New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on Sept. 26, 2024, for Craighead County, Arkansas.
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On March 20, President Biden approved the disaster declaration for the severe storms and flooding that occurred on January 9-13, 2024.
Sometimes, after a disaster, applying for FEMA assistance can be a challenge. Disaster Recovery Centers are not always convenient, bad internet connection prevents using DisasterAssistance.gov, or there are long holds on the FEMA Helpline.
People who filed a claim seeking compensation for injury and losses resulting from the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire and subsequent flooding may file an appeal if they disagree with the compensation amount identified in their final Letter of Determination (LOD).
Sometimes, after a disaster, applying for FEMA assistance can be a challenge. Disaster Recovery Centers are not always convenient, bad internet connection prevents using DisasterAssistance.gov, or there are long holds on the FEMA Helpline.
Spokane, Wash. - If you applied for FEMA assistance for the Gray and Oregon Wildfires, you’ll receive a letter from FEMA. It will explain what assistance you are eligible to receive. If the letter states you are ineligible for assistance, you can appeal the decision.
West Virginians affected by the severe storms and floods that took place Aug. 28-30, 2023, have until MONDAY, APRIL 1 to apply for federal disaster assistance.
Eight weeks after a major disaster was declared for West Virginia, more than $2 million has been approved for homeowners and renters affected by the severe storms and flooding of Aug. 28-30, 2023.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded over $74.4 million to the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) to undertake the second phase of repairs at the Aguirre Transmission Center in Salinas.
After you apply for assistance, FEMA may send an inspector to your home to verify disaster caused damage. If you do receive an inspection a FEMA inspector will contact you to set a date and time prior to the inspection. You don’t have to wait for a FEMA inspector to clean up. FEMA inspectors don’t need to see the debris to verify damages.