Fact Sheets
Federal assistance is not a substitute for insurance; it is intended to help with emergency disaster recovery needs. Puerto Rico residents need to understand how flood insurance can affect certain types of assistance after a disaster.
Hurricane Ian has added a new level of uncertainty and frustration to the lives of storm survivors in Florida. While coping with this stress, it is important to check on the emotional wellbeing of yourself, your loved ones, and your neighbors. This is a list of available resources that may help.
FEMA may provide two types of assistance following a presidential disaster declaration: Individual Assistance and Public Assistance. The two programs are funded independently from each other and are intended to benefit individuals and communities in different ways.
The Field Leadership Directorate, within the Office of Response and Recovery at FEMA, is searching for experienced disaster management leaders for the launch of a new National Incident Management Assistance Team (IMAT) focused on Homeland Security Incidents. This team will be tasked with responding to incidents that fall outside of the authorities of the Stafford Act but require a coordinated federal or DHS response.
Key messages for survivors in the Regional Education Attendance Areas (REAAs) of Bering Strait, Kashunamiut, Lower Kuskokwim, and Lower Yukon affected by the severe storm, flooding and landslides that occurred Sept. 15-20.
At the request of the State of the Florida, FEMA approved Direct Temporary Housing Assistance, which may be provided to eligible applicants to meet their temporary housing needs.
Survivors in the Regional Educational Attendance Areas (REAAs) of Bering Strait, Kashunamiut, Lower Kuskokwim and Lower Yukon affected by the September severe storm, flooding and landslides may be referred to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to apply for a low-interest disaster loan before receiving a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) determination letter. It is important to submit an SBA loan application as soon as possible to continue forward with your FEMA application.
Survivors in the Regional Educational Attendance Areas (REAAs) of Bering Strait, Kashunamiut, Lower Kuskokwim and Lower Yukon affected by the September severe storm, flooding and landslides who received a determination letter from FEMA should make sure to read it carefully. If you received a letter stating you are ineligible for assistance or “no decision” can be made at this time, it may be for a simple matter, such as missing information from your application.
Since the federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Ian, Lee County residents have received more than $412.2 million in federal funds as of Oct. 24, 2022.
Since the federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Ian, DeSoto County residents have received more than $13.8 million in federal funds as of Oct. 24, 2022.