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Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for Kentucky Disaster Survivors
FRANKFORT, Ky. – For residents in Boyd, Carter, Fayette, Greenup, Henry, Jefferson, Jessamine, Mason, Oldham, Union and Whitley, if you had a loss of income due to the April 2 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and mudslides, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) may provide you with much-needed help.
Even if you are self-employed, you may be eligible for DUA. DUA is available to individuals who:
- Worked or were self-employed, or were scheduled to begin work or self-employment;
- Can no longer work or perform services because of physical damage or destruction to the place of employment as a direct result of a disaster, which can also include the physical inaccessibility of the place of employment due to its closure by the federal, state or local government in immediate response to the disaster;
- Establish that the work or self-employment they can no longer perform was their primary source of income;
- Do not qualify for regular unemployment insurance benefits from any state;
- Cannot work or resume self-employment because of an injury as a direct result of the disaster; or
- As a result of the disaster, became the breadwinner or major support of a household because of the death of the head of the household.
To qualify for DUA benefits, claimants in eligible counties must show that their employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted as a direct result of the April 2 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and mudslides.
How to File a ClaimAffected individuals should visit the Kentucky Career Center website at kcc.ky.gov or call 502-875-0442 to file their initial claim. The deadline to apply for this assistance is Aug. 12, 2024.
Homeowners and renters in the designated counties can apply for FEMA assistance online at disasterassistance.gov, by calling 800-621-3362 or by using the FEMA mobile app. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service.
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 Mon, 06/24/2024 - 19:22Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Terrell County
AUSTIN -- FEMA is opening a Disaster Recovery Center in Terrell County June 25 to provide one-on-one help to Texans affected by the severe storms, tornadoes, flooding and straight-line winds April 26-June 5. The center will close permanently at 7 p.m. July 3.
The center is located at:
Terrell County Courthouse
105 E. Hackberry St.
Sanderson, TX 79848
All centers 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 July 16.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering low-interest disaster loans to homeowners, renters, private nonprofit organizations and businesses of any size. The SBA disaster loan program is designed to help survivors with their long-term recovery needs. Texans can apply for an SBA disaster loan online at SBA.gov/disaster or by calling 800-659-2955. SBA representatives are available to provide one-on-one assistance to disaster loan applicants at Disaster Recovery Centers throughout the affected area.
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 Mon, 06/24/2024 - 19:22Disaster Recovery Centers Opening in Union, Polk and Pottawattamie Counties
DES MOINES, Iowa --- FEMA is opening Disaster Recovery Centers in Union, Polk and Pottawattamie counties to provide one-on-one help to people affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding this spring.
Recovery specialists from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration will provide information on available services, explain assistance programs and help survivors complete or check the status of their applications.
UNION COUNTY
Emergency Management Agency
705 E. Taylor St.,
Creston, IA 50801
Open 1-7 p.m. June 25
8 a.m.-6 p.m.June 26-28
POLK COUNTY
Riley Resource Group
4400 E. University Ave.,
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
Open 1-6 p.m. June 26
8 a.m.-6p.m. June 27-29
POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY
Charles Lakin Human Services Campus – North Parking Lot
815 N. 16th St.,
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Open 1-6 p.m. June 26
8 a.m.-6p.m. June 27-29
Beginning Wednesday, June 26, all DRCs will close at 6 p.m. and will be closed on Sundays.
FEMA funding is available to homeowners and renters for severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that occurred May 20-31 in Adair, Adams, Cedar, Jasper, Montgomery, Polk and Story counties. FEMA funding is also available for homeowners and renters in Clarke, Harrison, Mills, Polk, Pottawattamie, Ringgold, Shelby and Union counties for the April 26-27 tornadoes and storms. Iowans can visit any open DRC for assistance if needed.
To save time, apply online or by phone before visiting a Disaster Recovery Center by:
- Visiting DisasterAssistance.gov
- Calling FEMA directly at 800-621-FEMA (3362)
- Using the FEMA app
All centers are accessible to people with disabilities or 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.
Anyone using a relay service, such as a video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, can give FEMA 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 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. Press 2 for Spanish. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service.
tiana.suber Mon, 06/24/2024 - 19:16Houses of Worship May Be Eligible for FEMA Help to Cover Tornado Damage
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Qualifying private nonprofit houses of worship in Arkansas may be eligible for FEMA grants to cover expenses related to the May 24-27 severe storms and tornadoes.
Grants through FEMA’s Public Assistance program may cover costs to repair or replace facilities damaged during the storms.
FEMA defines religious facilities as a church, synagogue, mosque, temple or other house of worship without regard to the religious character of the facility. No religious facility or house of worship may be excluded from this definition because leadership or membership in the organization is limited to persons who share a religious faith or practice.
Help with repairs and replacement costs may be available to houses of worship in Baxter, Benton, Boone, Carroll, Fulton, Madison, Marion, Nevada, Randolph, and Sharp counties.
To be an eligible applicant, a house of worship must:
- Be owned or operated by a private nonprofit organization.
- The facility must be open to the public.
- Have been damaged by the May 24-27 severe storms and tornadoes.
- Have either not received funding or received insufficient funding after applying for a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loan to repair or replace a facility.
The application must include state and/or U.S. Internal Revenue Service documentation of tax-exempt status, pre-disaster charter and other documentation.
The U.S. Small Business Administration can loan to qualified houses of worship up to $2 million to repair or replace damaged or destroyed property. SBA can also lend additional funds to help with the cost of improvements to protect, prevent or minimize disaster damage from occurring in the future.
The deadline to apply for property damage is Aug. 12, 2024.
Applicants may apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information at SBA.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance.
All applicants – even if they must wait for an SBA loan decision -- are encouraged to make a Request for Public Assistance (RPA) as soon as possible by contacting their local emergency management office. Some activities regarding Emergency Work that was performed in preparation or response to the storm may be eligible without or while pending an SBA decision. The deadline to file an RPA is within 30 days of your county being designated in the declaration.
Other Resources:
Houses of worship administrators can contact their county emergency management office for more information on how to submit a FEMA request for Public Assistance.
- Public Assistance Policies - Official guidance, policies, news advisories and related publications that govern the program include:
- Public Assistance Program & Policy Guide (version 4 applicable to emergencies and major disasters declared on or after June 1, 2020.)
- Public Assistance Program Delivery Guide (draft document published September 2022.)
- Video: https://youtu.be/JgHWcA5LnOc .
- Web page: Assistance for Governments and Private Non-Profits After a Disaster | FEMA.gov
- Procurement Guide: Purchasing under a FEMA Award: Resources for Private Nonprofits and Religious Organizations
- Downloadable FEMA Fact Sheet: Public Assistance: Private Nonprofit Eligibility Factsheet (fema.gov)
- Downloadable FEMA Fact Sheet: Mitigate Disaster Damage with FEMA Public Assistance
FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Crews in Communities
OKLAHOMA CITY – FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance crews are going door-to-door in Blaine, Caddo, Custer, Delaware, Jackson, Mayes, Muskogee and Rogers counties to meet with residents affected by the May 19-28 storms and tornadoes.
These crews can help you apply for FEMA assistance, identify needs and make connections with local, state, federal and voluntary agencies. They can also:
- Provide flyers explaining how to apply for assistance
- Check the status of an application and make minor changes
- Contact community groups, faith-based organizations and businesses that can distribute information about disaster assistance
- Identify organizations providing recovery-related services or resources
- Gather information about impacts to communities
- Share civil rights and disability integration resources to ensure equal access
FEMA staff carry a badge with their photograph, and will never ask for money. If you meet people offering assistance, ask to see their ID before giving any personal information.
To apply for FEMA assistance:
- Apply with a Disaster Survivor Assistance crew
- Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov
- Call 800-621-3362
- Download the FEMA App, or
- Visit a Disaster Recovery Center – for locations and hours, visit fema.gov/drc
For the latest information about Oklahoma’s recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4791. Follow the FEMA Region 6 Twitter account at twitter.com/FEMARegion6 or on Facebook at facebook.com/FEMARegion6/.
FEMA is committed to ensuring disaster assistance is accomplished equitably, without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status. Any disaster survivor or member of the public may contact the FEMA Civil Rights Office if they feel that they have a complaint of discrimination. FEMA’s Civil Rights Office can be contacted at FEMA-CivilRightsOffice@fema.dhs.gov or toll-free at 833-285-7448. Multilingual operators are available.
alexa.brown Mon, 06/24/2024 - 18:31FEMA Disaster Assistance Available for New Mexicans Impacted by the South Fork and Salt Fires
DENTON, Texas – New Mexico homeowners and renters who sustained damage from the South Fork and Salt Fires that began June 17, 2024, and continuing may be eligible for disaster assistance under FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program.
Currently, affected individuals and households in the Mescalero Apache Tribe and Lincoln County may be eligible for assistance. Disaster assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.
FEMA’s assistance offers benefits that provide flexible funding directly to survivors when needed the most. In addition, FEMA’s new simplified Individual Assistance process and expanded eligibility allows New Mexicans access to a wider range of assistance including for serious needs.
Assistance Available
- Serious Needs Assistance (SNA) provides funding for households to cover important items like water, food, first aid, breast-feeding supplies, infant formula, diapers, personal hygiene items, fuel for transportation or other emergency supplies for eligible households.
- To qualify for SNA, you must be displaced, need shelter or have other emergency costs due to the disaster on your application.
- Displacement Assistance (DA) provides people with up-front funds to assist with immediate housing options of their choice, to keep people housed. The money can be used to stay in a hotel, with family and friends or other options.
Serious Needs Assistance and Displacement Assistance are both funded after a completed inspection confirms eligibility.
Apply to FEMA
New Mexico residents can apply to FEMA in several ways including online at DisasterAssistance.gov, downloading the FEMA App for mobile devices or calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Calls are accepted every day from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mountain time. Help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service. To view an accessible video about how to apply visit: Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance - YouTube.
Additional Assistance and Benefits
- Streamlined Application Requirements so people can apply to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and FEMA assistance at the same time.
- Support for Underinsured People to help with aspects of home repair that insurance companies won’t cover, but they can’t afford on their own.
- Simplified Assistance for Entrepreneurs by providing self-employed people with some initial financial support to replace disaster-damaged tools and equipment to help them land on their feet.
- Ex.: computers if you are a gig worker, lawnmower if you are a landscaper
- Expanded Habitability Criteria to help people make their homes safer and cleaner post-disaster and so they can repair all aspects of their home post-disaster.
- Previously, if a home had a leaky roof pre-disaster, that area of the home wouldn’t qualify.
- Make Accessibility Improvements to help people with disabilities improve their living conditions by making their homes even more accessible than they were pre-disaster.
- Streamlined Temporary Housing Assistance Applications by reducing documentation requirements for applicants who need to extend their stay in FEMA-supported temporary housing.
- Simplified the Process for Appeals so people who wish to appeal FEMA’s decisions will no longer need to provide a signed, written appeal letter to accompany the supporting documentation.
- Computer Assistance for people who need to repair or replace disaster-damaged computers.
Rental Assistance for Temporary Housing
If you suffered damage to your primary residence, FEMA may be able to provide rent for a temporary place to live while you are displaced. Rental assistance is intended to cover monthly rent, security deposit and cost of essential utilities such as electricity and water.
Major Repairs and Out-of-Pocket Expenses
FEMA’s Individuals and Household Program assistance is intended to help jumpstart your recovery. Here are some examples of basic needs:
- Home Repair Assistance may be provided to homeowners to repair the structural parts of your home. This includes windows, doors, floors, walls, ceilings, cabinets, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system (HVAC), utilities (electrical, plumbing and gas systems) and entrance ways. FEMA may also reimburse for the actual cost to repair or replace your furnace, private well and septic system that was damaged or destroyed by the disaster.
Even if you applied for federal assistance previously for other disasters in New Mexico, you can still apply to FEMA for assistance following the South Fork Fire and Salt Fire. Previous events include the New Mexico Wildfires Flooding, Mudflows and Straight-line Winds disaster declared May 4, 2022, and the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire which continues to accept Notice of Loss forms through its Claims Office.
For the latest information, visit fema.gov/disaster/4795. Follow FEMA Region 6 on social media at x.com/FEMARegion6 and facebook.com/femaregion6.
alexa.brown Mon, 06/24/2024 - 17:45Deadline to Start a Claim with Claims Office is Nov. 14, 2024
SANTA FE, N.M. — Per the Hermit’s Peak Fire Assistance Act (“Act”), the deadline to submit a Notice of Loss (NOL) is November 14, 2024, to receive compensation for damages from the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire (“Fire”). The NOL is the first step in the claims process. To receive compensation for losses, individuals, households, businesses, and other entities must submit a NOL to the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office (“Claims Office”) to initiate the claims process.
Anyone who sustained damages due to the Fire and subsequent flooding is encouraged to submit a NOL to begin the process to receive compensation for their losses. The NOL collects claimant contact information, a general description of losses, and information about other benefits such as insurance, grants, or loans. After submitting an NOL, the Claims Office will assign a Navigator to support the claimant through the claims process.
“Our mission is to compensate those who were impacted by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire to the fullest extent allowable by law,” said Jay Mitchell, Director of Operations at the New Mexico Joint Recovery Office. “The only way we can provide compensation is if those who experienced damages come forward and submit a Notice of Loss to begin the process. It is imperative to take this step before the congressional deadline of November 14, 2024.”
Anyone who experienced damages who does not submit an NOL before the congressional deadline will no longer be eligible to apply for compensation through the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Assistance Act. Claims will continue to be processed and paid out after the November 14 deadline.
“We will continue our work to process claims and pay out compensation well past November,” said Mitchell. “After we receive the NOL, our Navigators work with claimants to compile the documentation into a Proof of Loss needed for the review process to make a determination.”
Damages that are compensable under the Act are more extensive than traditional FEMA disaster assistance. Even if a household did not sustain direct damage from the fire, they may be eligible for compensation for other expenses such as evacuation, lost wages, or even hosting an evacuee. To see more compensable damages, visit the Claims Office fema.gov/hermits-peak.
NOLs can be submitted via the mail, email, or in person:- Mail a NOL to:
Attention – FEMA Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office
P.O. Box 1329
Santa Fe, NM 87504
- Email a NOL to: fema-hermits-peak@fema.dhs.gov
- Or visit our webpage for information about the Claims Office fema.gov/disaster/current/hermits-peak/contact-us to submit an NOL in person.
- Download the NOL form here: fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_hpcc-notice-of-loss-form-english-exp-11.30.2026.pdf
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 $849 million to claimants.
Anyone impacted by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire and subsequent flooding is encouraged to visit any one of our three Claims Offices. Visit fema.gov/disaster/current/hermits-peak/contact-us for locations and hours. Questions and concerns can also be addressed by calling your claim Navigator or the Claims Office Helpline at 505-995-7133. 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).
For information and updates regarding the Claims Office, please visit the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office website at fema.gov/hermits-peak. For information in Spanish, visit fema.gov/es/hermits-peak. You can also follow our Facebook page and turn notifications on to stay up to date about the claims process, upcoming deadlines and other program announcements at facebook.com/HermitsPeakCalfCanyonClaimsOffice.
erika.suzuki Mon, 06/24/2024 - 17:43Be Alert to Fraud After a Disaster
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.– Survivors should be aware that con artists and criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud or identity theft after a disaster. In some cases, thieves try to apply for FEMA assistance using names, addresses and Social Security numbers they have stolen from survivors.
If a FEMA inspector comes to your home and you did not submit a FEMA application, your information may have been used without your knowledge to create a FEMA application. If so, please inform the inspector that you did not apply for FEMA assistance so they can submit a request to stop further processing of the application.
If you did not apply for assistance, but receive a letter from FEMA, please call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. The helpline will submit a request to stop any further processing of that application.
If you do wish to apply for FEMA assistance after stopping an application made in your name without your knowledge, the helpline will assist you in creating a new application.
ScamsFEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) crews, housing inspectors and other officials are working in areas impacted by the storms. They carry official identification badges with photo IDs. FEMA representatives never charge applicants for disaster assistance, inspections or help in filling out applications.
Don't believe anyone who promises a disaster grant in return for payment.
Don't give your banking information to a person claiming to be a FEMA housing inspector. FEMA inspectors are never authorized to collect your personal financial information.
If you believe you are the victim of a scam, report it immediately to your local police or sheriff's department or contact Florida’s Office of the Attorney General by calling 866-9-NO-SCAM (866-966-7226) or visit myfloridalegal.com. To file a fraud complaint, go online to Scam Report (myfloridalegal.com).
If you have knowledge of fraud, waste or abuse, you can report these tips – 24 hours a day, seven days a week – to the FEMA Disaster Fraud Hotline at 866-720-5721. You can also email StopFEMAFraud@fema.dhs.gov to report a tip.
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, 06/24/2024 - 15:45FEMA is Assisting New Mexico Residents Where They Are
DENTON, Texas – Recovering from wildfires is difficult and overwhelming. FEMA’s Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) crews are meeting New Mexico residents where they are to help them apply for FEMA assistance and to assist them on their road to recovery.
Many residents, in the impacted areas, are staying with family, friends or at shelters due to mandatory evacuations. To ensure these residents have the help they need, these DSA crews are visiting area shelters to help New Mexicans apply for federal assistance, identify potential needs and help make connections with local, state, federal and voluntary agencies.
These crews are easily recognizable by their official photo identification (ID). If you meet people offering assistance, first ask to see their ID before giving them your personal information. They may have FEMA clothing, but that can be easily imitated.
The FEMA crews can help New Mexico residents in several ways including:
- Checking the status of an application already in the system and making minor changes to applications.
- Identifying organizations providing disaster-related services and/or resources to the public for immediate and long-term recovery.
- Gathering situational awareness about impacts to communities.
- Providing civil rights and disability integration assistance information to ensure equal access.
New Mexico residents can apply to FEMA in several ways:
- Going online to DisasterAssistance.gov
- Downloading the FEMA App for mobile devices
- Calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Calls are accepted every day from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. MT. Help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the 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/4795. Follow FEMA Region 6 on social media at x.com/FEMARegion6 and facebook.com/femaregion6.
alexa.brown Mon, 06/24/2024 - 12:47FEMA Assistance Available for Otero County Residents
DENTON, Texas. – Otero County has been added to the major disaster declaration for New Mexico following the South Fork and Salt Fires and flooding that began June 17.
Residents in Otero County may be eligible for disaster assistance under FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program. Eligible applicants may qualify for rental assistance, basic home repairs, personal property losses and other eligible expenses related to storm damage. Individuals and households in the Mescalero Apache Tribe and Lincoln County may also be eligible for disaster assistance. reg
Money provided by FEMA does not have to be repaid, and may include:
- Serious Needs: Money for lifesaving and life-sustaining items, including water, food, first aid, prescriptions, infant formula, breastfeeding supplies, diapers, consumable medical supplies, durable medical equipment, personal hygiene items and fuel for transportation.
- Serious Needs Assistance requires an inspection to confirm eligibility before funds are provided to applicants.
- Displacement: Money to help with housing needs if you cannot return to your home because of the disaster. The money can be used to stay in a hotel, with family and friends or other options while you look for a rental unit.
- Displacement Assistance requires an inspection to confirm eligibility before funds are provided to applicants.
- Home Repair or Replacement: Money to help you repair or replace your home damaged by the disaster. The money can also help with pre-existing damage to parts of your home where the disaster caused further damage.
- Rental Assistance: Money you can use to rent housing if you are displaced from your home because of the disaster.
- Personal Property: Money to help you repair or replace appliances, room furnishings, and a personal or family computer damaged by the disaster. This can also include money for books, uniforms, tools, additional computers and other items required for school or work, including self-employment.
- Child Care: Money to help you pay for increased or new child care expenses caused by the disaster.
- Transportation: Money to help you repair or replace a vehicle damaged by the disaster when you don’t have another vehicle you can use.
- Moving and Storage Expenses: Money to help you move and store personal property from your home to prevent additional damage.
- Computer Assistance: Money for people whoneed to repair or replace disaster-damaged computers.
Apply to FEMA
You can apply to FEMA in several ways including online at DisasterAssistance.gov, downloading the FEMA App for mobile devices, or calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Calls are accepted every day from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. MT. Help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the 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/4795. Follow the FEMA Region 6 Twitter account at twitter.com/FEMARegion6 or on Facebook at facebook.com/FEMARegion6/.
alexa.brown Mon, 06/24/2024 - 12:40Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Hockley County
AUSTIN -- FEMA is opening a Disaster Recovery Center in Hockley County June 24 to provide one-on-one help to Texans affected by the severe storms, tornadoes, flooding and straight-line winds April 26-June 5.
The center is located at:
Levelland Civic Center
1900 McKinley St.
Levelland, TX 79336
All centers 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 July 16.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering low-interest disaster loans to homeowners, renters, private nonprofit organizations and businesses of any size. The SBA disaster loan program is designed to help survivors with their long-term recovery needs. Texans can apply for an SBA disaster loan online at SBA.gov/disaster or by calling 800-659-2955. SBA representatives are available to provide one-on-one assistance to disaster loan applicants at Disaster Recovery Centers throughout the affected area.
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 Sun, 06/23/2024 - 19:33Disaster Recovery Center in Ohio County is Relocating to Wetzel County, WV
June 22, 2024
DR-4783-WV-MA-019
FEMA News Desk: 215-931-5597
Media Advisory
Disaster Recovery Center in Ohio County is Relocating to Wetzel County, WV
CHARLESTON, W.Va.– A state-federal Disaster Recovery Center at the US Army Reserve Center located at 25 Armory Drive in Wheeling is closing today, June 22, 2024, at 6 p.m.
The center is located at:
Ohio CountyUS Army Reserve Ctr
25 Armory Drive,
Wheeling, WV 26003
Hours of operation:
Closing June 22, 2024, at 6 p.m.
Another DRC will be opening in Wetzel County at the United Methodist Church located at 10 Howard Jeffers Dr. in New Martinsville on Monday, June 24, 2024. It will remain open until June 29, 2024, at 6 p.m.
The center is located at:
Wetzel CountyUnited Methodist Church
10 Howard Jeffers Dr.
New Martinsville 26155
Hours of operation:
Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
June 24 through June 29, 2024
The Disaster Recovery Centers will be opening on a rotating basis at three locations, including the Wetzel County, Marshall County, and Ohio County for the next few weeks.
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, 06/22/2024 - 15:20Disaster Recovery Center in Lincoln County is Relocating to Boone County, WV
June 22, 2024
DR-4783-WV-MA-018
FEMA News Desk: 215-931-5597
Media Advisory
Disaster Recovery Center in Lincoln County is Relocating to Boone County, WV
CHARLESTON, W.Va.– A state-federal Disaster Recovery Center at the Lincoln County 911 Center located at 911 Marconi Drive Hamlin, WV is closing today, June 22, 2024, at 6 p.m.
The center is located at:
Lincoln CountyLincoln County 911 Center
911 Marconi Drive
Hamlin, WV 25064
Hours of operation:
Closing June 22, 2024, at 6 p.m.
Another DRC will be opening at the John Slack Park Parking Lot located at 38 John Slack Circle, Racine, WV on June 24, 2024. It will remain open until 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:
Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
June 24 through June 29, 2024
The Disaster Recovery Centers will be opening on a rotating basis at three locations, including Boone and Lincoln Counties 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, 06/22/2024 - 15:06Disaster Recovery Center Open in Scott County
MADISON, Miss. – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and FEMA have opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Scott County to help survivors affected by the April 8-11, 2024, severe storms, tornadoes and flooding.
Specialists from FEMA, the State of Mississippi and the U.S. Small Business Administration will be at the center to help survivors apply for federal disaster assistance, check the status of their application, answer questions and provide referrals to resources.
The center is located at:
The Usry Voting Precinct, District 2 Building (look for the FEMA and MEMA signage)
5335 Old Highway 80
Forest, MS 39074
Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The center is closed on Sunday.
In addition, the following recovery centers are already open:
Hinds County
Smith-Wills Stadium parking lot (look for the FEMA and MEMA signage)
1200 Cool Papa Bell Drive
Jackson, MS 39216
Hinds County
Cleon McKnight Tennis Center parking lot at Hinds Community College (look for the FEMA and MEMA signage)
605 Hinds Blvd.
Raymond, MS 39154
This center will close permanently at 6 p.m. on June 25, 2024, but will relocate to serve another location in Hinds County.
Humphreys County
Humphreys County Multipurpose Building (look for the FEMA and MEMA signage across the street from Willard Jack Trucking)
417 Silver City Road
Belzoni, MS 39038
Neshoba County
Dixon Volunteer Fire Department (look for the FEMA and MEMA signage)
14800 Highway 21 South
Philadelphia, MS 39350
All recovery centers are open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Centers are closed on Sunday.
To find the location of all centers, visit fema.gov/drc. Homeowners and renters can visit any center for help.
It is not necessary to visit a center to apply for assistance. Survivors can apply for FEMA assistance by going online to DisasterAssistance.gov, downloading the FEMA mobile app or calling the FEMA Helpline at
800-621-3362. If you use video relay service, captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service.
For the latest information on recovery from the April tornadoes, visit msema.org and www.fema.gov/disaster/4790. On X/Twitter follow MEMA @MSEMA and FEMA Region 4 @femaregion4.
Gaynell.Tinsey Sat, 06/22/2024 - 15:01Disaster Recovery Center in Dunbar is Relocating to Cross Lanes, WV
June 22, 2024
DR-4783-WV-MA-017
FEMA News Desk: 215-931-5597
Media Advisory
Disaster Recovery Center in Dunbar is Relocating to Cross Lanes, WV
CHARLESTON, W.Va.– A state-federal Disaster Recovery Center at the Recreation Center located at 2601 Fairlawn Ave Dunbar is closing today, June 22, 2024, at 6 p.m.
The center is located at:
Kanawha CountyRecreation Center
2601 Fairlawn Ave
Dunbar, WV 25064
Hours of operation:
Closing June 22, 2024, at 4 p.m.
Another DRC will be opening at the Tyler Mountain Volunteer Fire Department located at Mountain VFD
5380 Big Tyler Road, Charleston, on June 24, 2024. It will remain open until 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:
Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
June 24 through June 29, 2024
The Disaster Recovery Centers will be opening on a rotating basis at three locations, including the Tyler Mountain, 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, 06/22/2024 - 14:46FEMA Teams in the Field to Help Disaster Survivors
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.– FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams are working in Leon County communities impacted by the May 10 severe storms and tornadoes to help people apply for FEMA assistance and provide referrals to other disaster resources.
DSA teams wear FEMA attire and have federal photo identification badges. The teams work in pairs and go door to door in impacted neighborhoods to help survivors with applications for assistance and referrals to other resources. DSA teams also visit faith and community-based organizations to share disaster assistance information.
There are several ways to apply for disaster assistance: Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA App or call 800-621-3362 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. ET. 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 go to youtube.com/watch?v=HhtlyTX49RE.
FEMA home inspectors will be in communities to meet with applicants to verify losses. FEMA will contact the homeowner to arrange a time for the inspection. These inspectors carry photo ID badges and will have the applicant’s application number.
FEMA personnel never ask for money for services. There are no fees involved in applying to FEMA.
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.
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FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during and after disasters.
All FEMA disaster assistance will be provided without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, limited English proficiency, economic status. If you believe your civil rights are being violated, you can call the Civil Rights Resource line at 833-285-7448.
melanie.barker Sat, 06/22/2024 - 12:21Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Madison County
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- FEMA and the State of Arkansas will open a Disaster Recovery Center in Huntsville on Saturday, June 22 through Monday, June 24 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. to provide one-on-one help to Arkansans affected by the May 24-27 severe storms. Additional dates and times may be added.
The center is located at:
Madison County
Clifty Volunteer Fire Department 182
182 Madison 8248
Huntsville, AR 72740
The new location joins the present disaster recovery centers open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at:
Benton County
Northwest Arkansas Community College
Becky Paneitz Student Center, SC 108
1211 SE Eagle Way
Bentonville, AR 72712
Parking available at 1202 Water Tower Road in the adjacent multi-level parking garage on levels 2 and 3
Boone County
Boone County Government Building
220 N. Arbor Drive
Harrison, AR 72602
Marion County
Marion County Fairgrounds
513 E Seawell Ave
Summit, AR 72677
The Baxter County DRC is open Monday-Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and closed on Sundays. The center is located at:
Food Bank of North Central Arkansas
1042 Highland Circle
Mountain Home, AR 72653
Residents of Baxter, Benton, Boone, Fulton, Greene, Madison, Marion and Randolph counties can visit any open disaster recovery center to meet with representatives of FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration, along with many Arkansas departments and other community partners. No appointment is needed to visit a center.
Each center is accessible to people with disabilities or access and functional needs and is equipped with assistive technology. If you need a reasonable accommodation or sign language interpreter, please call FEMA’s Civil Rights Resource Line: 833-285-7448 (press 2 for Spanish). Line is open Monday-Friday 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT.
You do not have to visit a center to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. The quickest way to apply is by going online at disasterassistance.gov/.
Additional options when applying include:
- 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.
- 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/4788. Follow the FEMA Region 6 X account at X.com/FEMARegion6 or on Facebook at facebook.com/FEMARegion6.
alexa.brown Fri, 06/21/2024 - 22:07FEMA Calls May Come from Unfamiliar Phone Numbers
MADISON, Miss. – After survivors of the April 8-11, 2024, severe storms and tornadoes apply for disaster assistance, FEMA may call them to schedule an inspection of their damaged home, or to obtain more information to process their application. These calls may come from unfamiliar area codes and phone numbers or show no caller ID.
It is important to answer the call. FEMA may verify damage through a home inspection. If an inspection cannot be scheduled, that may cause a delay in FEMA’s review of the application.
Homeowners and renters in Hancock, Hinds, Humphreys, Madison, Neshoba and Scott counties can apply for FEMA assistance the following ways:
- Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov
- Download the FEMA mobile app
- Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. The helpline is available from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Central Time in most languages. If you use video relay service, captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service.
- Visit a Disaster Recovery Center. To find the location of all open centers, visit fema.gov/drc.
For the latest information on recovery from the April tornadoes, visit msema.org and www.fema.gov/disaster/4790. On X/Twitter follow MEMA @MSEMA and FEMA Region 4 @femaregion4.
Gaynell.Tinsey Fri, 06/21/2024 - 21:29Disaster Recovery Center Open in Neshoba County
MADISON, Miss. – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and FEMA have opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Neshoba County to help survivors affected by the April 8-11, 2024, severe storms, tornadoes and flooding.
Specialists from FEMA, the State of Mississippi and the U.S. Small Business Administration will be at the center to help survivors apply for federal disaster assistance, check the status of their application, answer questions and provide referrals to resources.
The center is located at:
Dixon Volunteer Fire Department (look for the FEMA signage)
14800 Highway 21 South
Philadelphia, MS 39350
Opening: Noon to 6 p.m., June 21
Regular Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The center is closed on Sunday.
In addition, the following recovery centers are already open:
Hinds County
Smith-Wills Stadium parking lot (look for the FEMA signage)
1200 Cool Papa Bell Drive
Jackson, MS 39216
Hinds County
Cleon McKnight Tennis Center parking lot at Hinds Community College (look for the FEMA signage)
605 Hinds Blvd.
Raymond, MS 39154
This center will close permanently at 6 p.m. on June 25, 2024, but will relocate to serve another location in Hinds County.
Humphreys County
Humphreys County Multipurpose Building (look for the FEMA signage across the street from Willard Jack Trucking)
417 Silver City Road
Belzoni, MS 39038
All recovery centers are open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Centers are closed on Sunday.
To find the location of all centers, visit fema.gov/drc. Homeowners and renters can visit any center for help.
It is not necessary to visit a center to apply for assistance. Survivors can apply for FEMA assistance by going online to DisasterAssistance.gov, downloading the FEMA mobile app or calling the FEMA Helpline at
800-621-3362. If you use video relay service, captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service.
For the latest information on recovery from the April tornadoes, visit msema.org and www.fema.gov/disaster/4790. On X/Twitter follow MEMA @MSEMA and FEMA Region 4 @femaregion4.
Gaynell.Tinsey Fri, 06/21/2024 - 21:19DHS Announces $160 Million First Tranche of Additional Nonprofit Security Grant Program Funds to Protect Faith-Based Institutions and Nonprofit Organizations Against Targeted Attacks
Today, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it will distribute $160 million in Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) funds as a first tranche of additional funding that the Biden-Harris Administration secured to protect faith-based institutions and nonprofit organizations against targeted attacks. The announcement accompanies DHS’s release of an amended Notice of Funding Opportunity that will now enable qualifying institutions and organizations to apply for these additional NSGP funds.
The $160 million in additional funds are a portion of the $390 million that were included in the fiscal year 2024 National Security Supplemental, a key priority of the Administration as it continues to intensify its efforts to combat the dramatic increase in hate crimes and other forms of targeted violence against faith-based institutions and nonprofit organizations. In total for fiscal year 2024, the Administration has secured $664 million for the NSGP, more than double last year’s $305 million appropriation. Earlier this year, DHS announced $274.5 million in available funds; the Department intends to make the balance of NSGP funds available later this year.
“We have seen a dramatic increase in hate crimes and other forms of violence targeted against faith-based institutions and nonprofit organizations,” said Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas. “The additional Nonprofit Security Grant Program funding that we are announcing today will provide these institutions and organizations with much-needed resources to strengthen their security and protect their communities from harm.”
The rise in hate crimes and other forms of targeted violence has increased sharply since the Oct. 7, 2023 terrorist attacks against Israel. Between Oct. 7, 2023 and Jan. 30, 2024, the FBI has opened over three times more anti-Jewish hate crime investigations than in the four months prior to the Oct. 7 attacks. An analysis of data provided by law enforcement agencies from the 25 largest American cities to the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism at California State University, San Bernardino suggests a 17% increase in hate crimes in 2023 driven by upticks in anti-Jewish and anti-Muslim incidents.
In 2023, DHS provided $2 billion to help state, local, tribal and, territorial agencies, campus officials, and nonprofit organizations prepare for, prevent, protect against, and respond to acts of terrorism. The Nonprofit Security Grant Program provides resources to faith-based institutions and nonprofit organizations to strengthen their security posture. The $305 million in 2023 NSGP funding supported more than 2,200 faith-based and other nonprofit organizations.
These grants have had life-saving impacts. During an armed hostage crisis at a Colleyville, Texas synagogue, equipment purchased with NSGP funds was critical to subduing the terrorist and rescuing the hostages. In Denver, an individual threatening harm to a synagogue was identified as a result of cameras purchased using NSGP funds, assisting Denver police with his apprehension.
The distribution of grant funds is one element of DHS’s multi-pronged strategy to protect communities and their institutions from targeted violence. DHS works with partners across the United States to share resources to enhance safety in local communities, including faith-based communities. Last October, DHS released the “Resources and Information for Faith and Community Leaders Regarding the Israel - Hamas Conflict” website, which continues to be updated with threat assessments pertaining to the homeland and all relevant resources to keep faith-based communities and institutions safe. DHS has also distributed our Protecting Places of Worship resource guide, which we provided to synagogues, religious schools, mosques, community centers, and other nonprofits in partnership with the FBI. DHS’s Protective Security Advisors in every state guide and advise faith communities on how to most effectively secure their facilities with the resources they have.
In December, DHS, through Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), released Physical Security Performance Goals to help houses of worship and other faith-based organizations enhance their security. The Department continues to engage with communities through our Faith-Based Security Advisory Council and through the Protecting Places of Worship initiative, an effort co-led by DHS, the Department of Justice and the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships.
The Department also regularly communicates with over 2,000 state, local, tribal, territorial and campus law enforcement officials and with the leadership of all national-level law enforcement associations. The DHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships distributes security resources to over 65,000 faith partners.
Funding of the Nonprofit Security Grant Program has been a priority for the Biden-Harris Administration. Historically, applications to access the competitive program have far exceeded the funds available. The Administration’s success in securing $390 million in supplemental funding – resulting in total funding for the program that is more than double last year’s appropriation – will enable previously-unfunded yet at-risk houses of worship, religious schools, and nonprofit organizations to implement new security measures to protect their congregations, students and teachers, employees and members, and their broader communities across the country.
erika.suzuki Fri, 06/21/2024 - 20:31
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