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As more survivors from Hurricane Fiona in Puerto Rico apply for disaster assistance for their damaged homes, FEMA home inspections have gained momentum across the island.
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FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Open in Yauco

An additional Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is now open in Yauco.
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Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Hardee County

The State of Florida and FEMA have opened an additional Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Hardee County.
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FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Barceloneta, Orocovis, Patillas and San Juan

Additional Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) are now open in Barceloneta, Orocovis, Patillas and San Juan.
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Unemployment Service Available for Puerto Rico Hurricane Fiona Survivors

Employees or self-employed individuals in Puerto Rico who became unemployed as a direct consequence of Hurricane Fiona, may be eligible to receive Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA).
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Free Legal Services Available for Puerto Rico Hurricane Fiona Survivors

Puerto Rico residents affected by Hurricane Fiona can now receive free legal disaster-related assistance to help them through the recovery process.
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FEMA Expands Efforts to Reach Every Affected Community

More than $168 million in federal disaster assistance has gone to Hurricane Ian survivors
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Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Orange, Osceola Counties

The State of Florida and FEMA have opened two additional Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in Orange and Osceola counties.
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FEMA Approves $150 Million for Households in Florida

Ten days after the major disaster declaration for Hurricane Ian in Florida, FEMA has approved $150 million in grants to 101,705 households to help them recover.
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FEMA Establishes Disaster Hotline for Alaska Survivors

FEMA has established a new Alaska-specific Disaster Assistance Hotline for residents in the Regional Educational Attendance Areas of Bering Strait, Kashunamiut, Lower Kuskokwim and Lower Yukon who experienced damage or loss from September’s severe storm, flooding and landslides.
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FEMA Provides More than $150 Million to Hurricane Ian Survivors, Supports Temporary Roof Repairs

Hundreds of FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams continue going door-to-door to help survivors with their unique needs, and to date, FEMA has awarded over $150 million in assistance to survivors.FEMA also continues to open more Disaster Recovery Centers across the impacted areas, with additional centers opening today in Collier and Charlotte counties.
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Palm Beach County Eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance

Homeowners and renters in Palm Beach County who were affected by Hurricane Ian may apply for FEMA disaster assistance.
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FEMA Provides More than $150 Million to Hurricane Ian Survivors, Continues Outreach Efforts

More than $150 million in federal disaster assistance has gone to Hurricane Ian survivors since the federal disaster declaration.
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FEMA Continues Contacting Survivors Impacted by Hurricane Ian, Opens Additional Disaster Recovery Centers

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) specialists are working in communities hard-hit by Hurricane Ian to help disaster survivors apply for assistance and to provide critical information about resources.
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Many Hurricane Ian Survivors Eligible for Transitional Sheltering

The state of Florida and FEMA have activated the Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program for Hurricane Ian survivors in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Flagler, Hardee, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lake, Lee, Manatee, Orange, Osceola, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Johns and Volusia counties.
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FEMA Expands Footprint in Florida Communities, Provides More Funding for Survivors

More than $90 million in federal disaster assistance has gone to Hurricane Ian survivors since the federal disaster declaration.
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Hurricane Ian Survivors May be Eligible for Transitional Sheltering

The state of Florida and FEMA have activated the Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program for Hurricane Ian survivors in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Flagler, Hardee, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lake, Lee, Manatee, Orange, Osceola, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Johns and Volusia counties.
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Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Charlotte, Collier Counties

The State of Florida and FEMA have opened two additional Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in Charlotte and Collier counties.New Disaster Recovery Centers CHARLOTTE COUNTYHome Depot, 12621 S McCall Rd, Port Charlotte, FL 33981COLLIER COUNTYVeterans Community Park, 1895 Veterans Park Drive, Naples, 34109 All centers are open 9 a.m.
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MONA HARRINGTON SELECTED AS ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF CISA’S NATIONAL RISK MANAGEMENT CENTER

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Director Jen Easterly has announced the selection of Mona Harrington as Assistant Director for the agency’s National Risk Management Center (NRMC).
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