FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for New Hampshire
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of New Hampshire to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storm and flooding from March 2-8, 2018. Federal funding is available to the state, tribal, and eligible local governments and…
FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Alaska
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Alaska to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm on December 4, 2017. Federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain…
FEMA: Thirteen More Indiana Counties Eligible for Disaster Assistance
Homeowners and renters whose primary residence is in Dearborn, Fulton, Jasper, Kosciusko, LaPorte, Ohio, Porter, Pulaski, Spencer, Starke, Switzerland, Vanderburgh and White counties may apply for federal disaster assistance to cover uninsured losses for damage caused by the flooding that occurred Feb. 14 through March 4, 2018. Business owners in these counties may also apply…
HUD: Nearly $20 Million Awarded to Support Homeless Programs in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
Continuum of Care grants to support local projects working to prevent and end homelessness The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded nearly $20 million to support to dozens of local homeless housing and service programs in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Continuum of Care grants announced today provide…
FEMA: Minimizing Hurricane Risks
Hurricane season begins June 1 and we’ve already experienced, Alberto, the first named storm system, but it’s not too late for citizens to protect themselves and their families during severe weather. Since the mid 1800’s when the National Weather Service began officially recording hurricanes, 54 hurricanes have directly hit Louisiana. That’s why it’s important for residents living…
FEMA: President Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Maine
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Maine to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from March 2 to March 8, 2018. Federal funding is available to the state, tribal, and eligible…
FEMA: President Trump Extends Puerto Rico Disaster Declaration
FEMA announced today that additional disaster assistance is available to the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. This assistance allows for additional funding at a 100 percent federal cost share for limited emergency protective measures, which is retroactive to Friday, May 18. Today’s action includes a 90-day extension for emergency power restoration, and a 120-day extension for…
FEMA: U.S. Virgin Island Disaster Survivors Eligible for Additional Federal Disaster Assistance
The Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that additional disaster assistance is available to the U.S. Virgin Islands. The assistance allows for additional federal funding for debris removal, emergency protective measures, hazard mitigation and permanent infrastructure restoration as a result of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. This…
HUD: FHA Extends Foreclosure Moratorium for Hurricane Maria Victims
Additional 90-day relief to help eligible FHA-insured families in Puerto Rico & U.S. Virgin Islands For the third time since Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) today announced that the agency is extending its foreclosure moratorium to borrowers with FHA-insured mortgages. This extended foreclosure moratorium is…
CFPB: What to Know if You Are Facing Foreclosure after a Natural Disaster
Many people are still suffering the consequences of natural disasters. For example, in 2017 there was Hurricane María in Puerto Rico, Hurricane Harvey in Texas, Hurricane Irma in Florida, and the devastating wildfires in California. Even after immediate needs like shelter and food are met, financial hardships from a disaster can last for months and…