News from November 2022
By Press release submission | Nov 26, 2022
Disaster survivors who are repairing their homes after Hurricane Fiona can visit National Lumber hardware stores in Aguada and Dorado 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 | Nov 26, 2022
Employees or self-employed individuals in Puerto Rico who became unemployed because of Hurricane Fiona have until Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA).
By Press release submission | Nov 26, 2022
South Carolina homeowners and renters in Charleston, Georgetown and Horry counties who were affected by Hurricane Ian may apply for FEMA disaster assistance.
By Press release submission | Nov 26, 2022
Residents of the Regional Educational Attendance Areas of Bering Strait, Kashunamiut, Lower Kuskokwim and Lower Yukon have until Dec. 6 to apply for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and State of Alaska disaster assistance.
By Press release submission | Nov 26, 2022
As Puerto Rico’s recovery from damage caused by Hurricane María progresses, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has allocated over $1 billion to reduce the impact that other natural disasters may have on the island.
By Press release submission | Nov 26, 2022
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of South Carolina to supplement state, local and tribal recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Ian beginning Sept. 25 to Oct. 4, 2022.
By Press release submission | Nov 26, 2022
It has been just over two months since Hurricane Fiona impacted individuals and communities across Puerto Rico.
By Press release submission | Nov 26, 2022
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $1 million to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to reimburse Baystate Medical Center for the costs of steps taken to operate safely during the COVID-19 pandemic
By Press release submission | Nov 26, 2022
The deadline is approaching for some National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policyholders in Florida areas impacted by Hurricane Ian to renew their policies without the consequence of a lapse in coverage.
By Press release submission | Nov 26, 2022
FEMA announced today that additional disaster assistance is available to the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico through an increase in the level of federal funding for Public Assistance projects undertaken in the Commonwealth as a result of Hurricane Fiona during the period of Sept. 17-21, 2022.
By Press release submission | Nov 26, 2022
All Disaster Recovery Centers in Florida for Hurricane Ian will close for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend from Thursday, Nov. 24 through Sunday, Nov. 27. Centers will reopen at their regular hours Monday, Nov. 28.
By Press release submission | Nov 26, 2022
FEMA has approved more than $2 million in federal funding to Perry County for the acquisition of properties affected by the July floods in Eastern Kentucky. The cleared properties will remain as open space to eliminate damage from future flooding.
By Press release submission | Nov 26, 2022
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has provided more than $4 billion to Region 3 states and the District of Columbia for costs related to saving lives and protecting the public from COVID-19. In addition to Washington, DC, Region 3 includes Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.
By Press release submission | Nov 26, 2022
At the request of the State of Florida, Hurricane Ian survivors who suffered damage to their property have additional time to apply for federal disaster assistance.
By Press release submission | Nov 26, 2022
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending more than $5 million to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to reimburse the Massachusetts National Guard for the costs of medical operations and logistical support during the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Press release submission | Nov 26, 2022
Today, FEMA announced that Hurricane Ian survivors who suffered damage to their property have additional time to apply for federal disaster assistance, with the application deadline extended to Jan. 12, 2023.
By Press release submission | Nov 26, 2022
FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available to the state of New York to supplement state, tribal and local response efforts to the emergency conditions in the areas affected by a severe winter storm beginning Nov. 18, 2022 and continuing.
By Press release submission | Nov 26, 2022
If you applied for assistance and don’t agree with FEMA’s decision or have new information relevant to your application, you can generally appeal.
By Press release submission | Nov 26, 2022
Survivors in St. Clair County who applied for FEMA assistance following the historic flooding in July should receive a letter from FEMA by mail or an email notification.
By Press release submission | Nov 26, 2022
The temporary Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in Aguadilla, Cabo Rojo, Guánica, Naguabo, Rincón, San Germán and Yabucoa DRCs will close permanently at 5 p.m. on Nov. 17, 2022.
