Federal Emergency Management Agency (fema)
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Recent News About Federal Emergency Management Agency (fema)
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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.
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A survivor recently reported getting a text that their “federal government check in the amount of $2800 has been disbursed”.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Receiving federal disaster assistance from FEMA will not affect other federal benefits that Illinois survivors may receive.
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Applying for disaster assistance with FEMA is an ongoing process that begins when you submit your application and requires that you stay in touch.
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The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office is hosting two job fairs to fill available job openings.
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Volusia County is now approved for FEMA Direct Temporary Housing Assistance for Hurricane Ian survivors.
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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.
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Homeowners and renters in St. Clair County have just two weeks left to apply for FEMA disaster assistance before the Dec. 22 deadline.
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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.
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In just over two months, FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has distributed more than $1M in claims payments to policyholders as they recover from the impacts of Hurricane Fiona.
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FEMA announced that the Major Disaster Declaration issued on Sept. 21, 2022, has been amended to include the municipalities of Loíza, Vieques and Culebra for permanent work (Categories C-G).
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Disaster survivors who are repairing their homes after Hurricane Fiona can visit Walmart in Santa Isabel and National Lumber hardware stores in Quebradillas and Toa Alta to talk with FEMA mitigation specialists about their damage and discuss how to make homes stronger and safer during the rebuilding process.
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The deadline for registering with FEMA has passed, but FEMA continues to work with the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management to help survivors and affected communities recover from the July flooding.
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The Biden-Harris administration today announced the launch of a new Voluntary Community-Driven Relocation program, led by the Department of the Interior, to assist Tribal communities severely impacted by climate-related environmental threats.
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FEMA is reaching Hurricane Ian survivors where they are to help jumpstart their recovery. FEMA teams are going door-to-door in hard-hit communities, operating one-stop Disaster Recovery Centers and supporting community outreach.