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While some Disaster Recovery Centers in Kentucky have closed permanently, other locations remain open to help survivors of the December tornadoes apply for federal assistance. The deadline to apply is Friday, Feb. 11.

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Homeowners and renters in Orange County who sustained property damage or loss caused by remnants of Hurricane Ida from Sept. 1-3, 2021 have until Monday, Jan. 31, to apply for federal disaster assistance.

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All survivors who apply for FEMA assistance will receive a letter from FEMA stating an eligibility decision and the reason for it. Survivors can also check the status of their applications online at DisasterAssistance.gov, which is the fastest way to get information to and from FEMA.

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If you receive a letter from FEMA stating that you are ineligible for assistance or that your application is incomplete, you can still complete the application or appeal the decision within 60 days of receiving a decision letter.

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FEMA is committed to helping all eligible disaster survivors recover from flooding and mudslides in Washington Nov. 13-15, 2021, including U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals and qualified non-citizens.

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It’s easy to be confused by the many disaster recovery resources available to survivors of the recent tornadoes in Kentucky, so here is a breakdown of agencies, programs, phone numbers and website links that may help clarify the options.

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Winter has begun and the safety and well-being of occupants living in FEMA temporary housing units is an important concern of the agency. Below are tips for preparing for winter cold and precipitation.

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As part of its commitment to helping make communities stronger and more resilient, FEMA includes additional assistance for mitigation in Home Repair Assistance awards for eligible homeowners in states designated in Presidentially declared disasters. This assistance helps owners repair or rebuild stronger, more durable homes.

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Twelve counties in Tennessee have been designated for federal assistance for the tornado outbreak that took place in west and middle Tennessee on Dec. 10-11.

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As part of the disaster assistance process, FEMA must determine ownership and occupancy of damaged primary residences. The agency has taken steps to make it easier to verify ownership and occupancy for disaster survivors in Clallam, Skagit and Whatcom counties and the Lummi Nation, the Nooksack Indian Tribe and the Quileute Nation who experienced loss during the November flooding.

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