Applicants for FEMA assistance after Hurricane Idalia may be referred to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and asked to submit an application for a disaster loan.
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FEMA encourages residents and visitors in Hurricane Lee’s path to prepare now and follow the instructions of local officials. Anyone in the forecast path of the storm should monitor local weather alerts for updates and evacuate immediately if told to do so.
HONOLULU – As Maui residents prepare to repair, rebuild and retrofit their homes after the Aug. 8 wildfires, FEMA has teamed up with the Home Depot in Kahului to provide free information and tips on how to make homes stronger and safer.
The State of Florida and FEMA are operating Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers in Dixie County to provide one-on-one help to people affected by Hurricane Idalia. The center schedule is:
The State of Florida and FEMA opened Disaster Recovery Centers in Columbia and Jefferson counties to provide one-on-one help to people affected by Hurricane Idalia. The centers will remain open until further notice.
A temporary FEMA Disaster Recovery Center will open in Calumet City on Thursday, Sept. 14 in the Calumet City Public Library to help residents kickstart their recovery after the June 29 – July 2 storms and flooding.
Effective September 16, Disaster Recovery Centers across Vermont will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays.
HONOLULU – FEMA is hiring! Join the team that helps people in need before, during and after disasters.
Ahead of what is projected to be another busy holiday travel period, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and TSA Administrator David Pekoske joined together and distributed a new public service announcement (PSA) yesterday, asking travelers to make a plan and be prepared before traveling.
FEMA awarded over $646 million in Individual Assistance (IA) grants to survivors, since Hurricane Fiona made landfall in Puerto Rico almost a year ago. More than 740,000 households have received disaster assistance funding to repair and rebuild damaged homes.