FEMA: Major Disaster Declaration Approved for New York
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of New York to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding from May 2 to August 6, 2017. Federal funding is available to state, tribal, and eligible local governments and…
FEMA: Deadline Extended for Public Assistance Requests in Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. —The deadline for filing Requests for Public Assistance (RPAs) with FEMA to rebuild Florida’s public infrastructure damaged during Hurricane Irma has been extended to Nov. 21, 2017. The state recommends applicants submit RPAs to the Division of Emergency Management’s Public Assistance portal (FloridaPA.org) no later than Nov. 18, 2017 to ensure documentation is…
FEMA: Two Weeks Remain for Homeowners, Renters and Businesses in Florida to Apply for Disaster Assistance
If you are a Florida homeowner, renter or business owner who sustained property damage or loss caused by Hurricane Irma you have two weeks left to register and apply for federal disaster assistance. The deadline to register for assistance from FEMA and to apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)…
FEMA: Medical System, Private Sector Rebound to Signify a Stabilizing Puerto Rico
While the federal government continues its historic response in Puerto Rico to hurricanes Irma and Maria, strong indicators of stability are evident. Capabilities are renewed in Puerto Rico’s healthcare system and medical infrastructure: 99 percent of Puerto Rico’s hospitals are operational, 94 percent of Puerto Rico’s dialysis centers are open and treating patients, and 72…
FEMA: Disaster Assistance Will Not Affect Social Security or Other Benefits
Hurricane survivors who receive federal disaster assistance will not pay additional taxes, lose their Social Security or disability benefits, or face a reduction in benefits from any other income-based program. Virgin Islanders affected by Hurricane Irma or Hurricane Maria may be eligible for grants through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Individual Assistance program for…
FEMA: A Look at Florida 60 Days after Hurricane Irma
Florida continues making efforts toward recovery from Hurricane Irma’s severe impact on the entire state – spanning 65,755 square miles from Pensacola on the west end of the Panhandle, Jacksonville on the east coast, south to Key West. Affected communities and disaster survivors are repairing and rebuilding better, stronger and safer with the help of…
FEMA: Fact Sheet Resources to Help Hurricane Maria Survivors
Resources to Help Hurricane Maria Survivors Survivors of Hurricane Maria and the devastating floods may require assistance from various organizations as they recover. The below organizations may provide help and support Puerto Rico residents in an assortment of ways. Puerto Rico Emergency Resources Puerto Rico Government: https://www2.pr.gov/Pages/default.aspx Puerto Rico Police Force: 787-343-2020 Puerto Rico Fire Department: 787-343-2330 Puerto…
FEMA: Major Disaster Declaration Approved for Kansas
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Kansas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding from July 22 to July 27, 2017. Federal funding is available to state and eligible local…
FEMA: New or Extended Federal Programs Available to Help Virgin Island Hurricane Survivors
Several new or extended federal programs are available to help eligible Virgin Islanders recover from hurricanes Irma and Maria. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and its federal partners continue to support efforts by the U.S. Virgin Islands territorial government to help get hurricane survivors on the road to recovery. Survivors should be aware of…
FEMA: Hurricane Maria Update
One and a half months after Hurricane Maria made landfall on Puerto Rico nearing category 5 strength, the government of Puerto Rico, FEMA and its federal partners have been making progress in one of the nation’s most logistically complex responses in history. One strong recovery effort was the restoration on communications. Only 82 cell phone…