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FEMA and the National Hurricane Center are joining more than 2,000 emergency managers, volunteer partners and private sector organizations for this year’s National Hurricane Conference in Orlando, Florida.
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New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on Sept. 26, 2024, for Craighead County, Arkansas.
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On March 20, President Biden approved the disaster declaration for the severe storms and flooding that occurred on January 9-13, 2024.
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Sometimes, after a disaster, applying for FEMA assistance can be a challenge. Disaster Recovery Centers are not always convenient, bad internet connection prevents using DisasterAssistance.gov, or there are long holds on the FEMA Helpline.
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People who filed a claim seeking compensation for injury and losses resulting from the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire and subsequent flooding may file an appeal if they disagree with the compensation amount identified in their final Letter of Determination (LOD).
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Sometimes, after a disaster, applying for FEMA assistance can be a challenge. Disaster Recovery Centers are not always convenient, bad internet connection prevents using DisasterAssistance.gov, or there are long holds on the FEMA Helpline.
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Spokane, Wash. - If you applied for FEMA assistance for the Gray and Oregon Wildfires, you’ll receive a letter from FEMA. It will explain what assistance you are eligible to receive. If the letter states you are ineligible for assistance, you can appeal the decision.
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West Virginians affected by the severe storms and floods that took place Aug. 28-30, 2023, have until MONDAY, APRIL 1 to apply for federal disaster assistance.
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Eight weeks after a major disaster was declared for West Virginia, more than $2 million has been approved for homeowners and renters affected by the severe storms and flooding of Aug. 28-30, 2023.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded over $74.4 million to the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) to undertake the second phase of repairs at the Aguirre Transmission Center in Salinas.
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