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Published on February 5, 2025 - 19:25 GMT

Don’t Wait! Friday is the last day to apply for FEMA assistance in Mercer County, W.Va.

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Friday is the last day for Mercer County residents to apply for FEMA Assistance if they had damages from the Sept. 25-28, 2024, remnants of Tropical Storm Helene. THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS FRIDAY, FEB. 7, 2025. FEMA assistance for …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 05:16 GMT

FEMA Approves Additional $1.3 Million for Emergency Work Following Florida's Hurricanes

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - FEMA has approved an additional $1.3 million to reimburse Florida communities for emergency work after Hurricanes Milton, Helene, and Debby. This includes: $935,244 for Marion County for debris removal (Milton). $118,386 for Hernando …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 05:16 GMT

FEMA Completes 167 Temporary Homes in Lahaina for Wildfire Survivors

LAHAINA, Maui – A community of 167 brightly colored temporary homes for wildfire survivors was completed this week on a Lahaina hillside where no housing existed a few months ago. The final modular home at the Kilohana group housing site, developed by the …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 05:16 GMT

FEMA Extends Application Deadline for North Carolinians Affected by Tropical Storm Helene

HICKORY, N.C. – At the request of the state of North Carolina, Tropical Storm Helene survivors now have until March 8, 2025, to apply for assistance with FEMA. With the extended deadline, FEMA still strongly urges survivors to apply as soon as possible. …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 05:16 GMT

Assistance Available for Self-Employed Wildfire Survivors

LOS ANGELES – Self-employed individuals in Los Angeles who became unemployed as a direct result of the wildfires, may apply for FEMA Individual Assistance, Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) and/or U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 05:16 GMT

Answer Your Phone - FEMA May be Calling About Housing Resources

FEMA is calling eligible survivors in Georgia regarding the Home Key housing initiative. The Home Key initiative provides rapid strategies for securing immediate housing for survivors of Hurricane Helene who have been displaced from their primary residence …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 05:16 GMT

Parke County Residents Invited to Review Flood Maps

CHICAGO – Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in Bloomingdale, Marshall, Rosedale and unincorporated Parke County, Indiana. Property owners are …

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Published on February 3, 2025 - 20:35 GMT

Preliminary Flood Maps for Parker County, Texas Ready for Public View

DENTON, Texas – Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in the cities of Aledo, Annetta South, Azle, Cresson, Fort Worth, Hudson Oaks, Weatherford, Willow Park and unincorporated areas of …

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Published on February 3, 2025 - 20:35 GMT

FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips to Georgians in Laurens and Toombs Counties

If you are making repairs to your home after Tropical Storm Debby (Aug. 4--20) or Hurricane Helene (Sept. 24—Oct. 20), you can get tips from FEMA to make your home safer and stronger at Home Depot in Dublin (Laurens County) and at Lowe’s in Vidalia (Toombs …

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Published on February 3, 2025 - 20:35 GMT

Disaster Recovery Centers in Appling and Emanuel counties to Permanently Close Feb. 5

The Disaster Recovery Centers in Appling and Emanuel are set to permanently close at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 5. They are currently open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The recovery centers are at these locations: Appling County Appling County …

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Published on February 3, 2025 - 20:35 GMT

FEMA to Host Housing Resource Fair Feb. 8 in Valdosta

FEMA is hosting a Housing Resource Fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 8, in Valdosta at the following location: Lowndes Civic Center 2108 E Hill Ave, Building D Valdosta, GA 31601 The Housing Resource Fair will bring together federal, state and …

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Published on February 1, 2025 - 03:48 GMT

Houses of Worship and Other Nonprofits May Apply for Federal Public Assistance

LOS ANGELES – FEMA Public Assistance (PA), which supports the repair and replacement of publicly owned infrastructure and buildings damaged in disasters, also assists private nonprofit (PNP) organizations, including houses of worship and other faith-based …

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Published on February 1, 2025 - 03:48 GMT

FEMA Mitigation Experts Offer Rebuilding Advice in Citrus, Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As Floridians rebuild, survivors of Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby can get free advice on how to rebuild stronger and safer against storms. FEMA mitigation specialists will be available to answer questions and offer free home …

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Published on February 1, 2025 - 03:48 GMT

Get Repair, Rebuilding Advice Feb. 3-8 in Hamblen, Hawkins, Washington Counties

FEMA’s mitigation specialists have partnered with The Home Depot and Lowe’s Home Improvement to offer free advice and tips on rebuilding homes stronger and safer as Tennessee residents repair, rebuild and make improvements after Tropical Storm Helene. FEMA …

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Published on February 1, 2025 - 03:48 GMT

Debris Removal Right of Entry Forms Available for Los Angeles County Residents Impacted by Wildfires

LOS ANGELES – Debris cleanup for the catastrophic wildfires in Los Angeles County started this week. FEMA assigned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps of Engineers) to survey, remove, and dispose of debris …

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Published on January 31, 2025 - 22:56 GMT

FEMA Schedules Additional Agriculture Recovery Centers

HICKORY, N.C. – Four more one-day Agricultural Recovery Centers are planned the first week of February to help North Carolina farmers recover from Helene damage. All are open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 3 in Mitchell County Mayland Community College Sam Phillips …

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Published on January 31, 2025 - 16:20 GMT

Georgians Have One Week Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance

Georgia survivors of Tropical Storm Debby (Aug. 4—20. 2024) and Hurricane Helene (Sept. 24—Oct. 30, 2024) in the counties designated for Individual Assistance have just one week left to apply for FEMA assistance. The application period for federal disaster …

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Published on January 31, 2025 - 16:20 GMT

Public Invited to Review Flood Maps in Suffolk City, VA

PHILADELPHIA-- FEMA is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Suffolk City, Virginia. Community partners are invited to participate in a 90-day appeal and comment period. The 90-day appeal period began Jan. 15, 2025. The updated maps …

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Published on January 31, 2025 - 04:11 GMT

Residents of Mercer County, W.Va., have one week left to apply for disaster assistance

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Mercer County residents have one week left to apply for FEMA Assistance for damages sustained during the Sept. 25-26, 2024, remnants of Tropical Storm Helene. The deadline to apply is Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. FEMA assistance for …

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Published on January 30, 2025 - 23:03 GMT

2 Disaster Recovery Centers Remain Open This Week

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Although the deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance has passed, the Disaster Recovery Centers in Chester and Greenwood counties remain open until Jan. 31. Chester County Gateway Conference Center, 3200 Commerce Drive, Suite …

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