FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance crews are in Florida neighborhoods helping people apply for FEMA assistance after Hurricane Debby.
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Texans who were affected by the storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding this spring have until Aug. 15 to apply for FEMA disaster assistance.
As Tropical Storm Ernesto heads toward Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, FEMA is encouraging people and travelers in the storm’s path to complete final preparations and be prepared for extended power outages.
Individuals and businesses impacted by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire (“fire) and new flood events from the burn scar may receive compensation for lost wages and business losses through the FEMA Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office (“Claims Office”).
FEMA is opening a Disaster Recovery Center in Galveston County August 13 to provide one-on-one help to Texans affected by Hurricane Beryl.
Floridians should be aware that con artists and criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud or identity theft after Hurricane Debby. In some cases, thieves try to apply for FEMA assistance using names, addresses and Social Security numbers they have stolen from people affected by the disaster.
In anticipation of Tropical Storm Ernesto headed towards Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, FEMA is encouraging people and travelers in the storm’s path to take steps to prepare today.
Three mobile Disaster Recovery Centers opened today in Butler, Logan and Whitley counties to assist Kentuckians who experienced loss from the May 21-27 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and mudslides.
FEMA Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) is now available to eligible households in Rio Arriba and San Juan counties, who have experienced disaster-damage to their homes. San Juan and Rio Arriba join Lincoln and Otero counties as well as the Mescalero Apache Reservation in accessing this assistance as a result of the South Fork and Salt fires and flooding.
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – FEMA and the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency urge Virgin Islands residents to update and review their disaster preparedness plans with a Tropical Storm warning issued for Potential Tropical Cyclone Five in the Atlantic. Potential Tropical Cyclone Five is expected to become a Tropical Depression later today before strengthening to a Tropical Storm as it nears the Leeward Islands with an anticipated approach to the Virgin Islands on Tuesday evening. Take steps now to prepare yourself and loved ones. Replenish your disaster supply kit, practice your emergency communications plan, stay alert and be informed.