei.nwaogu Thu, 11/14/2024 - 12:59Disaster Recovery Center Open in Collier County
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – FEMA has opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Collier County to provide one-on-one help to Floridians affected by Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene. Survivors of Hurricane Debby can also be served by the center.
Survivors do not need to visit a center to apply for assistance. Survivors are encouraged to apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by downloading the FEMA App. FEMA does not distribute cash at Disaster Recovery Centers.
Center location:Collier CountySugden Park
4284 Avalon Drive
Naples, FL 34112
Hours: 9:00 a.m.– 5:30 p.m. Monday-Sunday
To find other center locations go to fema.gov/drc or text “DRC” and a Zip Code to 43362. All centers are accessible to people with disabilities or access and functional needs and are equipped with assistive technology.
Homeowners and renters are encouraged to apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by using the FEMA App. You may also apply by phone at 800-621-3362. Lines are open every day and help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service, captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service. For an accessible video on how to apply for assistance go to FEMA Accessible: Applying for Individual Assistance - YouTube.
For the latest information about Hurricane Milton recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4834. For Hurricane Helene recovery information, visit fema.gov/disaster/4828. For Hurricane Debby recovery information, visit fema.gov/disaster/4806. Follow FEMA on X at x.com/femaregion4 or on Facebook at facebook.com/fema.
brindisi.chan Wed, 11/13/2024 - 22:53North Carolina Project Repurposes Fallen Trees
RALEIGH, N.C. – Thousands of trees damaged by Tropical Storm Helene will be repurposed under a North Carolina project developed through Interagency Recovery Coordination (IRC), a team of federal, state and local government, non-profits and faith-based organizations. More than 320,000 pounds of wood has already been removed.
“This marks the transition from response to long-term recovery,” said Thomas J. McCool, federal coordinating officer for North Carolina’s disaster operation. “The IRC’s innovative collaboration is tailored specifically to western North Carolina and leverages the unique skills, expertise and tools of every organization involved.”
Stages of the project include clearing debris and fallen trees from the North Carolina Arboretum south of Asheville. The arboretum has walking trails, gardens and an educational center that serve 600,000 visitors per year. Helene knocked down more than 5,000 trees across trails and roads in the 434-acre site in the Pisgah National Forest, making the park nonoperational.
The project is already sending logs to a staging area to be sorted based on potential use. The wood will then be distributed to residents and communities for firewood, furniture material, mulch and more.
The IRC was established by the federal disaster recovery coordinator to meet challenges presented by Helene and ensure interagency coordination for disaster recovery in North Carolina. With debris removal underway at the arboretum, IRC partners have removed 65 truckloads of timber to date, allowing it to reopen to the public last week. Firewood splitting started this week. Instead of disposing the debris at a landfill or burning it, the project minimizes waste by recycling it.
Norma R. Houston, chief of staff to the UNC System Office, said the arboretum – a state entity under the jurisdiction of the University of North Carolina (UNC) System – would still be closed if not for the IRC.
“This is an example of what amazing things can happen when groups sharing a common mission dedicated to helping people in times of need work together,” she said.
IRC partnerships for the project are North Carolina Division of Emergency Management (NCEM); UNC System; Buncombe County; FEMA; the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and contractors; Team Rubicon, a nongovernmental organization specializing in disaster response; American Red Cross; Mennonite Disaster Services; U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development; and U.S. Forest Service (USFS).
USACE and contractors are pulling fallen trees out of the arboretum and sending 20-foot logs to a staging site selected by Buncombe County and the state. Larger logs will go for a special USFS program to supply local lumber mills with wood. Many lost a lot of inventory during the storm.
USDA teams of forest experts are sorting the wood based on intended purpose, including furniture building, home heating and landscaping. American Red Cross and Mennonite Disaster Services provided equipment for firewood cutting, which is being handled by Team Rubicon volunteers trained to use chainsaws, log-splitters and other equipment. Local churches will take the divided wood, kiln dry it as needed and provide burn-ready wood to residents.
“FEMA really tries to listen to state and local partners, and this project was a perfect way for a range of players to come together for a common goal,” said James McPherson, federal disaster recovery coordinator for North Carolina. “We kept the debris out of the landfills and the firewood will go to those who need it most at no cost. We could not have done this so quickly and effectively without the direct support of our IRC partners. We have more work to do, but this is what partnerships look like after a disaster – many hands working together gets the job done.”
ASHEVILLE, North Carolina - FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell visits the A-B Tech Enka Campus staging site Nov. 9, 2024. FEMA is working closely with federal, state and local government partners, non-profits and faith-based organizations for a new wood project.ASHEVILLE, North Carolina - Wood from fallen trees is sorted Nov. 7, 2024. The trees are being sorted by potential use, including furniture material, firewood and mulch.
barbara.murien… Wed, 11/13/2024 - 21:54
Georgians May be Eligible for Rental Assistance
ATLANTA – Residents of the 63 Georgia counties affected by Tropical Storm Debby, damage Aug. 4—20, 2024, or Hurricane Helene who were provided Displacement Assistance because they couldn’t return to their home after the storms may be eligible for Rental Assistance.
Displacement Assistance is money you can use to stay in a hotel or motel, stay with family and friends, or for any other available housing options. Initial assistance is for 14 days. Contact FEMA to request Rental Assistance if you still have a housing need after 14 days.
You can request Rental Assistance by:
- Calling FEMA’s Helpline at 1-800-621-3362
- Visit a disaster recovery center
- Mailing to FEMA, P.O. Box 10055, Hyattsville, MD 20782-8055
For the latest information about Georgia’s recovery, visit fema.gov/helene/georgia and fema.gov/disaster/4821. Follow FEMA on X at x.com/femaregion4 or follow FEMA on social media at: FEMA Blog on fema.gov, @FEMA or @FEMAEspanol on X, FEMA or FEMA Espanol on Facebook, @FEMA on Instagram, and via FEMA YouTube channel. Also, follow Administrator Deanne Criswell on X @FEMA_Deanne.
larissa.hale Wed, 11/13/2024 - 18:49Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Roswell Mall
A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) operated by the state of New Mexico and FEMA will open at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, to help New Mexicans affected by Oct. 19-20 severe storm and flooding.
The DRC will open at Roswell Mall, 4501 N Main St. Roswell, NM 88201 in Chaves County, located next to Bath & Body Works store. The center will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays. Closed Sundays.
Residents and business owners in Chaves County can visit the center to apply for FEMA assistance, upload documents, learn about available resources and get their questions answered in person. Recovery specialists from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as well as, state, local, nonprofit and other community organizations will be available to meet with visitors.
Currently, FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams are on the ground in Chaves County, going door-to-door providing registration assistance to residents prior to the opening of the DRC.
The new DRC will be located at:
- Roswell Mall next to Bath & Body Works
4501 N Main St.
Roswell, NM 88201
Hours at the center are:
Monday through Fri, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed Sunday
All Disaster Recovery Centers are accessible to people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs and are equipped with assistive technology. Language services are also available at the center. For assistance just let the FEMA staff know your needs.
You do not have to visit the center to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. Ways to apply:
- Visit DisasterAssistance.gov,
- Download the FEMA App for mobile devices, or
- Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-FEMA (3362). Calls are accepted every day from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. MT. Help is available in most languages.
To view an American Sign Language (ASL) video about how to apply visit Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance - YouTube.
Learn more about FEMA’s Individual Assistance program at www.fema.gov/assistance/individual.
angela.ambroise Wed, 11/13/2024 - 18:36Disaster Recovery Center at the New River Valley Fairgrounds Closed Nov. 12
BRISTOL, Va.– The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) location at the New River Valley Fairgrounds in Dublin, Va. closed on Nov. 12.
The DRC was located at:
Pulaski CountyNew River Valley Fairgrounds
5581 Fair Grounds Circle
Dublin, Va. 24084
DRCs remain open throughout southwest Virginia. To find a DRC close to you, visit FEMA.gov/drc or text DRC and a ZIP code to 43362.
Survivors do not have to visit a DRC to register with FEMA. You can call 800-621-FEMA (3362). The toll-free telephone line operates 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. You can also register online at DisasterAssistance.gov or through the FEMA App on your phone.
The deadline to apply for FEMA disaster assistance is Dec. 2, 2024.
If you have received a letter from FEMA about your application status, visit a DRC or call 800-621-FEMA to learn more about next steps. FEMA staff can answer questions you have as well as help you submit supporting documentation for FEMA to continue processing your application.
FEMA has set up a rumor response webpage to clarify our role in the Helene response. Visit Hurricane Helene: Rumor Response.
For more information on Virginia’s disaster recovery, visit vaemergency.gov, the Virginia Department of Emergency Management Facebook page , fema.gov/disaster/4831 and 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.
To apply for FEMA assistance, please call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362, visit https://www.disasterassistance.gov/, or download and apply on the FEMA App. 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). Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, 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-OCR-ECRD@fema.dhs.gov or toll-free at 833-285-7448.
amanda.hancher Wed, 11/13/2024 - 16:16
Disaster Recovery Center to Close in Mecklenburg County
RALEIGH, N.C. - The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Charlotte will close permanently 7 p.m. Nov. 15, though North Carolinians still have many options for in-person help at the other 24 open DRC locations throughout the state.
It is not necessary to go to a center to apply for FEMA assistance. The fastest way to apply is online at DisasterAssistance.gov or via the FEMA App. You may also call 800-621-3362. If you use a relay service, such as video relay, captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service.
A DRC is a one-stop shop where survivors can meet face-to-face with FEMA representatives, apply for FEMA assistance, receive referrals to local assistance in their area, apply with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for low-interest disaster loans and much more. To find additional DRC locations, go to fema.gov/drc or text “DRC” and a ZIP code to 43362. All centers are accessible to people with disabilities or access and functional needs and are equipped with assistive technology.
FEMA financial assistance may include money for basic home repairs, personal property losses or other uninsured, disaster-related needs, such as childcare, transportation, medical needs, funeral or dental expenses.
Homeowners and renters in 39 North Carolina counties and tribal members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians can visit any open center, including locations in other states. No appointment is needed.
erika.suzuki Wed, 11/13/2024 - 15:23Only Three (3) Days Remain to Apply with FEMA
BATON ROUGE, La. – Renters and homeowners in Ascension, Assumption, Lafourche, Jefferson, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Mary and Terrebonne parishes who were affected Hurricane Francine have three days left to apply for assistance. Nov. 16 is the last day to apply.
Survivors with a loss or damage should apply with FEMA even if they don’t have repair estimates or insurance settlements yet. To be considered, people in the impacted areas need to register with FEMA to begin the process. FEMA will work with survivors to identify what information is needed to determine eligibility.
To apply for FEMA disaster assistance:
- Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov.
- Download the FEMA App for mobile devices.
- Visit the Disaster Recovery Center in Terrebonne Parish at Terrebonne Parish Library, 151 Library Drive, Houma, LA 70360, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday.
- Call toll-free 800-621-3362. The FEMA Helpline is open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. CDT, and help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service such as VRS, captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service.
To view an accessible video about how to apply, visit: Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance - YouTube.
For the latest information visit fema.gov/disaster/4817. Follow FEMA Region 6 social media at X.com/FEMARegion6 or on Facebook at facebook.com/femaregion6.
alexa.brown Wed, 11/13/2024 - 14:56Disaster Recovery Center at the New River Valley Fairgrounds Closed Nov. 12
BRISTOL, Va.– The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) location at the New River Valley Fairgrounds in Dublin, Va. closed on Nov. 12.
The DRC was located at:
Pulaski CountyNew River Valley Fairgrounds
5581 Fair Grounds Circle
Dublin, Va. 24084
DRCs remain open throughout southwest Virginia. To find a DRC close to you, visit FEMA.gov/drc or text DRC and a ZIP code to 43362.
Survivors do not have to visit a DRC to register with FEMA. You can call 800-621-FEMA (3362). The toll-free telephone line operates 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. You can also register online at DisasterAssistance.gov or through the FEMA App on your phone.
The deadline to apply for FEMA disaster assistance is Dec. 2, 2024.
If you have received a letter from FEMA about your application status, visit a DRC or call 800-621-FEMA to learn more about next steps. FEMA staff can answer questions you have as well as help you submit supporting documentation for FEMA to continue processing your application.
GraphicFEMA has set up a rumor response webpage to clarify our role in the Helene response. Visit Hurricane Helene: Rumor Response.
For more information on Virginia’s disaster recovery, visit vaemergency.gov, the Virginia Department of Emergency Management Facebook page , fema.gov/disaster/4831 and 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.
To apply for FEMA assistance, please call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362, visit https://www.disasterassistance.gov/, or download and apply on the FEMA App. 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). Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, 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-OCR-ECRD@fema.dhs.gov or toll-free at 833-285-7448.
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