Allen County Residents Invited to Attend Virtual Flood Map Open House

CHICAGO – On March 24, representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in conjunction with Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) will host an online flood risk information open house for Allen County. The event will be presented using the Zoom teleconferencing service and will provide residents an opportunity to review a recently completed preliminary Flood Insurance Study (FIS) and accompanying preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs).

The FIS and the FIRMs provide base flood information, delineate areas subject to significant flood hazards within the county, and offer information public officials may use when permitting development in the floodplain. The updated floodplain maps are limited to the portion of Allen County within the Little Miami River Watershed.

The virtual open house will be staffed by representatives from various local, state, and federal agencies who will provide information about flood risk, flood insurance, floodplain development regulations, and the floodplain mapping process. Once the maps become effective, they will be used as the basis for flood insurance as well as local flood protection regulations adopted under the National Flood Insurance Program. FEMA also intends that they be used to assist planning processes and outreach efforts to increase resiliency in response to flood and storm events. Meeting information follows:

WHAT:              Allen County, Ohio Flood Risk Information Open House WHEN:             Wednesday, March 24, 2021, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. WHERE:           Visit www.zoom.com and enter the following meeting ID and passcode. This requires registering for a free Zoom account.                           Meeting ID: 992 1820 4571                           Passcode: 564400                           https://stantec.zoom.us/j/99218204571?pwd=SzhiaWhTRk1qbEpWSUFUTGtGc0U3QT09

You may also call into the meeting using one of the following telephone numbers and entering the meeting ID and passcode shown above. Long-distance charges may apply.

(301) 715-8592 (312) 626-6799 (646) 876-9923

Property owners, realtors, lenders, and insurance agents are urged to attend and take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about flood risk and hazard mitigation within their community. Digital files of the Preliminary FIRMs and FIS report can be downloaded at https://hazards.fema.gov/femaportal/prelimdownload/. For more information, email the FEMA News Desk at FEMA-R5-News-Desk@fema.dhs.gov.

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troy.christensen Wed, 03/17/2021 - 20:34

FEMA COVID-19 Vaccination Update

WASHINGTON -- Today, a federal pilot community vaccination center opened in Cleveland, capable of administering 6,000 shots a day, and additional centers are set to open later this month in Atlanta and Detroit.

In support of these state vaccination efforts, FEMA and its partners continue helping establish mobile vaccination centers, including pop-up locations, to bring vaccines closer to people that need them. The mobile vaccination capability is another way FEMA is supporting communities and getting vaccine services to hard-to-reach and high-risk populations who cannot access services from larger, fixed sites.

Community vaccination centers are led by states, but may be supported by the federal government, including FEMA. Each state determines its own vaccination priority groups and procedures.

FEMA has now provided more than $4.38 billion for expenses related to COVID-19 vaccination at 100% federal cost share. These funds cover critical supplies, staffing, training and transportation needs that support increased vaccination efforts, such as today’s center opening.

FEMA uses data from CDC’s social vulnerability index and Census population data to ensure the equitable distribution of vaccines,  working with state partners to locate community vaccination centers where they will be able to do the most good for the most vulnerable populations and ensure everyone who wants a vaccine gets one.

Working with federal and local partners, FEMA has now held more than 500 mobile events, and the agency continues to partner with federal, state, local, tribal and territorial partners to support mobile vaccination centers.

Find out where, when and how to get a vaccine in your community and get more information from your local health department and a list of places where adults can get a vaccine. Visit FEMA.Gov for information on FEMA’s vaccination support efforts.

Learn more about the efforts to make the vaccine available to all on FEMA.gov.

Ohio Governor Visits Cleveland Community Vaccination Center

Cleveland -- Ohio Governor Mike DeWine (left) discusses the Cleveland community vaccination site opening with Ohio Emergency Management Agency Executive Director Sima Merick.

FEMA photo by Dominick Del Vecchio

FEMA Regional Administrator Visits Cleveland Vaccination Center

Cleveland -- Acting FEMA Region 5 Regional Administrator checks in with vaccine recipients at the Cleveland community vaccination center.

FEMA photo by Dominick Del Vecchio

mayshaunt.gary Wed, 03/17/2021 - 20:24

Holden Beach Awarded $15.49 Million to Renourish Beaches Damaged by Hurricane Dorian

RALEIGH, N.C. – The State of North Carolina and FEMA have approved $15,496,802 to help the Town of Holden Beach restore sand and vegetation on the Central Reach shoreline damaged by Hurricane Dorian in 2019.

Funds for the project cover restoration of 555,000 cubic yards of beach sand and stabilization of 80,000 square yards of dune vegetation. FEMA’s share for this project is $11,622,601 and the state’s share is $3,874,201.

FEMA’s Public Assistance program provides grants for state and local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations to reimburse the cost of debris removal, emergency protective measures and permanent repair work.

Public Assistance is a cost-sharing program. FEMA reimburses applicants at least 75 percent of eligible costs and the remaining 25 percent is covered by the state. The federal share is paid directly to the state to disburse to agencies, local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations that incurred costs.

For more information on North Carolina’s recovery from Hurricane Dorian, visit FEMA.gov/Disaster/4465. Follow us on Twitter: @NCEmergency and @FEMARegion4.

neily.chapman Wed, 03/17/2021 - 19:44

Department of Transportation Receives $2.39 Million for Hurricane Florence Repairs

RALEIGH, N.C. – The State of North Carolina and FEMA have approved $2,392,008 to reimburse the North Carolina Department of Transportation for roadway repairs after Hurricane Florence in Robeson County.

The grant brings the total NCDOT reimbursement for Hurricane Florence-related expenses to $671,219,285. FEMA’s share for the Robeson County project is $1,794,006 and the state’s share is $598,002.

FEMA’s Public Assistance program provides grants for state and local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations to reimburse the cost of debris removal, emergency protective measures and permanent repair work.

Public Assistance is a cost-sharing program. FEMA reimburses applicants at least 75 percent of eligible costs and the remaining 25 percent is covered by the state. The federal share is paid directly to the state to disburse to agencies, local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations that incurred costs.

For more information on North Carolina’s recovery from Hurricane Florence, visit www.ncdps.gov/Florence and www.FEMA.gov/Disaster/4393. Follow us on Twitter: @NCEmergency and @FEMARegion4.

neily.chapman Wed, 03/17/2021 - 19:41

Team Rubicon Deploys Response Team to Philadelphia Vaccination Site

PHILADELPHIA – Team Rubicon, a veteran-led global disaster response organization, has deployed a response team to support the City of Philadelphia, FEMA, and other government partners at the Center City Community Vaccination Center. This site is equipped to deliver up to 6,000 doses of the lifesaving COVID-19 vaccine each day. The Philadelphia site is the first federally supported community vaccination centers in the nation to benefit from Team Rubicon’s skilled assistance.

“We are very grateful for the skill and expertise that Team Rubicon is bringing to the fight against COVID-19 in Philadelphia,” said FEMA Region 3 acting regional administrator, Janice Barlow. “Team Rubicon is an incredible organization that offers a new mission to veterans looking to continue their service. FEMA regularly works in partnership with Team Rubicon in our disaster response operations and we are really glad to be doing so again here in Philadelphia.”

More than 35 Team Rubicon volunteers, known as Greyshirts, have arrived from several states and nearby areas to provide various forms of non-clinical assistance at the vaccination center. They are filling important roles throughout the vaccination center and are directly engaged in guiding vaccination center clients through the experience, from start to finish.

“We are honored to be serving in this national life-saving mission,” said Rich Locke of Team Rubicon. “We have been in the fight against this pandemic from the beginning and we won’t stop until we beat COVID-19.”

 

To learn more about Team Rubicon’s vaccination mission visit: www.teamrubiconusa.org/vaccination

 

Team Rubicon is one of several volunteer organizations supporting the COVID-19 response in Philadelphia.

To volunteer with Team Rubicon visit: www.teamrubiconusa.org/volunteer

Philadelphia residents can also volunteer with the Philadelphia Medical Reserve Corps: www.phila.gov/services/mental-physical-health/volunteer-for-the-philadelphia-medical-reserve-corps-pmrc/

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amanda.hancher Wed, 03/17/2021 - 18:08

W.Va. volunteer organization hosts first vaccine event of its kind in the nation

Count West Virginia’s volunteer organizations among the “firsts” in the state’s successful vaccination efforts.

West Virginia Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (WV VOAD) held a mobile vaccination clinic at its state headquarters in Belle, W.Va., last Thursday that is the first VOAD-sponsored event in the country.

Supported by VOAD staff, volunteers from the West Virginia Council of Churches, Ore’s Clendenin Pharmacy, FEMA Corps and the West Virginia Joint Interagency Task Force (JIATF), including the National Guard and FEMA, the clinic administered all 100 percent of the 275 allocated doses of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.

“FEMA has always been able to count on VOAD for disaster relief in everything from housing to providing necessities and comfort families in West Virginia experiencing challenging times,” said Janice Barlow, Acting Regional Administrator, FEMA Region 3. “I’m not surprised that WV VOAD is leading the way again in the nation’s vaccine effort. FEMA is honored to provide resources for VOAD’s humanitarian mission.”

With staff from the JIATF and Clendenin Pharmacy serving as vaccinators, members from participating groups served as greeters, checking in and directing vehicles down the lot for registration, data managers for inputting information into the Vaccine Administration Management System (VAMS), and monitors for participants following vaccination.

“It’s really flowed well,” said Jenny Gannaway, Executive Director of WV VOAD. “Other VOADS have helped at vaccine clinics, but we’re the first to actually host. The help from the Council of Churches has been tremendous.”

Under the vaccination canopy, the Rev. Jeffrey Allen assembled vaccination kits with loaded syringes, alcohol swabs and adhesive bandages.

“I’m delighted to be a part,” he said. “I’m pleased at the turnout; we’ll have to do more. That it’s been for largely underserved communities means so much.”

The next WV VOAD vaccine clinic is set for March 25 in Belle.

Find out about WV VOAD and how you can volunteer at www.wvvoad.org or nationally at www.nvoad.org. Keep track of West Virginia’s coronavirus response at coronavirus.wv.gov. State residents can register for their COVID-19 vaccine and find local vaccination events at vaccinate.wv.gov.

Caption: Idalis Barrientos, of Beeville, Texas, helps check in participants at the mobile vaccination clinic sponsored by West Virginia Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (WV VOAD) at its headquarters in Belle, W.Va., on March 11, 2021. Barrientos is a member of the AmeriCorps FEMA Corps team assigned to work at WV VOAD. (Philip Maramba/FEMA)

Caption: Rev. Jeffrey Allen, of Charleston, W.Va., assembles vaccination kits at the mobile vaccination clinic sponsored by West Virginia Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (WV VOAD) at its headquarters in Belle, W.Va., on March 11, 2021. Allen is executive director of the West Virginia Council of Churches, one of the volunteer groups active with WV VOAD. (Philip Maramba/FEMA)

Caption: A vaccinator from Ore’s Clendenin Pharmacy in Clendenin, W.Va., administers the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine at the mobile vaccination clinic sponsored by West Virginia Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (WV VOAD) at its headquarters in Belle, W.Va., on March 11, 2021. The event was the nation’s first VOAD-sponsored vaccination clinic. (Philip Maramba/FEMA)

amanda.hancher Wed, 03/17/2021 - 17:27

Magna Earthquake – One Year Later

DENVER –  One year after the Magna Earthquake shook Salt Lake and Davis counties, federal agencies have provided more than $3.3 million in loans and grants to help Utahns recover from the Magna Earthquake and aftershocks.  Utah received a major disaster declaration on July 9, 2020 opening the door for federal assistance.

A total of 1200 Utah households registered with FEMA for assistance with disaster related needs.  FEMA has approved more than $1 million through its Individuals & Households Program (IHP), the majority of which is going to housing assistance to help homeowners impacted by the quake make repairs or find a temporary place to live.

In addition, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved 89 low-interest disaster loans for more than $2.3 million to aid the recovery of Utah businesses, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters.

There is still time for small businesses to apply with SBA for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) of up to $2 million to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster. The deadline to apply for an EIDL is April 9, 2021. 

Applicants may apply online, receive additional disaster assistance information and download applications at https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance.

On Dec. 31, 2020 additional disaster assistance was approved for Salt Lake County in the form FEMA’s Public Assistance program.  The program covers eligible disaster-related debris removal, emergency protective measures, and the repair or rebuilding of public facilities such as roads, bridges, water control facilities, buildings, equipment, public utilities, parks and recreational facilities.

Public Assistance reimbursements are made on a cost-sharing basis to counties, municipalities, state, tribes and certain private nonprofit organizations for emergency work and restoration of infrastructure. The federal cost share is no less than 75 percent, with the state and local applicant responsible for remaining costs.

FEMA and the Utah Division of Emergency Management are currently working with applicants to identify response and recovery efforts eligible for funding or reimbursement.  That includes conducting inspections and formulating estimates for repairs not yet completed, and reviewing invoices, receipts and other documentation for work that has already been completed. Funding assistance will be provided when project eligibility is approved and documentation verified.

Brian.Hvinden Wed, 03/17/2021 - 17:14

FEMA Awards $3.89 Million for Hurricane Dorian Expenses

ORLANDO, Fla. – FEMA has awarded grants totaling $3,892,324 for the State of Florida to reimburse applicants for the costs of beach restoration and emergency response following Hurricane Dorian in 2019. ­­­­

The FEMA Public Assistance program grants include:

Flagler County: $2,036,868 for the cost of depositing 49,544 cubic yards of engineered dune sand along 31,325 feet of shoreline on Flagler Beach.

City of Jacksonville: $1,855,456 for Fire and Rescue Department costs of labor, equipment, materials and contracts to manage the emergency operations center, maintain access to public roads by clearing downed trees and debris, respond to fires, provide critical care transport and perform 791 evacuations.

The program provides grants to state, tribal and local governments, and certain types of private nonprofit organizations, including some houses of worship, so that communities can quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies. The Florida Division of Emergency Management works with FEMA during all phases of the program and conducts final reviews of FEMA-approved projects.

The federal share for Public Assistance projects is not less than 75 percent of the eligible cost. The state determines how the nonfederal share of the cost of a project (up to 25 percent) is split with the subrecipients like local and county governments.

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barbara.murien… Wed, 03/17/2021 - 15:43

FEMA Provides $36 Million to Wayne County

CHICAGO – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division announced today that $36,088,864 in federal funding has been made available to Wayne County for costs related to the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic under the federal disaster declaration of March 27, 2020.

This funding is an advance payment to Wayne County for eligible reimbursable costs related to vaccine distribution.  The county will operate nine vaccination sites to rapidly provide available COVID-19 vaccines to individuals in the community.

“FEMA’s Public Assistance Program is an important resource for communities affected by COVID-19,” said Kevin M. Sligh, acting regional administrator, FEMA Region 5. “This expedited grant funding will help Wayne County and the state of Michigan end this pandemic and expand availability of COVID-19 vaccines to individuals who most need them.”

“This funding will help Michigan continue its efforts to provide these safe and effective vaccines to Michigan residents,” said Capt. Kevin Sweeney, deputy state director of Emergency Management and commander of the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division. “We appreciate FEMA’s partnership and continued support in combatting this pandemic.”

FEMA provides funding at a 100 percent federal share of eligible reimbursable expenses for this project.

FEMA’s Public Assistance Program provides funding to local government jurisdictions and eligible private non-profits for the repair, replacement, or restoration of disaster-damaged infrastructure as well as costs incurred for emergency actions taken to protect lives or property.  To learn more, visit FEMA’s website at www.fema.gov/public-assistance-local-state-tribal-and-non-profit. For more information about FEMA’s COVID-19 vaccine support efforts, visit www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/vaccine-support.

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troy.christensen Wed, 03/17/2021 - 13:44

Millions in Funds Allocated for the National Guard to Complete Permanent Work

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico — The Puerto Rico National Guard, one of the vital components during emergency situations on the island, was granted an obligation of nearly $12.7 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). These funds will address eight permanent repair projects at several facilities, including its headquarters and various training centers.

Among the work to be completed are repairs at the facilities in Aibonito, Arecibo, Ceiba, Mayagüez, Ponce, San Juan, Utuado and Vega Baja. This includes the replacement of floors and walls, as well as technical aspects such as wiring systems and transformers. Likewise, the roof drains and the communication tower at the Puerta de Tierra building will be replaced.

“These funds will help maintain the high standard of service the National Guard provides us in times of emergency. By having strengthened structures, we help Puerto Rico's recovery continue to move forward through the various disasters that these brave men and women are currently supporting,” said Federal Disaster Recovery Coordinator for Puerto Rico José G. Baquero.

The National Guard has about 8,000 citizen-soldiers and airmen, and over 600 civilian employees. Its Engineering, Water Purification, Transportation, Aviation, Communications, Military Police, Medical Units, Civil Support Team, Firefighters and Boat Detachment units are activated in one way or another during emergencies.

“This obligation represents extraordinary news for the entire National Guard and the people of Puerto Rico. Hurricane María affected our infrastructure like no other atmospheric phenomenon did before,” said the Adjutant General of Puerto Rico, Major General José J. Reyes.

“While we made the necessary adjustments to minimize the impact, these funds symbolize one more step towards the normalization of our operations across the island.”

Likewise, Reyes mentioned that the impact of these funds will be of positive benefit to the surrounding communities, as these structures will allow the units to carry out their trainings more efficiently and will help maintain the value of nearby properties.

The Puerta de Tierra facilities in San Juan consist of historic buildings that were built between 1930 and 1956 and are located in an archeologically sensitive area considered as a critical habitat for some endangered species. The repairs will comply with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) criteria and other laws and regulations that apply to this type of zone. Also, due to the historic nature of the structures, the repairs will comply with state and federal regulations as well as with the endorsement of the National Historic Landmarks Program.

Of this allocation, over $915,800 is earmarked for hazard mitigation measures to prevent similar damage in the future. Some of these measures include reinforcing gutters, installing fixed window panels and replacing windows and doors with ones that are resistant to impacts and wind.

For his part, engineer Manuel A. Laboy Rivera, Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Central Office for Recovery, Reconstruction and Resilience or COR3, said that the Puerto Rico National Guard is an important part of our law and order structure. “It acts in times of emergencies and natural disasters to safeguard the lives and property of Puerto Ricans. Through this allocation of funds by FEMA, resilient structures will be established to provide aid and services to citizens in an effective and safe manner. We at COR3 recognize the urgency of this work and will be facilitators in the reconstruction process,” said Laboy.

[VIDEO] To learn more about the reconstruction work at the National Guard facilities, click here.

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, 03/17/2021 - 13:07

Koochiching County Residents Invited to Attend Virtual Flood Map Open House

CHICAGO – On March 23, representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will host a flood map information virtual open house for Koochiching County. The virtual open house will provide county residents with an opportunity to review a recently completed Preliminary Flood Insurance Study (FIS) and its accompanying Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs).

The FIS and the FIRMs provide base flood (also known as the one-percent-annual-chance event) information, designate areas that are subject to significant flood hazards within the county, and offer information that public officials will use when permitting development in the floodplain.

The virtual open house will be staffed with representatives from state and federal agencies who will provide the most current information about flood risk, flood insurance, floodplain development regulations, and the process for floodplain mapping within Koochiching County. Once the maps become effective, they will be used as the basis for flood insurance as well as local flood protection regulations adopted under the National Flood Insurance Program. FEMA also intends that they be used to assist planning processes and outreach efforts to increase resiliency in response to flood and storm events. Details for the Koochiching County meeting are as follows:

WHAT:              Koochiching County Flood Map Information Virtual Open House WHEN:             March 23, 2021, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. WHERE:           Virtual Zoom Meeting: visit the Koochiching County Website for the link                          (https://www.co.koochiching.mn.us/calendar.aspx) 

Property owners, realtors, lenders, and insurance agents are urged to attend and take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about flood risk and hazard mitigation within their community. Digital files of the Preliminary FIRMs and FIS report can be downloaded at https://hazards.fema.gov/femaportal/prelimdownload/. For more information, email the FEMA News Desk at FEMA-R5-News-Desk@fema.dhs.gov.

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troy.christensen Tue, 03/16/2021 - 17:48

FEMA Provides $1.5 Million to Indiana Family and Social Services Administration

CHICAGO – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) announced today that $1,524,258 in federal funding has been made available to the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration for costs related to the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic under the federal disaster declaration of April 3, 2020.

This funding is an advance payment to the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration for eligible reimbursable costs to establish a call center to disseminate information about COVID-19 and vaccine safety, as well as provide vaccine appointment scheduling.

“FEMA is committed to helping our state and local partners expand access to the COVID-19 vaccine, so we can end this pandemic together,” said Kevin M. Sligh, acting regional administrator, FEMA Region 5. “This expedited grant funding will increase critical resources to inform the public about the importance of the COVID-19 vaccine and help people get access to it in their communities.”

“This assistance will provide Indiana even more resources to help Hoosiers understand the efficacy and safety of current vaccines while also connecting people to the resources they need to get vaccinated,” said Steve Cox, executive director for the Indiana Department of Homeland Security. “FEMA and its Indiana partner agencies are dedicated to this outreach as an integral part of successfully battling this pandemic.”

FEMA provides funding at a 100 percent federal share of eligible reimbursable expenses for this project.

FEMA’s Public Assistance Program provides funding to local government jurisdictions and eligible private non-profits for the repair, replacement, or restoration of disaster-damaged infrastructure as well as costs incurred for emergency actions taken to protect lives or property.  To learn more, visit FEMA’s website at www.fema.gov/public-assistance-local-state-tribal-and-non-profit. For more information about FEMA’s COVID-19 vaccine support efforts, visit www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/vaccine-support.

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troy.christensen Tue, 03/16/2021 - 16:09

FEMA Awards $37 Million to Virginia for Vaccination Effort

PHILADELPHIA – FEMA has awarded more than $37 million in federal funding to the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) to establish mobile vaccination units to support vulnerable population areas. These mobile units will allow the commonwealth to operate vaccination clinics initially to priority residents and then the general public. These mobile units will be able to administer up to 250 vaccinations per day. Additional costs covered include personal protective equipment, emergency medical supplies, medical storage equipment and support costs.  

“We are thankful for this award from FEMA that assists with establishing mobile vaccination units to support vulnerable population areas all around the commonwealth,” said VDEM State Coordinator Curtis Brown. “Throughout the pandemic, we have prioritized health equity, beginning with personal protective equipment and now with our vaccination efforts.” 

As of March 8, FEMA has provided more than $185 million to the Commonwealth of Virginia and over $4.27 billion to 38 states, Washington D.C., four tribes and five territories for expenses related to COVID-19 vaccination at 100% federal cost share. These funds cover critical supplies, staffing, training and transportation needs that support increased vaccination efforts. 

To register for a COVID-19 vaccination in Virginia go to http://www.vaccinate.virginia.gov or call 1-877-VAX-IN VA (1-877-829-4682), 8am – 8pm. Language translation available, TTY users dial 7-1-1.  

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gabriel.lugo Tue, 03/16/2021 - 04:05

FEMA Advisors Available for Oklahomans Requiring Specialized Assistance

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma — FEMA is committed to helping all Oklahoma residents who were affected by the winter storms, including anyone requiring specialized assistance. FEMA’s guidance is intended to ensure that individuals who have access and functional needs receive lawful and equal assistance before, during and after a disaster.

Survivors in 16 Oklahoma counties are eligible for federal assistance. The counties are Canadian, Carter, Cherokee, Comanche, Cotton, Hughes, Jefferson, Le Flore, McIntosh, Oklahoma, Okmulgee, Osage, Pittsburg, Stephens, Tulsa and Wagoner.

When applying for federal assistance, pay special attention to question number 24 about people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs. Answer "yes" to this question if you have a disability, special needs, or another health or medical condition.

Answering “yes” is the best way to note any additional disability-related losses and/or needs such as medical support assistance, durable medical equipment repairs, or replacement of assistive technology that was lost or damaged because of the disaster. (Examples include wheelchair, scooter, walker, CPAP machine, hearing aids, eyeglasses and screen reader.)

Answering “yes” to this question will also help to identify other services for which applicants may be eligible to receive reimbursement. This video will assist you with question 24: Answering Yes to the Disability Question When Registering for Assistance.

If you need a reasonable accommodation or assistance filling out your FEMA application, please call 800-621-3362 or TTY 800-462-7585. Those who use a relay service such as a videophone, InnoCaption or CapTel should alert FEMA as to the specific number assigned to that service.

To assure fair treatment to all Oklahomans, FEMA deployed its External Civil Rights advisors to assist after the February winter storms. They are available to ensure survivors receive help and assistance without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, English proficiency and economic status.

As a part of FEMA’s commitment to the protection of civil rights, the Civil Rights Resource Line was launched to assure that Oklahomans can easily access Civil Rights Advisors to address any civil rights questions, to file or check on the status of a civil rights complaint or to process requests for reasonable accommodations when receiving FEMA services. The number to the resource line is 833-285-7448.

For more information about FEMA’s External Civil Rights advisors, visit https://www.fema.gov/about/offices/equal-rights/civil-rights.

For concerns and allegations of discrimination, please contact the Civil Rights Resource Line at 833-285-7448 or FEMA TTY: 800-462-7595 or FEMA-CivilRightsOffice@fema.dhs.gov

To register for federal assistance, visit http://www.disasterassistance.gov.

If it is not possible to register online, call 800-621-3362 (TTY: 800-462-7585). The toll-free telephone lines operate from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. CDT, seven days a week. Those who use a relay service such as a videophone, Innocaption or CapTel should update FEMA with their specific number assigned to that service.

Carmen.Castro Mon, 03/15/2021 - 14:23

FEMA COVID-19 Response Update

WASHINGTON -- Tomorrow marks the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 national emergency and the beginning of FEMA’s expanded role in the federal response. With the activation of the National Response Coordination Center last March, the agency began a year-long journey that not only challenged the strength and resilience of our nation but also that of FEMA’s 21,000 emergency managers.

A year later, FEMA continues working with state, tribal and territorial authorities to help bring this pandemic to an end. One strategy is speeding up vaccinations by supporting states as they open community vaccination centers across the country, ensuring everyone who wants a vaccine can get one.

“Thanks to the vaccines and the steps we continue to take to control the spread of COVID-19, we are drawing closer to the season when we can return to the places we enjoy and create more memories with people we care about,” said Acting FEMA Administrator Bob Fenton. “While we join those who mourn, we also want to look forward to the future.”

The future includes funding from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which appropriates $50 billion to FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund (DRF), covering costs associated with major disaster declarations, including the ongoing battle against COVID-19. President Biden signed the plan into law yesterday, providing relief to address the continued impact of the pandemic on the economy, public health, state and local governments, individuals and businesses.

To date, FEMA has provided more than $4.28 billion for expenses related to COVID-19 vaccination at 100% federal cost share. These funds cover critical supplies, staffing, training and transportation needs that support increased vaccination efforts.

FEMA and its interagency partners continue to stand up and provide support to additional vaccination centers daily, actively engaging state, tribal, territorial, local and nonprofit partners to ensure all individuals have the information to decide whether they want a vaccine, know the steps to get one and have access to one.

Federal pilot community vaccination centers are due to open in Detroit, Cleveland and Atlanta in the coming weeks.

Community vaccination centers are led by states, but may be supported by the federal government, including FEMA. Each state determines its own vaccination priority groups and procedures.

 FEMA rose to last year’s unprecedented challenge in responding to the historic pandemic, coordinating with state, local, tribal and territorial governments, federal agencies, voluntary organizations and private sector partners. Some of these projects include:

• Project Airbridge, which secured and distributed crucial PPE in the early days of the pandemic
• Administering Lost Wages
• Responding to an extended hurricane season and widespread western fires
• Providing billions of dollars worth of support to disaster survivors and communities

FEMA is committed to the equitable distribution of vaccines. Find out where, when and how to get a vaccine in your community and get more information from your local health department and a list of places where adults can get a vaccine.

Visit FEMA.gov for information on FEMA’s vaccination support efforts.

luther.wills-dudich Fri, 03/12/2021 - 23:56

FEMA Pandemic Assistance to Region 8 States Tops $1.4 Billion

DENVER – In the year since a National Emergency Declaration was issued for the Coronavirus Pandemic, FEMA Region 8 has provided more the $1.4 billion in assistance to states and tribal nations; nearly $32 million of that amount has directly supported state or local vaccination clinics. Region 8 encompasses the states of Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming along with the 29 federally recognized tribal nations within those boundaries.

Along with the national emergency declaration issued March 13, 2020, major disaster declarations were subsequently issued for all 50 states, the District of Columbia and all federal territories.  This opened a variety of FEMA funded assistance programs.  FEMA has provided assistance to state, tribal and local governments via its Public Assistance program and through mission assignments of other federal agencies to provide needed resources.  The agency assisted individuals directly through the Lost Wages program, which supplemented unemployment assistance, and also supported mental health efforts by funding state Crisis Counseling programs.

FEMA’s Public Assistance Program provides funding for emergency actions undertaken by communities to protect public safety, including vaccination clinics, providing at least a 75-percent funding share for eligible costs. Remaining costs are the responsibility of the state and local applicants for assistance. President Biden approved a 100-percent cost share for projects related to the pandemic response that include work completed between Jan. 20, 2020, and Sept. 30, 2021.

The agency also may direct other federal agencies to provide assistance in response to specific requests from the states.  Multiple states have received assistance include funding for National Guard actions completed under Title 32 activations supporting in variety of roles.  There also have been funds provided for work by the Army Corps of Engineers for development of alternate care sites, Forest Service Incident Management teams, and for the deployment of medical staff or resources from the Departments of Defense, Health and Human Services and Veterans Affairs.

FEMA provided support to the states through the crisis counseling program.  States developed program using existing local mental health providers, with FEMA providing funding assistance to deliver the services.

Another source of assistance directly to individuals came via the Lost Wages program.  Following an executive order, FEMA was able to provide states with funding to augment unemployment assistance by an additional $300 a week.  The assistance was available for the period of July 26 through September 6.

Table 1: FEMA COVID Response Assistance to Region 8 States

Location Mission Assignments Public Assistance Lost Wages Crisis Counseling Total Colorado  $116,671,599  $387,444,768  $431,076,540  $9,642,265  $958,909,806 Montana  $25,133,679  $8,316,932  $48,739,412  $1,642,155  $84,242,704 North Dakota  $41,754,224  $57,526,978  $37,554,426  $1,062,965  $138,263,640 South Dakota  $23,270,112  $0 $0  $823,884  $24,673,175 Utah  $48,898,305  $57,738,128  $91,893,941  $3,823,992  $203,564,425 Wyoming  $1,063,000  $380,044  $16,124,790  $0   $17,812,665 Total  $256,790,919  $511,406,850  $625,389,109  $16,995,260  $1,427,466,415

(As of March 11, 2021)

FEMA continues to support state, tribal and local pandemic response efforts.  The agency has liaisons deployed to support all six states in the ongoing vaccination efforts.  FEMA Region 8 also is closely coordinating with federal agency partners to assist our communities with recovery efforts in the post-pandemic period.

jordana.fyne Fri, 03/12/2021 - 21:46

¿Regresa a su vivienda después de los incendios forestales? Los pozos privados y sistemas sépticos dañados pueden ser elegibles para asistencia de FEMA

Salem, Oregon – A casi seis meses del desastre, muchos sobrevivientes recién están regresando a sus propiedades afectadas por el incendio forestal para comenzar el proceso de reconstrucción. Aunque el seguro de la vivienda es la principal fuente de fondos para pagar las reparaciones a la vivienda después de desastre mayor, algunas reparaciones a la vivienda, como los pozos privados y/o los sistemas sépticos, no suelen estar cubiertos.

La buena noticia es que la asistencia de la Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA, por sus siglas en inglés) puede estar disponible para los residentes de los condados Clackamas, Douglas, Jackson, Klamath, Lane, Lincoln, Linn y Marion cuyos sistemas sépticos y pozos privados fueron dañados por los incendios forestales. Las familias que no tengan seguro o aquellos cuyo seguro no cubrió el costo para reparar sus pozos privados y/o sistemas sépticos deben comunicarse con FEMA para verificar elegibilidad. Pasos que debe tomar para ser considerado:

• Comuníquese con FEMA: visite www.disasterassistance.gov/es, use la aplicación móvil de FEMA o llame al 800-621-3362 (TTY 800-462-7585), disponibles todos los días de 7 a.m. a 10 p.m. hora del Pacífico. Informe acerca de cualquier impacto a su pozo como resultado del desastre. Si usted utiliza un servicio de retransmisión, como un videoteléfono, InnoCaption o CapTel, deben notificar a FEMA su número específico asignado para ese servicio. Deben conocer que las llamadas de FEMA se pueden reflejar como un número no identificado.

 

• Los sobrevivientes que ya solicitaron asistencia deben notificar al inspector de FEMA que usted tiene un sistema séptico o de pozo privado durante la inspección. Si ha solicitado asistencia a FEMA y tiene una póliza de seguro, debe comunicarse con la línea de ayuda e informar que tiene daños en el sistema séptico o de pozo para que se pueda programar una inspección. Si ya ha tenido una inspección y no informó sobre su sistema séptico o de pozo, puede enviar una carta fechada y firmada a FEMA, junto con una cotización de un contratista e indique que está apelando por el sistema séptico o de pozo.

¿Qué ocurre si un solicitante ya ha recibido la ayuda de FEMA para su pozo privado/sistema séptico, pero necesita ayuda adicional para estos costos?

• Debe proporcionar a FEMA una cotización o recibo verificable que indique que el sistema séptico o de pozo fue dañado físicamente, colapsó o no está funcionando como resultado directo del desastre. Deberá incluir una carta fechada y firmada, junto con la cotización del contratista, indicando que está apelando por el sistema séptico o de pozo.

 

• Si la cotización o recibo presentado no incluye específicamente esta información, FEMA llamará al contratista para confirmar la información.

Los sobrevivientes afectados por el desastre que tienen preguntas sobre una solicitud pendiente de asistencia por desastre pueden comunicarse con la línea de ayuda de FEMA al 800-621-3362 (TTY: 800-462-7585).

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La asistencia para recuperación por desastre está disponible sin distinción de raza, color, religión, nacionalidad, sexo, edad, discapacidad, dominio del inglés o situación económica. Si usted o alguien que conozca ha sido víctima de discriminación, llame libre de costo a FEMA al 833-285-7448 (TTY 800-462-7585). Las personas que usan un servicio de retransmisión, como un videoteléfono, InnoCaption o CapTel, deben notificar a FEMA su número específico asignado para ese servicio. Deben de conocer que las llamadas de FEMA podrían reflejarse como un número no identificado. Operadores multilingües están disponibles (oprima 2 para español). 

Los sobrevivientes del desastre afectados por los incendios forestales y los vientos en línea recta en Oregon pueden recibir consejos individuales sobre mitigación por especialistas de mitigación de riesgos de FEMA. Para información sobre cómo reconstruir de manera más fuerte y segura o para preguntar sobre los nuevos riesgos de inundación en su área después de los incendios, envíe un correo electrónico a FEMA-R10-MIT@fema.dhs.gov y un especialista de mitigación de riesgos de FEMA contestará las preguntas de los sobrevivientes.    

Siga la cuenta de la Región 10 de FEMA en Twitter y LinkedIn para obtener las últimas actualizaciones y visite FEMA.gov/es para obtener más información.

La misión de FEMA es ayudar a las personas antes, durante y después de los desastres.

 

 

issa.mansaray Fri, 03/12/2021 - 21:14

Ku Soo Noqoshada Guriga Dabka Kaddib? Ceelasha Gaarka (Private Wells), Siistemyada Bullaacadaha (Septic Systems May) wxay Xaq uu Yeelan Karaan Kaalmada FEMA.

Salem, Ore. -- Ku dhawaad lex bil dhacdada kaddib, dad badan oo badbaaday musiibada ayaa iminka bilaabay in ay ku soo noqdaan hantidooda dabka-burburiyay si ay u bilaabaan hawsha dib u dhiska. Inkastoo ceymiska milkiilaha guriga yahay islaha ugu muhiimsan oo lagu bixiyo kharashka hagaajinta kaddib marka lala kulmo musiibada, qaar ka mid ah hagaajinta guriga sida ceelasha gaarka iyo/ama siistemyada bullaacadaha, sida caadaha ah, kuma jiraan kharashka la bixiyo.

Wararka fiican waxay yahiin in kaalmada maaliyadda FEMA ay heli karaan dadka daggan dagmooyinka Clackamas, Douglas, Jackson, Klamath, Lane, Lincoln, Linn iyo Marion kuwaasoo ceelashooda gaarka iyo siistemyadooda bullaacadaha ku burbureen dabka. Reeraha aah haysan ceymis - ama kuwa heshiisyadooda ceymiska aysan bixinin kharashka lagu hagaajiyo ceelashooda iyo/ama siistemyadooda bullaacadaha waa in ay la xariiraan FEMA si loo ogaado haddii ay xaq u yeelan karaan. Hakaan waxaad ka heli doonta waxa la sameeyo:

• La xariir FEMA: internetka DisasterAssistance.gov; adigoo kala xariira FEMA App; ama adigoo adeegsanaaha telefoonka 800-621-3362 (TTY: 800-462-7585) laga bilaabo 7 a.m. ilaa 10 p.m. PST maalin kasta. Arjiileyaasha waa in ay sugaan in ay soo sheegaan burburka ku dhacay ceelkooda gaarka iyo/ama siistemkooda bullaacadda ee dhasha musiibada. Kuwa isticmaala adeegga Laliska (Relay service) sida telefoonka-fiidiyowga, InnoCaption ama CapTel waa in ay la socodsiiyaan FEMA iyaga oo adeegsada nambarka loo siiyay adeeggaas. Waa in ay la socdaan in ay dhici karto in telefoonada laga soo diro FEMA laga soo diro nambar aan la aqoonin.

 

• Kuwa ka dalbaday FEMA balse aan weli laga fattashin guriga, waa in ay ogeysiiyaan baaraha FEMA in ay leeyahiin ceel gaar ah iyo/ama siistemka bullaacadda. Dadka daggan Oregon ee dalbaday iyo ku jira ceymis waa in ay la xariiraan khadka kaalmada FEMA una sheegaan in uu soo gaaray burburka ceelka/bullaacadda si loo dalbo fattashaad. Haddii horay loo fulliyay fattashaad kaddibna aan la soo sheegin ceelka ama siistemka bullaacadda arjiileyaasha waxay FEMA u diri karaan warqad lagu soo qoray taariikhda oo saxiixan, lana soo raaciyay qiimeynta qandaraaslaha, taasoo muujisa in ay racfaan ka qaateen ceelka iyo/ama siistemka bullaacadda.

Maxaa dhaca haddii arjiilaha uu horay u helay kaalmada FEMA xagga ceelkooda gaarka ah/siisteymka bullaacadda, balse loo baahan yahay kaalmo dheeraad ah si loo bixiyo kharashkaan.

• Arjiileyaasha waa in ay FEMA siiyaan qiimeyn la xaqiijin karo/resiid muujisa in ceelka iyo/ama siistemka bullaacadda la burburay, isku dumay iyo/ama aan la isticmaali karin taasoo toos uga dhallata musiibada. Waa in ay ogaadaan in ay soo raaciyaan warqad lagu soo qoray taariikhda lana saxiixay, iyo qiimeynta qandaraaslaha, taasoo muujisa in ay racfaan ka qaadan doonaan si ay u helaan kaalmo dheeraada xagga ceelka iyo/ama siistemka bullaacadda.

 

• Haddii qiyaasta la soo gudbiyay/resiidyada aysan soo gelinin macluumaadkaan, FEMA waxay wici doontaa qandaraaslaha si ay u xaqiijiso macluumaadka.

Dadka ka badbaadiay musiibada ee qaba su'aalo ku saabsan arji aan weli laga gaarin go'aan lana xariira kaalmada musiibada waxay la xariiri karaan Khadka Kaalmada oo laga helo 800-621-3362 (TTY: 800-462-7585).

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Waxaa la heli karaa kaalmada looga kabsado musiibada iyadoo aan la fiirinin isirka, midabka, diinta, asal qaran, jinsiga, da'da, itaal darrida, aqoonta Ingiriisiga ama xaaladda dhaqaalaha. Haddii adiga ama qof aad taqaanid la takooray, wac telefoonka lacag la'aanta FEMA 800-621-3362 (TTY 800-462-7585). Kuwa isticmaala adeegga Laliska (Relay service) sida telefoonka-fiidiyowga, InnoCaption ama CapTel waa in ay la socodsiiyaan FEMA iyaga oo adeegsada nambarka loo siiyay adeeggaas. Waa in ay la socdaan in telefoonada FEMA laga soo diri karo nambar aan la aqoonin. Waxaad heli kartaa hawlwadeno ku hadla luqado badan. (Riix 2 si aad u heshid Isbanish.)

Dadka ka badbaaday musiibada ay waxyeelada ka soo gaareen dabka Oregon iyo dabaylaha tooska u dhaca waxay kaloo heli karaan kaalmo ku kooban qofka oo yareysa khasaarada si loo hagaajiyo iyo si dib loo dhiso lana sugo ammaanka iyo xoojinta laga helo Ku-takhasusaha Khasaarada ee FEMA. Si aad u heshid macluumaad ku saabsan sida dib loo dhiso ammaanka loona xoojiyo ama loo ogaado halista fattahaadda cusub ee ku xigta dab ka kaca agagaarkaada, email u dir FEMA-R10-MIT@fema.dhs.gov, Ku-Takhasusaha Yareynta Halista oo ka socda FEMA (FEMA Hazard Mitigation specialist) ayaa ka jawaabi doono su'aalaha dadka ka badbaaday. Marka aad dib u dhiseysid, la xariir sarkaalka dhismaha deegaanka iyo maamulaha dhulka fattahaadda si aad u heshid hoggaamin.

Waxaad Gobolka FEMA 10 (FEMA Region 10) kala socotaa Twitter iyo LinkedIn si aad u heshid wararkii ugu dambeyay iyo booqo FEMA.gov si aad u heshid macluumaad badan.

Himilada FEMA waxay tahay in la kaalmeeyo dadkar inta aan lala kulmin musiibada, inta ay socoto, iyo kaddib.

 

issa.mansaray Fri, 03/12/2021 - 21:04

野火过后重返家园：私人水井、污水处理系统可能有资格获得FEMA援助

俄勒冈州塞勒姆市（Salem, Ore.）- 在火灾发生近六个月之后，许多幸存者目前已返回被大火烧毁的家园，并着手重建工作。在发生重大灾难之后，虽然房主的保险是用于房屋修建的主要资金来源，但某些房屋维修项目通常不包括在内，例如私人水井和/或污水处理系统。

好消息！美国联邦紧急事务管理局（FEMA）可能会向其私人水井和污水处理系统遭受野火破坏的克拉克马斯县（Clackamas）、道格拉斯县（Douglas）、杰克逊县（Jackson）、克拉马斯县（Klamath）、莱恩县（Lane）、林肯县（Lincoln）、林恩县（Linn）和马里恩县（Marion）的居民提供财政援助。那些没有保险的家庭或保险额不足以支付水井和/或污水处理系统之维修费用的家庭，应与FEMA联络查看其是否合乎资格。申请方法如下：

• 联系FEMA：访问网站：DisasterAssistance.gov；通过FEMA的手机应用程序；或在太平洋标准时间早上7点至晚上10点拨打电话：800-621-3362（文本电话：800-462-7585）。申请人应确保，报告中所涉及的对私人水井和/或污水处理系统所造成的损害是由这场火灾引起的。使用视频电话、InnoCaption或CapTel等中继服务的用户应该将其分配的最新服务号码通知FEMA。请注意，FEMA打来的电话可能是未知号码。

 

• 那些已向FEMA提出申请但尚未经过住房检查的人士应当让FEMA的检查员知道他们拥有私人水井和/或污水处理系统。那些已向FEMA提出申请并有保险的俄勒冈州居民应拨打FEMA的帮助热线，告知他们有私人水井和/或污水处理系统，以便安排检查。如果水井或污水处理系统已经做过检查但没有上报，则申请人可以向FEMA发送一封载有日期和签名的信函以及承包商的估价，为其水井和/或污水处理系统提出申请。

如果申请人已经为私人水井/污水处理系统获得了FEMA援助，但还需要一些额外的费用帮助，应该怎么办？

• 申请人应向FEMA提供可以核实的估价和收据，以证明由于这场灾难，水井和/或污水处理系统受到直接的物理损坏、坍塌和/或无法使用， 并确保提交一封载有日期和签名的信件以及承包商的估价，注明为水井和/或污水处理系统寻求额外帮助。

 

• 如果提交的估价和收据未包括这些具体信息，FEMA将会致电承包商对信息进行确认。

若灾难幸存者对未决的灾难援助申请有任何问题，请致电FEMA热线：800-621-3362（文本电话：800-462-7585）。

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无论其种族、肤色、宗教、原国籍、性别、年龄、残疾、英语水平或经济状况如何，救灾恢复援助对所有人均一视同仁。如果您或您的熟人受到歧视，请拨打联邦紧急事务管理局（FEMA）的免费电话：800-621-3362，文本电话请拨打：800-462-7585。使用中继服务（如视频电话、InnoCaption或CapTel）的用户应将其服务的最新分配编号通知FEMA。这些用户应注意，从FEMA打来的电话可能是未知号码。该电话提供多种语言服务（西班牙语服务请按号码2）。

受俄勒冈野火和直线风影响的灾难幸存者还可以从FEMA的救灾减损专家那里获得一些有关如何维修和重建更安全、更坚固住房的具体建议。有关如重建更安全、更坚固住房的信息以及有关在居所附近发生火灾后新的洪水风险信息，请将请求送至该电子邮件地址：FEMA-R10-MIT@fema.dhs.gov。FEMA的救灾减损专家会对幸存者的询问作出答复。进行重建时，请向您当地的建筑官员和洪泛区管理人员咨询以获取指导意见。

请在Twitter和LinkedIn上关注FEMA 第10区以获取最新信息。若需更多信息，请访问网站：FEMA.gov。

FEMA的使命是在灾难发生之前、发生过程之中和发生之后为人们提供帮助。

 

issa.mansaray Fri, 03/12/2021 - 20:55

산불 후 집으로 돌아가신다요? 사설 우물, 정화 시스템 피해 FEMA 지원 신청 가능

오리건 주 셀렘 -- 사건이 발생한지 거의 6 개월 후, 많은 생존자들이 복구 작업을 시작하기 위해 산불로 파괴된 집으로 돌아오고 있습니다. 주택 보험은 큰 재난 후 주택 수리와 복구의 주요 재정원이지만 사설 우물 또는 정화 시스템 수리는 일반적으로 보험에서 커버하지 않습니다.

좋은소식은 산불로 인해 사설 우물과 정화 시스템이 손상된 클라카마스, 더글러스, 잭슨, 클라마스, 레인, 링컨, 린 및 마리온 카운티 주민들은 FEMA로부터 재정 지원을 해 줄 수도 있습니다. 무보험 가정 또는 보험 합의금이 우물 또는 정화 시스템을 수리하기에 충분하지 않은 경우, FEMA에 연락하여 재정 지원을 받을 수 있는지 확인하시기 바랍니다. 연락 방법:

• FEMA에 연락: DisasterAssistance.gov에서 온라인으로; FEMA App을 통해; 또는 주 7일 태평양 표준시간 오전 7시부터 오후 10시 사이 800-621-3362 (TTY: 800-462-7585)로 전화하십시오. 재난으로 사설 우물이나 정화 시스템에 피해를 입은 주민들은 받드시 보고하시기 바랍니다. 비디오 폰, InnoCaption 또는 CapTel과 같은 중계 서비스를 사용하는 사람들은 해당 서비스에 할당된 번호를 FEMA에 주어야 합니다. FEMA에서 걸려오는 전화는 발신자 번호가 없을 수 있다는 점을 인지하십시오.
• FEMA에 신청했지만 주택 피해 검사를 아직 받지 않았으면 사설 우물 또는 정화 시스템이 있음을 FEMA 검사관에게 반드시 알려줘야 합니다. FEMA에 신청하였고 또한 보험에 가입되어 있는 오리건 주민들은 FEMA 헬프라인에 연락하여 우물 또는 정화 시스템에 피해가 있음을 알려줘야 검사가 나옵니다. 이미 주택 검사를 받았으나 우물이나 정화 시스템 피해는 미처 보고되지 않았다면, 우물 또는 정화 시스템 수리 지원금을 신청한다는 내용의 편지를 쓰고 날짜를 기입하고 서명한 다음 견적서와 함께 FEMA로 보내십시오.

사설 우물 또는 정화 시스템 수리 지원을 FEMA에서 이미 받았지만 그 액수가 충분하지 않아 추가 도움이 필요할 경우 어떻게 하나요?

• 재난의 직접적인 결과로 우물 또는 정화 시스템이 물리적으로 손상, 붕괴되었거나 더 이상 작동하지 않으면 검증 가능한 수리 견적서 또는 영수증을 FEMA에 제출해야 합니다. 우물 또는 정화 시스템 수실 때문에 추가 재정 지원이 필요하다는 편지를 써서 날짜와 서명을 한 다음 수리 견적서와 함께 보내십시오.
• 제출된 수리 견적 또는 영수증에 이 정보가 구체적으로 포함되지 않으면, FEMA는 수리업체에 연락하여 정보를 확인할 것입니다.

재난 지원에 대해 질문이 있으면 재난 피해자들은 언제든지 FEMA 헬프 라인 800-621-3362 (TTY: 800-462-7585)로 연락하십시오.

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재난 복구 지원금은 인종, 피부색깔, 종교, 국적, 성별, 연령, 신체장애, 영어 구사여부 또는 경제적 신분과 관계없이 제공됩니다. 귀하 또는 아는 사람이 차별을 받았다면 FEMA 수신자 부담 전화 800-621-3362(TTY 800-462-7585)로 전화하십시오. 비디오 폰, InnoCaption 또는 CapTel과 같은 중계 서비스를 사용하는 사람들은 해당 서비스에 할당된 번호를 FEMA에 주어야 합니다. FEMA에서 걸려오는 전화는 발신자 번호가 없을 수 있다는 점을 인지하십시오. 다국어를 하는 직원들이 도와드립니다. (스페인어는 2를 누르십시오).

오리건 주 산불과 직선 돌풍의 영향을 받은 재난 피해자들은 FEMA 완화 전문가로부터 집을 더 안전하고 더 튼튼하게 수리 및 재건축을 하는데 필요한 완화 조언도 받을 수 있습니다. 더 안전하고 강한 재건축하는데 필요한 정보 또는 근처 화재 후 새로운 홍수 위험에 대해 문의하려면FEMA-R10-MIT@fema.dhs.gov로 이메일을 보내시면 FEMA 위험 완화 전문가가 피해자의 문의에 응답할 것입니다. 재건축할 때는 건축 및 홍수 범람원 담당 공무원의 가이드를 받으십시오.

최신 업데이트는 Twitter 및LinkedIn에서 FEMA 지역 10을 팔로우하고, 더 자세한 내용은 fema.gov를 방문하십시오.

FEMA의 사명은 재난 발생 전, 도중 및 후에 사람들을 돕는 것입니다.

 

issa.mansaray Fri, 03/12/2021 - 20:44