FEMA Releases State-Specific Funeral Assistance Information
FEMA is accepting applications for funeral assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses. As of Friday, May 7, the agency has received more than 171,000 applications and distributed more than $11.1 million.
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- May 7, 2021
COVID-19 Funeral Assistance
Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA will provide financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020. You can now call into the Funeral Assistance hotline to apply for the program.
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- April 28, 2021
Funeral Assistance FAQ
You can now call into the Funeral Assistance hotline to apply for the program. When you call, it should take about 20 minutes to apply. We are committed to answering all your questions and taking the necessary information to start the application. You can find more answers to your questions surrounding the Funeral Assistance program on our FAQ page.
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- April 28, 2021
May 13 Flood After Fire Insurance Agent Briefing
This webinar is intended to help Property and Causality Insurance Agents communicate Flood After Wildfire Risks to your clients and protect their financial investment in their home or business.
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- May 11, 2021
Public Comment Period on Climate Change and Underserved Populations
FEMA is seeking public comments on how the agency's programs deal with climate change and underserved communities and populations.
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- April 30, 2021
Public Assistance grants awarded (in billions) so far in 2021.
Number of hazard mitigation assistance sub-grants awarded so far in calendar year 2021.