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FEMA’s Disaster Mitigation Knowledge is at Your Fingertips

FEMA has spent decades studying disasters to learn how to lessen their harm to individuals and communities. Here’s how you can benefit from FEMA’s expertise and assistance.

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Use FEMA Funds Wisely

FEMA may audit survivors to confirm they spent grants for basic home repairs, replacing essential household items or paying for somewhere to stay if they cannot return home. FEMA sends survivors letters that detail approved uses for grants, including:

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Questions and Answers About FEMA Disaster Assistance

FEMA’s Individual Assistance program is designed to help disaster survivors with basic critical needs such as a safe, sanitary, and functional place to live during recovery from a disaster. It is not designed to make survivors whole and is not a substitute for insurance coverage. FEMA Individual Assistance cannot duplicate other sources of assistance.

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FEMA Expands Washington Disaster Incident Period

When a Major Disaster Declaration is signed by the president, FEMA specifies an “Incident Period.” This establishes the date range for damage or losses to be eligible for federal disaster assistance. At the request of Gov. Jay Inslee, this period has been expanded for Washington’s recovery from severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides.

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Questions and Answers About FEMA Disaster Assistance

FEMA’s Individual Assistance program is designed to help disaster survivors with basic, critical needs such as a safe, sanitary and functional place to live during recovery from a disaster. It is not designed to make survivors whole and is not a substitute for insurance coverage. FEMA Individual Assistance cannot duplicate other sources of assistance.

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Disaster Recovery Centers: What’s Open, What’s Closed

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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Keep in Touch with FEMA

Kentucky survivors who applied for FEMA disaster assistance after the Dec. 10-11 tornadoes are encouraged to keep in touch with FEMA to ensure the disaster assistance process stays on track.

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Disaster Recovery Centers: What’s Open, What’s Closed

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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One Week Left for Orange County Residents in N.Y. to Apply for FEMA Assistance

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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Letters or Status Updates from FEMA

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

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