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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $211 Million in FEMA Funding Opportunities for Two Dam Safety Grant Programs
Grants Made Possible by President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Provide Funding to Protect Dams and Protect Communities from Disasters
WASHINGTON -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell today announced the Biden-Harris Administration, through FEMA, will commit more than $211 million in funding from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda -- a key component of Bidenomics -- to enhance dam safety efforts across the nation to ensure that communities have the critical infrastructure needed to protect against future disasters and prevent against future flooding.
Dams are a critical part of the nation’s infrastructure, yet many are aging and deteriorating, and dam failure may occur within hours of the first signs of breaching because of intense storms. President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is providing nearly $6.8 billion toward communitywide resilience to reduce disaster suffering and avoid future disaster costs. This includes a total of $733 million for the two dam safety programs over five years to help state, territorial and local governments take action to address high-hazard potential dams that pose dangers to life and property if they fail.
“Dams are lifelines for many communities, but when they’re not properly secured and supported, they can also pose an extreme threat to surrounding areas. By investing in critical infrastructure and helping these lifelines sustain extreme weather, we will be able to avoid the risks a failed dam poses to lives and livelihoods,” said Administrator Criswell. “President Biden’s Investing in America agenda is helping us ensure that our nation is better equipped with vital infrastructure to keep communities safe and protect them against the impacts of climate change.”
The Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams program is making about $185 million available and another approximate $26 million available through the National Dam Safety State Assistance Grant Program. The investments funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help protect communities from flooding, avoid disaster costs and strengthen resilience to climate change.
Grants through the Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams program are available to non-federal governments and nonprofits for the technical expertise, planning, design and construction needed to rehabilitate eligible, non-federal high hazard potential dams.
Eligible non-federal dams are:
- Located in a state or territory with a dam safety program.
- Classified as high-hazard potential by the dam safety agency in the state or territory where the dam is located.
- Current in their emergency action plan, which must be approved by the state or territorial dam safety agency.
- Failing to meet minimum dam safety standards of the state or territory and poses an unacceptable risk to the public.
The National Dam Safety State Assistance Grant Program is available for any state or territory with an enacted dam safety program. These grants establish and maintain effective state programs to ensure dam safety and protect human life and property. The state administrative agency, or an equivalent state agency, is eligible to apply. Each eligible state or territory may submit only one grant application.
The funding opportunities open Nov. 6 and will be found on Grants.gov. The deadline to apply is Feb. 29, 2024.
FEMA will post informational webinars to provide an overview of this year’s two dam safety funding opportunities to help interested applicants. For more information about dam safety and the webinars, visit FEMA’s dam safety webpage on FEMA.gov.
luther.wills-dudich Thu, 11/02/2023 - 16:08FEMA Awards Over $2.4 Million to Boston Children’s Hospital for COVID Protective Gear
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $2.4 million to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to reimburse Boston Children’s Hospital for the cost of purchasing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during the pandemic.
The $2,455,200 grant will reimburse the pediatric research hospital affiliated with Harvard Medical School for the cost of purchasing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to protect staff and patients and to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Between March and May 2020, Boston Children’s purchased disposable masks, face shields, children’s masks, isolation gowns, and eye shields.
“FEMA is pleased to be able to assist Boston Children’s Hospital with these costs,” said FEMA Region 1 Regional Administrator Lori Ehrlich. “Reimbursing state, county, and municipal governments – as well as eligible non-profits and tribal entities – for the costs incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic is an important part of our nation’s ongoing recovery.”
FEMA’s Public Assistance program is an essential source of funding for states and communities recovering from a federally declared disaster or emergency.
So far, FEMA has provided more than $2.5 billion in Public Assistance grants to Massachusetts to reimburse the commonwealth for pandemic-related expenses.
adrien.urbani Thu, 11/02/2023 - 16:01FEMA Awards Over $3.8 Million to Northeastern University for COVID Testing Costs
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $3.8 million to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to reimburse Northeastern University for the cost of testing students, staff and faculty during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The $3,835,599 Public Assistance grant will reimburse the private research university in Boston for the cost of services required to provide testing at its Boston and Burlington-based campuses between February 2020 and October 2021.
Northeastern contracted for administrative staff, medical professionals, specially trained scientists, and laboratory technicians; for technology services for secure scheduling, data transfer, data analysis, reporting, and testing results; for documentation management to ensure the privacy of medical records; for stand-by interpretation services for those with limited English proficiency; and for transportation services for viral samples.
“FEMA is pleased to be able to assist Northeastern University with these costs,” said FEMA Region 1 Regional Administrator Lori Ehrlich. “Reimbursing state, county, and municipal governments – as well as eligible non-profits and tribal entities – for the costs incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic is an important part of our nation’s ongoing recovery.”
FEMA’s Public Assistance program is an essential source of funding for states and communities recovering from a federally declared disaster or emergency.
So far, FEMA has provided more than $2.5 billion in Public Assistance grants to Massachusetts to reimburse the commonwealth for pandemic-related expenses.
adrien.urbani Thu, 11/02/2023 - 15:59FEMA approves More Than $18.93 Million in Federal Funding for Kentucky Division of Emergency Management
FRANKFORT, Ky. – FEMA has approved more than $18.93 million for the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management (KYEM) for debris removal operations undertaken to remove debris deposited throughout Kentucky by last summer’s severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides. Following the storms and flooding, debris removal, part of FEMA’s Public Assistance program, was essential in helping address the immediate threat to the general public’s health and safety as well as to property.
“Debris removal is a big hurdle to overcome in response to a disaster,” said KYEM Director Jeremy Slinker. “We confronted many challenges in this undertaking. I am grateful and pleased that many partners joined in helping Eastern Kentucky.” Approximately 80, 872 tons of vegetative debris, 59,093 tons of construction and demolition debris, 1,439 of destroyed and/or damaged household appliance, 477 units of E-Waste (refrigerants from appliances. This is working fluid used in the refrigeration cycle of air conditioning systems and heat pumps which in most cases undergo a repeated phase of transition from a liquid to a gas and back again).
Debris was removed to 10 permitted temporary debris storage and reduction sites, and then hauled to a final disposal site. (The total amount of debris was approximately the size of a football field).
FEMA Public Assistance is a cost-sharing program. The federal cost for this project is 75% and 25% for the Commonwealth. All work and costs were between Aug. 8, 2022 and Feb. 1, 2023. FEMA’s Federal Coordinating Officer John Brogan, said, “In keeping with our mission, FEMA responded to Kentuckians’ plight by reducing local communities’ hardship and helping to restore some normalcy in their lives.” The project costs are for $23,972,236 for Debris Removal, $1,275,878 for Debris Monitoring, which totaled $25,248,115, funded at a 75% federal cost share of $18,936,086.
For more information on eastern Kentucky’s recovery from last year’s historic flooding, visit fema.gov/disaster/4663. Follow FEMA on Twitter at FEMA Region 4 (@femaregion4) / Twitter and at facebook.com/fema.
luther.wills-dudich Wed, 11/01/2023 - 21:57Chatham and Garfield Park Disaster Recovery Centers Closing Permanently
CHICAGO – The Disaster Recovery Centers in Chatham and in Garfield Park will close operations permanently Saturday, November 4 at 5 p.m. Cook County residents who suffered losses during the June 29 – July 2 storms and flooding, and still need in-person assistance can find the remaining centers at FEMA Disaster Recovery Locator.
The Chatham (Pullman) Imani Village center, located at Avalon Park, 9501 S. Cottage Grove Ave Door B., Chicago, will be open 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday until it permanently closes Saturday, Nov. 4 at 5 p.m.
The Garfield Park center, located at the Community Service Center, 10 S. Kedzie Ave., Chicago, will be open 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday until it permanently closes Saturday, Nov. 4 at 5 p.m.
Recovery Centers are not the only way to get help from FEMA. While the application period is now closed, FEMA will continue to receive and process appeals and assist applicants with questions. The FEMA Helpline, 800-621-3362, is staffed by multilingual operators ready to assist survivors with registrations and any other questions they have. Survivors can also use Disasterassistance.gov or download the FEMA App on their phones.
For additional information about the disaster recovery operation in Illinois, visit www.fema.gov/disaster/4728.
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Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status. Reasonable accommodations, including translation and American Sign Language interpreters via Video Relay Service will be available to ensure effective communication with applicants with limited English proficiency, disabilities and access and functional needs. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-3362 (including 711 or Video Relay).
alexander.alba Wed, 11/01/2023 - 21:42All Cook County Disaster Recovery Centers Open Late Nov. 1
CHICAGO – The remaining four Disaster Recovery Centers still in operation will open at 10 a.m., Wednesday, November 1 because of the snowfall. The centers will close at 5 p.m. The centers will resume their normal hours of operation, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 2, 2023.
The centers involved are Chatham Imani Village, 9501 Cottage Grove Ave., Door B; Garfield Park, Community Service Center,10 S. Kedzie Ave.; North Austin Washington Square Mall, 4851 W. North Ave.; and Cicero at Morgan College, 3801 S. Central Ave., Cicero.
For more information about the disaster recovery operation in Illinois, visit www.fema.gov/disaster/4728.
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Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status. Reasonable accommodations, including translation and American Sign Language interpreters via Video Relay Service will be available to ensure effective communication with applicants with limited English proficiency, disabilities, and access and functional needs. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-3362 (including 711 or Video Relay.
alexander.alba Wed, 11/01/2023 - 16:16Upcountry Maui Disaster Recovery Center to Close Oct. 31
HONOLULU – The Upcountry Maui Disaster Recovery Center will close at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, but FEMA specialists are still available to help with your applications and direct you to local, state and federal assistance programs.
The Upcountry center’s location:
Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center (Lower Multi-Purpose Room)
91 Pukalani Street
Makawao, HI 96768
Oct. 28: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; closed Oct. 29
Oct. 30—31: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Two other Disaster Recovery Centers remain open in Kahului and Lāhainā. Find their address at
fema.gov/DRC.
At the Disaster Recovery Center, survivors of the Aug. 8 high winds and wildfires on Maui can get information or referrals to programs offered by FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration and other federal, state and local agencies and organizations. You can also learn about the next steps in your recovery although you do not need to visit a recovery center to apply for FEMA assistance.
Even with the scheduled closing, help from FEMA is just a phone call away. Survivors can get answers from specialists at the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Operators speak many languages and lines are open from 1 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week. Press 2 for Spanish. Press 3 for an interpreter who speaks your
language.
It is important to stay in touch with FEMA if you change your address or phone number, even if only temporarily. Missing or wrong information could delay your recovery.
The deadline to apply for FEMA disaster assistance is Thursday, Nov. 9. Here are the ways to apply:
▪ Visit DisasterAssistance.gov
▪ Use the FEMA mobile app; or
▪ Call 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 when you apply.
▪ For an American Sign Language video on how to apply, go to
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU7wzRjByhI&list=PL720Kw_OojlKOhtKG7HM_0n_kEawus6F
C&index=6
For the latest information on the Maui wildfire recovery efforts, visit mauicounty.gov, mauirecovers.org and
fema.gov/disaster/4724. Follow FEMA on social media: @FEMARegion9 and facebook.com/fema. You
may also get disaster assistance information and download applications at sba.gov/hawaii-wildfires.
Barre Disaster Recovery Center to Close November 9
The Barre Disaster Recovery Center will close permanently at 6 p.m. Thursday, November 9.
The center is currently open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday (closed Saturday and Sunday) at:
Alumni Hall Building
Third Floor
16 Auditorium Hill
Barre, VT 05641
Vermonters can visit the center to get in-person help regarding disaster assistance. Specialists from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration are available to help upload documents, answer questions and guide you through the appeals process.
You can get help without visiting the center: go online to DisasterAssistance.gov, download the FEMA App, or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Language translation is available; if you use a relay service such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service when you call.
kwei.nwaogu Wed, 11/01/2023 - 15:52FEMA Helpline Changing Hours of Operation
In light of decreased demand from Typhoon Mawar survivors, the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362 is now open 19 hours daily, with revised hours from 9 p.m. (ChST) to 4 p.m. (ChST) the following day, effective immediately.
Guam residents who registered with FEMA for disaster assistance after Typhoon Mawar are encouraged to stay in contact with FEMA to resolve issues, provide updates on their applications or submit new information.
Applicants changing addresses, phone numbers or banking information should notify FEMA immediately. Missing or erroneous information could result in delays in receiving assistance.
Callers to the FEMA Helpline should refer to the nine-digit number they were issued at registration. This number is on all correspondence applicants receive from FEMA and is a key identifier in tracking assistance requests.
Survivors can also call the helpline to:
- Update insurance information.
- Receive information on the home inspection process.
- Add or remove the name of a person designated to speak on your behalf.
- Find out if FEMA needs more information about your claim.
- Update FEMA on your housing situation.
- Learn how to appeal an eligibility determination.
- Get answers to other questions about your applications.
In addition to calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362, applicants may also update their information the following ways:
- Online at disasterassistance.gov.
- Download the FEMA mobile app.
For information on Guam’s disaster recovery, visit our website.
Follow FEMA at X (previously known as Twitter) and Facebook.
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camille.schuetze Wed, 11/01/2023 - 04:10
FEMA Awards Nearly $3.6 Million to Connecticut for COVID Overtime Costs
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending almost $3.6 million to the State of Connecticut to reimburse it for the cost of paying overtime to public safety staff during the pandemic.
A Public Assistance grant of $3,590,225 will go to the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection (CTDESPP) for the cost of paying employees overtime to staff the state’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) between March 2020 and June 2022.
439 CTDESPP employees worked a total of 27,893 hours of overtime in the identification, coordination, scheduling and deployment of available resources across the state to implement mitigation, preparedness and response measures to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
“FEMA is pleased to be able to assist to the State of Connecticut with these costs,” said FEMA Region 1 Regional Administrator Lori Ehrlich. “Reimbursing state, county, and municipal governments – as well as eligible non-profits and tribal entities – for the costs incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic is an important part of our nation’s ongoing recovery.”
FEMA’s Public Assistance program is an essential source of funding for states and communities recovering from a federally declared disaster or emergency.
So far, FEMA has provided over $906 million in Public Assistance grants to Connecticut to reimburse the state for pandemic-related expenses.
adrien.urbani Tue, 10/31/2023 - 15:51Keep In Touch With FEMA
LAKE MARY, Fla. – Floridians who applied for assistance from FEMA should stay in touch with the agency to update application details with any new information. Missing or outdated material could delay an application.
Information that may need to be updated could include:
- Your current housing situation, phone number or mailing address.
- Adding or removing the name of a person designated to speak for you.
- Adding or changing names of household members and number of people living in the home.
- Changes in your application for FEMA assistance.
- Correcting or verifying home and property damage.
- Updating your payment preference.
To update your information you can create an account at DisasterAssistance.gov, visit a Disaster Recovery Center or call the Helpline at 800-621-3362. The telephone line is open every day from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET. Help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service such as VRS, captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service.
When contacting FEMA be sure to refer to the nine-digit application number you were issued when you applied. This number is included in all correspondence you receive from FEMA.
For the latest information on Florida’s recovery from Hurricane Idalia, visit floridadisaster.org/updates/ and fema.gov/disaster/4734. Follow FEMA on X, formerly known as Twitter, at twitter.com/femaregion4 and at facebook.com/fema.
barbara.murien… Tue, 10/31/2023 - 14:57Announcement of Federal Assistance for Calhoun and Logan Counties’ Infrastructure Repair
CHICAGO — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is required by law to provide public notice of its intent to provide federal assistance and grant opportunities available through the Public Assistance (PA) or Hazard Mitigation Grant (HMGP) programs. Calhoun and Logan counties were recently deemed eligible for PA assistance. HMGP remains available statewide.
A public notice for the current disaster recovery mission is attached and posted on the following website: Disaster Public Notice: FEMA-4728-DR-IL | FEMA.gov.
This public notice addresses the agency’s intention to reimburse eligible applicants for costs to repair or replace facilities damaged by the June 29 – July 2 severe storms and flooding in Illinois. This public notice concerns activities that may affect historic properties, activities that are located in or may affect wetland areas or the 100-year floodplain, and critical actions within the 500-year floodplain. The notice describes the agency’s legal requirement to include the public in its evaluation of proposed activities’ impact to or by floodplains and wetlands, and effects on historic resources.
This may be the only public notice provided regarding these FEMA actions. Information about assistance projects may be obtained by submitting a written request to the Regional Administrator, DHS-FEMA Region V; 536 South Clark St., Chicago, IL 60605. The information may also be obtained by calling: (312) 408-5500, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday. Comments should be sent in writing to the Regional Administrator, at the above address, within 30 days from October 26, 2023.
For more information about the disaster recovery operation in Illinois, visit www.fema.gov/disaster/4728.
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Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status. Reasonable accommodations, including translation and American Sign Language interpreters via Video Relay Service will be available to ensure effective communication with applicants with limited English proficiency, disabilities and access and functional needs. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-3362 (including 711 or Video Relay).
darrell.habisch Tue, 10/31/2023 - 13:21Last Day to Apply for FEMA Assistance
Today is the final day for Vermont residents affected by July’s severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides to apply for FEMA assistance.
The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. tonight, October 31.
If you had storm-related expenses and live or own a business in Caledonia, Chittenden, Lamoille, Orange, Orleans, Rutland, Washington, Windham or Windsor County, FEMA assistance can provide grants and U.S. Small Business Administration loans to help cover housing, home repairs and other disaster-related needs.
To apply, visit DisasterAssistance.gov, download the FEMA App or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. If you use a relay service such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service when you apply.
To apply in person, visit the Disaster Recovery Center in Barre, where FEMA specialists can answer questions, help upload documents and refer you to resources. The center is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. It is closed Saturday and Sunday. It is located at:
Alumni Hall Building, Third Floor
16 Auditorium Hill
Barre, VT 05641
The center will close permanently at 6 p.m., Thursday, November 9.
kwei.nwaogu Tue, 10/31/2023 - 12:51Mawar Debris from Residential Right of Way Cleaned Up in All 19 Villages
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers debris removal mission comes to a close as contractors completed cleanup of eligible Typhoon Mawar related debris from residential right of way in all 19 villages in Guam.
A coordinated effort among the Office of the Governor of Guam, Guam Homeland Security Office of Civil Defense, the Mayors Council of Guam, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Guam Department of Agriculture, Guam Environmental Protection Agency, Guam Department of Public Works, Environmental Chemical Corp., Pacific Federal Management and FEMA made it possible to carry out the debris removal and to support Guam residents on their recovery journey.
The Governor’s Office has made the initial request to FEMA and its partner agencies to conduct the mission. The mayors of Guam have been an indispensable resource throughout the right of way mission. The mayors provided critical information to USACE on the locations of residential roads and acted as advocates for their community. The local mayors have signed the memorandum on debris removal in all 19 villages. USACE asks that any remaining debris including ineligible and hazardous waste be disposed of properly and not be left out. Any debris remaining will be the residents’ responsibility to dispose of.
Certain forms of ineligible debris may be taken to one of the three Guam Solid Waste Authority residential transfer stations in Harmon, Hagåt and Malojloj. Transfer station operation hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday through Monday. A nominal fee is required for disposal of household trash.
Residents are urged to dispose of their solid waste properly. Illegal dumping is a violation of Guam law. In accordance with 10 GCA §51115(b), illegal dumping is subject to fines of up to $1,000 per day, per violation, along with the cleanup cost associated with the violation.
To view the Debris Mission Dashboard detailing the completed debris mission operation, visit
Guam Debris Mission DR4715 - Dashboard (PUBLIC) (arcgis.com)
For an FAQ answering common questions about the debris mission, visit
U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Debris Mission FAQ | FEMA.gov
For information on Guam’s disaster recovery, please visit our website.
Follow FEMA at X (formerly known as Twitter) and Facebook.
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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. Multilingual operators are available (press 2 for Spanish and 3 for other languages).
alyssa.sutherland Tue, 10/31/2023 - 06:05Consult With FEMA Experts at Local Hardware Stores for Repair, Rebuilding Advice
ATLANTA – As Georgia residents repair and rebuild in the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia, FEMA continues to team up with local hardware stores to provide free information and tips on how to make hurricane-damaged homes stronger and safer.
FEMA specialists will be available in Quitman, Adel and Valdosta to answer questions and offer home-improvement tips and proven methods to help prevent or reduce damage from future disasters. They will also share techniques for rebuilding hazard-resistant homes. Most information is aimed at do-it-yourselfers and general contractor work. There is no charge and reservations are not required.
The specialists will be available on these dates and at these locations:
Monday through Saturday, Oct. 30–Nov. 4
Stone's Home Centers in Brooks County
1106 W. Screven St.
Quitman, GA 31643
Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Monday through Thursday, Nov. 6–9
Home Depot in Lowndes County
1825 Norman Dr.
Valdosta, GA 31601
Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Monday through Thursday, Nov. 6–9 and Saturday Nov. 11
(not available Nov. 10 in observance of Veteran’s Day)
Adel Trading Co. Home Center in Cook County
313 West Fifth St.
Adel, GA 31620
Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Saturday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
For the latest information on Georgia’s recovery from Hurricane Idalia, visit fema.gov/disaster/4738, follow FEMA on X, formerly known as Twitter, at twitter.com/femaregion4 and at facebook.com/fema.
bree-constance… Mon, 10/30/2023 - 21:29FEMA Approves More Than $1.15 Million in Federal Funding for Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
FRANKFORT, Ky. – FEMA has approved more than $1.15 million for Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) for culvert repairs in Harlan County after last summer’s severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides caused culvert damage.
Following the devastating flood event, high velocity flood water oversaturated the soil on the eastbound lane of KY- 522 causing the box culvert to collapse. This occurred west of Eversole Hollow Road in Cumberland.
FEMA approved $1,156,847 for KYTC to utilize for contract services to restore the facility back to its pre-disaster function and capacity. The new 12 X 8 feet single reinforced concrete block culvert (RCBC) will replace two existing RCBC: one will be 8 X 3 feet and the other 4 x 3 feet.
FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation program is adding an additional 6720 cubic foot RCBC. The mitigation measure will reduce the risk of future damage by armoring the embankment to allow a greater flow of water under the roadway.
FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation/Public Assistance is a cost-sharing program. The federal share for reimbursement for this project is 75% and the Commonwealth share is 25%. Project costs for contract work is $1,444,875 and $97,588 for hazard mitigation projects. The total of $1,542,463 is funded at a 75% federal cost share of $1,156,847.
FEMA’s Federal Coordinating Officer John Brogan said, “In keeping with our mission, we are pleased that FEMA and our partners, through Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation programs, are helping local communities with their recovery.”
For more information on eastern Kentucky’s recovery from last year’s historic flooding, visit fema.gov/disaster/4663. Follow FEMA on Twitter at FEMA Region 4 (@femaregion4) / Twitter and at facebook.com/fema.
luther.wills-dudich Mon, 10/30/2023 - 21:05One Month Remains for Floridians to Apply for FEMA Assistance
LAKE MARY, Fla. – Floridians who sustained loss from Hurricane Idalia have one month to apply for federal assistance. The deadline is Nov. 29, 2023.
To date, federal funding for assistance to households, low-interest disaster loans and flood insurance includes:
- $72.7 million in FEMA grants to 34,690 households
- $63.9 million in U.S. Small Business Administration disaster loans
- $195 million in National Flood Insurance Program payments; 5,100 claims filed
FEMA specialists are going door to door in affected communities helping people apply for assistance. To date, they have visited 140,000 homes and 9,000 public spaces. Disaster Recovery Centers have received 17,500 visitors.
If you sustained loss from Hurricane Idalia and live in Charlotte, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Hillsborough, Jefferson, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Sarasota, Suwannee or Taylor counties, FEMA may be able to help. You may be eligible for FEMA financial assistance for temporary lodging, basic home repairs, personal property losses and other uninsured disaster-related expenses.
Call toll-free 800-621-3362, go online to DisasterAssistance.gov, download the FEMA App for mobile devices or visit a Disaster Recovery Center. The telephone line is open every day from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET. Help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service such as VRS, captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service. To view an accessible video on how to apply visit Three Ways to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance - YouTube.
For the latest information on Florida’s recovery from Hurricane Idalia, visit floridadisaster.org/updates/ and fema.gov/disaster/4734. Follow FEMA on X, formerly known as Twitter, at twitter.com/femaregion4 and at facebook.com/fema.
johanna.strickland Mon, 10/30/2023 - 18:02Stay in Touch with FEMA for Continued Temporary Housing Assistance
HONOLULU – If you are a survivor of the Aug. 8 Maui wildfires and you received FEMA rental assistance, make sure you stay in touch with FEMA. You may be eligible for continued rental assistance for temporary housing in any U.S.-governed location.
FEMA pays rent for temporary housing to help you get back on your feet and have one less bill to worry about. Rent includes a security deposit for any temporary housing other than your fire-damaged residence. The initial FEMA grant covers your rent for the first two months. When that runs out, you can ask FEMA for more assistance.
You may be able to receive FEMA rental assistance for three-month periods – up to a maximum of 18 months from the president’s major disaster declaration, or Feb. 10, 2024. Just reach out to FEMA regularly and let the specialists know you still need rental assistance for your temporary housing.
To get started, just follow a few simple steps:
- Contact FEMA and ask for an Application for Continued Temporary Housing Assistance.
- Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. If you use a relay service such as video relay service, captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service when you apply. Helpline operators can arrange interpretation in many languages.
- You may also receive in-person help from FEMA specialists at any Disaster Recovery Center. Find the one nearest you at fema.gov/DRC.
- Once you’ve completed the form, you may drop it off at any Disaster Recovery Center or mail it to FEMA, P.O. Box 10055, Hyattsville MD 20782-8055. You can also fax it to 800-827-8112 or upload it to your disaster account at DisasterAssistance.gov.
Remember, rental help is available if you update FEMA with your current contact information and housing status.
If you have not yet applied for FEMA disaster assistance, it’s not too late. You have until 11:59 p.m. (Hawaiʻi time) Thursday, Nov. 9, to apply. Visit DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA mobile app or call the FEMA Helpline.
For the latest information on the Maui wildfire recovery efforts, visit mauicounty.gov, mauirecovers.org and fema.gov/disaster/4724. Follow FEMA on social media: @FEMARegion9 and facebook.com/fema. You may also get disaster assistance information and download applications at sba.gov/hawaii-wildfires.
scott.reuter Mon, 10/30/2023 - 16:37U.S. Virgin Islands Nonprofits, Houses of Worship Receive FEMA Security Grants
U.S. Virgin Islands -- Several houses of worship in the U.S. Virgin Islands are recipients of FEMA’s Nonprofit Security Grant Program this year. In total, about $900,000 was awarded to various houses of worship and nonprofit organizations through a competitive application process. These grants will fund structural enhancements to protect these vital community institutions from security related concerns.
Working with the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA) and the U.S. Virgin Islands Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VI VOAD), the FEMA Integration Team Lead, Aaron VanDoren, and FEMA’s Faith-based Preparedness Coordinator, Race Hodges, supported both organizations with growing their faith-sector network by conducting over 20-plus in-person trainings and workshops for communities of faith across the U.S. Virgin Islands beginning in early 2022.
Relevant workshops in which this grant was promoted included multiple offerings of FEMA’s Organizations Preparing for Emergency Needs (OPEN) training, and FEMA’s Grant Writing and Organizational Preparedness workshop.
VITEMA provided critical stewardship to prospective applicants in this process. The collaborative partnership between VITEMA, the USVI VOAD and FEMA supported the revitalization of this grant funding opportunity in the territory, leading to an important funding award for critical community organizations in the U.S. Virgin Islands. If your nonprofit organization is interested in pursuing upcoming offerings of this grant program, visit https://www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/nonprofit-security to learn more.
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FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters.
gina.callaghan Mon, 10/30/2023 - 15:05One Week Left to Apply for Disaster Assistance from FEMA
ATLANTA – Georgia homeowners and renters who suffered uninsured or underinsured damage to their property from Hurricane Idalia in Berrien, Brooks, Cook, Glynn and Lowndes counties, have one week left to apply for federal disaster assistance.
The deadline to apply for assistance from FEMA is Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.
Survivors may apply at FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) which are dedicated, accessible and established locations where specialists from FEMA’s Individual Assistance (IA) program help applicants face to face. Highly trained specialists assist survivors through the recovery process, explaining the types of assistance available from FEMA, such as housing and other needs assistance.
These DRCs are open through these dates:
- Lowndes County, 2108 E. Hill Ave., Valdosta is open through 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31.
- Brooks County, 400 E. Courtland Ave., Quitman is open through 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 2.
- Cook County, 206 East Ninth St., Adel is open through 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 6.
All DRCs are open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and closed on Sunday.
This is what you will need when you apply:
- A current phone number where you can be contacted.
- Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying.
- Your Social Security Number.
- A general list of damage and losses.
- Banking information if you choose direct deposit.
- If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name.
If you are unable to locate important documentation, FEMA will help you identify other ways to verify this information.
Survivors are encouraged to file insurance claims for damage to their homes, personal property and vehicles before they apply for FEMA assistance. FEMA grants do not have to be repaid. FEMA assistance is nontaxable and will not affect eligibility for Social Security, Medicaid or other federal benefits.
FEMA’s IA program is designed to help disaster survivors with basic, critical needs such as a safe, sanitary, and functional place to live while survivors look for a long-term or permanent housing solution. It is not designed to make survivors whole and is not a substitute for insurance coverage. FEMA IA cannot duplicate other sources of assistance.
FEMA provides funds paid directly to eligible individuals and households. Financial Housing Assistance may include rental assistance, lodging expenses reimbursement, home repair assistance, and replacement assistance.
Applying for help is freeIf you are unable to apply in person, visit DisasterAssistance.gov; call 800-621-3362 Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; or use the FEMA mobile app. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service.
For the latest information on Georgia’s recovery from Hurricane Idalia, visit fema.gov/disaster/4738, follow FEMA on X, formerly known as Twitter, at twitter.com/femaregion4 and at facebook.com/fema.
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