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Oct

12

For Texas Hurricane Harvey Survivors, Public Assistance Grants Available

FEMA News

AUSTIN, Texas – For Texas survivors of Hurricane Harvey, the Public Assistance Program is giving eligible applicants access to a $XXX million grant to restore damages caused by the disaster. The deadline to apply has been set for Oct.31 and no extensions will be granted.Eligible applicant include states, federally recognized tribal governments (including Alaska Native villages and organizations so long as they are not privately owned), U.S. territories, local governments, and certain private non-profit (PNP) organizations.Survivors should consider applying to the SBA even if they think they aren’t interested in a...

Oct

12

October 12, 2017

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing

FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for October 12, 2017 FEMA Daily Operations Briefing for October 12, 2017 Significant Events: •Hurricane Response & Recovery – Harvey, Irma, Maria; CA Wildfires Tropical Activity: •Atlantic – Hurricane Ophelia •Eastern Pacific – Disturbance 1 •Central Pacific – No tropical cyclones expected next 5 days •Western Pacific – No activity affecting U.S. interests Significant Weather: •Elevated Fire weather conditions – CA •Red Flag Warnings – CA •Space Weather: oPast 24-hours: Minor; Geomagnetic storms reaching G1 level occurred oNext 24-hours: Minor; Geomagnetic storms reaching G1...

Oct

11

Nueces County Disaster Recovery Center to Resume Full Service Friday

FEMA News

Official website of the Department of Homeland SecurityOriginal linkOriginal author: zella.campbell

Oct

11

For Texas Hurricane Harvey Survivors, Public Assistance Grants Available

FEMA News

AUSTIN, Texas – For Texas survivors of Hurricane Harvey, the Public Assistance Program is giving eligible applicants access to a $XXX million grant to restore damages caused by the disaster. The deadline to apply has been set for Oct.31 and no extensions will be granted.Eligible applicant include states, federally recognized tribal governments (including Alaska Native villages and organizations so long as they are not privately owned), U.S. territories, local governments, and certain private non-profit (PNP) organizations.Survivors should consider applying to the SBA even if they think they aren’t interested in a...

Oct

11

Fact Sheet: Elevating Your Flood Damaged Home to Avoid Future Damage

FEMA News

Official website of the Department of Homeland SecurityOriginal linkOriginal author: Carmen.Castro

Oct

11

Fact Sheet: Register with FEMA Even if You Have Insurance

FEMA News

People who were affected by Hurricane Harvey and the subsequent floods and who live in the disaster-designated Texas counties should register for FEMA assistance even if they are covered by insurance or have registered with other agencies.Under federal law, FEMA cannot duplicate insurance settlements or other benefits, but there are cases where insured survivors might still be eligible for FEMA help.For example:Your settlement was delayed longer than 30 days after you filed a claim.The settlement does not fully cover all your losses and needs.You exhausted the additional living expenses provided in...

Oct

11

Fact Sheet: Why Should I Return the SBA Loan Application?

FEMA News

After you apply for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), you may be contacted by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). If you are asked to submit an application for a low-interest SBA disaster loan, don’t hesitate.If SBA determines you are eligible for a loan, you don’t have to accept it. If you don’t qualify for a loan, SBA will refer you back to FEMA and you could be considered for other FEMA grants for Other Needs Assistance, which covers items like disaster-related car repairs, clothing, household items...

Oct

11

Fact Sheet: Texas Renters May Be Eligible for Federal Help

FEMA News

Official website of the Department of Homeland SecurityOriginal linkOriginal author: Carmen.Castro

Oct

11

Fact Sheet: Helping Survivors with Disabilities in the Disaster Assistance Process

FEMA News

Official website of the Department of Homeland SecurityOriginal linkOriginal author: Carmen.Castro

Oct

11

Fact Sheet: Donate and Volunteer Wisely

FEMA News

The overwhelming generosity of the public in the wake of Hurricane Harvey is helping affected communities to start healing from the consequences of this disaster.However, the amount of donated items now exceeds the needs of the impacted communities, and supporting agencies are having to redirect manpower away from providing direct services needed by survivors to managing donated goods that may not meet survivors’ needs.Therefore, the State of Texas is asking that you please DO NOT donate unsolicited goods at this time. This will support improved coordination with experienced disaster relief organizations...