FEMA: Direct Leasing Options Fact Sheet
The Texas General Land Office (GLO) is asking for your help in providing housing solutions for eligible Texans displaced from their permanent residences by Hurricane Harvey. The GLO is administering temporary housing leasing through the Direct Leasing and Multi-Family Lease and Repair (MLR) programs for eligible Texans unable to return to their homes until they…
FEMA: Direct Temporary Housing Assistance Fact Sheet
The Direct Housing mission for Hurricane Harvey survivors is being administered by the State and implemented by local jurisdictions. With the federal government’s financial support, Texas is leading the way with housing solutions to help impacted communities recover. Assistance may be available to applicants who live in a county designated for Direct Housing with a…
FEMA: 100 Days Marks Hurricane Irma Recovery Progress
In the 100 days since the Sept. 10, 2017 presidential disaster declaration following Hurricane Irma’s destructive path through Florida, the state, with help from federal partners, has progressed from response to significant recovery. Milestones point to this progress: $2.49 billion in survivors’ pockets More than $1 billion in disaster assistance low-interest loans approved by the…
Interagency Guidance: Examiner Guidance for Institutions Affected by Major Disasters Released
Printable Format: FDIC FIL-62-2017 – PDF (PDF Help) OCC Bulletin 2017-61 Federal Reserve SR 17-14 Summary: The federal financial institution regulatory agencies, in consultation with the Conference of State Bank Supervisors, have jointly issued the attached guidance outlining the supervisory practices to be followed in assessing the financial condition of insured depository institutions and branches and…
FEMA: More Than $1 Billion in Assistance Approved for Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Federal assistance to survivors, municipality governments and Puerto Rico as a result of Hurricanes Irma and Maria now tops $1 billion less than three months after Maria’s landfall. More than a million Puerto Rican residents registered for FEMA assistance. FEMA has provided funds to more than 366,000 families in Puerto…
FEMA: Progress Update on Hurricanes Irma and Maria in the U.S. Virgin Islands
After Hurricane Irma devastated much of St. Thomas and St. John three months ago, St. Croix became a base of operations for first responders, who began life-saving and life-sustaining missions to support survivors. But within two weeks, fierce winds and torrential rains from Hurricane Maria struck St. Croix, devastating even more infrastructure and services. Hurricane…
FEMA: Applicants May Appeal an Initial FEMA Determination Letter
If you registered with FEMA following Hurricane Irma and received a determination letter regarding your eligibility for assistance, read the letter carefully. It might not be the final answer. You may just need to submit extra documents for FEMA to process your application. Examples of missing documentation may include an insurance settlement letter, proof of…
HUD: Deputy Secretary Leads Senior Recovery Team to Puerto Rico
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Deputy Secretary, Pamela Hughes Patenaude will visit Puerto Rico this week to get a closer look at the island’s recovery from Hurricane Maria. Patenaude will be joined by members of HUD’s Disaster Recovery and Long-Term Housing Team. “The HUD recovery team on the ground in Puerto Rico is comprised…
HUD: Public Awareness Campaign Launched to Help Struggling Homeowners Impacted by Hurricane Harvey
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Texas General Land Office (GLO) today launched a public awareness campaign to inform owners of homes damaged by Hurricane Harvey that help is available to avoid foreclosure and to finance repairs. “After a major disaster like Hurricane Harvey, struggling homeowners need to know that…
FEMA: As Historic 2017 Hurricane Season Comes to an End, Federal Support to Recovery Continues
While Nov. 30 marks the end of a historic hurricane season, FEMA and its partners continue to work diligently in support of disaster survivors recovering from the devastating season. Four hurricanes made landfall: Harvey, Irma, Maria and Nate (the first three were classified as major hurricanes, which affected roughly 25.8 million people). Also during this…