By Press release submission | Dec 13, 2022
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced a nearly $4.5 million grant to the town of Manchester-by-the-Sea to help address flooding problems on Sawmill Brook by the Central Street Bridge.
By Press release submission | Dec 13, 2022
South Carolina residents who receive Social Security payments or other government assistance should not be concerned that FEMA disaster assistance will affect your benefits.
By Press release submission | Dec 13, 2022
More than $3.31 billion in federal grants, disaster loans and flood insurance payments has been provided to the state of Florida and to households after Hurricane Ian to help survivors jumpstart their recovery.
By Press release submission | Dec 13, 2022
The temporary Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in Caguas, Mayagüez, Ponce and Vega Baja will close permanently on Dec. 8, 2022, at 5 p.m. Meanwhile, operational hours will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday to Saturday until they close.
By Press release submission | Dec 13, 2022
A survivor recently reported getting a text that their “federal government check in the amount of $2800 has been disbursed”.
By Press release submission | Dec 13, 2022
Homeowners and renters who were affected by the flooding in St. Clair County from July 25-28 now have until Thursday, December 22, to apply for FEMA disaster assistance.
By Press release submission | Dec 13, 2022
This week, FEMA announced over $169 million in additional assistance has been provided to survivors because of a policy update which expanded home repair assistance to specifically address applicants with remediating disaster-caused mold growth. Because of the policy update, more than 111,000 additional applicants have been able to get assistance.
By Press release submission | Dec 13, 2022
Disaster survivors who are repairing their homes after Hurricane Fiona can visit Walmart in Guayama, Home Depot in Caguas and National Lumber hardware stores in Canóvanas, Isabela and Levittown to talk with FEMA mitigation specialists about their damage and discuss how to make homes stronger and safer during the rebuilding process.
By Press release submission | Dec 13, 2022
Free legal help is available to individuals in St. Clair County who were impacted by the July 25-28 floods. Lawyers can answer questions and address concerns about FEMA benefits, home repair contracts, property insurance claims, landlord or tenant problems, disability-related access to assistance, and more.
By Press release submission | Dec 13, 2022
Disaster survivors who are unable to live in their damaged homes due to the July flooding in St. Clair County may qualify for continued rental assistance. Applicants can request an application for Continued Temporary Housing Assistance by calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362.
By Press release submission | Dec 13, 2022
Receiving federal disaster assistance from FEMA will not affect other federal benefits that Illinois survivors may receive.
By Press release submission | Dec 13, 2022
Applying for disaster assistance with FEMA is an ongoing process that begins when you submit your application and requires that you stay in touch.
By Press release submission | Dec 13, 2022
The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office is hosting two job fairs to fill available job openings.
By Press release submission | Dec 13, 2022
Volusia County is now approved for FEMA Direct Temporary Housing Assistance for Hurricane Ian survivors.
By Press release submission | Dec 13, 2022
The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Caseyville will close permanently on Friday, Dec. 16. People affected by the July 25 - 28 flooding in St. Clair County can still visit the Caseyville Recovery Center through Dec. 16 at 3 p.m.
By Press release submission | Dec 13, 2022
Homeowners and renters in St. Clair County have just two weeks left to apply for FEMA disaster assistance before the Dec. 22 deadline.
By Press release submission | Dec 13, 2022
If a boat was your primary residence before and during Hurricane Ian making landfall in Florida – and the boat sustained hurricane damage - FEMA may be able to help. Survivors living in one of the 26 counties designated for federal assistance are encouraged to apply.
By Press release submission | Dec 13, 2022
Federal agents arrested a former ICE deportation officer Wednesday evening on federal charges claiming he abused his position to coerce sex from victims under his supervision in the Alternatives to Detention (ATD) program
By Press release submission | Dec 13, 2022
Today, U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, announced that their bipartisan Metropolitan Areas Protection and Standardization (MAPS) Act, legislation to help protect communities across the country from possible consequences that may occur by changing the population threshold for metropolitan areas, has been signed into law.
By Press release submission | Dec 13, 2022
A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer at Harrisburg International Airport stopped a Michigan resident with a loaded handgun in his carry-on bag at the airport security checkpoint early this morning, Dec. 7. The .38 caliber revolver was loaded with five bullets.
