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Only Two Weeks Remain for Oklahomans to Register for Disaster Assistance
OKLAHOMA CITY —Time is nearly up for Oklahoma residents and businesses recovering from uninsured or underinsured losses and damage caused by February’s severe winter storms. Survivors only have two weeks left to register for disaster assistance with FEMA and apply for a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loan.
The deadline to register with FEMA and apply with the SBA is May 25, 2021. The fastest and easiest way to apply to FEMA is by visiting DisasterAssistance.gov.
If it is not possible to register online, call 800-621-3362 (TTY: 800-462-7585). The toll-free phone lines operate daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. CDT. Those who use a relay service such as a videophone, Innocaption or CapTel should provide FEMA with their specific number assigned to that service.
FEMA reminds survivors who registered online for disaster assistance that correspondence or information from FEMA needed to process their case will be sent to the online disaster assistance account created by the survivor.
When you apply for assistance, have the following information readily available:
- 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, if available.
- A general list of damage and losses.
- If insured, the insurance policy number, or the agent and company name.
After registering, FEMA staff may contact you for various reasons, including to discuss your case or request additional information. It’s important to answer those phone calls to ensure your application process continues.
If you have any doubt about someone who calls stating they work for FEMA, do not provide any information, but instead call 800-621-3362 (TTY: 800-462-7585) between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. CDT to verify that the call is legitimate.
For disaster damage to private property that is not fully covered by insurance, SBA may be the best option. SBA is the primary source of federal money for long-term disaster recovery. Non-farm businesses (including rental properties) of all sizes, as well as homeowners and renters whose property was damaged because of a declared disaster, should apply for a low-interest SBA disaster loan.
Homeowners may apply for up to $200,000 to replace or repair their primary residence. Renters and homeowners may borrow up to $40,000 to replace or repair personal property — such as clothing, furniture, cars and appliances — damaged or destroyed in a disaster.
SBA makes physical disaster loans of up to $2 million to qualified businesses or most private nonprofit organizations. These loan proceeds may be used for the repair or replacement of the following:
- Real property
- Machinery
- Equipment
- Fixtures
- Inventory
- Leasehold improvements
To apply for a low-interest, long-term SBA disaster loan, call 800-659-2955 (TTY: 800-877-8339) or complete an online application at disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/.
For the latest information on the February winter storms visit http://www.fema.gov/disaster/4587 or follow the FEMA Region 6 Twitter account at twitter.com/FEMARegion6.
Carmen.Castro Wed, 05/12/2021 - 14:19FEMA Awards City of New Smyrna Beach $2.5 Million to Rebuild, Elevate Flood-Prone Homes
ORLANDO, Fla. – FEMA has approved a grant of $2,506,147 for the City of New Smyrna Beach to rebuild and elevate 17 single-family, flood-prone homes to reduce damage and loss from continuous severe flooding during a storm.
Funding from FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) was approved in response to a proposal by the city after Hurricane Irma in 2017. The grant covers the demolition and reconstruction of hazard-resistant homes built on the same location. These homes will be elevated to a minimum required height of 1.5 feet above the highest known flood level, plus 3 additional feet to account for sea level rise. Electrical and mechanical equipment will be elevated outside of the homes.
The HMGP is an important source of federal disaster assistance. Program funding may become available after the president declares a major disaster, with a goal of strengthening communities by improving buildings and critical infrastructure. A 2018 report by the National Institute of Building Sciences found that one dollar spent on hazard mitigation saves more than six dollars of recovery and rebuilding costs.
Generally, the HMGP may provide a state, tribe or territory with additional grants up to 15 percent of the total disaster grants awarded by FEMA for a federally declared disaster. States such as Florida that meet advanced mitigation planning criteria may qualify for a higher percentage.
Florida has a FEMA-approved Enhanced Mitigation Plan, making the state eligible for HMGP funding not to exceed 20 percent of the estimated total amount of grant money spent by FEMA in the Hurricane Irma disaster. From this amount, the HMGP reimburses the state up to 75 percent of eligible costs for hazard mitigation projects. The remaining amount comes from other sources such as state and local assets and a combination of cash and in-kind sources.
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barbara.murien… Wed, 05/12/2021 - 13:53FEMA Supports the Restoration of Historic Buildings in San Juan
The multi-million obligation includes La Fortaleza, La Casa del Libro and several historic cemeteries
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico— Iconic structures such as Santa Catalina’s Palace, known as La Fortaleza, La Casa del Libro museum/library and several historic cemeteries in San Juan will be repaired with an obligation of over $7.4 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
The award aims to bring the facilities to their pre-Hurricane María conditions. Also, funding combines nearly $678,000 for mitigation measures that will increase the structures’ resiliency in the face of future disasters.
Due to the great architectural and cultural value that these protected landmarks have, all repairs must comply with federal and local regulations for historic preservation. This will ensure that many generations to come can also enjoy these sites,” said Federal Disaster Recovery Coordinator for Puerto Rico, José G. Baquero.
Over $2.8 million is earmarked for work at La Fortaleza, which include the replacement of wooden floors and beams, the roof, the waterproofing system, brick and mortar walls, and historic windows and doors louvers. Mitigation measures at this site designated as a National Historic Landmark and World Heritage Site by UNESCO will include reinforcing downspouts and installing more resistant windows and doors.
According to the Executive Director of the State Historic Preservation Office, architect Carlos Rubio Cancela, FEMA has become an important ally of his Office in the efforts to recover and rehabilitate historic buildings affected by Hurricanes Irma and María.
“It is very important that the obligation of these projects occurred within the commemorative period of the 500th anniversary of the founding of the city of San Juan. This gives FEMA's contribution and the obligation of these projects a monumental importance because it’s our responsibility that this city, which is reaching its 500th anniversary with the beauty that we all admire, continues in this way for the next 500 years,” Rubio Cancela added.
The four historic cemeteries that will be repaired with $2.7 million are the La Capital Cemetery, built in 1954 with five mausoleums and a chapel; Santa María Magdalena de Pazzis Cemetery, built in 1863 with multiple mausoleums and located between EL Morro and the sea coast; Villa Nevárez Cemetery, built in 1930 as a public cemetery with family concrete crypts; and Villa Palmeras Cemetery, built in 1920 on 10 acres with a chapel and a family-owned mausoleum.These municipal cemeteries are in areas considered to be critical habitats for endangered species such as some turtles, manatees and the Puerto Rican boa. Work on the cemeteries will cover the removal and replacement of Victorian streetlight fixtures, jalousie wood windows, among others.
Likewise, $1.8 million will go towards the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture for repairs to La Casa del Libro. This space houses an important collection of antique books, more than 300 published in the 15th century, and documents from 1493. Located in the Old San Juan Historic District, the site is also designated a National Historic Landmark and a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Aside from repairs such as removing and replacing the asphalt roofing and the electrical breaker panel, hazard mitigation measures will take place. These include installing covers for each roof drain and adding weather-strip foam between the door and window frames to prevent water intrusion.
“The repair of these historic buildings supports the resilience of the tourism sector. Local and international tourists will have the opportunity to enjoy these centers of great cultural value in a safe manner. Our team is committed to providing assistance in matters related to the recovery processes of these areas,” said Manuel A. Laboy Rivera, Executive Director of the Central Office of Recovery, Reconstruction and Resilience (COR3).
For more information on Puerto Rico's recovery from Hurricane María, visit fema.gov/disaster/4339 and recuperacion.pr. Follow us on our social networks at Facebook.com/FEMAPuertoRico, Facebook.com/COR3pr and Twitter @COR3pr.
frances.acevedo-pico Wed, 05/12/2021 - 12:06FEMA Awards $22 Million to Idaho for COVID-19 Response
BOTHELL, Wash. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is awarding $22 million to the Idaho Office of Emergency Management (IOEM) to reimburse the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare for emergency protective measures taken during the ongoing COVID-19 response.
These protective measures support the distribution and administration of COVID-19 vaccination efforts throughout the state. They include an increase in resources and staffing to support vaccine administration, equipment and supplies purchases for safe COVID-19 vaccine distribution and developing effective strategies to increase vaccine access to vulnerable populations, such as establishing mobile vaccination clinics.
Grants for emergency protective measures are funded through FEMA’s Public Assistance Grant Program, which reimburses communities for actions taken to respond and recover from a disaster. FEMA is providing a $22,573,180 grant directly to IOEM at 100 percent federal cost share. IOEM will then make disbursements to the state agencies and local and tribal jurisdictions that incurred eligible costs.
"Idaho’s vaccination efforts were, and continue to be, critical in saving lives during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said FEMA Region 10 Acting Administrator Vincent J. Maykovich.
FEMA streamlined the Public Assistance application and reimbursement process for the COVID-19 response so that applicants can receive funds faster. Expedited reimbursements help state, local, and tribal officials respond quickly to address immediate threats to life, public health, and safety.
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hannah.weinstein Tue, 05/11/2021 - 21:521 million vaccine doses administered at FEMA-supported centers in the Southeast
ATLANTA - More than 1 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered at Community Vaccination Centers in Southeastern states since the first site opened March 3.
The centers, operated by the states and supported by FEMA, were established to provide large-scale vaccination capabilities in areas serving socially vulnerable or underserved populations. Four centers opened March 3 in Florida, capable of providing 3,000 doses per day in Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando and Tampa. Subsequently, more centers opened in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee, some with 3,000-dose capability and others with 1,000-dose capability.
Certain centers have mobile units or satellite operations bringing vaccines to nearby communities.
Nationally, FEMA Community Vaccination Centers have administered nearly 5 million vaccine doses.
“These large-scale centers have carried out an important mission, delivering the vaccine quickly and efficiently to so many people in such a short time,” said Gracia B. Szczech, FEMA Region IV administrator. “The vaccine is now widely available at many places in most communities, and we will continue to support the states’ efforts to get shots in arms.”
Visit fema.gov/vaccine-support to learn more about how FEMA is assisting with vaccinations across the United States.
felicia.jordan Tue, 05/11/2021 - 18:36FEMA Rental Assistance May Be A Valuable Housing Solution for Kentucky Storm Survivors
Frankfort, Ky. – Kentucky residents displaced from their homes by the severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides from Feb. 27 through March 14 may find FEMA rental assistance an important way to move their recovery forward.
FEMA rental assistance provides survivors a grant to pay for somewhere to live temporarily while they work on permanent housing plans such as repairing or rebuilding their home. Options include renting an apartment, house, or recreational vehicle that can keep survivors near their jobs, schools, homes, and places of worship. Rental assistance is available to homeowners and renters whose homes are uninhabitable even if they have flood insurance. Survivors must be willing to relocate temporarily from their homes to be considered for rental assistance.
FEMA may provide financial assistance to pre-disaster homeowners or renters to rent temporary housing when an applicant is displaced from their primary residence as a result of a Presidentially-declared disaster. Rental assistance is intended to cover the monthly rent amount and cost of essential utilities (i.e., gas, electric, water, oil, trash, and sewer), excluding telephone, cable, TV, or internet service for the housing unit.
Rental assistance may also be used to pay a security deposit in an amount that does not exceed the cost of one month of HUD Fair Market Rent.
Survivors who live in Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Johnson, Lee, Magoffin, Marin or Powell county, should follow these steps if their home is uninhabitable and they need financial help to find a place to stay:
- File an insurance claim. If insured, survivors should check with their homeowner’s or renter’s insurance agent about additional living expenses coverage, often referred to as ALE, as part of their policy that may assist in relocating to a temporary residence.
- Apply for FEMA assistance. Survivors who have homeowner’s insurance should submit their settlement documents to FEMA for review to determine their eligibility status. If their policy does not include ALE, or if they exhaust this coverage and their home remains uninhabitable, they may be eligible for rental assistance from FEMA.
Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, by downloading the FEMA app or by calling the disaster assistance helpline at 800-621-3362 or TTY 800-462-7585 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week. Those who use a Relay service such as a videophone, InnoCaption or CapTel should update FEMA with their assigned number for that service. They should be aware phone calls from FEMA may come from an unidentified number. Multilingual operators are available. (Press 2 for Spanish)
For the deaf and hard of hearing information regarding FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program is available in both Closed Caption and American Sign Language, visit bit.ly/3dMmu2Z
At any time applicants with disabilities who may require a reasonable accommodation can ask FEMA staff directly or submit their accommodation request via email to FEMA’s Office of Civil Rights at FEMA-CivilRightsOffice@fema.dhs.gov or by calling FEMA’s Civil Rights Resource Line at 833-285-7448.
A FEMA inspector will contact applicants by phone to ask questions about the type and extent of damage. It may be necessary for FEMA to perform a remote inspection if an applicant reported they are not able to safely live in their home.
neily.chapman Tue, 05/11/2021 - 18:14Tennessee Survivors in 3 Counties May Now Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Homeowners and renters in three counties that suffered damage from the recent severe storms, tornadoes and flooding may now apply to FEMA for disaster assistance. Survivors may be eligible to receive assistance for uninsured and underinsured damage and losses resulting from the storms.
Under the major disaster declaration approved by President Biden, Davidson, Williamson and Wilson counties were designated as eligible for FEMA’s Individual Assistance program. Damage and losses from the storms, tornadoes and flooding must have occurred March 25 through April 3.
If you have a homeowner’s insurance policy, file your insurance claim immediately. The faster you file, the faster your recovery can begin.
The deadline to apply for federal disaster assistance is Wednesday, July 7. There are several ways to apply:
- Download FEMA’s mobile app. For information, go to: fema.gov/mobile-app.
- Visit DisasterAssistance.gov.
- Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 (TTY 800-462-7585). Multilingual operators are available, and lines are open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Central Time. Those who use a relay service such as a videophone, InnoCaption or CapTel should provide FEMA with their specific phone number assigned to that service.
You will need to have the following available when you apply:
- A current phone number where you can be reached;
- 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; and
- If insured, the insurance policy number, or the agent and company name.
If you cannot return to your home or you are unable to live in your home, visit DisasterAssistance.gov, or call the FEMA Helpline to determine what federal, state, local or voluntary agency assistance may be available to you.
If you can return to your home and it is safe, has working power, water and sewer or septic service, visit DisasterAssistance.gov to determine if state, voluntary and local organizations in your community can address any unmet needs.
Disaster assistance may provide temporary help and a place to stay while you build your own recovery plan. Although the federal government cannot make you whole, it may be able to help your recovery move forward by providing grants for basic repairs to make your home safe, accessible and secure. FEMA is unable to duplicate insurance payments. However, those without insurance, or those who may be underinsured, may still receive help after their insurance claims have been settled.
Long-term, low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration are available to homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes and some nonprofit organizations to cover losses not fully compensated by insurance. If you are referred to SBA, you may apply online via the SBA’s secure website at Disasterloan.sba.gov, call the SBA Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 (800-877-8339 for the deaf and hard-of-hearing), or send an e-mail to DisasterCustomerService@sba.gov.
Federal funding is also available under FEMA’s Public Assistance program to state, tribal and local governments, and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis. The funding covers eligible expenses for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the March 25 to April 3 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding. Counties eligible to apply for the PA program are: Campbell, Cannon, Cheatham Claiborne, Clay, Davidson, Decatur, Fentress, Grainger, Hardeman, Henderson, Hickman, Jackson, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Moore, Overton, Scott, Smith, Wayne, Williamson and Wilson.
neily.chapman Tue, 05/11/2021 - 18:07Public Invited to Review Flood Maps in Fauquier County, Virginia
Philadelphia - FEMA is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Fauquier County, Virginia. Community partners are invited to participate in a 90-day appeal and comment period.
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.
The 90-day appeal period will begin on or around May 12, 2021. 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 administrator: Amy Rogers, Chief of Zoning and Development, Fauquier County, amy.rogers@fauquiercounty.gov, (540) 422-8251. The preliminary maps may be viewed online at the FEMA Flood Map Changes Viewer: http://msc.fema.gov/fmcv. Changes from the current maps may be viewed online at the Region 3 Changes Since Last FIRM Viewer: https://arcg.is/1iWPnj.
For more information about the flood maps:
Use a live chat service about flood maps at http://go.usa.gov/r6C (just 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 flood. 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.
Fauquier County Flood Mapping Milestones
Feb. 23, 2018 — Flood Risk Review Meeting to review draft flood hazard data.
Sept. 15, 2020 — Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map released.
Oct. 28, 2020 — Community Coordination and Outreach Meeting to review Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map and discuss updates to local floodplain management ordinance and flood insurance.
On or Around May 12, 2021 –Appeal Period starts.
July 2022* — 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 (215) 931-5597 or at femar3newsdesk@fema.dhs.gov.
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amanda.hancher Tue, 05/11/2021 - 15:51
Public Invited to Review Flood Maps in Manassas City, Manassas Park City, and Prince William County, Virginia
Philadelphia - FEMA is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Manassas City, Manassas Park City and Prince William County, Virginia. Community partners are invited to participate in a 90-day appeal and comment period.
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.
The 90-day appeal period will begin on or around May 13, 2021. 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 administrator:
For Manassas City, contact Lance Kilby, City Engineer, at lkilby@manassasva.gov or (703) 257-8251.
For Manassas Park City, contact Michelle Barry, the Planning and Zoning Administrator, at m.barry@manassasparkva.gov, (703) 335-8820.
For Prince William County, contact Raj Bidari, County Engineer, at rbidari@pwcgov.org at (703) 792-7078.
The preliminary maps may be viewed online at the FEMA Flood Map Changes Viewer: http://msc.fema.gov/fmcv. Changes from the current maps may be viewed online at the Region 3 Changes Since Last FIRM Viewer: https://arcg.is/0em0X9.
For more information about the flood maps:
Use a live chat service about flood maps at http://go.usa.gov/r6C (just 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 flood. 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.
Flood Mapping Milestones
February 23, 2018 — Flood Risk Review Meeting to review draft flood hazard data.
September 30, 2020 — Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map released.
October 28, 2020 — Community Coordination and Outreach Meeting to review Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map and discuss updates to local floodplain management ordinance and flood insurance.
On or Around May 13, 2021 –Appeal Period starts.
July 2022* — 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 (215) 931-5597 or at femar3newsdesk@fema.dhs.gov.
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amanda.hancher Tue, 05/11/2021 - 15:48Public Invited to Review Flood Maps in Dinwiddie County, Virginia
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.
The 90-day appeal period will begin on or around May 13, 2021. 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 administrator: Mark Bassett, Director of Planning, Dinwiddie County, mbassett@dinwiddieva.us, (804) 469-4500 x2116. The preliminary maps may be viewed online at the FEMA Flood Map Changes Viewer: http://msc.fema.gov/fmcv. Changes from the current maps may be viewed online at the Region 3 Changes Since Last FIRM Viewer: https://arcg.is/neGKX.
For more information about the flood maps:
- Use a live chat service about flood maps at http://go.usa.gov/r6C (just 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 flood. 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.
Dinwiddie County Flood Mapping Milestones
- May 27, 2020 — Flood Risk Review Meeting to review draft flood hazard data.
- Sept. 30, 2020 — Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map released.
- Nov.10, 2020 — Community Coordination and Outreach Meeting to review Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map and discuss updates to local floodplain management ordinance and flood insurance.
- On or Around May 13, 2021 –Appeal Period starts.
- July 2022* — 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 (215) 931-5597 or at femar3newsdesk@fema.dhs.gov.
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amanda.hancher Tue, 05/11/2021 - 15:37President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Virginia
WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Commonwealth of Virginia to supplement commonwealth, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms from Feb. 11-13, 2021.
Federal funding is available to commonwealth, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe winter storms in Amelia, Appomattox, Bedford, Brunswick, Campbell, Caroline, Charlotte, Cumberland, Dinwiddie, Essex, Floyd, Franklin, Goochland, Greensville, Halifax, King and Queen, King William, Lancaster, Louisa, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Middlesex, New Kent, Northumberland, Nottoway, Patrick, Pittsylvania, Powhatan, Prince Edward, Prince George and Richmond counties.
Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures for the entire commonwealth.
Kevin I. Snyder has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected areas. Additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the state and warranted by the results of further assessments.
mayshaunt.gary Mon, 05/10/2021 - 21:56Get a Head Start on Readiness and Resilience During Hurricane Preparedness Week
Get informed, be alert and get a head start with preparedness. We have nearly three months before the season’s peak when tropical waves form off the west coast of Africa and move through the Caribbean, but Virgin Islanders know hurricanes can spin up anytime.
“Even while we are still working on COVID-19 vaccinations throughout the Virgin Islands, FEMA and VITEMA are working together to make sure we are ready for hurricane season,” said Mark A. Walters, Coordinator of FEMA’s U.S. Virgin Islands Caribbean Area Office. “It is not the time for Virgin Islanders to take preparedness for granted, take the time now to prepare for emergencies that may impact your home and family before the storm arrives.”
“June 1 through November 30 is hurricane season and we want you to be ready. Hurricane preparedness is for everyone. Start with a plan. Get ready by being informed. Sign up for Alert VI today. Be prepared. It’s not too early to buy supplies, do it now. Make sure your family has a plan for food and water and an evacuation plan if you have to leave your home. Have at least a one-week supply of water and nonperishable food items for each person in the household. Fill your vehicle with fuel. Place additional fuel in approved containers in a secure area. Park vehicles outside of areas prone to flooding. #MissionReady - Be Prepared, Stay Informed and Be Vigilant,” said Daryl Jaschen, Director of the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (VITEMA).
There are steps you could now take to ensure you and your family are better prepared for emergencies.
- Make sure everyone in your household knows and understands your hurricane plan. Discuss the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance on COVID-19 and how it may affect your hurricane planning. Don’t forget a plan for the office, kids’ day care, and anywhere you frequent.
- If you or anyone in your household is elderly or an individual with a disability, access, or functional need, identify any additional help during an emergency. Virgin Islanders age 60 and older and persons with disabilities may register with the V.I. Department of Human Services’ (DHS) Elder, Dependent Adult and Disabled Persons Disaster Registry.
- To register, call 340-774-0930 ext. 4018 on St. Thomas, 340-776-6334 on St. John and 340-773-6630 on St. Croix. You can download and fill out a registry form at www.dhs.gov.vi.
- Have several ways to receive alerts. Sign up for Alert VI to receive emergency notifications in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Download the FEMA app on your smartphone and receive real-time alerts from the National Weather Service for up to five locations nationwide. Check the settings on your mobile phones to make sure you can receive Wireless Emergency Alerts, which require no sign-up.
- Have an emergency charging option for your phone and other devices.
- Protect your home against storms. Declutter drains and gutters, consider hurricane shutters and leave room in your home to bring in outside furniture during a storm.
- Learn your evacuation routes, practice with household, pets, and identify where you will stay during a hurricane. Follow the instructions from territorial agencies who will provide the latest recommendations based on the threat to your community and appropriate safety measures.
- To lower your risk of COVID-19 while sheltering with family, friends or in a public shelter, take your best shot against COVID-19 and get the vaccine as the U.S. Virgin Islands progresses toward 50,000 first vaccine doses by July 1.
- Vaccination appointments are handled through the Department of Health’s COVID-19 Vaccine Scheduling Gateway at https://www.covid19.usvi.care/vaccines or VITEMA’s vaccine registration line at 340-777-8227. Get the facts about COVID-19 vaccines from the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health at www.covid19usvi.com/.
- Make sure your insurance policies and personal documents like ID are up to date. Make copies and keep them in a secure password protected digital space. You may need your documents to apply for and receive assistance after a disaster.
- Have enough supplies for your household, include medication, disinfectant supplies, masks, pet supplies in your go bag or car trunk. After a hurricane, you may not have access to these supplies for days or even weeks.
- Replenish supplies in your emergency kit and replace expired items as needed.
Visit www.ready.gov/hurricanes for more information on how to prepare for hurricanes, stay safe during a hurricane and returning home after a hurricane. Review Hurricane Preparedness Week’s themes, such as how to get an insurance checkup and how to strengthen your home, at www.weather.gov/wrn/hurricane-preparedness, and follow www.vitema.vi.gov for information on local events and outreach.
FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters.
delia.husband Mon, 05/10/2021 - 20:51FEMA Updates State-Specific Funeral Assistance Information
WASHINGTON -- FEMA is accepting applications for funeral assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses. As of Monday, May 10, the agency has received nearly 174,000 applications, approved more than 2,200 of those applications and distributed more than $15.5 million.
Applicants may apply by calling 844-684-6333 (TTY: 800-462-7585) from 9a.m. to 9p.m. EDT, Monday through Friday. Multilingual services are available. Please note, phone calls from FEMA may come from an unidentified number. Additional information about the assistance and frequently asked questions are available on FEMA.gov.
Below is state-specific information:
Location
Registrations
Funeral Assistance Approved
Number of Applicants Awarded
ALABAMA
4,043
$162,193
23
ALASKA
49
$18,000
2
AMERICAN SAMOA
2
$0
0
ARIZONA
2,988
$61,977
13
ARKANSAS
1,764
$68,649
10
CALIFORNIA
19,148
$877,645
128
COLORADO
1,040
$109,483
16
COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANAS
2
$0
0
CONNECTICUT
2,235
$310,674
39
DELAWARE
466
$58,586
9
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
500
$82,052
12
FLORIDA
9,600
$716,060
114
GEORGIA
6,280
$142,293
18
GUAM
7
$0
0
HAWAII
137
$10,103
2
IDAHO
315
$78,918
13
ILLINOIS
7,206
$872,477
121
INDIANA
3,074
$104,442
14
IOWA
1,664
$59,494
7
KANSAS
1,410
$11,228
2
KENTUCKY
2,384
$91,649
13
LOUISIANA
3,548
$107,290
16
MAINE
148
$72,238
12
MARYLAND
3,174
$108,225
17
MASSACHUSETTS
3,826
$526,931
77
MICHIGAN
5,570
$105,861
16
MINNESOTA
1,501
$454,310
70
MISSISSIPPI
3,155
$65,503
10
MISSOURI
3,068
$61,696
9
MONTANA
279
$3,200
1
NEBRASKA
729
$60,517
6
NEVADA
1,534
$86,869
15
NEW HAMPSHIRE
289
$78,738
17
NEW JERSEY
7,615
$842,550
119
NEW MEXICO
923
$51,449
10
NEW YORK
17,298
$1,301,961
176
NORTH CAROLINA
4,744
$729,765
104
NORTH DAKOTA
514
$121,407
15
OHIO
6,007
$2,026,912
303
OKLAHOMA
2,465
$385,707
56
OREGON
364
$61,663
13
PENNSYLVANIA
8,318
$631,194
92
PUERTO RICO
656
$14,237
4
RHODE ISLAND
860
$323,480
44
SOUTH CAROLINA
3,517
$125,077
17
SOUTH DAKOTA
534
$210,553
26
TENNESSEE
4,444
$42,648
7
TEXAS
15,635
$2,196,908
318
UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS
12
$0
0
UTAH
638
$207,423
30
VERMONT
48
$9,000
1
VIRGINIA
3,487
$424,917
60
WASHINGTON
899
$38,205
7
WEST VIRGINIA
852
$7,492
2
WISCONSIN
2,902
$124,811
17
WYOMING
119
$58,234
9
* Funeral assistance data can/will change daily; the information reflects data as of 8 a.m. Monday, May 10, 2021
mayshaunt.gary Mon, 05/10/2021 - 20:26How to Appeal a FEMA Disaster Assistance Decision
Frankfort, Ky. – After applying for FEMA disaster assistance, survivors affected by the Kentucky severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides from Feb. 27 through March 14 will receive a letter from FEMA. The letter will be sent to you electronically or by U.S. mail, depending on the selection you made when you applied.
FEMA has already provided more than $2 million in grants to homeowners and renters in Kentucky. The letter from FEMA will briefly explain why the money is being provided to you. It might say “Home Repairs” or “Rental Assistance” with a dollar amount. In most cases, FEMA sends money by direct deposit to the bank account you provided when you applied. If you chose to receive a check in the mail, please check your mail for your letter from FEMA.
If you have questions about the money you are receiving, please call FEMA at 800-621-3362. If you disagree with the amount of money you are receiving, you may appeal by submitting a signed, written explanation why you believe FEMA’s decision is incorrect and copies of any documents supporting your appeal, including proof of your disaster losses.
Some Kentuckians may receive a letter from FEMA saying they are “ineligible” for disaster assistance. This type of letter may be sent for several reasons. You may appeal this determination. Here’s how:
The first step is for applicants to read their determination letter carefully to understand why FEMA decided the application was “ineligible.” Many times, it could be something as simple as providing missing documents or information.
Important Documents to Include with an Appeal Letter
Often, applicants need only to submit extra documents for FEMA to process their application. FEMA may find an applicant ineligible if the following documents are missing:
- Insurance documents: Provide documents from your insurance company that show your policy coverage and/or settlement is not enough to make essential home repairs, provide a place to stay, or replace certain contents. FEMA cannot duplicate homeowner or renter insurance benefits.
- Proof of occupancy: Provide documents that prove the damaged home or rental was your primary residence by supplying a copy of utility bills, driver’s license or lease.
- Proof of ownership. Provide mortgage or insurance documents, tax receipts or a deed. If you don’t have a deed handy, contact your local or county officials about obtaining a copy.
- Lost documents? Visit the following website for information on replacing lost documents: https://www.usa.gov/replace-vital-documents
All appeals must be in writing. The appeal letter should explain why the applicant thinks FEMA’s decision is not correct. When filing an appeal, it is important to include any documentation FEMA requests and/or that supports the appeal claim. Also, if the person writing the appeal letter is not the applicant or a member of the household, applicants must submit a signed statement that the writer is authorized to act on the behalf of the applicant.
How to Submit an Appeal
IMPORTANT: Be sure to include the cover letter you received from FEMA when you submit your appeal documents.
- Mail documents and your appeal letter within 60 days of receiving your determination letter to: FEMA National Processing Service Center, P.O. Box 10055 Hyattsville, MD 20782-8055
- Fax them to 800-827-8112.
- To set up a FEMA online account or to upload documents online, visit disasterassistance.gov and click on “Check Your Application and Log In” and follow the directions.
Applicants will receive a decision letter within 90 days of FEMA's receipt of your appeal.
Those who need help understanding their letter can call FEMA at 800-621-3362 (TTY 800-462-7585). The toll-free telephone lines operate from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week. Those who use a Relay service such as a videophone, InnoCaption or CapTel should update FEMA with their assigned number for that service. They should be aware phone calls from FEMA may come from an unidentified number. Multilingual operators are available. (Press 2 for Spanish)
neily.chapman Mon, 05/10/2021 - 18:05Got Rejected by FEMA? Read Your Letter Carefully
Officials with the Federal Emergency Management Agency say residents who registered with the agency for help following the severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes last March should read their determination letter carefully regarding their eligibility for assistance.
The letter might not serve as FEMA’s final answer, officials said, as the agency may simply need extra documents to process the application.
In addition, every applicant can appeal the agency’s decision.
Examples of missing documentation may include an insurance settlement letter, proof of residence, proof of ownership of the damaged property, or proof that the damaged property was the applicant’s primary residence at the time of the disaster.
By appealing, the applicant is asking FEMA to review the case. Applicants with questions can call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. TTY users may call 800-462-7585. Lines are open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. central time daily.
There are several reasons why the agency may have determined the applicant to be ineligible or that no decision could be made.
If the letter refers to “ownership not proven,” the applicant can appeal by submitting one of the following: a title or deed, property tax receipt or bill, mortgage documents or other documents proving ownership of the home.
If the letter refers to “no contact for inspection,” the applicant should call the FEMA Helpline and provide their current phone number and the best time to reach them.
If the letter refers to “failed identity verification,” the applicant should submit documents to verify their name and Social Security number, such as documents from the Social Security Administration or other Federal entities, current employer’s payroll document, a U.S. passport or a valid driver license or state-issued ID and social security card.
If the letter refers to “linked for duplicate review,” the applicant should submit documents proving they were not living with or assisted by another person who applied for assistance at that address.
If the letter refers to “insured or ineligible insured,” the applicant should submit one of the following to prove you are uninsured or underinsured for damage: insurance settlement documents, a denial letter, or any other supporting information.
Appeals must be submitted in writing within 60 days of the date of FEMA’s letter determining eligibility.
To ensure accuracy and help FEMA process your appeal, FEMA officials ask applicants to include the following information in their letter:
Full name
Current address of the damaged property
Current contact information
Disaster number: DR-4596-AL
The last four digits of their Social Security number
The nine-digit FEMA registration number on each page and on supporting documentation
and signed document
The reason for appealing the decision.
If someone other than the applicant or the co-applicant is writing the letter, the applicant must sign a statement affirming that the person may act on their behalf. You should keep a copy of your appeal documents for your records.
Applicants can submit missing documents to FEMA online at www.Disaster.Assistance.gov, by mail or fax at 800-827-8112 and mark it “Attention: FEMA – Individuals & Households Program.”
Mail the appeal letter to:
FEMA – Individuals & Households Program
National Processing Service Center
PO Box 10055
Hyattsville MD 20782-8055
Officials said applicants who appeal would get a written response from FEMA regarding the agency’s decision within 90 days of the receipt of the letter. FEMA’s decision is final and cannot be appealed again.
An easy way to provide any additional information needed is by setting up an online account and uploading documents there. To set up a disaster assistance account:
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- Go to https://www.disasterassistance.gov/
- Select the Create Account button at the bottom of the page and follow instructions. A PIN will be sent to the email address on file. Then log into the account.
- You can then upload your important documents in the Upload Center. (This page takes you to the login if you are returning to add more documents: https://go.usa.gov/xUPX5.) For referrals to Alabama’s Health and Human Service Agencies as well as community organizations, dial 211, text 888-421-1266, or chat with referral specialists via www.211connectsalabama.org. For more information on Alabama’s disaster recovery, visit ema.alabama.gov, AlabamaEMA Facebook page, www.fema.gov/disaster/4596 and www.facebook.com/fema.
FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters.
ron.roth Mon, 05/10/2021 - 16:27Deadline to Apply for Federal Disaster Assistance Today, But FEMA Remains in Louisiana
FEMA, along with its federal and Louisiana state partners, remains committed to respond to the long-term needs of survivors and help them rebuild stronger, more resilient homes and communities.
Survivors who received a determination letter saying their application was ineligible may believe that the decision is incorrect or that their situation has changed. Survivors can speak with FEMA specialists to learn about the appeals process, discuss documentation requirements and get assistance with writing an appeal letter. Contact FEMA:
- Online at DisasterAssistance.gov, or
- Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-FEMA (3362) TTY 800-462-7585.
You can update your contact information or insurance settlement by using the contact information above.
There are other FEMA programs that are not as visible to individual survivors.
Specialists with FEMA Individual Assistance support communities as Voluntary Agency Liaisons (VALs). They serve as the central coordination point between local, state, tribal, territorial and federal governments and volunteer, faith-based and community organizations. Their work includes coordination of volunteers and donations. VALs play a vital role in FEMA’s mission and are often called upon to be FEMA’s bridge to the community.
FEMA’s Community Education and Outreach (CEO) specialists offer free webinars to help those affected by the recent winter storm and hurricanes with their recovery. FEMA CEO specialists are standing by Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. to talk to you about repairing/rebuilding safer and stronger. Please call them at 833-336-2487.
Visit this web page for publications you can use as guides for your recovery: https://fema.connectsolutions.com/lamit/ or https://fema.connectsolutions.com/la-es-mit/ for Spanish.
For the latest information on the winter storm, visit Louisiana Severe Winter Storms (DR-4590-LA). Follow the FEMA Region 6 Twitter account at twitter.com/FEMARegion6.
stuart.lewis Mon, 05/10/2021 - 15:30President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Tennessee
WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Tennessee to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding from March 25 – April 3, 2021.
The President's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Davidson, Williamson and Wilson counties. 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.
Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the se severe storms, tornadoes and flooding in Campbell, Cannon, Cheatham, Claiborne, Clay, Davidson, Decatur, Fentress, Grainger, Hardeman, Henderson, Hickman, Jackson, Madison, Maury, McNairy, Moore, Overton, Scott, Smith, Wayne, Williamson and Wilson counties.
Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.
Myra M. Shird has been named the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected areas. Additional designations may be made at a later date if warranted by the results of damage assessments.
Residents and business owners who sustained losses in the designated areas can begin applying for assistance by registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621- 3362 or 1-800-462-7585 TTY.
mayshaunt.gary Sat, 05/08/2021 - 20:21FEMA Releases State-Specific Funeral Assistance Information
WASHINGTON -- FEMA is accepting applications for funeral assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses. As of Friday, May 7, the agency has received more than 171,000 applications and distributed more than $11.1 million.
Applicants may apply by calling 844-684-6333 (TTY: 800-462-7585) from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. Multilingual services are available. Please note, phone calls from FEMA may come from an unidentified number. Additional information about the assistance and frequently asked questions are available on FEMA.gov.
Here is state-specific information:
Location
Funeral Assistance Disbursed
Number of Applicants Awarded
ALABAMA
3971
$70,955
11
ALASKA
48
$18,000
2
AMERICAN SAMOA
2
$0
0
ARIZONA
2,904
$39,646
9
ARKANSAS
1,740
$52,151
8
CALIFORNIA
18,648
$736,874
109
COLORADO
935
$27,525
14
COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANAS
2
$0
0
CONNECTICUT
2,202
$257,031
33
DELAWARE
468
$53,944
8
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
490
$64,998
10
FLORIDA
9,423
$591,201
89
GEORGIA
6,191
$133,964
17
GUAM
7
$0
0
HAWAII
31
$10,103
2
IDAHO
307
$69,918
12
ILLINOIS
7,072
$405,209
53
INDIANA
3,012
$45,390
6
IOWA
1,647
$5,494
1
KANSAS
1,397
$4,996
1
KENTUCKY
2,353
$79,534
11
LOUISIANA
3,483
$41,033
6
MAINE
150
$44,102
7
MARYLAND
3,126
$102,060
15
MASSACHUSETTS
3,736
$433,831
63
MICHIGAN
5,438
$39,324
5
MINNESOTA
1,467
$446,280
69
MISSISSIPPI
3,119
$58,603
7
MISSOURI
3,010
$23,792
4
MONTANA
275
$3,200
1
NEBRASKA
723
$60,517
6
NEVADA
1,505
$66,717
11
NEW HAMPSHIRE
291
$43,618
10
NEW JERSEY
7,423
$425,604
62
NEW MEXICO
896
$34,122
7
NEW YORK
16,820
$1,005,001
136
NORTH CAROLINA
4,677
$448,252
62
NORTH DAKOTA
510
$88,345
11
OHIO
5,937
$979,755
148
OKLAHOMA
2,419
$360,140
50
OREGON
355
$30,423
7
PENNSYLVANIA
8,171
$473,718
68
PUERTO RICO
650
$14,237
4
RHODE ISLAND
849
$295,564
40
SOUTH CAROLINA
3,475
$119,147
16
SOUTH DAKOTA
522
$176,835
22
TENNESSEE
4,378
$33,648
6
TEXAS
15,312
$2,054,084
298
UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS
10
$0
0
UTAH
618
$148,471
22
VERMONT
49
$9,000
1
VIRGINIA
3,430
$385,159
55
WASHINGTON
868
$38,205
7
WEST VIRGINIA
843
$0
0
WISCONSIN
2,880
$73,122
10
WYOMING
114
$58,234
9
* Funeral assistance data can/will change daily; the information reflects data as of 8 a.m. Friday, May 7, 2021.
mashana.davis Fri, 05/07/2021 - 22:47Mobile Vaccination Events in Jackson County, Oregon
Central Point, Ore. – A mobile vaccination unit that can administer up to 250 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine per day is operating throughout Jackson County, Oregon. The vaccines are free and available for anyone 16 years of age or older.
Mobile vaccination events provide an additional option for individuals who want a vaccine but face increased barriers and challenges for accessing and traveling to established vaccine clinics. Partners at the Jackson County Vaccination Equity Center at the Expo coordinated with community-based organizations, businesses, schools, and faith community partners to host the mobile vaccination events. These organizations selected locations that are accessible to historically underserved priority populations including unhoused, Latinx, migrant and seasonal agricultural workers, wildfire survivors, and other communities needing extra support to access vaccination opportunities.
No appointment is necessary. The Vaccination Equity Center and all mobile vaccination events are safe places, accessible to all, regardless of legal status. Language interpreters and support for people with disabilities are available. Telephonic language interpreting and on-site Spanish interpreters are available. Real-time American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services are available through on-demand Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) on personal phone or on-site devices.
The mobile vaccination events schedule for Jackson County is as follows:
Date
Day
Time
Location
5/8/2021
Saturday
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Fiesta Market 1016 N Riverside Ave, Medford, OR 97501
5/9/2021
Sunday
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
La Placita 2080 W Main St, Medford, OR 97501
5/10/2021
Monday
12 - 2 p.m.
St. Vincent de Paul 2424 N Pacific Hwy, Medford, OR 97501
5/13/2021
Thursday
8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Rogue Valley Growers Market at Hawthorne Park 501 E Main St, Medford, OR 97504
5/13/2021
Thursday
4 - 6 p.m.
White Mountain Middle School 550 Wilson Ave, White City, OR 97503
5/14/2021
Friday
12 - 2 p.m.
Prospect Food Pantry 471 Mill Creek Dr, Prospect, OR 97536
5/15/2021
Saturday
3 - 5:30 p.m.
Shepherd of the Valley, Central Point 600 Beebe Rd, Central Point, OR 97502
5/16/2021
Sunday
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
La Placita 2080 W Main St, Medford, OR 97501
5/20/2021
Thursday
8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Rogue Valley Growers Market at Hawthorne Park 501 E Main St, Medford, OR 97504
5/23/2021
Sunday
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
La Placita 2080 W Main St, Medford, OR 97501
5/27/2021
Thursday
8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Rogue Valley Growers Market at Hawthorne Park 501 E Main St, Medford, OR 97504
5/29/2021
Saturday
9 a.m.– 3 p.m.
La Fiesta Market 1016 N Riverside Ave, Medford, OR 97501
5/30/2021
Sunday
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
La Placita 2080 W Main St, Medford, OR 97501
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FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters.
hannah.weinstein Fri, 05/07/2021 - 20:05FEMA Awards $2.2 Million to Village of Luck for Safe Room
CHICAGO – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) announced today that the village of Luck, Wisc., has been awarded $2,221,811 in Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) funds to develop a multi-use community safe room. This safe room will provide safe space from severe wind and tornadic events for the entire student body and staff of Luck Public Schools, as well as hundreds of surrounding residents.
“FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Assistance grant programs are an important resource to reduce disaster risks across the country,” said Kevin M. Sligh, acting regional administrator, FEMA Region 5. “While we can’t stop tornadoes, we can build secure, easily accessible safe rooms that can help keep Wisconsinites safe from harm.”
“When severe storms and tornadoes develop, it is essential that people know they have access to a safe place to seek shelter until the danger passes,” said Dr. Darrell L. Williams, Wisconsin Emergency Management Administrator. “Wisconsin thanks FEMA for this critical funding, which will help ensure the future safety of the students and residents of Luck.”
PDM provides grants to state and local governments to implement long-term hazard mitigation measures. This year marks the end of the PDM program, which will be replaced by the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Program (BRIC). To learn more about BRIC or FEMA’s other Hazard Mitigation Assistance programs, visit www.fema.gov/grants/mitigation.
FEMA's mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters.
troy.christensen Fri, 05/07/2021 - 16:19