COLUMBIA, S.C.—Homeowners and renters in Charleston, Georgetown and Horry counties who had damage to their property after Hurricane Ian have a few days left to register for assistance. Monday, Jan. 23, is the last day to apply for federal disaster assistance. You must register with FEMA to access federal disaster grants even if you applied with another agency or organization. To register for assistance: Go to DisasterAssistance.gov Use the FEMA mobile app Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. If you use video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give...

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SANTA FE, NM – There’s still time to add your voice along with other New Mexico residents who have already submitted their ideas online and at six public meetings. The public comment period remains open through Jan. 13 for you to provide feedback on the process to implement the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Assistance Act. It’s your opportunity to give input on the interim regulations if you want your ideas and concerns to shape the final regulations. You can review the regulations and submit your comments online by visiting regulations.gov and...

DENTON, Texas – Revised Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in portions of the cities of Campbell Station, Diaz, Newport and Tupelo; the towns of Jacksonport and Weldon; and unincorporated areas of Jackson County, Arkansas. Property owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. Community stakeholders can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and participate in the appeal and comment periods for the maps. For this Physical...

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DENTON, Texas – New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on July 5, 2023, for Haskell County, Oklahoma. During the next six months, a FEMA compliance specialist will work with the community to update each floodplain ordinance and adopt these new flood maps. Residents are encouraged to examine the maps to determine if they are in a low-to-moderate or high-risk flood zone. The current and future Flood Insurance Rate Map can be viewed on FEMA’s Flood Map Changes Viewer at https://msc.fema.gov/fmcv. By understanding flood risks, individuals can decide...

SANTA FE, New Mexico – The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office is hosting an additional job fair to fill available job openings. Job seekers can visit the third job fair on Jan. 10, in Mora to speak directly with recruiters to learn about the positions. Job fairs were previously held in Santa Fe and Las Vegas. Tuesday, Jan. 10 – Mora Job Fair New County Courthouse Complex 10 County Road Mora, NM 87732 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. These positions are full-time, in-person and will support individuals, businesses and organizations impacted...

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SANTA FE, New Mexico – The public comment period remains open online until Jan. 13, 2023, if you would like to provide feedback on the process to implement the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Assistance Act. The Act provides compensation for those impacted by the fire. Compensation may cover eligible losses, including personal injury, loss of property, business loss or financial loss. FEMA’s Interim Final Rule guides the claims process and describes necessary documentation, evaluation criteria and compensation available for those impacted by the fire and subsequent flooding. The rule also provides...

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DENTON, Texas – Extremely cold weather is gripping much of the nation, including areas of Region 6 where these temperatures are a rare occurrence. Staying warm and dry is important when temperatures may dip into single digits and wind chills into subzero levels. During these cold weather conditions, you can do several things to help yourself and others stay safe. Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Never use a generator inside a home, basement, shed or garage, even if doors and windows are open. Keep generators outside and far away from windows, doors...

DENTON, Texas – Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps are available for review in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. The updated maps were produced in coordination with local, state and FEMA officials. Significant community review of the maps has already taken place, but before the maps become final, community stakeholders can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and participate in the 90-day...

DENTON, Texas – Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps are available for review in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. The updated maps were produced in coordination with local, state and FEMA officials. Significant community review of the maps has already taken place, but before the maps become final, community stakeholders can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and participate in the 90-day...

BATON ROUGE, La. – Now is the time to prepare for the artic blast of frigid air currently barreling toward Louisiana. The National Weather Service predicts that temperatures will plummet on Thursday night and will remain unusually low through Saturday. Here’s how occupants of mobile homes and travel trailers can protect themselves and their housing unit: For those in travel trailers, refill the propane tank before the cold arrives because propane powers the heater. Do not use kitchen stoves, ovens, or space heaters to heat your unit. Rely on the unit’s...

Incident Period: Nov 7, 2022 - Nov 30, 2022 Declaration Date: Dec 13, 2022 Help for Individuals and Families After a Disaster If you have insurance, you should file a claim with your insurance company immediately. FEMA assistance cannot aid with losses already covered by insurance. I Was Told to Call the Small Business Administration The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has established facilities to provide business owners, nonprofit organizations, homeowners and renters with answers to their questions about SBA’s disaster loan program, explain the application process and help each...

DENTON, Texas – Revised Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in portions of the cities of Austin, Buda, Dripping Springs, Hays, Kyle, Mountain City, San Marcos, Wimberley and Woodcreek; the Village of Bear Creek; and unincorporated areas of Hays County, Texas. Property owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. Community stakeholders can identify any concerns or questions about the information provided and participate in the appeal and comment periods...

SANTA FE, New Mexico – The Hermit’s Peak/Canyon Fire Assistance Act provides compensation for those impacted by the fire. Compensation may cover eligible losses, including personal injury, loss of property, business loss or financial loss. FEMA’s Interim Final Rule guides the claims process and describes necessary documentation, evaluation criteria and compensation available for those impacted by the fire and subsequent flooding. The rule also provides additional guidance for appeal rights, arbitration and judicial review. The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office is holding six meetings in the most heavily impacted communities to...

SANTA FE, New Mexico – The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office is hosting two job fairs to fill available job openings. Job seekers can visit a job fair on December 14, 2022 in Santa Fe, NM, or December 15, 2022 in Las Vegas, NM, and speak directly with recruiters to learn about the positions. Positions are full-time, in-person and will support individuals, businesses and organizations impacted by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. The duty stations for these positions will be in Las Vegas, NM, Mora, NM, or Santa Fe, NM. The...

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