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Fact Sheets

Use Your FEMA Grant for Disaster-Related Expenses

Disaster recovery officials remind survivors who may have received FEMA disaster funds that it’s important to use the money for the disaster-relate

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Beware of Fraudulent Contractors

FEMA and the Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) caution disaster survivors to be aware of

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Damaged Wells, Furnaces and Septic Systems May be Covered by FEMA

Texas residents whose furnaces, septic systems or wells were damaged by February’s severe winter storms may be eligible for financial assistance under FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program. If denied assistance, applicants may appeal.

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Instructions for Form 1 - Overview and Concurrence

This form is submitted to FEMA to assess the nature and complexity of the proposed revision.

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Response to COVID-19 and Other Challenges

Chairman Murphy, Ranking Member Capito, and Members of the Subcommittee, my name is Robert Fenton. I am the Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator. Thank you for the opportunity to discuss FEMA’s role in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is an unprecedented challenge that has claimed the lives of over 558,000 of our friends, relatives, and neighbors across America, caused grave damage to the global economy, and put a spotlight on inequities throughout our nation.

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Nonprofits, Including Houses of Worship, May Apply for FEMA Grants

Louisiana private nonprofits, including houses of worship and other faith-based organizations that may be eligible for FEMA help have until

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Navigating Recovery for Oklahoma Survivors After Winter Storms

FEMA’s Individual Assistance Program (IA) provides financial assistance and direct services to eligible individuals and households who have

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Seniors – Prepare Now for an Emergency

When a disaster strikes, the senior population is one of the most vulnerable, especially for those who live alone.

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Flood Insurance Advocate Video Project

The Office of the Flood Insurance Advocate (OFIA) embarked on a video production project to help NFIP customers with frequently misunderstood concepts.

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Appeals Branch Continually Improves Customer Experience and Efficiency

For the last four years, the Federal Insurance Directorate (FID) has approached policyholder claim appeals through the lens of the customer experience work started in 2017.

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In an effort to keep FEMA.gov current, please see the content archive for information prior to January 20, 2021.

Last updated November 2, 2020