Disaster Area

FEMA: Major Disaster Declaration for Territory of American Samoa

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the territory of American Samoa to supplement territory recovery efforts in the areas affected by Tropical Storm Gita from February 7 to February 12, 2018. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in the territory…

FEMA: 5 Things You Need to Know about Floodwaters

Less than a year ago, flash floods caused millions of dollars in damage to homes and businesses in the Midwest and Great Lakes region. Many of these areas are experiencing flooding even now. As warmer spring months approach, the threat of floods from snow melt and heavy rainfall continues to increase for these communities. “Don’t…

HUD: FHA Extends Foreclosure Moratorium for Hurricane Maria Victims

Additional 60-day relief to help struggling FHA-insured families in Puerto Rico & U.S. Virgin Islands WASHINGTON – For the second time since Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) today announced that the agency is extending its 180-day foreclosure moratorium for FHA-insured homeowners for an additional 60…

HUD: FHA Expands Foreclosure Relief for Victims of 2017 Disasters

New options offered to struggling homeowners impacted by hurricanes, wildfires and mudslides WASHINGTON – The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) today announced expanded mortgage relief to FHA-insured homeowners who live or work in areas impacted by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria as well as California wildfires and subsequent flooding and mudslides. FHA is instructing mortgage servicers…

SBA: Over $1 Billion in Disaster Loans Approved in Puerto Rico

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced that more than $1 billion in low-interest disaster loans has been approved for 28,106 Puerto Rico residents and businesses recovering in the aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and María which struck in September 2017. “Recovery for Puerto Rico has a long way to go.  The SBA is still on the…

FEMA: Progess. Partnerships. Preparedness. Six Months after Hurricane Harvey

Six months since Hurricane Harvey battered the Lone Star State, Texans in coastal towns, urban areas, and rural counties continue to move forward with their unprecedented recovery. Hundreds of thousands of homeowners are already repairing or rebuilding their hurricane damaged houses or have found new rental apartments or homes. Their recovery activity was fueled by…

FEMA: One Month Recovery Update for Southern California

It’s been one month since FEMA’s Individual Assistance program was approved for Southern Californians in Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles and San Diego counties. Here’s an update on recovery numbers as of close of business Feb. 14: 582 households eligible for FEMA individual assistance. FEMA has approved more than $3.4 million in individuals and households…

FEMA: How to Create Permanent Housing Plans

FEMA Guidance on Moving Back Home Florida Hurricane Irma survivors who return home achieve a recovery milestone. They can reach this goal by creating a realistic permanent housing plan. Survivors who receive temporary FEMA housing assistance—hotel stays, rental assistance, travel trailers and FEMA-paid apartments—must routinely show they still need help and look for long-term options….

FEMA: President Trump Signs Emergency Declaration for American Samoa

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that federal emergency aid has been made available to the territory of American Samoa to supplement territory and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions in the area affected by Tropical Storm Gita beginning on February 7, 2018, and continuing. The…

FEMA: Applicants Sought for National Advisory Council

FEMA announced today the agency is now accepting applications for open positions for its National Advisory Council (NAC); qualified individuals who are interested in serving may submit an application to be considered for appointment now, through March 18, 2018. The NAC is a federal advisory committee of up to 35 members that advises the FEMA…