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President Biden Announces $1 Billion in Project Selections to Make Communities More Resilient to Climate Change and Natural Hazards Through His Investing in America Agenda
Funding Boosted from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Will Support 656 Resilience Projects Nationwide
WASHINGTON -- President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell today announced the 656 project selections for $1 billion in climate resilience funding as part of his Investing in America agenda. The selections through the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program will help state, Tribal, local and territorial governments address current and future risks from natural disasters including extreme heat, wildfires, drought, hurricanes, earthquakes and increased flooding.
“Every American community faces risks from extreme weather, and the DHS workforce and our partners across the Administration will always be there for communities in their time of need,” said Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas. “Investing in preparedness and resilience today can help keep our country safe tomorrow. Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program grants are a lifeline for communities across the country, funding projects big and small -- from major flood mitigation projects to shaded bus shelters. The impact of these projects will ultimately be measured in lives saved and disasters averted.”
“We’ve already seen an unprecedented level of extreme weather events this season, and with more expected on the way, we’re encouraged to see increased interest in communities applying for FEMA’s BRIC program,” said FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell. “Thanks to extra funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, FEMA is now better situated to help communities, especially those that are disadvantaged and disproportionately impacted by climate change, invest in resilience. FEMA will remain focused on getting these critical infrastructure dollars to the communities that need it the most.”
This effort highlights the importance of FEMA’s continued commitment to putting “people first” and helping communities, families, and businesses build climate resilience. It also aligns with the 2024 FEMA Year of Resilience theme to build capacity to withstand tomorrow’s hazards.
To strengthen America’s climate resilience, President Biden secured more than $50 billion for climate resilience and adaptation through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act and established a National Climate Resilience Framework, which is advancing locally tailored, community-driven climate resilience strategies. President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law contributed approximately $398 million to today’s announcement. Overall, the President’s Investing in America agenda provides FEMA nearly $7 billion to help communities proactively reduce their vulnerability to climate-fueled events and natural hazards.
Of the approximately $674 million in 56 national competition selections, more than half of the selections use nature-based solutions and other natural ways to combat climate change, restore and protect wetlands and to harness nature to enhance climate resilience. FEMA announced this funding opportunity in October 2023 alongside an $800 million Flood Mitigation Assistance opportunity. Selections for Flood Mitigation Assistance will be made later this year.
This year’s selections cover a variety of natural hazards, including extreme heat, flooding and earthquakes. The top three funded project types are:
- Flood control for $395 million across 28 projects, designed to eliminate or reduce flood damage;
- Utility and infrastructure protection for $237 million across 30 projects, like elevating pumping stations, enhancing power poles, strengthening water towers and floodproofing utility plants;
- Building code-related projects for $55 million across 129 projects for enforcement and adoption of more modern, hazard-resistant building codes. This is the greatest number of projects FEMA has ever selected for building code-related activities in a grant cycle. These funds were reserved as a non-competitive set-aside for states, Tribes and territories, resulting in a 180% increase in requests for adoption and enforcement funding.
Below is a sample of selections from across the nation of projects that cover these hazards. The full list of selections can be found at FEMA.gov:
- The Eastwick Near-Term Flood Barrier Project, led by the Philadelphia Office of Sustainability, will boost resilience by mitigating flood risks in Eastwick. Eastwick, a previous recipient of non-financial BRIC technical assistance, is vulnerable to a number of flooding sources.
- Shaded bus shelters in Washington, D.C. will mitigate the effects of extreme heat. The project will install 20 shaded bus stops in urban heat islands to ensure bus users can access this essential community service during extreme heat days. By targeting public transit, the project will safeguard residents as they commute to work, run errands, fulfill other daily obligations and help to protect historically low-income communities from the effects of extreme heat.
- The East Elmhurst Cloudburst project in New York City will use innovative control measures to manage extreme stormwater events and reduce local flooding. These include porous concrete parking and bike lanes, as well as green infrastructure and on-site storage.
- The Magalia Dam retrofit project in Paradise, California, will build seismic resilience. The project will reinforce the dam to better withstand earthquakes so the dam can continue providing its critical benefits.
- The Slaughterhouse Creek Flood Mitigation project in Montana will include channel improvements and culvert replacements. The project will have an improved channel designed to contain flooding.
- West Virginia is a first-time BRIC national competition applicant. The Rand Flooding Storm Sewer Improvements project will upgrade community infrastructure to address critical drainage issues.
- The Southern Crisfield Flood Mitigation. Crisfield, Maryland -- a previous selection for Direct Technical Assistance -- aims to boost resilience by improving flood protection through a 5-mile-long tidal flood protection barrier and a new internal drainage system. This project will improve flood protection, stormwater management and wetland health.
- Decatur, Georgia, make major roadways safer from floods and improve access for emergency vehicles. The current culverts can lead to roads becoming impassable or washed-out during storms. This grant will upgrade culverts on major roadways to stay open during severe weather.
- A blend of nature-based solutions and infrastructure improvements will boost flood resilience along the Big Ditch stream corridor in the city of Goldsboro, North Carolina. The project will upgrade road culverts and expand a restored floodplain. This will make homes safer from flooding as well as improve water quality and provide new wildlife habitat and more equitable access to recreational resources.
Beyond the national competition, FEMA selected an additional 600 projects totaling $208 million. In addition to a maximum $2 million for every state and territory, these funds also include approximately $55 million for building code activities and $67 million for Tribal Nations. Another $116 million for states, Tribes, territories and the District of Columbia to administer these grants brings to the total to $1 billion. For a complete list of selections, visit FEMA.gov.
FEMA is also announcing 93 Tribes, local communities and territories across all 10 FEMA regions that will receive non-financial direct technical assistance to help build community-wide resilience through the BRIC program. This more than doubles the number of recipients from last year. Through the Direct Technical Assistance program, FEMA will provide guidance to disadvantaged communities facing climate risks to ensure no community is left behind in the opportunity to build climate resilience. For a full list of communities, visit FEMA.gov.
Trends in Equity, Extreme Heat, Nature-Based Solutions and Other Top Funded ProjectsThese selections further underscore the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to equity and environmental justice. These awards will assist the most disadvantaged communities in building resilience to climate change and extreme weather events like hurricanes, flooding, tornadoes and extreme heat.
Extreme Heat: Among the 656 projects, 12 selections will mitigate the effects of extreme heat for a total of nearly $13 million. In addition to the shaded bus stops in Washington, D.C, other examples include providing resilient power systems to places like saferooms and senior living and medical facilities that provide climate control. Given the growing risks posed by extreme heat impacts, FEMA encourages more States, Tribes and territories to apply for extreme heat projects during future grant cycles.
Justice 40: Of the available funding, $587 million is benefitting Justice40 communities that are overburdened by pollution and marginalized by underinvestment. The Biden-Harris Administration's Justice40 Initiative aims to deliver 40% of funding to these communities. Since 2020, FEMA has seen an upward trend of exceeding its Justice40 goals. This year, disadvantaged communities accounted for 67% of the total selections and 70% of the national competition.
Community Disaster Resilience Zones: Additionally, $127 million will benefit Community Disaster Resilience Zones. The Community Disaster Resilience Zones Act -- signed into law by President Biden in 2022 -- allows FEMA to identify U.S. Census tracts that are most at risk from the effects of natural hazards and climate change.
Nature-Based Solutions: For this grant cycle, 57% of selected projects incorporate nature-based solutions -- practices that weave natural features or processes into the built environment to promote resilience -- across nine FEMA regions. About 84% of those nature-based solution projects will be in Economically Disadvantaged Rural Communities, Community Disaster Resilience Zones or disadvantaged communities.
erika.suzuki Tue, 07/02/2024 - 12:07Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Ruidoso; DRCs Will Be Open on July 4
A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open in Ruidoso on Tuesday, July 2, to help New Mexicans affected by last month’s South Fork and Salt Fires and flooding.
Residents and business owners in Lincoln County, Otero County, and the Mescalero Apache Reservation 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 as well as, state, local, nonprofit and other community organizations will be available to meet with visitors.
New Mexicans can also gather information on resources such as SNAP, Medicaid, unemployment, insurance claim assistance, Disaster Case Management, vital records, mental health support and child care assistance. No appointment is needed.
The DRC is located at:
Horton Complex
237 Service Road
Ruidoso, NM 88345
Another DRC is currently open at:
Roswell Civic & Convention Center
912 N. Main St
Roswell, NM 88201
Hours at both centers are:
Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
All DRCs will be open on July 4, Independence Day, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
All DRCs 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. You do not have to visit the center to apply for FEMA disaster assistance.
Apply for FEMA Disaster AssistanceTo be eligible for any FEMA Individual Assistance program, you must apply to FEMA. To apply without visiting a DRC:
- Go online to disasterassistance.gov/
- Download the FEMA App for mobile devices at fema.gov/about/news-multimedia/mobile-products
- Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. Help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service.
For an accessible video on how to apply for assistance, visit youtube.com/watch= WZGpWI2RCNw.
kwei.nwaogu Tue, 07/02/2024 - 02:48FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Boulder View Fire
OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds on June 28 at 12:04 p.m. PDT / 3:04 p.m. EDT to assist the state of Arizona to combat the Boulder View Fire burning in Maricopa County.
On June 28, the state of Arizona submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG). At the time of the request, the fire threatened approximately 150 homes in and around Rio Verde, AZ, population 2,422.
The fire started on June 27, 2024, and has burned more than 2,000 acres of Federal land and 500 acres of State and private land.
FMAGs provide federal funding for up to 75 percent of eligible firefighting costs. The Disaster Relief Fund provides allowances for FMAGs through FEMA to assist in fighting fires that threaten to become a greater incident.
Eligible costs covered by FMAGs can include expenses for field camps, equipment use, materials, supplies and mobilization, and demobilization activities attributed to fighting the fire.
For more information on FMAGs, visit fema.gov/assistance/public/fire-management-assistance.
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Disaster Assistance Tops $4 Million for West Virginia Survivors
News Release
Disaster Assistance Tops $4 Million for West Virginia Survivors
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – More than $4 million has been approved for homeowners and renters in West Virginia after the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides, and mudslides of April 2-6, 2024.
That total includes more than $2,421,490 in housing assistance to help homeowners and renters with expenses such as temporary housing and essential home repairs. Additionally, more than $1,620,378 has been approved for other needs assistance, which covers expenses such as transportation, childcare and medical and dental costs. More than 1,956 households and businesses have registered with FEMA to date.
This is the first federally declared disaster in West Virginia since FEMA made changes to its Individual Assistance program. The changes to the program help make the registration process easier for survivors and provide additional grant dollars to those who have serious recovery needs.
This has meant an additional $578,250 for Serious Needs Assistance and $741,510 for Displacement Assistance that has been provided to West Virginians for this disaster.
Federal disaster assistance is available to residents of 11 counties: Boone, Cabell, Fayette, Kanawha, Lincoln, Marshall, Nicholas, Ohio, Putnam, Wayne and Wetzel. Survivors can apply for assistance is by visiting www.disasterassistance.gov or visiting a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC).
The DRCs have assisted 306 visitors to date. Most DRCs are open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. For a current list of open DRC locations, please visit DRC Locator online. If your access to internet is limited, one resource may be your local public library which offers public access to the internet.
If it is not possible to visit a DRC, call 800-621- FEMA (3362). The toll-free telephone line operates from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service.
For more information on West Virginia’s disaster recovery, visit emd.wv.gov, West Virginia Emergency Management Division Facebook page, www.fema.gov/disaster/4783 and www.facebook.com/FEMA.
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FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters. FEMA Region 3’s jurisdiction includes Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.
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Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 833-285-7448. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service. Multilingual operators are available (press 2 for Spanish and 3 for other languages).
issa.mansaray Mon, 07/01/2024 - 20:20Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Dallas County
AUSTIN -- FEMA is opening a Disaster Recovery Center in Dallas County July 2 to provide one-on-one help to Texans affected by the severe storms and flooding April 26-June 5.
Center location:
Dallas College Eastfield Campus
3737 Motley Dr., Rooms G101 and G102
Mesquite, TX 75150
To find the center location nearest you go to fema.gov/drc.
Residents in Austin, Bell, Calhoun, Collin, Cooke, Coryell, Dallas, Denton, Eastland, Ellis, Falls, Guadalupe, Hardin, Harris, Henderson, Hockley, Jasper, Jones, Kaufman, Lamar, Leon, Liberty, Montague, Montgomery, Navarro, Newton, Polk, San Jacinto, Smith, Terrell, Trinity, Tyler, Van Zandt, Walker and Waller counties can visit any open center to meet with representatives of FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration. No appointment is needed.
All centers are accessible to people with disabilities or access and functional needs and are equipped with assistive technology.
Texans do not have to visit a Disaster Recovery Center to apply for FEMA assistance. To apply, homeowners and renters can:
- Go online to disasterassistance.gov
- Download the FEMA App for mobile devices
- Call the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362 between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. Help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service.
Deadline to apply is Aug. 15.
For more information about Texas disaster recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4781. Follow FEMA Region 6 on social media at x.com/FEMARegion6 and on Facebook at facebook.com/FEMARegion6/.
To view an accessible video about how to apply visit: Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance - YouTube.
larissa.hale Mon, 07/01/2024 - 19:32Complete Requests for Public Assistance Before the Deadline
BOISE, Idaho – The deadline is approaching for Idaho state, eligible local governments and certain nonprofits to submit Requests for Public Assistance (RPA) to the Idaho Office of Emergency Management for costs due to a severe storm, flooding, landslides, and mudslides that occurred April 14-15, 2024.
The Public Assistance (PA) Program delivers FEMA grant assistance to local, tribal and state governments and their agencies; houses of worship, and certain private nonprofit applicants following a disaster declaration. Request for Public Assistance deadlines are set for thirty (30) days after the county in which the request originates was designated for disaster public assistance.
The upcoming RPA deadline is July 10, 2024 for Idaho, Lewis and Shoshone Counties.
The designated counties were a part of the June 10 Major Disaster Declaration which provides FEMA Public Assistance, a reimbursement program for public infrastructure damage and response costs in the affected counties. This declaration does not provide FEMA Individual Assistance for individuals, homes and businesses impacted by the disaster.
Communities, nonprofits and houses of worship interested in applying for a PA grant should contact their local emergency manager or the Idaho Office of Emergency Management for information and to submit a Request for Public Assistance application. Applicants may also submit their forms directly online at the FEMA Grants Portal, an online database accessible to each applicant throughout the PA grant process. Once approved by the state and FEMA, the RPA starts the grant process for eligible FEMA Public Assistance applicants.
More information on the PA process may also be found at the Idaho Office of Emergency Management.
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mary.j.edmon Mon, 07/01/2024 - 19:31President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Minnesota
WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Minnesota to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms and flooding beginning June 16, 2024, and continuing.
Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storms and flooding in Blue Earth, Carver, Cass, Cook, Cottonwood, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Jackson, Lake, Le Sueur, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Rice, Rock, St. Louis, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca and Watonwan counties.
Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.
John F. Boyle has been named Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected areas. Additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the state and warranted by the results of further assessments.
luther.wills-dudich Mon, 07/01/2024 - 19:14Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers Making Several Stops in Leon County
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.– FEMA is operating Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers in Leon County to provide one-on-one help to people affected by severe storms and tornadoes. The center schedule is:
Woodville Library Branch/Community Center: 8000 Old Woodville Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32305
Monday, July 1 to Friday, July 5, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. This center is closed on July 4.
Apalachee Regional Park Operations Room: 7550 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32311
Sunday, July 7 to Sunday, July 14, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Fort Braden Community Center: 16387 Blountstown Highway, Tallahassee, FL 32310
- Monday, July 15 to Friday, July 19, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Currently open fixed site:
Leon County: LeRoy Collins Leon County Library, 200 West Park Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32301
- Hours of operation: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday through Sunday. This center is closed on July 4.
No appointment is necessary to visit a Disaster Recovery Center. Residents are welcome to visit any open DRC.
Disaster Recovery Centers provide disaster survivors with information from Florida state agencies, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration. Survivors can get help applying for federal assistance, learn about the types of assistance available, learn about the appeals process and get updates on applications.
In addition to visiting a center, people can apply by going online to DisasterAssistance.gov, using the FEMA Mobile App or calling 800-621-3362, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET every day. Help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service. The deadline to apply with FEMA is Aug. 19, 2024.
Disaster Recovery Centers are accessible to people with disabilities. They have assistive technology equipment that allows disaster survivors to interact with staff. Video Remote Interpreting is available and in-person sign language is available by request. The centers also have accessible parking, ramps and restrooms.
FEMA Individual Assistance can help with temporary lodging expenses, basic home repairs and other essential disaster-related needs.
For an accessible video on how to apply for assistance go to Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance - YouTube.
For the latest information about Florida’s recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4794. Follow FEMA on X, formerly known as Twitter, at x.com/femaregion4 or on Facebook at facebook.com/fema.
david.heckard Mon, 07/01/2024 - 17:23DHS Announces $18.2 Million In First-Ever Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program Awards
President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, including the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help Federally recognized Tribal Nations become more resilient to cyber threats
WASHINGTON -- Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), announced more than $18.2 million in Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program (TCGP) awards to assist Tribal Nations with managing and reducing systemic cyber risk and threats. These are the first-ever Tribal Cybersecurity Grants to be awarded. The grant program was established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the more than 30 grant awards represent the largest number of awards ever provided by the Department to Tribal Nations in a single grant program.
“For far too long, Tribal Nations have faced digital and cybersecurity threats without the resources necessary to build resilience,” said Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas. “The Department of Homeland Security’s first-ever Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program awards announced today – made possible by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – will help tribes and tribal communities ensure they have the tools to assess risks, implement solutions, and increase cyber defenses.”
Digital threats impacting American Indian and Alaska Native tribes are increasing and becoming more complex, and tribal sovereignty creates unique cybersecurity challenges for these communities who have been consistently underfunded and under-resourced. This program is another example of a unified approach across DHS. This FEMA-administered program leverages CISA’s capabilities to support grant recipients.
“With these first-ever Tribal Cybersecurity Grants, we are not just addressing immediate needs, but also reinforcing the infrastructure that supports the sovereignty and resilience of Tribal Nations,” said FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell. “This funding, benefitting the largest number of tribal recipients to build cybersecurity resilience in FEMA’s history, is a testament to our dedication to a safer, more secure future for all communities.”
“These grants will help Tribal Nations combat the growing cyber threats they face every day and build resilience for their critical infrastructure,” CISA Director Jen Easterly said. “We’re proud to work with our federal partners to help Tribal Nations strengthen their cybersecurity.”
The Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program will fund efforts to establish critical governance frameworks for Tribal Nations to address cyber threats and vulnerabilities, identify key vulnerabilities and evaluate needed capabilities, implement measures to mitigate the threats, and develop a 21st-century cyber workforce across local communities.
All Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program recipients are required to participate in a limited number of free services provided by CISA. These services are:
Cyber Hygiene Vulnerability Scanning – Evaluates external network presence by continuous scanning public, static internet protocol (IPs) for accessible services and vulnerabilities.
Nationwide Cybersecurity Review – A free, anonymous, annual self-assessment designed to measure gaps and capabilities of a recipient’s cybersecurity programs.
The grants will significantly improve national resilience to cyber threats by giving Tribal Nations much-needed resources to address network security and take steps to protect against cybersecurity risks to help them strengthen their communities. In addition, federally recognized tribes are eligible to apply for millions more in tribal cybersecurity funding that will be announced later this year.
On Sept. 27, 2023, FEMA published the notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) and received a total of 73 applications totaling $56,553,628 in funding requests. The awardees announced today are:
Tribal Nation
Awards
Muscogee (Creek) Nation OK$1,013,627Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma$778,400Cherokee Nation OK$971,000San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians $605,588Inupiat Community of the Arctic Slope$3,009,214Blackfeet Nation$38,850Central Council Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of AK$108,135The Chickasaw Nation OK$365,516Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe$861,935San Carlos Apache Tribe$67,253Southern Ute Indian Tribe$2,022,036Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation$494,605Ponca Tribe of Nebraska$768,798Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe$673,699Pueblo of Isleta NM$468,825Nez Perce Tribe$866,250Pueblo of Jemez NM$480,344Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana$492,490Pueblo of Laguna NM$106,500Sokaogon Chippewa Community$900,000Swinomish Indian Tribal Community$546,000Taos Pueblo NM$71,463Metlakatla Indian Community$24,072The Suquamish Tribe$467,355Aroostook Micmac Council$17,850Chippewa Cree Tribe$21,975Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians$152,305Pinoleville Pomo Nation$152,576Colusa Indian Community $214,607Paskenta Bank of Nomlaki Indians$317,400Redding Rancheria$477,645Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians$690,532Total$18,246,845For more information and resources on the Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program, visit CISA’s Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program page and FEMA's Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program page.
erika.suzuki Mon, 07/01/2024 - 17:07FEMA Opening Disaster Recovery Centers in Spencer, Rock Valley
DES MOINES, Iowa --- FEMA is opening a Disaster Recovery Center Tuesday, July 2 at 1 p.m. in Spencer, Iowa to provide one-on-one assistance for people affected by the recent flooding and storms.
FEMA is opening another Disaster Recovery Center Wednesday, July 3 at 1 p.m. in Rock Valley.
Recovery specialists from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration will provide information on available services, explain disaster assistance programs and help people complete or check the status of applications for federal assistance.
Disaster Recovery Center locations:
Spencer (Clay County) – FEMA Disaster Recovery Center
Clay County Regional Events Center – Tower Gate Pavilion
800 W 18th St.
Spencer, IA 51301
Spencer Hours: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2, then 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day, until further notice.
Rock Valley (Sioux County) – FEMA Disaster Recovery Center
City Park Shelter House
1013 13th Ave.
Rock Valley, IA 51247
Rock Valley Hours: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, then 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day, until further notice.
Both recovery centers will be open on the 4th of July holiday. More locations will open soon in northwest Iowa.
FEMA can provide money to eligible homeowners and renters for help with serious needs, paying for a temporary place to live, home repairs and other needs not covered by insurance.
To save time, please apply with FEMA online or by phone before visiting a Disaster Recovery Center.
How to Apply with FEMA
- Visit DisasterAssistance.gov
- Call FEMA directly at 800-621-FEMA (3362)
- Download and use the FEMA app
- Multilingual operators are available (press 2 for Spanish and 3 for other languages).
- Anyone using a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, can give FEMA the number for that service. For an accessible video on three ways to apply for FEMA assistance, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU7wzRjByhI
Disaster Recovery Centers are physically accessible to people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs. They are equipped with assistive and adaptive technology such as amplified phones, caption phones, video phones, wheelchair ramps and other resources to help ensure all applicants can access resources.
Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 833-285-7448.
Disaster Assistance Tops $4 Million for West Virginia Survivors
News Release
Disaster Assistance Tops $4 Million for West Virginia Survivors
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – More than $4 million has been approved for homeowners and renters in West Virginia after the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides, and mudslides of April 2-6, 2024.
That total includes more than $2,421,490 in housing assistance to help homeowners and renters with expenses such as temporary housing and essential home repairs. Additionally, more than $1,620,378 has been approved for other needs assistance, which covers expenses such as transportation, childcare and medical and dental costs. More than 1,956 households and businesses have registered with FEMA to date.
This is the first federally declared disaster in West Virginia since FEMA made changes to its Individual Assistance program. The changes to the program help make the registration process easier for survivors and provide additional grant dollars to those who have serious recovery needs.
This has meant an additional $578,250 for Serious Needs Assistance and $741,510 for Displacement Assistance that has been provided to West Virginians for this disaster.
Federal disaster assistance is available to residents of 11 counties: Boone, Cabell, Fayette, Kanawha, Lincoln, Marshall, Nicholas, Ohio, Putnam, Wayne and Wetzel. Survivors can apply for assistance is by visiting www.disasterassistance.gov or visiting a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC).
The DRCs have assisted 306 visitors to date. Most DRCs are open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. For a current list of open DRC locations, please visit DRC Locator online. If your access to internet is limited, one resource may be your local public library which offers public access to the internet.
If it is not possible to visit a DRC, call 800-621- FEMA (3362). The toll-free telephone line operates from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service.
For more information on West Virginia’s disaster recovery, visit emd.wv.gov, West Virginia Emergency Management Division Facebook page, www.fema.gov/disaster/4783 and www.facebook.com/FEMA.
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FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters. FEMA Region 3’s jurisdiction includes Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.
Follow us on X at x.com/FEMAregion3 and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/femaregion3
Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 833-285-7448. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service. Multilingual operators are available (press 2 for Spanish and 3 for other languages).
issa.mansaray Mon, 07/01/2024 - 14:26Some Disaster Recovery Centers in Texas Closing on Sundays
AUSTIN – Several Disaster Recovery Centers in Texas will be closed on Sundays, beginning June 30.
Center locations:
Jasper County
- Jasper County Courthouse Annex, 271 E. Lamar St. Suite 101, Jasper, TX 75951
Lamar County
- Chisum Elementary School, 3250 S. Church St., Paris, TX 75460
Newton County
- Howard Civic Center, 213 W. Court St., Newton, TX 79966
Polk County
- Livingston Public Library, 707 N. Tyler Ave., Livingston, TX 77351
San Jacinto County
- Innovation Center, 250 Live Oak, Cold Spring, TX 77331
Tyler County
- Tyler County Emergency Operations Center, 201 Veterans Way, Woodville, TX 75979
Trinity County
- Trinity Middle School Boardroom, 101 W. Jefferson St., Trinity TX 75862
Van Zandt County
- Canton Intermediate School, 1190 W State Hwy 243, Canton, TX 75103
Waller County
- Pine Island Baptist Church, 36573 Brumlow Rd., Hempstead TX 77445
Texans do not have to visit a Disaster Recovery Center to apply for FEMA assistance. To apply, homeowners and renters can:
- Go online to disasterassistance.gov
- Download the FEMA App for mobile devices
- Call the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362 between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. Help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service.
The deadline for applications is Aug. 15, 2024.
For more information about Texas disaster recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4781. Follow FEMA Region 6 on social media at x.com/FEMARegion6 and on Facebook at facebook.com/FEMARegion6/.
To view an accessible video about how to apply visit: Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance - YouTube.
alexa.brown Sat, 06/29/2024 - 19:06Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Falls County
AUSTIN -- FEMA is opening a Disaster Recovery Center in Falls County June 30 to provide one-on-one help to Texans affected by the severe storms and flooding April 26-June 5.
Center location:
Marlin Middle School
678 Success Drive
Marlin, TX 76661
Most centers, unless otherwise noted, operate from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day. To find the center location nearest you go to fema.gov/drc.
Residents in Austin, Bell, Calhoun, Collin, Cooke, Coryell, Dallas, Denton, Eastland, Ellis, Falls, Guadalupe, Hardin, Harris, Henderson, Hockley, Jasper, Jones, Kaufman, Lamar, Leon, Liberty, Montague, Montgomery, Navarro, Newton, Polk, San Jacinto, Smith, Terrell, Trinity, Tyler, Van Zandt, Walker and Waller counties can visit any open center to meet with representatives of FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration. No appointment is needed.
All centers are accessible to people with disabilities or access and functional needs and are equipped with assistive technology. If you need a reasonable accommodation or sign language interpreter, please call 833-285-7448 (press 2 for Spanish).
Texans do not have to visit a Disaster Recovery Center to apply for FEMA assistance. To apply, homeowners and renters can:
- Go online to disasterassistance.gov
- Download the FEMA App for mobile devices
- Call the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362 between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. Help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service.
Deadline to apply is Aug. 15.
For more information about Texas disaster recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4781. Follow FEMA Region 6 on social media at x.com/FEMARegion6 and on Facebook at facebook.com/FEMARegion6/.
To view an accessible video about how to apply visit: Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance - YouTube.
alexa.brown Sat, 06/29/2024 - 18:32Disaster Recovery Center in Cross Lanes is Relocating to St. Albans, WV
June 29, 2024
DR-4783-WV-MA-027
FEMA News Desk: 215-931-5597
Media Advisory
Disaster Recovery Center in Cross Lanes is Relocating to St. Albans, WV
CHARLESTON, W.Va.– A state-federal Disaster Recovery Center at the Tyler Mountain Volunteer Fire Department located at 5380 Big Tyler Road in Cross Lanes is closing today, June 29, 2024, at 6 p.m.
The center is located at:
Kanawha CountyTyler Mountain VFD
5380 Big Tyler Road
Charleston, WV 25313
Hours of operation:
Closing June 29, 2024, at 6 p.m.
Another DRC will be opening at the Hansford Senior Community Center located at 500 Washington St. in St. Albans on July 1, 2024. It will remain open until July 5, 2024, at 4 p.m.
The center is located at:
Kanawha CountyHansford Senior Community Center
500 Washington St.,
St. Albans, WV 25177
Hours of operation:
Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
July 1 through July 5, 2024
The Disaster Recovery Centers will be opening on a rotating basis at three locations, including Cross Lanes, St. Albans, and Dunbar for the next few weeks.
If you have received a letter from FEMA about your application status, visit a DRC to learn more about next steps. DRC staff can help you submit additional information or supporting documentation for FEMA to continue to process your application and answer any questions you may have.
Residents of all counties can continue to visit other DRCs in West Virginia. To locate a center, check the FEMA app or visit DRC Locator (fema.gov).
Survivors do not have to visit a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) to register with FEMA. If it is not possible to visit a DRC, call 800-621- FEMA (3362). The toll-free telephone line operates from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service.
For more information on West Virginia’s disaster recovery, visit emd.wv.gov, West Virginia Emergency Management Division Facebook page, www.fema.gov/disaster/4783, and www.facebook.com/FEMA.
FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters. FEMA Region 3’s jurisdiction includes Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.
Follow us on X at x.com/FEMAregion3 and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/femaregion3
Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 833-285-7448. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service. Multilingual operators are available (press 2 for Spanish and 3 for other languages).
issa.mansaray Sat, 06/29/2024 - 13:42Disaster Recovery Center in Boone County, WV Closing
June 29, 2024
DR-4783-WV-MA-026
FEMA News Desk: 215-931-5597
Media Advisory
Disaster Recovery Center in Boone County, WV Closing
CHARLESTON, W.Va.– A state-federal Disaster Recovery Center at the John Slack Park Parking Lot in Racine is closing permanently today, June 29, 2024, at 6 p.m.
The center is located at:
Boone CountyJohn Slack Park Parking Lot
38 John Slack Circle,
Racine, WV, 25165
Hours of operation:
Closing June 29, 2024, at 6 p.m.
Residents of all counties can continue to visit other DRCs in West Virginia. To locate a center, check the FEMA app or visit DRC Locator (fema.gov).
If you have received a letter from FEMA about your application status, visit a DRC to learn more about next steps. DRC staff can help you submit additional information or supporting documentation for FEMA to continue to process your application and answer any questions you may have.
Survivors do not have to visit a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) to register with FEMA. If it is not possible to visit a DRC, call 800-621- FEMA (3362). The toll-free telephone line operates from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service.
For more information on West Virginia’s disaster recovery, visit emd.wv.gov, West Virginia Emergency Management Division Facebook page, www.fema.gov/disaster/4783, and www.facebook.com/FEMA.
FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters. FEMA Region 3’s jurisdiction includes Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.
Follow us on X at x.com/FEMAregion3 and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/femaregion3
Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 833-285-7448. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service. Multilingual operators are available (press 2 for Spanish and 3 for other languages).
issa.mansaray Sat, 06/29/2024 - 13:20Disaster Recovery Center in Wetzel County, WV Closing
June 29, 2024
DR-4783-WV-MA-025
FEMA News Desk: 215-931-5597
Media Advisory
Disaster Recovery Center in Wetzel County, WV Closing
CHARLESTON, W.Va.– A state-federal Disaster Recovery Center at the United Methodist Church in New Martinsville is closing permanently today, June 29, 2024, at 6 p.m.
The center is located at:
Wetzel CountyUnited Methodist Church
10 Howard Jeffers Dr.
New Martinsville, WV 26155
Hours of operation:
Closing June 29, 2024, at 6 p.m.
Residents of all counties can continue to visit other DRCs in West Virginia. To locate a center, check the FEMA app or visit DRC Locator (fema.gov).
If you have received a letter from FEMA about your application status, visit a DRC to learn more about next steps. DRC staff can help you submit additional information or supporting documentation for FEMA to continue to process your application and answer any questions you may have.
Survivors do not have to visit a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) to register with FEMA. If it is not possible to visit a DRC, call 800-621- FEMA (3362). The toll-free telephone line operates from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service.
For more information on West Virginia’s disaster recovery, visit emd.wv.gov, West Virginia Emergency Management Division Facebook page, www.fema.gov/disaster/4783, and www.facebook.com/FEMA.
FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters. FEMA Region 3’s jurisdiction includes Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.
Follow us on X at x.com/FEMAregion3 and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/femaregion3
Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 833-285-7448. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service. Multilingual operators are available (press 2 for Spanish and 3 for other languages).
issa.mansaray Sat, 06/29/2024 - 13:05Biden-Harris Administration Continues Recovery Efforts in New Mexico as it Responds to Recent Wildfires in the Area
Since 2022, FEMA has funded over $872 million to the state of New Mexico for disaster recovery and will continue for years to come
WASHINGTON -- At the direction of President Biden, FEMA continues supporting recovery efforts in New Mexico for those affected by the devastating 2022 Hermit’s Peak and Calf Canyon Fires while responding to areas in the southeast portion of the state impacted by last week’s South Fork and Salt Fires and flooding. Survivors in Lincoln and Otero counties as well as members of the Mescalero Apache Tribe can apply for disaster assistance, which includes grants for temporary housing and home repairs and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.
The Hermit’s Peak and Calf Canyon Fires were the largest and most destructive fires in New Mexico’s history, burning more than 340,000 acres of land and destroying nearly 900 structures. The Hermit’s Peak and Calf Canyon Claims Office has provided ongoing assistance and has paid over $872.4 million to 5,249 claims, with more than 300 personnel to New Mexico and FEMA has opened a long-term disaster recovery office to ensure continued federal disaster assistance in the state.
FEMA also continues to prioritize, engage, and provide recovery support to New Mexico’s Native American tribes, including $10.3 million disbursed to tribal entities from the Hermit’s Peak and Calf Canyon Claims Office. Additionally, the FEMA Region 6 office has hosted Tribal Summits to share lessons learned, mitigation practices and preparedness plans of each of the tribes. Administrator Criswell recently traveled to New Mexico and met with Mescalero Apache Tribe President Thora Padilla to discuss wildfires and to better understand challenges in the region.
While continuing to rebuild and recover from these impacts, New Mexico recently responded to the South Fork Fire and Salt Fire and flooding near Ruidoso, which caused thousands of residents to evacuate the area. To support the state in its efforts, President Biden approved a major disaster declaration on June 20, 2024, to make federal funding available to affected individuals.
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell immediately traveled to New Mexico on June 21,2024, to survey damage, meet with Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and local and state officials. 344 FEMA personnel are currently deployed to support the recovery efforts in the state and a disaster recovery center has opened to help survivors jumpstart their recovery.
Since 2022 to date, FEMA has been on the ground supporting wildfires and flooding in New Mexico:
Hermit’s Peak and Calf Canyon Fires- 05/22: President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves New Mexico Disaster Declaration.
- 03/22: FEMA Deputy Administrator Erik Hooks Visits New Mexico Emergency Management and Tribal Leaders.
- 12/22: FEMA Seeks Public Comment for Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Assistance Rule.
- 04/23: Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Offices Open to the Public in Mora, Las Vegas and Santa Fe.
- 09/23: Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office Partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
- 10/23: Claims Office pays more than $100 Million to Claimants Affected by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire.
- 01/24: FEMA Begins Recovery Operation Transition in New Mexico.
- 04/24: FEMA Announces New Director of Operations for New Mexico Joint Recovery Office, Reaches Half a Billion Dollars in Claims Paid.
- 06/24: Claims Office Exceeds $770 Million Paid to Claimants, Pays For 2,800 Flood Insurance Policies Through the National Flood Insurance Program.
- 06/24: Compensation for Mental Health Treatment is Available for Individuals Impacted by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire.
- 06/24: Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for New Mexico.
- 06/24: FEMA is Assisting New Mexico Residents Where They Are.
- 06/24: FEMA Disaster Assistance Available for New Mexicans Impacted by the South Fork and Salt Fires.
- 06/24: Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Roswell, New Mexico.
Large-scale wildfires dramatically alter the terrain and ground conditions, leaving the ground charred, barren, and unable to absorb water, creating conditions ripe for flash flooding and mudflow. Even areas that are not traditionally flood-prone are at risk, due to changes to the landscape caused by fire. Residents need to protect their homes and personal property with flood insurance now—before a weather event occurs and it’s too late. Visit floodsmart.gov to learn more about flood risk.
To prepare for wildfires and flooding after a fire, individuals and families should sign up for community alerts in their area, have an emergency plan in place and know their evacuation zone and download the FEMA app to receive real-time alerts from the National Weather Service. To learn more, visit Ready.gov/wildfires and in Spanish language Incendios forestales.
amy.ashbridge Fri, 06/28/2024 - 22:43FEMA Extends Helpline's Hours of Operation
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Survivors who need disaster assistance now have more hours in the day to contact FEMA. The FEMA Helpline is 800-621-3362, and it now operates from 7 a.m. to midnight, ET, seven days a week to help those impacted by disasters. Callers can get help with their applications, appeals and general inquiries.
Calling the Helpline is just one way to contact FEMA. Homeowners and renters in designated counties can go online to DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA mobile app, or visit a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center to apply. To find your nearest Disaster Recovery Center, visit fema.gov/drc. If you use a relay service, such as video relay, captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service.
For those who were impacted by the April 2 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and mudslides, the deadline to apply for FEMA assistance is July 22, 2024.
For the latest information on Kentucky’s recovery from the April 2 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and mudslides, please visit fema.gov/disaster/4782. Follow FEMA on X, formerly called Twitter, at twitter.com/femaregion4 and at facebook.com/fema.
sandra.habib Fri, 06/28/2024 - 20:08Kentucky Disaster Recovery Centers Change Hours of Operation
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Starting Sunday, June 30, the Disaster Recovery Centers in Kentucky will have a new schedule. They will be closed on Sundays. The hours of operation from Monday to Saturday will remain the same as they are now:
- Monday-Friday: 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
- Saturday: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
For Boyd, Carter, Fayette, Greenup and Henry counties, the hours are in Eastern Time; and for Union County, in Central Time.
Disaster Recovery Centers in Kentucky:- Boyd County: Boyd County Emergency Management Office, 12327 Anthony Drive, Ashland, KY 41102.
- Carter County: Members Choice Credit Union, 438 Interstate Drive, Grayson, KY 41143.
- Fayette County: Emergency Operations Center, 115 Cisco Road, Lexington, KY 40504.
- Greenup County: Greenup County Courthouse, 301 Main St., Greenup, KY 41114.
- Henry County: 4H Community Center, 1106 Castle Highway, Eminence, KY 40019.
- Union County: Senior Citizens Building, 225 North Richards Lane, Morganfield, KY 42437.
Survivors in Boyd, Carter, Fayette, Greenup, Henry, Jefferson, Jessamine, Mason, Oldham, Union and Whitley counties can apply for FEMA assistance at any of the Disaster Recovery Centers. FEMA representatives can help with applications for federal assistance and provide information about other disaster recovery resources. In addition to FEMA personnel, representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration will be available to assist survivors.
FEMA financial assistance may include money for basic home repairs or other uninsured, disaster-related needs, such as childcare, transportation, medical needs, funeral or dental expenses.
It is not necessary to go to a center to apply for FEMA assistance. Homeowners and renters in designated counties can go online to DisasterAssistance.gov, call 800-621-3362 or use the FEMA mobile app to apply. If you use a relay service, such as video relay, captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service.
For accessible information about how to register for FEMA disaster assistance, please check the YouTube link.
For the latest information on Kentucky’s recovery from the April 2 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and mudslides, please visit fema.gov/disaster/4782. Follow FEMA on X, formerly called Twitter, at twitter.com/femaregion4 and at facebook.com/fema.
sandra.habib Fri, 06/28/2024 - 17:46FEMA Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Santa Fe Claims Office Extends Hours to Include Saturdays
SANTA FE, N.M. — The FEMA Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office location in Santa Fe is now open Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to noon MT to better accommodate affected community members. The new Saturday hours supplement the already existing weekday schedule of Monday through Thursday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. MT. Claims Office hours in Las Vegas and Mora remain the same.
Updated Santa Fe Claims Office Hours:
- Monday – Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. MT
- Friday, by appointment only
- Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – noon MT
Monday – Friday appointments are required for full-service claims support. Booking an appointment remains the best method to ensure prompt, comprehensive assistance and to bypass potential long wait times. You may book an appointment by contacting your Navigator. If you do not have an assigned navigator, please call the Claims Office Helpline (505-995-7133).
Individuals are encouraged to continue making an appointment for direct, one-on-one claims assistance. Those who walk into a Claims Office without an appointment can do three things: 1) pick up a blank Notice of Loss (NOL) form to start the claims process, 2) drop off documentation, or 3) check the status of a claim.
Claimants can receive updates on the status of their claims through one of the following actions:
- Email the Claims Office: FEMA-Hermits-Peak-Claims-Advocate@fema.dhs.gov.
- Call the Claims Office Helpline: 505-995-7133.
- Attend an Advocate Connect event or Resource Fair.
- Send a written letter to:
- Attention – FEMA Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office
- P.O. Box 1329
- Santa Fe, NM 87504
Anyone impacted by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire and subsequent flooding is encouraged to start a claim if they haven’t already. Per the Hermit’s Peak Fire Assistance Act, the deadline to submit a Notice of Loss is November 14, 2024. Compensation through the Claims Office is not taxable income and will not impact eligibility for other federal benefits including social security or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Questions and concerns can also be addressed by calling your claim Navigator or the Claims Office Helpline at 505-995-7133.
The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office is committed to meeting the needs of people impacted by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire and subsequent flooding by providing full compensation available under the law as expeditiously as possible. At the time of publication, the FEMA Claims Office has paid $848.9 million to claimants.
For information and updates regarding the Claims Office, please visit the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office website at fema.gov/hermits-peak. For information in Spanish, visit fema.gov/es/hermits-peak. You can also follow our Facebook page and turn notifications on to stay up to date about the claims process, upcoming deadlines and other program announcements at facebook.com/HermitsPeakCalfCanyonClaimsOffice.
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