Fact Sheets
Losing a loved one is an unimaginable tragedy. FEMA assistance may be available for funeral or reburial costs as a result of the Aug. 8 wildfires on Maui.
FEMA has approved two direct housing programs for Maui County survivors. For each program, FEMA will work with property management companies that act on behalf of the government and contract with property owners of rental units. The units are offered to survivors for up to 18 months. Maui County, the State of Hawaii, FEMA and the private sector are seeking owners of rental units suitable for families and individuals for either program.
If you are a resident of Jackson and Jasper counties who applied for FEMA assistance for recovery from the June tornadoes, you will get a letter from FEMA. If that letter states “Assistance Not Approved,” take the time to understand why. A “no” may become a “yes.”
Storm and flooding survivors in Illinois who lost important documents may need replacements to apply for services and help rebuild their lives. This guide provides links and contacts to replace these important documents.
Mobile home owners and renters affected by Vermont’s July storms can apply for FEMA assistance.
FEMA Individual Assistance helps disaster survivors begin recovery by providing grants for basic, critical needs. FEMA assistance is not a substitute for insurance, nor can it duplicate other sources of assistance.
The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office (Claims Office) has coordinated with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to repay low interest disaster loans that were taken as a result of the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon fire.
If you live in Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Jefferson, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Sarasota, Suwannee or Taylor counties and were impacted by Hurricane Idalia, you may be eligible for FEMA assistance to repair or replace a vehicle.
There are two types of disaster assistance available from FEMA: Public Assistance and Individual Assistance. Survivors of Hurricane Idalia in Georgia should understand the basic differences between the two.
If a boat was your primary residence before and during Hurricane Idalia making landfall in Florida – and the boat sustained hurricane damage - FEMA may be able to help. Survivors living in one of the counties designated for federal assistance are encouraged to apply.