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….
HUD: Department Cuts Red Tape to Speed Hurricane Recovery
19 waivers offer flexibility to state and local planners The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced a package of 19 regulatory and administrative waivers aimed at helping communities to accelerate their recovery from Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. While HUD granted a number of individual waivers following disasters in the past,…
HUD: FHA Extends Foreclosure Relief for Homeowners Impacted by Recent Hurricanes
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is extending its initial 90-day foreclosure moratorium for FHA-insured homeowners impacted by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria for an additional 90 days due to the extensive damage and continuing needs in hard-hit areas. Read FHA’s letter to lenders, servicers and counseling agencies. FHA is extending this foreclosure relief in Presidentially…
HUD: Additional $58 Million Allocated to Help Texas Recover from Hurricane Harvey
U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson today allocated an additional $57.8 million to help Texas recover from Hurricane Harvey. The grant announced today is provided through HUD’s Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Program. Combined with CDBG-DR grants already allocated to the State of Texas from disasters that occurred in…
HUD: Disaster Assistance for California Wildfire Victims Announced
U.S. Housing and Urban Development today announced HUD will speed federal disaster assistance to the State of California and provide support to homeowners and low-income renters forced from their homes due to wildfires. President Trump issued a major disaster declaration for Butte, Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Nevada, Orange, Sonoma, and Yuba counties. The President’s declaration allows…
Joint Release: Agencies Issue Temporary Exceptions to Appraisal Requirements in Areas Affected by Recent Hurricanes
Responding to widespread damage caused by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, four federal financial institution regulatory agencies today took action to facilitate the recovery process by temporarily easing appraisal requirements for real estate-related financial transactions in areas declared to be a major disaster. The agencies will not require financial institutions to obtain appraisals for affected…