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The Upcountry Maui Disaster Recovery Center will close at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, but FEMA specialists are still available to help with your applications and direct you to local, state and federal assistance programs.
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Floridians who applied for assistance from FEMA should stay in touch with the agency to update application details with any new information. Missing or outdated material could delay an application.
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Today is the final day for Vermont residents affected by July’s severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides to apply for FEMA assistance.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending almost $3.6 million to the State of Connecticut to reimburse it for the cost of paying overtime to public safety staff during the pandemic.
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers debris removal mission comes to a close as contractors completed cleanup of eligible Typhoon Mawar related debris from residential right of way in all 19 villages in Guam.
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In light of decreased demand from Typhoon Mawar survivors, the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362 is now open 19 hours daily, with revised hours from 9 p.m. (ChST) to 4 p.m. (ChST) the following day, effective immediately.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is required by law to provide public notice of its intent to provide federal assistance and grant opportunities available through the Public Assistance (PA) or Hazard Mitigation Grant (HMGP) programs. Calhoun and Logan counties were recently deemed eligible for PA assistance. HMGP remains available statewide.
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FEMA has approved more than $1.15 million for Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) for culvert repairs in Harlan County after last summer’s severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides caused culvert damage.
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Residents in the Kusilvak Census Area and Yupiit Regional Educational Attendance Area (REAA) affected by damage from the ice jam and snow melt flooding that occurred between May 12 and June 3, 2023 can now apply for FEMA Individual Assistance for housing repair and replacement of personal property.
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As Georgia residents repair and rebuild in the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia, FEMA continues to team up with local hardware stores to provide free information and tips on how to make hurricane-damaged homes stronger and safer.
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