FEMA: Disaster Assistance Will Not Affect Social Security or Other Benefits
Hurricane survivors who receive federal disaster assistance will not pay additional taxes, lose their Social Security or disability benefits, or face a reduction in benefits from any other income-based program. Virgin Islanders affected by Hurricane Irma or Hurricane Maria may be eligible for grants through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Individual Assistance program for…
FEMA: A Look at Florida 60 Days after Hurricane Irma
Florida continues making efforts toward recovery from Hurricane Irma’s severe impact on the entire state – spanning 65,755 square miles from Pensacola on the west end of the Panhandle, Jacksonville on the east coast, south to Key West. Affected communities and disaster survivors are repairing and rebuilding better, stronger and safer with the help of…
FEMA: Fact Sheet Resources to Help Hurricane Maria Survivors
Resources to Help Hurricane Maria Survivors Survivors of Hurricane Maria and the devastating floods may require assistance from various organizations as they recover. The below organizations may provide help and support Puerto Rico residents in an assortment of ways. Puerto Rico Emergency Resources Puerto Rico Government: https://www2.pr.gov/Pages/default.aspx Puerto Rico Police Force: 787-343-2020 Puerto Rico Fire Department: 787-343-2330 Puerto…
FEMA: Major Disaster Declaration Approved for Kansas
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Kansas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding from July 22 to July 27, 2017. Federal funding is available to state and eligible local…
FEMA: New or Extended Federal Programs Available to Help Virgin Island Hurricane Survivors
Several new or extended federal programs are available to help eligible Virgin Islanders recover from hurricanes Irma and Maria. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and its federal partners continue to support efforts by the U.S. Virgin Islands territorial government to help get hurricane survivors on the road to recovery. Survivors should be aware of…
FEMA: Hurricane Maria Update
One and a half months after Hurricane Maria made landfall on Puerto Rico nearing category 5 strength, the government of Puerto Rico, FEMA and its federal partners have been making progress in one of the nation’s most logistically complex responses in history. One strong recovery effort was the restoration on communications. Only 82 cell phone…
FEMA: Texas Registration Deadline for Disaster Assistance Now November 30
Texans affected by Hurricane Harvey now have until November 30, 2017, to register for federal assistance. The deadline was November 24, however, an additional six days now gives survivors more time through the Thanksgiving holiday. Federal assistance includes help for temporary housing, rental assistance and repair or replacement of damaged homes for eligible individuals and…
FEMA: Puerto Rico Survivors Urged to Submit SBA Loan Applications
Puerto Rico survivors are encouraged to apply for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and to submit an application for a low-interest disaster loan from the Small Business Administration (SBA). In planning their recovery, survivors should give themselves the widest possible set of options. Submitting the application makes it possible to be…
FEMA: Faith-based, Voluntary and Nonprofit Organizations May Be Eligible for FEMA Disaster Grants
Faith-based organizations, in addition to other community, volunteer, and nonprofit organizations in Florida communities may apply for Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Public Assistance program grants for reimbursement of costs incurred following Hurricane Irma. As part of its mission, FEMA provides grants to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofits through its…
FEMA: Build Back Stronger and Safer after Irma
As you rebuild after Hurricane Irma, take steps to make your home more resilient to future disasters. The first step is to obtain any necessary permits and follow all local building codes when rebuilding or making repairs. Contact your local code officials before beginning any construction to ensure you will meet all local building requirements….