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Don’t Delay! Only Three Days Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance
SANTA FE, New Mexico — Chaves County homeowners and renters who were affected by the Oct. 19-20 storms and flooding have just three days left to apply to FEMA for Federal disaster assistance. The deadline to apply is Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, by 11:59 p.m.
How to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance
The first step for individuals and households to receive financial help is to apply to FEMA for federal assistance. There are no costs involved to apply for, or receive, 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. Over $16.1 million has already been approved to help storm-impacted individuals and families in their recovery.
There are four ways to apply:
Visit the Roswell Disaster Recovery Center operated by the state of New Mexico and FEMA at the Roswell Mall. For location and hours, visit fema.gov/drc
Holiday hours at the Roswell DRC are:
- Tuesday, Dec. 31, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Wednesday, Jan. 1, closed for the holidays.
- Go online to disasterassistance.gov/
- Download the FEMA App for mobile devices at fema.gov/about/news-multimedia/mobile-products
Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m. Help is available in most languages.
Holiday hours for the FEMA Helpline are:
- Tuesday, Dec. 31, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Wednesday, Jan. 1, closed for the holidays.
For an American Sign Language video on how to apply for assistance, visit youtube.com/watch= WZGpWI2RCNw.
For the latest on New Mexico’s recovery, follow the FEMA Region 6 X account at X.com/FEMARegion6 or on Facebook at facebook.com/FEMARegion6.
alexa.brown Tue, 01/28/2025 - 20:10Get FEMA Disaster Assistance; Only Ten Days Left to Apply
SANTA FE, New Mexico – Chaves County homeowners and renters who were affected by the Oct. 19-20 storms and flooding may be eligible to receive federal disaster assistance from FEMA. But don’t wait to register! Jan. 2, 2025, is the last day to apply.
How to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance
The first step for individuals and households to receive financial help is to apply to FEMA for federal assistance. There are no costs involved to apply for, or receive, 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.
There are four ways to apply:
Visit the Roswell Disaster Recovery Center operated by the state of New Mexico and FEMA. For location and hours, visit fema.gov/drc or send a text message with the word “DRC” and a zip code to 43362.
Holiday hours at the Roswell DRC are:
- Tuesdays, Dec. 24 and Dec. 31, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Wednesday, Dec. 25, Thursday, Dec 26 and Wednesday, Jan. 1, closed.
- Go online to disasterassistance.gov/
- Download the FEMA Appfor mobile devices at fema.gov/about/news-multimedia/mobile-products
Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m. Help is available in most languages.
Holiday hours for the FEMA Helpline are:
- Tuesday, Dec. 24, closed.
- Wednesday, Dec. 25, closed.
For an American Sign Language video on how to apply for assistance, visit youtube.com/watch= WZGpWI2RCNw.
For the latest on New Mexico’s recovery, follow the FEMA Region 6 X account at X.com/FEMARegion6 or on Facebook at facebook.com/FEMARegion6.
alexa.brown Tue, 01/28/2025 - 20:03Today Is Final Day To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following Hurricane Helene in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. – FEMA is encouraging South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene to apply for federal disaster assistance as soon as possible. The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. ET, Jan 28.
If you sustained losses or damage from Hurricane Helene, you should register for assistance even if you have insurance. FEMA cannot duplicate insurance payments, but underinsured applicants may receive help after their claims have been settled.
Homeowners and renters in Abbeville, Aiken, Allendale, Anderson, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Cherokee, Chester, Edgefield, Fairfield, Greenville, Greenwood, Hampton, Jasper, Kershaw, Laurens, Lexington, McCormick, Newberry, Oconee, Orangeburg, Pickens, Richland, Saluda, Spartanburg, Union and York counties and the Catawba Indian Nation can apply for federal assistance.
The quickest way to apply is to go online to DisasterAssistance.gov. You can also visit a Disaster Recovery Center, or apply using the FEMA App for mobile devices or by calling toll-free 800-621-3362. The telephone line is open every day, and the help is available in many languages. If you use a relay service, such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service. For a video with American Sign Language, voiceover and open captions about how to apply for FEMA assistance, select this link.
FEMA programs are accessible to survivors with disabilities and others with access and functional needs.
martyce.allenjr Tue, 01/28/2025 - 15:32FEMA To Offer Tips for Home Repair and Rebuilding in the Upstate
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Residents repairing and rebuilding following Hurricane Helene can visit two Home Depot locations in Spartanburg County to get tips and advice on making homes stronger and safer against storms and other hazards. The Federal Emergency Management Agency mitigation specialists will be available Jan. 27-Jan. 31, 9 a.m.- 6 p.m., to answer questions and share home-improvement tips and other proven building methods to prevent or lessen damage from future disasters. They will also share techniques for rebuilding hazard-resistant homes. This free information is geared toward do-it-yourselfers and general contractors.
The locations are:
Home Depot, 121 Dorman Center Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29301
Home Depot, 2300 E. Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29307
FEMA specialists can answer questions and discuss topics such as:
- Techniques for home repair and rebuilding.
- Methods for preventing damage from future disasters.
- Tips for reducing your disaster risk – whether you own or rent a home.
FEMA is encouraging South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helen to apply for federal disaster assistance as soon as possible. The deadline to apply is Jan. 28, just one day away. The quickest way to apply is to go online to DisasterAssistance.gov. You can also visit a Disaster Recovery Center, apply using the FEMA App for mobile devices or by calling toll-free 800-621-3362. The telephone line is open every day, and the help is available in many languages. If you use a relay service, such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service. For a video with American Sign Language, voiceover and open captions about how to apply for FEMA assistance, select this link.
FEMA programs are accessible to survivors with disabilities and others with access and functional needs.
martyce.allenjr Tue, 01/28/2025 - 14:15Changes Coming for Two Disaster Recovery Centers in Georgia
The Disaster Recovery Center in Jefferson County will close permanently at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30. The recovery center in Coffee County will close at its current location at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, and reopen at a new location at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 30.
The centers’ standard hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, except Fulton County center, where the hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed Saturday. All centers are closed on Sundays.
Jefferson County (closing permanently 6 p.m. Jan. 30)
National Guard Bid-EOC
1841 Hwy. 24 West
Louisville, GA 30434
Coffee County (location through 6 p.m. Jan. 29)
The Atrium
114 N. Peterson Ave
Douglas, GA 31533
Coffee County (new location as of 10 a.m. Jan. 30)
Coffee County Service Center
1115 West Baker Hwy
Douglas, GA 31533
Residents can visit any open center. They can find the center closest to them by going to fema.gov/drc. All centers are accessible to people with disabilities or access and functional needs and are equipped with assistive technology.
FEMA provides help to all disaster survivors, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status. Our top priority is ensuring that disaster assistance is reaching people in need.
Homeowners and renters in Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brantley, Brooks, Bryan, Bulloch, Burke, Butts, Camden, Candler, Charlton, Chatham, Clinch, Coffee, Colquitt, Columbia, Cook, Dodge, Echols, Effingham, Elbert, Emanuel, Evans, Fulton, Glascock, Glynn, Hancock, Irwin, Jeff Davis, Jefferson, Jenkins, Johnson, Lanier, Laurens, Liberty, Lincoln, Long, Lowndes, McDuffie, McIntosh, Montgomery, Newton, Pierce, Rabun, Richmond, Screven, Stephens, Taliaferro, Tattnall, Telfair, Thomas, Tift, Toombs, Treutlen, Ware, Warren, Washington, Wayne, Wheeler and Wilkes counties can visit any open center to meet with representatives of FEMA, the State of Georgia and the U.S. Small Business Administration. No appointment is needed.
If you are in an affected county, you are encouraged to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. The quickest way to apply is online at DisasterAssistance.gov. You can also apply using the FEMA App for mobile devices or calling toll-free 800-621-3362. The telephone line is open every day and help is available in most languages.
For an accessible video on how to apply for assistance go to FEMA Accessible: Applying for Individual Assistance - YouTube.
For the latest information about Georgia's recovery, visit fema.gov/helene/georgia. Follow FEMA Region 4 @FEMARegion4 on X or follow FEMA on social media at: FEMA Blog on fema.gov, @FEMA or @FEMAEspanol on X, FEMA or FEMA Espanol on Facebook, @FEMA on Instagram, and via FEMA YouTube channel Also, follow Acting Administrator Cameron Hamilton on X @FEMA_Cam.
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Learn more at fema.gov/helene/georgia
jakia.randolph Tue, 01/28/2025 - 13:25
Get Repair, Rebuilding Advice Jan. 27-Feb. 1 in Carter, Hawkins, Hamblen Counties
Mitigation specialists from FEMA have partnered with Lowe’s Home Improvement to offer free advice and tips on how to rebuild homes stronger and safer as Tennessee residents begin repairing, rebuilding and making improvements to their homes after Tropical Storm Helene.
FEMA specialists will be available from Monday, Jan. 27, to Saturday, Feb. 1, at these locations:
Carter County
Lowe’s Home Improvement
925 Patriot Dr.
Elizabethton, TN 37643
Hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday to Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Saturday
Hamblen County
Lowe’s Home Improvement
2744 West Andrew Johnson Hwy.
Morristown, TN 37814
Hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday to Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Saturday
Hawkins County
2324 West Stone Dr.
Kingsport, TN 37660
Hours: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday – Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Saturday
The specialists are available to answer questions and offer home-improvement tips and proven methods to help reduce damage from disasters. Most information is aimed at general contractors or those who do the work on their own.
kwei.nwaogu Mon, 01/27/2025 - 20:12Public Invited to Review Flood Maps in Montgomery County, MD
PHILADELPHIA-- FEMA is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Montgomery County, Maryland. Community partners are invited to participate in a 90-day appeal and comment period. The 90-day appeal period began on Jan. 17, 2025.
The updated maps were produced in coordination with local, state and FEMA officials. Significant community review of the maps has already taken place, but before the maps become final, community partners can identify any corrections or questions about the information provided and submit appeals or comments.
Residents, business owners and other community partners are encouraged to review the updated maps to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. They may submit an appeal if they perceive that modeling or data used to create the map is technically or scientifically incorrect.
- An appeal must include technical information, such as hydraulic or hydrologic data, to support the claim.
- Appeals cannot be based on the effects of proposed projects or projects started after the study is in progress.
- If property owners see incorrect information that does not change the flood hazard information—such as a missing or misspelled road name in the Special Flood Hazard Area or an incorrect corporate boundary—they can submit a written comment.
The next step in the mapping process is the resolution of all comments and appeals. Once they are resolved, FEMA will notify communities of the effective date of the final maps.
Submit appeals and comments by contacting your local floodplain administration staff:
- For the City of Gaithersburg: Nancy Schumm at nancy.schumm@gaithersburgmd.gov, 240-805-1327.
- For the City of Rockville: Meredith Neely by email at mneely@rockvillemd.gov, 240-314-8874.
- For Montgomery County and any other municipalities: Bill Musico by email at william.musico@montgomerycountymd.gov, 240-777-6340.
Changes resulting from the new preliminary maps for Montgomery County can also be viewed online at the FEMA Region 3 Flood Map Changes Viewer. More information can also be found on Montgomery County’s website, including interactive flood data and frequently asked questions.
For more information about the flood maps:
- Use a live chat service about flood maps at FEMA Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX). Click on the “Live Chat” icon.
- Contact a FEMA Map Specialist by telephone; toll free, at 1-877-FEMA-MAP (1-877-336-2627) or by email at FEMA-FMIX@fema.dhs.gov.
Most homeowner’s insurance policies do not cover flooding. There are cost-saving options available for those newly mapped into a high-risk flood zone. Learn more about your flood insurance options by talking with your insurance agent and visiting https://www.floodsmart.gov.
Montgomery County Flood Mapping Milestones- Sept. 12, 2023 — Community Coordination and Outreach Meeting to review Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map and discuss updates to local floodplain management ordinance and flood insurance.
- Feb. 2024 — Multiple Public Open House Meetings jointly hosted by Montgomery County and the Cities of Gaithersburg and Rockville.
- Jan. 17, 2025 — Appeal Period starts.
- Fall 2025* — Finalization of preliminary data following appeal resolutions and communities to commence ordinance adoption process.
- Spring 2026* — New Flood Insurance Rate Map becomes effective and flood insurance requirements take effect.
*Timeline subject to change pending completion of the appeal review process.
If you have any questions, please contact FEMA Region 3 Office of External Affairs at femar3newsdesk@fema.dhs.gov.
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erika.osullivan Mon, 01/27/2025 - 18:302 Days Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following Hurricane Helene in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. – FEMA is encouraging South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene to apply for federal disaster assistance as soon as possible. The deadline to apply is Jan. 28, just two days away.
If you sustained losses or damage from Hurricane Helene, you should register for assistance even if you have insurance. FEMA cannot duplicate insurance payments, but underinsured applicants may receive help after their claims have been settled.
Homeowners and renters in Abbeville, Aiken, Allendale, Anderson, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Cherokee, Chester, Edgefield, Fairfield, Greenville, Greenwood, Hampton, Jasper, Kershaw, Laurens, Lexington, McCormick, Newberry, Oconee, Orangeburg, Pickens, Richland, Saluda, Spartanburg, Union and York counties and the Catawba Indian Nation can apply for federal assistance.
The quickest way to apply is to go online to DisasterAssistance.gov. You can also visit a Disaster Recovery Center, or apply using the FEMA App for mobile devices or by calling toll-free 800-621-3362. The telephone line is open every day, and the help is available in many languages. If you use a relay service, such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service. For a video with American Sign Language, voiceover and open captions about how to apply for FEMA assistance, select this link.
FEMA programs are accessible to survivors with disabilities and others with access and functional needs.
martyce.allenjr Mon, 01/27/2025 - 14:021 Day Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following Hurricane Helene in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. – FEMA is encouraging South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene to apply for federal disaster assistance as soon as possible. The deadline to apply is Jan. 28, just one day away.
If you sustained losses or damage from Hurricane Helene, you should register for assistance even if you have insurance. FEMA cannot duplicate insurance payments, but underinsured applicants may receive help after their claims have been settled.
Homeowners and renters in Abbeville, Aiken, Allendale, Anderson, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Cherokee, Chester, Edgefield, Fairfield, Greenville, Greenwood, Hampton, Jasper, Kershaw, Laurens, Lexington, McCormick, Newberry, Oconee, Orangeburg, Pickens, Richland, Saluda, Spartanburg, Union and York counties and the Catawba Indian Nation can apply for federal assistance.
The quickest way to apply is to go online to DisasterAssistance.gov. You can also visit a Disaster Recovery Center, or apply using the FEMA App for mobile devices or by calling toll-free 800-621-3362. The telephone line is open every day, and the help is available in many languages. If you use a relay service, such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service. For a video with American Sign Language, voiceover and open captions about how to apply for FEMA assistance, select this link.
FEMA programs are accessible to survivors with disabilities and others with access and functional needs.
martyce.allenjr Mon, 01/27/2025 - 13:523 Days Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following Hurricane Helene in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. – FEMA is encouraging South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene to apply for federal disaster assistance as soon as possible. The deadline to apply is Jan. 28, just three days away.
If you sustained losses or damage from Hurricane Helene, you should register for assistance even if you have insurance. FEMA cannot duplicate insurance payments, but underinsured applicants may receive help after their claims have been settled.
Homeowners and renters in Abbeville, Aiken, Allendale, Anderson, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Cherokee, Chester, Edgefield, Fairfield, Greenville, Greenwood, Hampton, Jasper, Kershaw, Laurens, Lexington, McCormick, Newberry, Oconee, Orangeburg, Pickens, Richland, Saluda, Spartanburg, Union and York counties and the Catawba Indian Nation can apply for federal assistance.
The quickest way to apply is to go online to DisasterAssistance.gov. You can also visit a Disaster Recovery Center, or apply using the FEMA App for mobile devices or by calling toll-free 800-621-3362. The telephone line is open every day, and the help is available in many languages. If you use a relay service, such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service. For a video with American Sign Language, voiceover and open captions about how to apply for FEMA assistance, select this link.
FEMA programs are accessible to survivors with disabilities and others with access and functional needs.
martyce.allenjr Mon, 01/27/2025 - 13:48Possible Rainfall Poses New Concerns for Wildfire Survivors
LOS ANGELES – Wildfires have burned through more than 50,000 acres of Los Angeles County since January 7. Now, weather authorities are forecasting possible rain showers for the weekend. It may be a good time for residents of areas impacted by the wildfires to prepare for the hazardous by-products of fire and rain: flooding, debris flows and mudslides.
Large-scale Wildfires Can Lead to Flooding and Debris FlowsWhere intense fires occur, soils can develop a top layer that repels water due to charred remnants of organic material. Normally, live vegetation sucks up rain, reducing runoff, but wildfires leave the ground barren. Unable to absorb the rain, the soil succumbs to flooding. The flood risk can remain elevated from two to five years.
Debris flows are fast-moving slurries of material — water, rock, soil, vegetation, and even boulders and trees — that rush downhill. Mudslides flow down slopes that become saturated and collapse. Californians who live downhill or downstream from burnt areas are at the greatest risk for dangerous debris flows. Even smaller debris flows can be dangerous.
What Individuals in Burn-scarred Areas Can DoPost-fire flooding can be unpredictable because surface changes from the fire are not always obvious. Wildfire survivors should learn to recognize the signs of coming flood events: soil that is crunchy to walk on; increased slope erosion; or even unusual sounds from the surrounding terrain — mudslides and debris flows can be loud.
When the rain comes:
- With rain in the forecast, elevate your valuables to higher points in your home, pack a “go-bag” and make an exit plan.
- Watch where the water goes. If you see gullies, rapid flooding, debris flows or mudslides in your area, check local media for alerts and prepare to evacuate. The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) actively monitors flooding activity and issues alerts when an area is at risk.
- Avoid debris; it can include sharp and heavy hidden objects that can cause serious injury and worse.
- Heed the guidance of local authorities. With flooding events come health hazards, including broken utility lines and disrupted infrastructure. Sign up for local emergency alerts.
Just one inch of floodwater can cause costly damage to your home, but most homeowners insurance does not cover flood damage. You may consider purchasing flood insurance from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which is managed by FEMA. You can purchase flood insurance coverage at any time. However, there is a 30-day waiting period after you’ve paid the premium before the policy becomes effective. For more information about the NFIP, visit fema.gov/flood-insurance or call 877-336-2627.
barbara.murien… Sat, 01/25/2025 - 13:49FAQ: Direct Housing Updates
FEMA continues to house survivors of the Aug. 8, 2023, Maui wildfires through its Direct Housing Program. Currently all households that remain eligible for the Direct Housing Program are licensed into direct housing units. Participants will continue to be housed as long as they remain eligible for the program and should remain in contact with their FEMA recertification advisor.
Q&A for Direct Housing ParticipantsQ. Why are participants being asked to relocate?
A. There are various reasons why survivors in Direct Lease units may need to be relocated, with safety always being a top priority. FEMA’s goal is to ensure all survivors have a safe, sanitary, and habitable place to live. Currently, FEMA is focused on efforts to bring survivors back to West Maui, closer to their homes, while reducing their overall footprint on the island. This includes prioritizing properties nearer to Lahaina.
Q. What happens if a participant is offered housing to return to West Maui and declines?
A. Wildfire survivors in FEMA’s Direct Housing Program that have previously expressed interest in returning to West Maui are currently being contacted by FEMA. If they choose to decline the West Maui unit, they may remain in their current housing situation. However, they will not be offered another West Maui unit after declining the initial offer.
Q. What happens to participants if their landlord’s contract is not extended?
A. Wildfire survivors in FEMA’s Direct Housing Program may remain in the program through Feb. 10, 2026, as long as they continue to meet eligibility requirements. If their current unit’s contract is not extended and they must move out, an alternative housing solution will be provided by FEMA to accommodate them, as long as they remain eligible or until the end of the Direct Housing Program.
Q. How will displaced families be informed about having to move if their current property owner’s contract is not extended?
A. Tenants will be informed by FEMA in advance if they will be required to move to another location. FEMA will then provide alternative housing solutions for these households.
Q. How do wildfire survivors feel reassured about their housing security?
A. While housing situations may change, participants in the Direct Housing Program can rest assured that if they continue to meet the requirements in their license agreement they may remain in the program and will be housed until they find their permanent housing solution or until the program ends.
Q. When will Direct Housing participants be required to begin paying rent?
A. All Direct Housing households will begin paying rent to FEMA on March 1, 2025.
Q. When will households be notified of the requirement to begin paying rent?
A. Households received 30- 60- and 90-day notices informing them of the rent requirement that will begin on March 1, 2025, and of the process to appeal the rental amount.
Q. How is the rental amount determined?
A. The rental amount is based on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2025 Fair Market Rent on Maui along with the household’s ability to pay.
Q. If individuals have questions about the rental requirement and the appeal process who do they talk to?
A. Direct Housing households are encouraged to talk to their recertification advisor if they have any questions on the appeal process and what documentation is needed to be considered for rent reduction.
For Direct Housing households with further questions call the Individual Assistance Housing Hotline at 808-784-1600.
shannon.carley Sat, 01/25/2025 - 00:27FEMA Set to Open Altadena Disaster Recovery Center
LOS ANGELES – FEMA is opening a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Altadena to assist Californians who experienced damage to their primary home, personal property loss or have disaster-caused emergency needs related to the wildfires. At DRCs, you can get help applying for federal assistance, speak to representatives from state and federal agencies, receive updates on your FEMA application for assistance and learn about the appeals process.
Additionally, the DRC located at the Pasadena City College Community Education Center’s last day of operations is Friday, Jan. 31.
The Altadena location will open Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. PST.
- Altadena Disaster Recovery Center
540 W. Woodbury Rd.
Altadena, CA 91001
Hours of operation – Daily: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Other DRC locations include:
- UCLA Research Park West
10850 West Pico Blvd.1
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Hours of operation – Daily: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Pasadena City College Community Education Center (last day of operations is January 31st)
3035 East Foothill Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91107
Hours of operation – Daily: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
There are other ways to apply for assistance aside from going to a DRC.
The fastest way to apply is online at DisasterAssistance.gov or via the FEMA app. You may also call 1-800-621-3362. If you use a relay service, such as video relay, captioned telephone, or other service, give FEMA your number for that service.
For the latest information about California’s recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4856. Follow FEMA Region 9 @FEMARegion9 on X or follow FEMA on social media at: FEMA Blog on fema.gov, @FEMA or @FEMAEspanol on X, FEMA or FEMA Espanol on Facebook, @FEMA on Instagram, and via FEMA YouTube channel.
California is committed to supporting residents impacted by the Los Angeles Hurricane-Force Firestorm as they navigate the recovery process. Visit CA.gov/LAFires for up-to-date information on disaster recovery programs, important deadlines, and how to apply for assistance.
barbara.murien… Fri, 01/24/2025 - 23:57FEMA Seeks Property Management Companies in Georgia for Direct Lease
FEMA is seeking information from property management companies with ready-for-occupancy residential or rental properties in Georgia communities affected by Hurricane Helene. These units must meet local, state and federal housing regulations.
Property management companies for consideration should be doing business in and around communities affected by Hurricane Helene, to include Appling, Berrien, Burke, Clinch, Coffee, Emanuel, Jeff Davis, Jefferson, Lanier, Lowndes, McDuffie and Toombs counties, as well as surrounding communities. FEMA encourages all interested property management companies to consider participating.
The deadline for companies to reply to this request for information is Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025.
What is Direct Lease program?Direct Lease is a form of Direct Temporary Housing Assistance that allows FEMA to enter into contracts directly with property management companies to lease properties not generally available to the public. Properties must be available for no less than 18 months, with an option for lease extension. The properties will then be offered as temporary housing to eligible disaster survivors. This includes corporate apartments, vacation rentals, secondary homes, bank-owned properties, condominiums, townhouses and other dwellings. FEMA may use these units for eligible applicants who are unable to use rental assistance due to lack of available resources.
What conditions does the property need to meet?The property must be an existing residential property not typically available to the public (i.e. corporate apartments, vacation rentals, and second homes), for use as temporary housing.
- Units occupied using a form of FEMA Rental Assistance cannot be combined with FEMA Direct Lease Assistance.
- Hotels, motels and other transient accommodations will not be acquired for Direct Lease.
- The property must comply with Housing Quality Standards established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and all relevant state building and occupancy standards and regulations. All utilities, appliances, and other furnishings must be functional.
- Each unit must provide complete living facilities, including provisions for cooking, eating and sanitation within the unit.
- The property must be located within reasonable access to community and wrap-around services, such as accessible public transportation, schools, fire and emergency services, grocery stores, etc.
- All property management companies or owners must register to do business with FEMA through the System for Award Management (SAM) at SAM.gov.
- A provision granting FEMA exclusive use of the units and sole discretion to identify and select occupants during the term of the lease agreement.
- A provision granting FEMA the option of releasing the unit to the owner and ceasing all monthly payments for the unit at any time by providing 30 days’ notice.
- A provision allowing FEMA to make, at FEMA’s expense, reasonable modifications or improvements to the property to provide a reasonable accommodation for an eligible applicant with a disability or other access and functional needs.
- A provision allowing FEMA to restore the property to its original condition before any reasonable modifications or improvements as requested by the property owner.
- A provision incorporating a lease addendum containing FEMA’s conditions of eligibility and termination of tenancy and eviction into any lease between the property owner and the occupant.
- A provision agreeing to waive credit screening for eligible applicants.
- A provision allowing FEMA to reassign a vacated unit when eligible applicants need temporary housing assistance, and a unit becomes available before the end of the period of assistance.
- Property owners must provide all building maintenance services.
- Property owners must be current and in good standing with property mortgage payments and have a current rental license verification.
Interested property owners should provide the following information:
- Name of complex, location, owner name and phone number or contact information (if not property owner).
- Number of vacant units containing a separate bathroom, kitchen and living space available for FEMA exclusive use and the number of bedrooms each unit contains.
- Number of units compliant with Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards and/or features that provide accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
- Confirmation the property owner is current and up to date with the property’s mortgage payments.
- Confirmation that the property is readily available for applicants to move in.
- History of the building’s use (dates used as a rental, etc.) if applicable.
- Utilities included in rent.
- Numbers of units fully furnished.
- Rental range for property, including any associated fees.
- Pet restrictions, such as type, number, or size, and applicable pet deposits; and
- Number of parking spaces (including accessible and van-accessible) available for each housing unit.
- Interested property owners or management companies must provide responses and comments by Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025 to fema-dr4830ga-directleaserfi@fema.dhs.gov. The email subject line should read RFI# 70FBR425I00000007.
- More information about this opportunity can be found at SAM.gov.
For the latest information about Georgia's recovery, visit fema.gov/helene/georgia. Follow FEMA Region 4 @FEMARegion4 on X or follow FEMA on social media at: FEMA Blog on fema.gov, @FEMA or @FEMAEspanol on X, FEMA or FEMA Espanol on Facebook, @FEMA on Instagram, and via FEMA YouTube channel. Also, follow Acting Administrator Cameron Hamilton on X @FEMA_Cam.
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FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during and after disasters.
jakia.randolph Fri, 01/24/2025 - 20:11FEMA Seeks Multi-Family Properties to House Georgia Storm Survivors
FEMA is seeking multi-family properties that can be used as temporary housing for eligible survivors of Hurricane Helene. These units must meet local, state and federal housing regulations.
Multi-family properties for consideration should be in and around the communities affected by Hurricane Helene, to include Appling, Berrien, Burke, Clinch, Coffee, Emanuel, Jeff Davis, Jefferson, Lanier, Lowndes, McDuffie and Toombs counties. FEMA encourages all interested multifamily properties to consider participating.
The deadline for property owners and managers to reply to this request for information is Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. Interested parties will need to email FEMA-dr4830ga-mlrrfi@fema.dhs.gov.
What is Multi-Family Lease and Repair program?Multi-Family Lease and Repair (MLR) is a form of temporary housing assistance that allows FEMA to repair or make improvements to existing multifamily rental/residential property for the purpose of providing temporary housing to eligible FEMA applicants. The properties in MLR are to be offered as temporary housing to eligible disaster survivors. The properties must be available for a term of no less than 18 months, with the option of a lease extension. The properties should be complexes that are able to accommodate a considerable number of people in a single location. Each property must have been previously used as a multifamily housing complex and contain multiple rental units. Hotels, hospitals, nursing homes, etc. are not considered residential properties and are not authorized for MLR. The site must be repairable to local, state and federal regulations within a four-month period and cannot be located in a floodway.
MLR is not intended to repair or improve individual units to rehouse existing tenants.
What conditions does the property need to meet?- All property management companies or owners must register to do business with FEMA through the System for Award Management (SAM) at SAM.gov.
- The property owner must provide all property management services, including building maintenance.
- The vacant units on the property must be available to be leased exclusively to FEMA for use as temporary housing for eligible survivors for a term expiring no earlier than 18 months, with the possibility of contract extension.
- The property must be in an area with access to community and wraparound services such as accessible public transportation, schools, fire and emergency services, grocery stores, etc.
- Each unit must provide complete and independent living facilities for one or more persons and contain permanent provisions for living, sleeping, cooking and sanitation.
- The property must contain multiple units.
- The property must have been previously used as multifamily housing.
- The property owner must agree to allow FEMA to make reasonable accommodation and/or modification repairs or improvements during the term of the lease without requiring FEMA to remove the improvements at the end of the lease agreement.
- A provision granting FEMA exclusive use of the units and sole discretion to identify and select occupants during the term of the lease agreement.
- A provision granting FEMA the option of releasing the unit to the owner and ceasing all monthly payments for the unit at any time by providing 30 days’ notice.
- A provision incorporating a lease addendum containing FEMA’s conditions of eligibility and termination of tenancy and eviction into any lease between the property owner and the occupant.
- A provision agreeing to waive credit screening for eligible applicants.
- A provision allowing FEMA to reassign a vacated unit when eligible applicants need temporary housing assistance, and a unit becomes available before the end of the period of assistance.
- Property owners must be current and in good standing with property mortgage payments and ensure mortgage standing verification is provided as well as proof of ownership.
Interested property owners should provide the following information:
- Name of complex, location, owner name and phone number or contact information (if not property owner)
- Status of property’s mortgage payments.
- Total number of housing units within the property.
- Number of vacant housing units containing a separate bathroom, kitchen, and living space.
- Number of vacant housing units available for FEMA exclusive use.
- Number of vacant housing units compliant with Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards and/or features that provide accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
- Description of repairs and improvements required to make the housing units habitable.
- Description of repairs currently underway, if applicable.
- Projected length of time required to make the housing units habitable (from execution of the contract).
- Year building was constructed (if known).
- Years the building was used for multi-family housing.
- Rental rates during the last year of operation (state whether utilities were included, and if so, which ones).
- Pet restrictions, such as type, number, or size, and applicable pet deposits; and
- Number of parking spaces (including accessible and van-accessible) available for each housing unit.
- Interested property owners or management companies must provide responses and comments on or before Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 at 5:00pm EST to FEMA-dr4830ga-mlrrfi@fema.dhs.gov. The email subject line should read: RFI# RFI70FBR425I00000008_DR4830GA Response: FEMA-dr4830ga-mlrrfi@fema.dhs.gov.
- More information about this opportunity can be found at SAM.gov.
The RFI does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP0), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or Request for Quotation (RFQ), and it is not to be construed as a commitment by the government to enter into a contract, nor will the government pay for the information submitted in response to this request. Response to this notification will be used to determine which properties meet the Direct Lease criteria and provide the most timely and cost-effective means of providing direct assistance to eligible disaster survivors. FEMA wants to obtain market information or capabilities for planning purposes.
For the latest information about Georgia's recovery, visit fema.gov/helene/georgia. Follow FEMA Region 4 @FEMARegion4 on X or follow FEMA on social media at: FEMA Blog on fema.gov, @FEMA or @FEMAEspanol on X, FEMA or FEMA Espanol on Facebook, @FEMA on Instagram, and via FEMA YouTube channel. Also, follow Acting Administrator Cameron Hamilton on X @FEMA_Cam.
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FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during and after disasters.
jakia.randolph Fri, 01/24/2025 - 20:07Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Newberry County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Newberry County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene.
Newberry County
Newberry Armory
275 General Henderson Road
Newberry, SC 29108
Open Jan. 24, Jan. 27-29, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., closed Jan. 25-26.
FEMA is encouraging South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene to apply for federal disaster assistance as soon as possible. The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance is Jan. 28.
Click here to find centers that are already open in South Carolina. To find all other center locations, including those in other states, go to fema.gov/drc or text “DRC” and a Zip Code to 43362.
You can visit any open center to meet with representatives of FEMA, the state of South Carolina and the U.S. Small Business Administration. No appointment is needed.
Homeowners and renters in Abbeville, Aiken, Allendale, Anderson, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Cherokee, Chester, Edgefield, Fairfield, Greenville, Greenwood, Hampton, Jasper, Kershaw, Laurens, Lexington, McCormick, Newberry, Oconee, Orangeburg, Pickens, Richland, Saluda, Spartanburg, Union and York counties and the Catawba Indian Nation can apply for federal assistance.
The quickest way to apply is to go online to DisasterAssistance.gov. You can also apply using the FEMA App for mobile devices or by calling toll-free 800-621-3362. The telephone line is open every day and help is available in many languages. If you use a relay service, such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service. For a video with American Sign Language, voiceover and open captions about how to apply for FEMA assistance, select this link.
FEMA programs are accessible to survivors with disabilities and others with access and functional needs.
martyce.allenjr Fri, 01/24/2025 - 16:16Tennessee Document Processing Centers to Close; FEMA Help Remains
The Document Processing Centers operated by FEMA will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan.24.
While FEMA centers were open, more than 5,146 people were able to get information and guidance in face-to-face meetings with FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration and other agencies and organizations.
FEMA urges survivors to stay in touch. For more information, go to DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA App for mobile devices or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Lines are open from 7 a.m. to midnight Eastern Time seven days a week and specialists speak many languages.
Applying for assistance is an ongoing process that began when you submitted your application. FEMA may try to get in touch with you from an unknown number. You could receive a letter from FEMA letting you know that your application has missing or incomplete information. Be sure to provide any information that is needed.
kwei.nwaogu Fri, 01/24/2025 - 14:58Georgians Have Two Weeks Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance; Deadline is Feb. 7, 2025
Georgia survivors of Tropical Storm Debby (Aug. 4—20. 2024) and Hurricane Helene (Sept. 24—Oct. 30, 2024) in the counties designated for Individual Assistance have just two weeks left to apply for FEMA assistance.
The application period for federal disaster assistance ends on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025.
Counties approved for assistance for Hurricane Helene are: Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brantley, Brooks, Bryan, Bulloch, Burke, Butts, Camden, Candler, Charlton, Chatham, Clinch, Coffee, Colquitt, Columbia, Cook, Dodge, Echols, Effingham, Elbert, Emanuel, Evans, Fulton, Glascock, Glynn, Hancock, Irwin, Jeff Davis, Jefferson, Jenkins, Johnson, Lanier, Laurens, Liberty, Lincoln, Long, Lowndes, McDuffie, McIntosh, Montgomery, Newton, Pierce, Rabun, Richmond, Screven, Stephens, Taliaferro, Tattnall, Telfair, Thomas, Tift, Toombs, Treutlen, Ware, Warren, Washington, Wayne, Wheeler and Wilkes.
Counties approved for assistance for Tropical Storm Debby are: Bryan, Bulloch, Chatham, Effingham, Evans, Liberty, Long and Screven.
If you had storm-related expenses and live or own a business in one of the listed counties, you are encouraged to apply for disaster assistance. FEMA assistance can provide grants, and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) may offer loans for temporary housing, home repairs and other disaster-related needs. For more information or to apply online with SBA, visit sba.gov/disaster. Additional information is also available by calling the Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or via email to disastercustomerservice@sba.gov.
You can apply for FEMA assistance online at DisasterAssistance.gov. You can also apply using the FEMA App for mobile devices or calling toll-free 800-621-3362. The telephone line is open every day and help is available in most languages. Survivors can also contact the Georgia Call Center Monday through Saturday at 678-547-2861 for assistance with their application.
To apply in person, visit a Disaster Recovery Center, where FEMA and SBA specialists can help you apply for assistance, upload documents, answer questions and provide information on available resources. You may visit any open Disaster Recovery Center. For locations and hours, go online to fema.gov/drc. All centers are accessible to people with disabilities or access and functional needs and are equipped with assistive technology.
For an accessible video on how to apply for assistance go to FEMA Accessible: Applying for Individual Assistance - YouTube.
FEMA provides help to all disaster survivors, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status. Our top priority is ensuring that disaster assistance is reaching people in need.
For the latest information about Georgia’s recovery, visit fema.gov/helene/georgia and fema.gov/disaster/4821. Follow FEMA on X at x.com/femaregion4 or follow FEMA on social media at: FEMA Blog on fema.gov, @FEMA or @FEMAEspanol on X, FEMA or FEMA Espanol on Facebook, @FEMA on Instagram, and via FEMA YouTube channel. Also, follow Acting Administrator Cameron Hamilton on X @FEMA_Cam.
jakia.randolph Fri, 01/24/2025 - 13:27FEMA, State, USDA Team to Host Agriculture Recovery Fairs
HICKORY, N.C. – One-day Agriculture Recovery Centers are planned to help North Carolina farmers recover from Helene damage. The first locations are set for Buncombe, Henderson, McDowell and Watauga counties. Additional events are planned for Ashe, Avery, Burke, Mitchell and Yancey counties. All are open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The walk-through events will provide information on addressing agricultural or rural needs not covered by standard programs offered by FEMA or the state, and offer opportunities for farmers, ranchers, nursery owners, vineyards, honeybee growers and fish producers to meet with agricultural officials to learn about assistance available.
The centers have specifically trained representatives of FEMA; the U.S. Department of Agriculture; North Carolina Department of Commerce; North Carolina Department of Agriculture; U.S. Small Business Administration; local Farm Service Agency officials; and other government agencies to assist agricultural workers with their recovery needs. Please bring evidence of ownership, or photos of damaged or lost tools and equipment, along with estimated replacement costs to expedite your application. Learn more here: Help for Self-Employed.
Jan. 27 – McDowell County
McDowell Technical Community College
Universal Manufacturing Center
634 College Drive
Marion, NC 28752
Jan. 28 – Henderson County
Dana Community Center
2879 Upward Rd
Flat Rock, NC 28731
Jan. 30 – Buncombe County
Asheville–Buncombe Technical Community College
Ivy Building
9 Genevieve Circle
Asheville, NC 28801
Jan. 31 – Watauga County
Watauga Agricultural Conference Center
(Winter Farmer’s Market)
252 Poplar Grove Road
Boone, NC 28607
joseph.arbid Thu, 01/23/2025 - 23:21FEMA Mitigation Experts Offer Rebuilding Advice in Hernando and Pinellas Counties
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As Floridians rebuild, survivors of Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby can get free advice on how to rebuild stronger and safer against storms. FEMA mitigation specialists will be available to answer questions and offer free home improvement tips and proven methods to prevent and lessen damage from future disasters. This information is geared for do-it-yourself work and general contractors.
Mitigation is an effort to reduce the loss of life and property damage by lessening the impact of a disaster through construction and remodeling best practices.
An insurance specialist will be present to answer National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) questions. Disaster Survivor Assistance teams will be on hand to provide updates on FEMA applications and answer questions.
FEMA specialists will be available through Jan. 25 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET Monday - Friday and from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET Saturday at the following locations:
Hernando County: Lowe’s, 7117 Broad St, Brooksville, FL 34601
Pinellas County: Lowe’s, 41800 US Hwy 19 N, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
- Stay in Touch with FEMA
It is important to let FEMA know about any changes to your contact information. You may update contact information or check on the status of your application by:
- Visiting DisasterAssistance.gov
- Calling FEMA directly at 800-621-FEMA (3362)
- Using the FEMA app
- Visiting a Disaster Recovery Center. Go to FEMA.gov/DRC or text DRC along with your Zip Code to 43362 (Example: “DRC 32344”).
For the latest information about Hurricane Milton recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4834. For Hurricane Helene recovery information, visit fema.gov/disaster/4828. For Hurricane Debby, visit fema.gov/disaster/4806. Follow FEMA on X at x.com/femaregion4 or on Facebook at facebook.com/fema.
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