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Louisiana Tornado Survivors Encouraged to Apply for Disaster Assistance

BATON ROUGE, La. — If you sustained property damage as a result of the Feb. 7 tornadoes and severe storms, register with FEMA.

Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Orleans Parish for Louisiana Survivors

BATON ROUGE, La. – A disaster recovery center is opening Monday, Feb. 13, in Orleans Parish to assist Louisiana tornado survivors. The center will be open 1-6 p.m.

Free Legal Assistance Available to Mississippi Tornado Survivors at Hattiesburg Disaster Recovery Center

HATTIESBURG, Miss. -- Free legal assistance is available beginning Monday, Feb.

FEMA Offers Repair, Rebuilding Advice at Community Facilities in Columbus, Edgecombe and Hoke Counties

DURHAM, N.C.

Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Worth County for Georgia Storm Survivors

WARNER ROBINS, Ga. -- A Disaster Recovery Center will open Friday, Feb.

FEMA Issues an Additional 90 Day Extension –NFIP Policyholders Now Have 270 Days to Submit Proof of Loss Forms

BATON ROUGE, La. — FEMA has extended the Proof of Loss deadline for National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policyholders affected by the August flood.

Long-Term Recovery Begins at the Local Level

DURHAM, N.C. – In the aftermath of a disaster like Hurricane Matthew, survivors need help that is both short-term for immediate needs and long-term for getting back to normal.

Thomas, Worth Counties in Georgia Added to Disaster Declaration

THOMASVILLE, Ga. -- Residents of Thomas and Worth Counties who suffered damage in the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding of Jan.

Disaster Recovery Centers to Open in Crisp, Dougherty Counties

THOMASVILLE, Ga. -- Two more Disaster Recovery Centers will open in southwest Georgia Monday, Feb.

For Many an SBA Disaster Loan is the Key to Recovery

HATTIESBURG, Miss. — If you register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency following the January storms and tornadoes and are referred to the U.S.