Alaska Survivors Can Still Apply for FEMA Assistance Until Feb. 6

mary.j.edmon — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 01:15:48 +0000

Anchorage, Alaska – Alaskan residents recovering from September’s Typhoon Merbok are still able to apply for disaster assistance with FEMA even though the application period has ended. Survivors have until Feb. 6, 2023, to apply.

Survivors should call the Alaska-based FEMA hotline at 1-866-342-1699. Applicants will be asked to provide a signed letter explaining why they were unable to apply during the application period.

Support Will Continue for Affected Alaskans

If you have any questions or need further assistance with your FEMA application, you can call the Alaska-based FEMA hotline at 1-866-342-1699, Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. AKT to 6 p.m. AKT. The hotline will also be open Saturday, Feb. 4, and Sunday, Feb. 5, from 9 a.m. AKT to 6 p.m. AKT. The hotline not only serves as a way for survivors to apply but is also a helpline for applicants who need additional assistance.

Stay in Touch with FEMA

If you have already applied for assistance, you should notify the agency of any additional damage discovered since your home inspection. Be sure to update any changes in your mailing or email address, phone number, and the status of your insurance settlements, if applicable.

Appealing a FEMA Decision

Those who applied for FEMA disaster assistance have the right to appeal FEMA’s eligibility decisions. Survivors who don’t agree with FEMA’s eligibility decision or have additional documentation to provide for their case may file an appeal in writing within 60 days of receiving their letter. If appealing after the 60-day timeframe, survivors must explain the reason for the delay.

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For more information about FEMA’s support to Alaska’s severe storms, flooding and landslide recovery, visit the FEMA Disaster Site. Follow FEMA Region 10 on Twitter and LinkedIn for the latest updates.

FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters.

mary.j.edmon Thu, 02/02/2023 - 01:15

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Washington

luther.wills-dudich — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 23:23:40 +0000

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Washington

WASHINGTON – FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Washington to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storm, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides for the period of Nov. 3-8, 2022.

Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency protective measures, including direct federal assistance for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities for Clallam, Island, Jefferson, Lewis, Okanogan, Skagit, Skamania, Snohomish and Wahkiakum counties.

Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.

David G. Gervino has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. Additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the state and warranted by the results of further assessments.

luther.wills-dudich Thu, 01/12/2023 - 23:23

U.S. Small Business Administration Applications are Required before FEMA Individual Assistance can be Provided

mary.j.edmon — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 04:28:41 +0000

U.S. Small Business Administration Applications are Required before FEMA Individual Assistance can be Provided

Anchorage, Alaska – If you were asked to apply with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as part of your Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Disaster Individual Assistance application, you must submit your application in order to be eligible for additional FEMA Individual Assistance AND State of Alaska Individual Assistance.

As FEMA processes your Individual Assistance application, they may refer you to the SBA before a decision can be reached. SBA offers long-term, low-interest disaster loans to businesses of all sizes, private nonprofit organizations, as well as homeowners and renters. If you are referred to the SBA, you MUST fill out the application. SBA loan officers will process the application to determine if you are eligible for an SBA disaster assistance loan. Before you can be considered for FEMA or State of Alaska assistance, applying to the SBA is a required as part of the FEMA and State of Alaska application process for those selected.

After submitting your application, if you are not approved for a loan then you will be referred back to FEMA and you may be eligible for assistance with personal property, transportation, or a Group Flood Insurance Policy. FEMA’s Individual Assistance program provides financial and direct services to eligible individuals and households who have uninsured or underinsured necessary expenses and serious needs as a result of a presidentially declared disaster. If eligible, potential assistance can help repair or replace subsistence equipment and select personal property lost in the storm.

If you are approved for an SBA disaster loan you do not have to accept the loan. If you are approved for the loan and turn it down, you have six months to change your mind and re-activate the application if you discover additional damage or if your insurance settlement is not enough to cover your repairs. However, please keep in mind that if you are approved and you do not accept it, you will NOT be referred back to FEMA for the additional assistance mentioned above.

Please note that other types of federal assistance are NOT impacted by a referral to the SBA or by your decision regarding the loan offer, but FEMA Individual Assistance to cover personal property items, including subsistence equipment, IS impacted by your SBA application and offer decision.

Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via the SBA’s secure website at disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/ela. For more information or assistance on SBA applications, call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

FEMA is committed to providing equal access to our programs and services without discrimination. If you require a reasonable accommodation, call or text 907-727-6221 or email FEMA-language-access-request@fema.dhs.gov. You can also let staff in the field know you require an accommodation such as spoken language resources, mobility assistance, or sign language interpreting services. If you feel you have experienced discrimination, call the FEMA Civil Rights Resource line at 833-285-7448 or 800-462-7585 (TTY/TDD) or email FEMA-CivilRightsOffice@fema.dhs.gov.

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FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters.

FEMA is committed to providing equal access to our programs and services without discrimination. If you require a reasonable accommodation, call or text 907-727-6221 or email FEMA-language-access-request@fema.dhs.gov. You can also let staff know you require an accommodation such as spoken language resources, mobility assistance, or sign language interpreting services. If you feel you have experienced discrimination, call the FEMA Civil Rights Resource line at 833-285-7448 or 800-462-7585 (TTY/TDD) or email: FEMACivilRightsOffice@fema.dhs.gov.

mary.j.edmon Fri, 12/02/2022 - 04:28

Apply for Assistance Even If You Are Unsure

mary.j.edmon — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 04:14:10 +0000

Apply for Assistance Even If You Are Unsure

Anchorage, Alaska – If you live in the Regional Educational Attendance Areas (REAA’s) of Bering Strait, Kashunamiut, Lower Kuskokwim and Lower Yukon and were affected by the Sept. 15– 20 severe storms, flooding and landslides, you should apply for FEMA and State of Alaska Disaster Individual Assistance- you only have until Dec. 6, 2022.

Even if your home was not damaged but you own a fish camp or had damage to your personal property, it is important that you apply. FEMA is unable to cover fish camp structures but may cover personal property stored inside the camp or other personal property that was damaged as a result of the disaster. However, the State of Alaska’s Individual Assistance program may cover fish camp structures; this is a part of why it is important to apply to both.

Even if you are unable to survey damage to your property or are unsure if you experienced damage from the storm you should still apply to both before the Dec. 6 deadline. You can report the extent of the damages later, but if you do not apply you will not be eligible for FEMA or State of Alaska Individual Assistance.

The State of Alaska and FEMA are working together to help get you the assistance you need. Make sure to apply with both programs to receive help. Failure to apply with both FEMA and the State of Alaska could result in denial of assistance from one or both programs.

Survivors can apply with FEMA by calling our Anchorage-based hotline at 1-866-342-1699 or online at disasterassistance.gov. TTY users calling from an Alaska area code can dial 711 or, if you are calling from an out-of-state area code, dial 800-770-8973 for Alaska relay service.
Survivors can apply with the State of Alaska by calling 1-844-445-7131 or going online at ready.alaska.gov/IA.

FEMA encourages you to always reach out to get answers to your questions. You can ask about the status of your application or other topics ranging from home inspections to information on appealing FEMA’s eligibility determination or adding the name of someone to speak for the applicant. The hotline is also a helpline – so please reach out immediately so we may address any questions you may have.

As FEMA processes your Individual Assistance application, it may refer you to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) before a decision can be reached. SBA offers long-term, low-interest disaster loans to businesses of all sizes, private nonprofit organizations, as well as homeowners and renters. If you are referred to the SBA, it must be ruled out that you would not qualify for an SBA loan before you can be considered for FEMA assistance with personal property or transportation, so completing the SBA application is required as part of the FEMA and State of Alaska Disaster Individual Assistance program. Failing to do so will stop the application process.

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FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters.

mary.j.edmon Fri, 12/02/2022 - 04:14

One Week Left to Apply for Disaster Individual Assistance

mary.j.edmon — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 01:34:29 +0000

One Week Left to Apply for Disaster Individual Assistance

Anchorage, Alaska – Residents of the Regional Educational Attendance Areas of Bering Strait, Kashunamiut, Lower Kuskokwim and Lower Yukon have until Dec. 6 to apply for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and State of Alaska disaster assistance. To receive disaster Individual Assistance, you must apply before the deadline.

Make sure you register with both FEMA and the State of Alaska to be eligible for Individual Assistance.

FEMA Hotline: 1-866-342-1699 (Monday through Friday, 9 AM – 6 PM AKT.)
- - FEMA Hotline TTY users can dial 711 or, TTY users with an out-of-state area code, dial 800-770-8973 for Alaska relay service.
State of Alaska Hotline: 1-844-445-7131 (Monday through Friday 8 AM – 4 PM AKT.)

Don’t forget – the hotline is a helpline! Call to apply, get help with an existing application, or have your questions answered.

There are other ways you can apply for disaster assistance:

Applications for FEMA Individual Assistance can also be submitted at www.disasterassistance.gov or via the FEMA mobile app.

To apply for State of Alaska Individual Assistance survivors can go online to ready.alaska.gov/IA.

Residents who applied for disaster assistance from FEMA may be referred to SBA to apply for a low-interest disaster loan as the next step in the application process. Long-term, low-interest disaster loans for businesses, nonprofits, homeowners, and renters may be available to cover losses not fully compensated by insurance or other sources. You are not required to take out a loan, but failure to fill out the application may prevent you from receiving certain types of FEMA funding.

Applicants may apply for SBA, receive additional disaster assistance information and download applications at https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

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FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters.

FEMA is committed to providing equal access to our programs and services without discrimination. If you require a reasonable accommodation, call or text 907-727-6221 or email FEMA-language-access-request@fema.dhs.gov. You can also let staff know you require an accommodation such as spoken language resources, mobility assistance, or sign language interpreting services. If you feel you have experienced discrimination, call the FEMA Civil Rights Resource line at 833-285-7448 or 800-462-7585 (TTY/TDD) or email: FEMACivilRightsOffice@fema.dhs.gov.

mary.j.edmon Thu, 12/01/2022 - 01:34

Keep FEMA Updated

mary.j.edmon — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 01:22:00 +0000

Keep FEMA Updated

Anchorage, Alaska – If you applied for assistance with FEMA, you need to stay in touch to update the agency with any new information, particularly your housing situation. It is important to keep FEMA informed if you experience any changes in insurance and contact information as soon as possible and as often as necessary. FEMA may need to contact you, and missing or wrong information could delay the delivery of assistance. When contacting FEMA, keep handy the nine-digit number assigned to you when you applied.

Here is how to keep in touch with FEMA:

Login or create an account at DisasterAssistance.gov;
Call the Alaska-based FEMA hotline at 1-866-342-1699. For TTY users, dial 711. For TTY users with an out-of-state area code, dial 1-800-770-8973 for Alaska Relay; or,
Download the FEMA mobile app

When contacting FEMA, be sure to refer to the application number you were issued when you applied. This number is included in all correspondence you get from FEMA.

If you have not yet applied for FEMA help, please do so before Dec. 6, 2022.

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FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters.

mary.j.edmon Thu, 12/01/2022 - 01:22

2 Weeks Left to Apply for Disaster Individual Assistance

mary.j.edmon — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 00:47:18 +0000

2 Weeks Left to Apply for Disaster Individual Assistance

Make sure you register with both FEMA and the State of Alaska to be eligible for Individual Assistance.

FEMA Hotline: 1-800-621-3362 (Monday through Friday, 9 AM – 6 PM AKT.)
- - FEMA Hotline TTY users can dial 711 or, TTY users with an out-of-state area code, dial 800-770-8973 for Alaska relay service.
State of Alaska Hotline: 1-844-445-7131 (Monday through Friday 8 AM – 4 PM AKT.)

Don’t forget – the hotline is a helpline! Call to apply, get help with an existing application, or have your questions answered.

There are other ways you can apply for disaster assistance:

Applications for FEMA Individual Assistance can also be submitted at www.disasterassistance.gov or via the FEMA mobile app.
To apply for State of Alaska Individual Assistance survivors can go online to ready.alaska.gov/IA.

Residents who applied for disaster assistance from FEMA may be referred to SBA to apply for a low-interest disaster loan as the next step in the application process. Long-term, low-interest disaster loans for businesses, nonprofits, homeowners and renters may be available to cover losses not fully compensated by insurance or other sources. You are not required to take out a loan, but failure to fill out the application may prevent you from receiving certain types of FEMA funding.

Applicants may apply for SBA, receive additional disaster assistance information and download applications at https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.

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FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters.

mary.j.edmon Wed, 11/23/2022 - 00:47

Flood Insurance is a Valuable Resource

mary.j.edmon — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 23:01:38 +0000

Flood Insurance is a Valuable Resource

Anchorage, Alaska –If you experienced damage from recent severe storms, flooding and landslides, flood insurance may be an option to prepare for future storms.

Floods are the most common and expensive natural disaster in the U.S. One inch of floodwater can cause up to $25,000 of damage in a home. Unfortunately, most homeowners insurance does NOT cover flooding. Usually, the only way for homeowners, renters and businesses to be protected from the costs of flooding is with a policy from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which is managed by the federal government and administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Homeowners and business owners are eligible to purchase flood insurance if their community is among the more than 20,000 communities participating in the NFIP. These include cities, boroughs, counties and other jurisdictions that manage development. Participating communities agree to adopt and enforce floodplain management ordinances to reduce future flood damage. You don’t need to live in a floodplain to purchase a policy. Areas outside of the mapped floodplain are also subject to flooding and an NFIP policy can provide coverage.

Policy rates are determined by many risk factors unique to your structure such as the type of foundation that your structure is built on, the distance to the nearest flooding source, the elevation of the structure above the ground and the amount of coverage needed. The average annual cost of a flood insurance policy in Alaska is $593 per year. That comes out to around $50 per month. Even if your home is not in a designated high-risk area, it can still be flooded. Keep in mind, as many as one-fourth of all NFIP claims come from areas NOT designated as high risk.

The maximum coverage available for a residential building is $250,000 and $100,000 for contents. Non-residential, or commercial structures are eligible for maximum coverage of $500,000 on the building and $500,000 on contents.

Flood insurance coverage is available in participating communities regardless of federal disaster declarations. To find out if your community participates in the NFIP visit the FEMA Community Status Book at https://www.fema.gov/cis/AK.html. There is a 30-day waiting period before new policies go into effect, so don't wait to obtain a policy.

For additional information and to purchase an NFIP policy, contact your insurance agent today. Find out more about your risk and flood insurance at https://www.floodsmart.gov/. To purchase flood insurance or find an agent, call 1-800-427-4661.

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mary.j.edmon Tue, 11/01/2022 - 23:01

Purchase Flood Insurance to Protect What You’ve Built

mary.j.edmon — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 17:52:00 +0000

Purchase Flood Insurance to Protect What You’ve Built

BOTHELL, Wash. – If you do not carry National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) insurance, now is the time to buy it. Wildfire season is slowing down, and once the fires are out, people and communities are at risk for another threat, flooding. Wildfires leave the ground charred and unable to absorb water. This creates a flash flooding potential for years to come, even in areas that rarely experienced flooding in the past. Sometimes these flash floods can pick up ash and large debris, turning into mudflows that are highly destructive.

Unlike many causes of damage, flooding and mudflows are generally not covered by a homeowners’ policy. An uninsured flood loss can eat into your life’s savings. Floods are the most common and expensive natural disaster in the U.S. Just an inch of water in an average-sized home can cause $25,000 in damage. A NFIP policy protects against such losses and can ensure that a flood doesn’t bring financial ruin.

Flood insurance is easy to get, the only requirement is that you live in an NFIP participating community. These include cities, counties and other jurisdictions that manage development. You don’t need to live in a floodplain to purchase a policy. If you live outside a floodplain, insurance will likely cost less than for those living in a higher risk area.

Buyers should be aware of the 30-day waiting period for an NFIP policy to go into effect. It is important to purchase a policy now to protect your property against the continuing threat of flooding. You can usually purchase flood insurance from your current agent. If that isn’t possible, NFIP representatives can help you find one.

As with any insurance, be sure to talk with your agent about the specifics of your policy. Find out more about your risk and flood insurance at www.floodsmart.gov. To purchase flood insurance or find an agent, call 1-800-427-4661.

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FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters.

mary.j.edmon Thu, 10/27/2022 - 17:52

FEMA Provides More than $3.2 million to Alaska Communities Affected by September West Coast Storms

thomas.wise — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 20:30:12 +0000

FEMA Provides More than $3.2 million to Alaska Communities Affected by September West Coast Storms

Nearly a month after a federal disaster declaration was made for the severe storm, flooding and landslides that occurred in Western Alaska from Sept. 15 – 20, more than $3 million in federal disaster assistance has been awarded to survivors. Those in the designated Regional Educational Attendance Areas (REAAs) of Bering Strait, Kashunamiut, Lower Kuskokwim and Lower Yukon are eligible to apply for FEMA assistance until Nov. 22.

As of Oct. 21, FEMA has received a total of 773 applications.

More than $1.1 million has been disbursed for housing assistance, which may include rental expenses, basic home repairs, or other essential disaster-related needs that are not covered by insurance.
More than $2.1 million has been disbursed for Other Needs Assistance, which can include coverage for damaged personal property, such as household appliances, furniture and, in Alaska, subsistence equipment and tools, such as fishing equipment, cold weather gear, ATVs, boats, outboard motors, smoke house and snow mobiles.

FEMA is including a shipping supplement of $1,300 to help cover the additional cost of transporting repair materials and supplies for eligible survivors. So far, a total of $143,236 has been provided to 104 households. Applicants should keep track of their shipping receipts. If they have additional shipping expenses for repair materials over $1,300, they are encouraged to submit receipts to FEMA for potential reimbursement. Survivors who have questions about their eligibility for the additional shipping cost can contact FEMA for more information.

FEMA has established an Alaska-specific disaster hotline staffed in Anchorage to process applications and answer questions. The number is 1-866-342-1699. Beginning Monday, Oct. 24, hours of operation will be 9. a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and closed on Sundays (current hours are 10 AM – 8 PM Monday through Saturday.) TTY users dial 711 or, TTY users with an out-of-state area code, dial 800-770-8973 for Alaska relay service. Applications can also be submitted at www.disasterassistance.gov or via the FEMA app.

The State of Alaska also provides disaster assistance that is separate from FEMA’s. In order to receive potential aid from the state, survivors must register with FEMA. If you are found ineligible for FEMA assistance, you may qualify for assistance through the State of Alaska. For example, FEMA may be able to cover damaged subsistence equipment

and tools while the state may pay for the damaged structure. If you don’t submit both applications, it is possible no assistance will be available to you.

Survivors can apply for disaster assistance from the State of Alaska by calling 1-844-445-7131 or going online at ready.alaska.gov/IA. The deadline for apply to the state is Nov. 17, 2022.

Some applicants may be referred to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to apply for a disaster loan. Long-term, low-interest disaster loans for homeowners, renters, businesses and nonprofits may be available to cover losses not fully compensated by insurance or other sources.

Homeowners and renters should submit an SBA disaster loan application even if they are not sure they will need or want a loan. If SBA cannot approve your application, in most cases SBA will refer you to FEMA’s Other Needs Assistance program for possible additional assistance. If your application is approved, you are not obligated to accept an SBA loan but failure to return the application may disqualify you from other possible FEMA assistance.

Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via the SBA’s secure website at disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/ela. Paper applications may be requested by calling the SBA Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 (dial 711 for TTY) or by sending an e-mail to disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. The deadline to apply is Nov. 22, 2022

thomas.wise Fri, 10/21/2022 - 20:30

FEMA Updates Operating Hours for the Alaska Disaster Assistance Hotline

thomas.wise — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 18:45:12 +0000

FEMA Updates Operating Hours for the Alaska Disaster Assistance Hotline

FEMA has updated the operating hours for the Alaska-specific Disaster Assistance Hotline. Residents in the Regional Educational Attendance Areas of Bering Strait, Kashunamiut, Lower Kuskokwim and Lower Yukon who experienced damage or loss from September’s severe storm, flooding and landslides can call the hotline to apply for FEMA assistance or receive help with an application.

Starting Monday, Oct. 24, the Anchorage-based FEMA hotline will operate from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday and will be closed on Sundays.

Applicants can apply for FEMA disaster assistance by:

Calling 1-866-342-1699 for the FEMA Alaska-specific disaster hotline. For TTY users, dial 711. For TTY users with an out-of-state area code, dial 1-800-770-8973 for Alaska Relay.
Going online to disasterassistance.gov.
Downloading and applying through the FEMA mobile app.

The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance is Nov. 22, 2022.

FEMA’s Individual Assistance program may include grants for temporary housing expenses, basic home repairs, or other essential disaster-related needs that are not covered by insurance. In Alaska, subsistence items lost or damaged from the September storms may be eligible for assistance.

The State of Alaska also has an Individual Assistance program, which has a separate application process from FEMA’s. It is important that survivors apply for both FEMA and the State of Alaska’s disaster assistance programs.

If you are found ineligible for federal assistance, you may still qualify for assistance through the State of Alaska, but if you do not submit both applications it is possible that no assistance will be available to you.

Survivors can apply for state assistance online at ready.alaska.gov/IA or by calling 844-445-7131. The deadline to apply for State of Alaska assistance is Nov. 17, 2022.

Some applicants may be referred to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to apply for a disaster loan. Long-term, low-interest disaster loans for businesses, nonprofits, homeowners and renters may be available to cover losses not fully compensated by insurance or other sources. Homeowners and renters should submit an SBA disaster loan application even if they are not sure they will need or want a loan.

Applicants may apply in the following ways:

Go online at: https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/
Call 1-(800) 659-2955, for TTY users please dial 711.
Email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance.

thomas.wise Thu, 10/20/2022 - 18:45

FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Nakia Creek Fire in Washington

luther.wills-dudich — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 17:13:39 +0000

FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Nakia Creek Fire in Washington

BOTHELL, Wash. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Nakia Creek Fire burning in Clark and Skamania Counties in Washington.

The state of Washington’s request for a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) was approved by FEMA Region 10 Administrator Willie G. Nunn on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at 10:21 p.m. PT. He determined that the Nakia Creek Fire threatened to cause such destruction as would constitute a major disaster. This is the third FMAG declared in 2022 to help fight Washington wildfires.

At the time of the state’s request, the wildfire threatened homes in and around the communities of Camas and Hokinson. The fire also threatened Larch Correctional Center, state timber, manufacturing facilities, agricultural facilities, electrical transmission and distribution lines, recreational facilities, and fuel pipelines in the area.

FMAGs are provided through the President's Disaster Relief Fund and are made available by FEMA to assist in fighting fires that threaten to cause a major disaster. Eligible items can include expenses for field camps; equipment use, repair, and replacement; mobilization and demobilization activities; and tools, materials, and supplies. This authorization makes FEMA funding available to pay 75 percent of the state’s eligible firefighting costs under an approved grant for managing, mitigating, and controlling designated fires. These grants do not provide assistance to individual home or business owners and do not cover other infrastructure damage caused by the fire.

In addition to the firefighting funds authorized under this FMAG, another $1,048,736 will be available to Washington through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Post Fire for the mitigation of future wildfires and related hazards, such as flood after fire or erosion. Some eligible wildfire project types include defensible space measures, ignition-resistant construction, and hazardous fuels reduction. The Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 authorizes FEMA to provide HMGP Post-Fire funds to eligible states and territories that receive Fire Management Assistance declarations and federally recognized tribes that have land burned within a designated area. 

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luther.wills-dudich Mon, 10/17/2022 - 17:13

FEMA Establishes Disaster Hotline for Alaska Survivors

thomas.wise — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 18:45:12 +0000

FEMA Establishes Disaster Hotline for Alaska Survivors

FEMA has established a new Alaska-specific Disaster Assistance Hotline for residents in the Regional Educational Attendance Areas of Bering Strait, Kashunamiut, Lower Kuskokwim and Lower Yukon who experienced damage or loss from September’s severe storm, flooding and landslides.

Those affected by the storms can apply for FEMA disaster assistance in the following ways:

Call 1-866-342-1699, the Anchorage-based FEMA hotline will be operable from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday and from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.on Sunday, Oct. 9 and Oct. 16
Dial 711 for TTY users. For TTY users with an out-of-state area code, dial 1-800-770-8973 for Alaska Relay.
Go online at disasterassistance.gov.
Download the FEMA app.

The hotline will provide survivors with shorter wait times and be staffed by case workers who can register survivors for FEMA assistance as well as answer any follow-up questions.

The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance is Nov. 22, 2022.

Survivors can apply for state assistance online at ready.alaska.gov/IA or by calling 844-445-7131. The deadline to apply for State of Alaska assistance is Nov. 17, 2022.

losses not fully compensated by insurance or other sources. Homeowners and renters should submit an SBA disaster loan application even if they are not sure they will need or want a loan.

Applicants may apply in the following ways:

Go online at: https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/ .
Call 1-(800) 659-2955, for TTY users please dial 711.
Email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance.

thomas.wise Sat, 10/08/2022 - 18:45

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends Federal Cost-Share for Alaska

mayshaunt.gary — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 22:35:58 +0000

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends Federal Cost-Share for Alaska

WASHINGTON -- FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced today that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the state of Alaska to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm, flooding and landslides from Sept. 15-20, 2022.

The President authorized the federal cost-share for emergency protective measures to be increased from 75% to 100% for the first 30 days of the incident period. In the major disaster declaration issued for the state of Alaska, federal funding was made available for public assistance, the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and other needs assistance for total eligible costs.

mayshaunt.gary Thu, 09/29/2022 - 22:35

How To Apply for Federal and State Individual Assistance

mary.j.edmon — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 22:48:43 +0000

How To Apply for Federal and State Individual Assistance

ANCHORAGE, Alaska– Residents of the Regional Educational Attendance Areas of Bering Strait, Kashunamiut, Lower Kuskokwim and Lower Yukon who suffered property damage or loss from September’s severe storm, flooding and landslides are now eligible to apply for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the State of Alaska. Available aid includes temporary housing expenses, basic home repairs, or other essential disaster-related needs that are not covered by insurance.

The State of Alaska and FEMA’s Individual Assistance (IA) programs are separate, and each have their own application process. However, it is important that survivors apply for both FEMA and Alaska’s IA programs. If a survivor is found ineligible for federal assistance, they may qualify for assistance through the State of Alaska, but applications must be submitted for both.

State of Alaska Individual Assistance

The state’s IA program has two elements that may help with disaster-related expenses. The Individuals and Family Grant program can provide grant funding to survivors with damage to their homes, personal property, transportation, or medical/dental expenses. The Temporary Housing program can provide rental assistance to those with unlivable homes damaged by September’s severe storm.

The deadline to apply for Alaska’s IA program is Nov. 17, 2022. Survivors can apply for state assistance online at ready.alaska.gov/IA, or by calling the Disaster Assistance Hotline at 1-844-445-7131.

What is the FEMA Individuals and Households Program?

FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program (IHP) provides financial and direct services to eligible survivors who have disaster-related uninsured or underinsured necessary expenses and immediate needs. IHP is not a substitute for insurance and assistance is intended to meet the basic needs of the household, not to restore the home and contents to a pre-disaster condition. IHP can be divided into two categories: Housing Assistance (HA) and Other Needs Assistance (ONA).

Housing Assistance covers repairs to structural parts of a home including windows, doors, floors, walls, ceilings, cabinets, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system, utilities (electrical, plumbing and gas systems), and entrance and exit ways from the home.

FEMA may also pay up to the actual cost of the receipt or estimate for furnaces, wells and septic systems. If survivors have already repaired or replaced these systems, they may be able to submit valid receipts or estimates to see if they qualify for FEMA assistance.

Other Needs Assistance provides grants to survivors for uninsured, disaster-related expenses and needs. This assistance can include medical and dental expenses; funeral and burial costs; clothing; household items; specialized tools; subsistence equipment and supplies, educational materials; vehicles; and moving, storage or other necessary expenses related to the disaster.

The deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance is Nov. 22, 2022. Residents in the designated areas can apply online at disasterassistance.gov, by calling 800-621-3362, or by using the FEMA mobile app. When calling, Press 1 for English, 2 for Spanish and 3 for all other languages. Those who use a relay service such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, can give the FEMA operator the number for that service. Phone lines operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. AKDT seven days a week.

For an accessible video on how to apply for FEMA assistance, visit youtube.com/watch?v=WZGpWI2RCNw.

Small Business Administration

Homeowners and renters should submit an SBA disaster loan application even if they are not sure they will need or want a loan. If SBA cannot approve the application, in most cases SBA will refer survivors to FEMA’s Other Needs Assistance program for possible additional assistance. If the application is approved, individuals are not obligated to accept an SBA loan but failure to return the application may disqualify them from other possible FEMA assistance.

Applicants may apply online, receive additional disaster assistance information and download applications at disasterloanassistance.sba.gov. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.govfor more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services. Completed applications should be mailed to U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.

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mary.j.edmon Wed, 09/28/2022 - 22:48

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Alaska

zella.campbell — Sat, 24 Sep 2022 14:37:11 +0000

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Alaska

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Alaska to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm, flooding and landslides from Sept. 15-20.

The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in the Regional Educational Attendance Areas of Bering Strait, Kashunamiut, Lower Kuskokwim and Lower Yukon.

Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-interest loans to cover uninsured property losses and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.

Residents and business owners who sustained losses in the designated areas can begin applying for assistance www.DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling 800-621-FEMA (3362) or by using the FEMA App. Anyone using a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, can give FEMA the number for that service.

Federal funding also is available to state, tribal, and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency protective measures in the Regional Educational Attendance Areas of Bering Strait, Kashunamiut, Lower Kuskokwim and Lower Yukon.

Federal funding is available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.

Timothy Manner has been named the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected areas. Additional designations may be made at a later date.

zella.campbell Sat, 09/24/2022 - 14:37

FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Bolt Creek Fire in Washington

mary.j.edmon — Sun, 11 Sep 2022 17:21:24 +0000

FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Bolt Creek Fire in Washington

BOTHELL, Wash. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Bolt Creek Fire burning in King and Snohomish Counties in Washington.

The state of Washington’s request for a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) was approved by FEMA Region 10 Administrator Willie G. Nunn on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at 9:48 p.m. PT. He determined that the Bolt Creek Fire threatened to cause such destruction as would constitute a major disaster. This is the second FMAG declared in 2022 to help fight Washington wildfires.

At the time of the state’s request, the wildfire threatened homes in and around the communities of Skykomish, Baring, Grotto, and Index. The fire also threatened transmission lines, telecommunications infrastructure, powerlines, railway line, cultural resources, roads, and bridges.

FMAGs are provided through the President's Disaster Relief Fund and are made available by FEMA to assist in fighting fires that threaten to cause a major disaster. Eligible items can include expenses for field camps; equipment use, repair, and replacement; mobilization and demobilization activities; and tools, materials, and supplies. This authorization makes FEMA funding available to pay 75 percent of the state’s eligible firefighting costs under an approved grant for managing, mitigating, and controlling designated fires. These grants do not provide assistance to individual home or business owners and do not cover other infrastructure damage caused by the fire.

In addition to the firefighting funds authorized under this FMAG, another $1,048,736 will be available to Washington through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Post Fire for the mitigation of future wildfires and related hazards, such as flood after fire or erosion. Some eligible wildfire project types include defensible space measures, ignition-resistant construction, and hazardous fuels reduction. The Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 authorizes FEMA to provide HMGP Post-Fire funds to eligible states and territories that receive Fire Management Assistance declarations and federally recognized tribes that have land burned within a designated area.

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mary.j.edmon Sun, 09/11/2022 - 17:21

FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight the Milo McIver Fire in Oregon

mary.j.edmon — Sun, 11 Sep 2022 17:12:47 +0000

FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight the Milo McIver Fire in Oregon

BOTHELL, Wash. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Milo McIver Fire burning in Clackamas County, Oregon.

The state of Oregon’s request for a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) was approved by FEMA Region 10 Administrator Willie G. Nunn on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at 5:05 p.m. PT. He determined that the Milo McIver Fire threatened to cause such destruction as would constitute a major disaster. This is the second FMAG declared in 2022 to help fight Oregon wildfires.

At the time of the state’s request, the wildfire threatened homes in and around the communities of Estacada and Springwater. The fire also threatened Milo McIver State Park, commercial businesses, Estacada water and sewer plant, five dams, fish hatcheries, Bonneville Power Authority transmission lines, and the Valley View airport.

FMAGs are provided through the President's Disaster Relief Fund and are made available by FEMA to assist in fighting fires that threaten to cause a major disaster. Eligible items can include expenses for field camps; equipment use, repair, and replacement; mobilization and demobilization activities; and tools, materials, and supplies. This authorization makes FEMA funding available to pay 75 percent of the state’s eligible firefighting costs under an approved grant for managing, mitigating, and controlling designated fires. These grants do not provide assistance to individual home or business owners and do not cover other infrastructure damage caused by the fire.

In addition to the firefighting funds authorized under this FMAG, another $786,552 will be available to Oregon through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Post Fire for the mitigation of future wildfires and related hazards, such as flood after fire or erosion. Some eligible wildfire project types include defensible space measures, ignition-resistant construction, and hazardous fuels reduction. The Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 authorizes FEMA to provide HMGP Post-Fire funds to eligible states and territories that receive Fire Management Assistance declarations and federally recognized tribes that have land burned within a designated area.

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mary.j.edmon Sun, 09/11/2022 - 17:12

FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Ross Fork Fire in Idaho

mary.j.edmon — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 16:29:32 +0000

FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Ross Fork Fire in Idaho

BOTHELL, Wash. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Ross Fork Fire burning in Blaine County, Idaho.

The state of Idaho’s request for a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) was approved by FEMA Region 10 Administrator Willie G. Nunn on Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 4:09 p.m. PT. He determined that the Ross Fork Fire threatened to cause such destruction as would constitute a major disaster. This is the second FMAG declared in 2022 to help fight Idaho wildfires.

At the time of the state’s request, the wildfire threatened homes in and around the communities of Smiley Creek, Beaver Creek, and Cabin Creek. The fire also threatened two communication towers, the Smiley Creek Airport, four religious camps, and the fire station in the area.

FMAGs are provided through the President's Disaster Relief Fund and are made available by FEMA to assist in fighting fires that threaten to cause a major disaster. Eligible items can include expenses for field camps; equipment use, repair, and replacement; mobilization and demobilization activities; and tools, materials, and supplies. This authorization makes FEMA funding available to pay 75 percent of the state’s eligible firefighting costs under an approved grant for managing, mitigating, and controlling designated fires. These grants do not provide assistance to individual home or business owners and do not cover other infrastructure damage caused by the fire.

In addition to the firefighting funds authorized under this FMAG, another $786,552 will be available to Idaho through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Post Fire for the mitigation of future wildfires and related hazards, such as flood after fire or erosion. Some eligible wildfire project types include defensible space measures, ignition-resistant construction, and hazardous fuels reduction. The Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 authorizes FEMA to provide HMGP Post-Fire funds to eligible states and territories that receive Fire Management Assistance declarations and federally recognized tribes that have land burned within a designated area.

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mary.j.edmon Wed, 09/07/2022 - 16:29

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for Alaska

mayshaunt.gary — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 21:46:29 +0000

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Disaster Declaration for Alaska

Federal funding is available to state, tribal and local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by flooding in the Copper River Regional Educational Attendance Area (REAA), Iditarod REAA and Kuspuk REAA.

Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.

Yolanda J. Jackson has been named the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected areas. Additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the state and warranted by the results of further assessments.

mayshaunt.gary Fri, 08/26/2022 - 21:46

FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Four Corners Fire in Idaho

mary.j.edmon — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 18:16:34 +0000

FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Four Corners Fire in Idaho

BOTHELL, Wash. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Four Corners Fire burning in Idaho.

The state of Idaho’s request for a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) was approved by FEMA Region 10 Administrator Willie G. Nunn on Friday, August 19, 2022, at 2:02 a.m. PT. He determined that the Four Corners Fire threatened to cause such destruction as would constitute a major disaster. This is the first FMAG declared in 2022 to help fight Idaho wildfires.

At the time of the state’s request, the wildfire threatened homes in and around the communities of French Creek, Gods Acres, and Campbell Creek south to Raspberry Road, near the City of Cascade. The fire also threatened privately owned power lines, municipal water pumps, a privately owned church camp, and a federally owned radio repeater in the area.

In addition to the firefighting funds authorized under this FMAG, another $786,522 will be available to Idaho through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Post Fire for the mitigation of future wildfires and related hazards, such as flood after fire or erosion. Some eligible wildfire project types include defensible space measures, ignition-resistant construction, and hazardous fuels reduction. The Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 authorizes FEMA to provide HMGP Post-Fire funds to eligible states and territories that receive Fire Management Assistance declarations and federally recognized tribes that have land burned within a designated area. 

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mary.j.edmon Fri, 08/19/2022 - 18:16

FEMA, State Emergency Management and Local Leaders Announce Historic Investments in Climate and Disaster Resilience

mary.j.edmon — Sat, 13 Aug 2022 00:11:46 +0000

FEMA, State Emergency Management and Local Leaders Announce Historic Investments in Climate and Disaster Resilience

BOTHELL, Wash. - Today, FEMA Region 10 Administrator Wille G. Nunn joined Washington Emergency Management Division Director Robert Ezelle and local leaders in Aberdeen, WA, to announce Washington projects selected as part of President Biden’s historic $1.16 billion climate and disaster resilience investment and the availability of an additional $3.095 billion in funding opportunities for communities in Fiscal Year 2022. The event took place near the location of the planned $50 million North Shore Levee project which was selected and would provide critical flood protection for residents and businesses across Aberdeen and Hoquiam.

“As we speak, we are seeing the impacts of climate change as fires rage across the country, and unprecedented floods have claimed dozens of lives. Here in Region 10, we also can’t forget that every day is earthquake season with a deadly earthquake able to strike without warning,” said Regional Administrator Nunn. “The projects selected as well as the additional funding being made available empower local communities to develop innovative solutions that address the unique risks their communities face and promote a more secure, resilient and prosperous future for their residents. We’re proud to work side-by-side with our local leaders to help them take advantage of these funding opportunities.” A full video of today’s press conference can be found here.

Funding for projects selected in Washington state form part of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program. BRIC provides communities with the opportunity to proactively invest in hazard mitigation projects to reduce the risks they face from disasters and natural hazards and avoid future disaster costs. Projects in Washington range from infrastructure investments that better ensure access to clean water and emergency communications in the event of an earthquake to initiatives to better prepare growing communities and economic hubs from flooding or seismic risks.

The following projects were selected in Washington:

City of Shoreline, North 175th Street Soil Stabilization Project - $8,869,500.00
King County Water District 90, 2021 Relocate Wells & WTP, Complete intertie for Emergency Water - $2,166,295.50
City of Aberdeen, North Shore Levee - $50,000,000.00
City of Auburn, City of Auburn Reservoir 2 Seismic Control Valve project - $1,087,500.00
Seattle Police Department, City of Seattle Good Shepherd Center South Annex Seismic Retrofit - $380,517.58

Last year, President Biden announced an increase in BRIC funding from $500 million to $1 billion with Fiscal Year 2022 funding set to double again to more than $2 billion. Today, the administration announced that a total of $3.095 billion in new funding opportunities would be available for communities as part of the BRIC program and the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program, which provides funding to states, local communities, federally recognized tribes, and territories to reduce or eliminate the risk of repetitive flood damage to buildings insured by the National Flood Insurance program. Funding was also included for technical assistance for local communities to build capacity and capability to be able to undertake these projects.

The current round of applications received far more applicants than funding available, representing the intense demand for climate resilience and disaster mitigation funding. Projects selected will undergo further review before receiving funds. Summaries and additional information on subapplicants can be found on FEMA.gov.

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mary.j.edmon Sat, 08/13/2022 - 00:11

FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Lind Fire in Washington

mary.j.edmon — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 17:53:37 +0000

FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Lind Fire in Washington

BOTHELL, Wash. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Lind Fire burning in Washington.

The state of Washington’s request for a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) was approved by FEMA Region 10 Administrator Willie G. Nunn on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at 5:58 p.m. PT. He determined that the Lind Fire threatened to cause such destruction as would constitute a major disaster. This is the first FMAG declared in 2022 to help fight Washington wildfires.

At the time of the state’s request, the wildfire threatened homes in and around the community of Lind. The fire also threatened critical communications infrastructure, well-water access, a railway along US 395, two public schools, and the Lind Municipal Airport.

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mary.j.edmon Fri, 08/05/2022 - 17:53

FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Miller Road Fire in Oregon

mary.j.edmon — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 18:07:02 +0000

FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Miller Road Fire in Oregon

BOTHELL, Wash. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Miller Road Fire burning in Oregon.

The state of Oregon’s request for a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) was approved by FEMA Region 10 Deputy Administrator Vince Maykovich on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at 12:11 a.m. PT. He determined that the Miller Road Fire threatened to cause such destruction as would constitute a major disaster. This is the first FMAG declared in 2022 to help fight Oregon wildfires.

At the time of the state’s request, the wildfire threatened homes in and around the communities of Pine Grove, Tygh Valley, and the City of Maupin. The fire also threatened a major power transmission line and three communications towers in the area.

In addition to the firefighting funds authorized under this FMAG, another $786,552 will be available to Oregon through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Post Fire for the mitigation of future wildfires and related hazards, such as flood after fire or erosion. Some eligible wildfire project types include defensible space measures, ignition-resistant construction, and hazardous fuels reduction. The Disaster Recovery Reform Act of 2018 authorizes FEMA to provide HMGP Post-Fire funds to eligible states and territories that receive Fire Management Assistance declarations and federally recognized tribes that have land burned within a designated area. 

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mary.j.edmon Wed, 08/03/2022 - 18:07

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Alaska Disaster Declaration

mayshaunt.gary — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 14:37:51 +0000

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Alaska Disaster Declaration

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Alaska to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a landslide on May 7, 2022.

Federal funding also is available to state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the landslide in the Kenai Peninsula Borough.

Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.

Yolanda J. Jackson has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. Additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the state and warranted by the results of further assessments.

mayshaunt.gary Wed, 07/27/2022 - 14:37