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Cape Girardeau, MO – For Missourians impacted by the May 19-27 severe storms, there still may be some losses or repair costs that insurance did not cover. Think you are out of luck? Maybe not.
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Disaster Legal Services (DLS) is a free service, funded by FEMA and available to southern New Mexico residents impacted by the South Fork and Salt Fires and flooding that began June 17 through Aug. 20. If you are in need of legal services and you live in Lincoln, Otero, Rio Arriba or San Juan Counties or the Mescalero Apache Reservation, DLS may be able to help.
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FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in South Dakota are changing hours of operation. Beginning Monday, September 16, the hours for all Disaster Recovery Centers in South Dakota will be Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. The Centers will be closed on Sundays.
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Kentucky homeowners and renters are invited to meet with FEMA in person. Kentuckians can talk with FEMA Individual Assistance and Hazard Mitigation experts to ask questions and learn everything they want to know about FEMA assistance. In addition, U.S. Small Business Administration experts will be on hand for anyone interested in learning about long-term, low interest loans.
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FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Vermont to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from June 22-24, 2024.
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Recent years have brought many wildfires to the West. Beyond the damage caused and the challenges in battling them, fires often leave a hidden legacy – flash floods and mudflows.
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Six state/federal Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) across Vermont will be changing their hours and days of operation.
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The Disaster Recovery Center in Madison County will be closed Friday, Sept. 13. The center will reopen at 9 a.m. Sept 14 and resume its normal schedule.
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FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the commonwealth of Pennsylvania to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Tropical Storm Debby from Aug. 9-10, 2024.
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In response to the ongoing wildfires across California and Nevada, FEMA has approved federal funding to assist local authorities in managing active wildfires, including the Airport, Boyles, Bridge, Davis, and Line Fires. This funding will help ensure firefighters can continue working to protect homes and communities. Wildfires can spread quickly and unpredictably. It’s important for residents in these areas to prepare now.
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