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OKLAHOMA CITY – If you live in McClain and Pottawatomie counties and were affected by the April 19-20 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes, FEMA may be able to help with temporary housing expenses, basic home repairs or other essential disaster-related needs that are not covered by insurance.  Residents in the designated counties can apply online at disasterassistance.gov, by calling 800-621-3362, or by using the FEMA mobile app. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service. During...

SANTA FE, New Mexico – The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office has opened three office locations to the public in Mora, Las Vegas, and Santa Fe. Claimants can visit any location to speak with Claims Office staff to discuss the claims process, pick up or drop off a Notice of Loss, or schedule an appointment with a Claims Navigator, who can help you fill out your Notice of Loss and discuss the specifics of your claim. Mora Claims Office Mora County Courthouse 1 Courthouse Drive Mora, NM 87732 Oficina de reclamaciones...

BATON ROUGE, La. – FEMA’s workshop on preparedness for persons with disabilities that was to be held at the Lafayette Public Library on April 27 has been canceled.Original linkOriginal author: kirsten.chambers

LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the state of Arkansas and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) continue to assist Arkansans following the March 31 severe storms and tornadoes. In early April, the SBA opened a Business Recovery Center in Little Rock to provide a wide range of services to businesses. Another Business Recovery Center opened April 22 in Wynne. These one-stop locations offer a variety of specialized help including SBA customer service representatives that are available to meet individually with each business owner. Representatives can answer questions...

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma homeowners and renters in McClain and Pottawatomie counties who sustained damage from the recent severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from April 19-20 could be eligible for help from FEMA. The fastest and easiest way to apply for assistance is by visiting disasterassistance.gov. If it is not possible to apply online, call 800-621-3362. The toll-free telephone lines operate from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. CDT seven days a week. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.– FEMA Hazard Mitigation Outreach Specialists will be available at F.L. Davis Ace in Sherwood from Tuesday, April 25 to Saturday, May 6. Hazard mitigation outreach specialists will be on hand to answer questions about rebuilding from previous disasters and protecting your homes from future disaster-related damage. Some of the topics include clean up, selecting a contractor and ways to reduce risks from future disasters. This information is geared for do-it-yourself work and general contractors and no appointment is needed. Hazard mitigation outreach specialists will be available from 8...

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Oklahoma to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from April 19-20, 2023. The President's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in McClain and Pottawatomie counties. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster. Federal funding is also...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.– Qualifying private nonprofit houses of worship in Arkansas may be eligible for FEMA grants to cover expenses related to the March 31 severe storms and tornadoes. Grants through FEMA’s Public Assistance program may cover costs to repair or replace facilities damaged during the storms. FEMA defines religious facilities as a church, synagogue, mosque, temple or other house of worship without regard to the religious character of the facility. No religious facility or house of worship may be excluded from this definition because leadership or membership in the organization...