Federal Emergency Management Agency Announces Operational Guidance for Disaster Response and Recovery in Pandemic Environment | site |
(Information contained in Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA] press release dated: May 17, 2021)
Washington - - For the second year in a row, FEMA is prepared to respond to disasters as the nation continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
FEMA released the “COVID-19 Pandemic Operational Guidance: All-Hazards Incident Response and Recovery,” a document aimed at helping emergency managers plan for disaster response and recovery, while adhering to public health guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
For more than a year, the emergency management community has been operating in a pandemic environment, and FEMA has emphasized the importance of all state, local, tribal and territorial (SLTT) governments applying lessons learned from 2020, as they prepare for operati...
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IRS extends May 17, other Tax Deadlines for Victims of Tennessee storms; provides Special Guidelines for Disaster Area Individuals needing further Extensions
IRS extends May 17, other Tax Deadlines for Victims of Tennessee storms; provides Special Guidelines for Disaster Area Individuals needing further Extensions | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Internal Revenue Service [IRS] press release dated: May 14, 2021)
Washington - - Victims of this spring's storms and tornadoes in Tennessee will have until August 2, 2021, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the Internal Revenue Service announced today.
Following The recent disaster declaration issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the IRS is providing this relief to taxpayers affected by storms, tornadoes, and flooding that took place between March 25 and April 3, 2021, in parts of Tennessee. Currently, relief is available to affected taxpayers who live or have a business in Campbell, Cannon, Cheatham, Claiborne, Clay, Davidson, Decatur, Fentress, Grainger, Hardeman, Henderson,... -
SBA Reaches 200 Billion Dollars Milestone in Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program to Small Businesses and Non-Profits
SBA Reaches $200 Billion Milestone in Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program to Small Businesses and Non-Profits | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Small Business Administration [SBA] press release dated: February 12, 2021)
Washington - - Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration reached a milestone in the success of the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, which has provided U.S. small businesses, non-profits, and agricultural businesses a total of $200 billion in emergency funding. “Following the enactment of COVID-19 emergency legislation, the SBA has now provided more than 3.7 million small businesses employing more than 20 million people with $200 billion through the unprecedented COVID-19 EIDL loan program,” Acting Administrator Tami Perriello said. “SBA remains committed to helping small businesses recover from the unprecedented economic effects of COVID-19.” SBA is still accepting COVID-1... -
HUD announces Disaster Assistance for Victims of Texas Severe Winter Storm
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announces Disaster Assistance for Victims of Texas Severe Winter Storm | site |
Foreclosure protections in place for homeowners in Presidentially Declared Major Disaster Areas
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development [HUD] press release dated: February 22, 2021)
Washington - - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for the State of Texas to provide support to homeowners and homebuyers in areas affected by the Severe Winter Storm. On February 19, 2021, President Biden issued a major disaster declaration for the following counties in Texas: Angelina, Aransas, Bastrop, Bee, Bell, Bexar, Blanco, Brazoria, Brazos, Brown, Burleson, Caldwell, Calhoun, Cameron, Chambers, Collin, Comal, Comanche, Cooke, Coryell, Dallas, Denton, DeWitt, Ellis, Falls, Fort Bend,... -
SBA Extends COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan Application Deadline through December 2021
U.S. Small Business Administration Extends COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan Application Deadline through December 2021 | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Small Business Administration press release: December 30, 2020)
Washington - - Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that the deadline to apply for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program for the COVID-19 Pandemic disaster declaration is extended to December 31, 2021. The deadline extension comes as a result of the recent bipartisan COVID-19 relief bill passed by Congress and enacted by the President on December 27, 2020. To date, SBA has approved $197 billion in low-interest loans which provide U.S. small businesses, non-profits and agricultural businesses working capital funds to help America’s small businesses make it through this challenging time. “Following the President’s declaration of the COVID-19 Pandemic, SBA has approved over 3.6 million loans ... -
SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Maryland Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19
U.S. Small Business Administration Offers Disaster Assistance to Maryland Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) | site |
(October 20, 2020) - - Today, October 20, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) published the following information:
ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Maryland small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced today. SBA acted under its own authority, as provided by the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act that was recently signed by the President, to declare a disaster following a request received from Gov. Larry Hogan on March 18, 2020.
The disaster declaration makes SBA assistance available in the entire state of Maryland; District of Columbia and the... -
U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Alabama Disaster Areas
U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Alabama Disaster Areas| site |
(September 30, 2020) - - Today, September 30, 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published the following information: WASHINGTON, September 30, 2020 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced today that low-income Alabama residents recovering from Hurricane Sally could be eligible for a helping hand from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP). Secretary Perdue said that households who may not normally be eligible under regular Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) rules may qualify for D-SNAP – if they meet the disaster income limits and have qualifying disaster-related expenses. “D-SNAP will be critical in our ongoing, on-the-ground food assistance for our neighbors on the Alabama Gulf Coast,” Secretary Perdue said. “USDA is committed to ensuring Alabamians... -
U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Approval of D-SNAP for California Disaster Areas
U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Approval of D-SNAP for California Disaster Areas | site |
(September 29, 2020) - - Today, September 29, 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published the following information:
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29, 2020 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced today that low-income California residents dealing with the ongoing wildfires could be eligible for a helping hand from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP). Secretary Perdue said that households who may not normally be eligible under regular Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) rules may qualify for D-SNAP – if they meet the disaster income limits and have qualifying disaster-related expenses. “USDA is committed to ensuring Californians affected by these wildfires have enough to eat and will be here to help throughout their entire recovery. D-SNAP will be a vital ... -
Federal Emergency Management Agency Offers Military Personnel Disaster Assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency Offers Military Personnel Disaster Assistance
(November 10, 2018) - - Today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) published the following information: Tallahassee, Fla. - - FEMA may provide disaster assistance to eligible, active-duty military and civilian military employees as long as it does not duplicate assistance from the military. Active-duty military and civilian military employees who live in privately owned housing on base may be eligible for all categories of housing assistance. Applicants living in military housing may receive Rental Assistance if they document that they are not receiving housing assistance from another source. Active-duty military personnel stationed outside the country may authorize a third party to be present for inspection of their damaged primary residence. To use a third party, a military applicant must p... -
FEMA Publishes Fact Sheet Titled Rumors vs. Facts about Disaster Assistance
FEMA Publishes Fact Sheet Titled Rumors vs. Facs about Disaster Assistance
RUMORS VS. FACTS ABOUT DISASTER ASSISTANCE
(November 2, 2018) - - Today the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) published the following information:
RUMOR: FEMA only helps insured homeowners.
FACT: FEMA assistance is not just for homeowners. FEMA also may provide assistance to renters who lost personal property or who were displaced. Not having insurance has no effect on a survivor’s eligibility for assistance.
RUMOR: FEMA is paying insurance deductibles.
FACT: By law, FEMA cannot pay insurance deductibles.
RUMOR: FEMA is charging for debris removal.
FACT: FEMA does not charge for debris removal. In fact, FEMA can reimburse cities, towns and state agencies reasonable... -
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross Declares Fishery Disaster in Florida following Hurricane Michael
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross Declares Fishery Disaster in Florida following Hurricane Michael
(November 1, 2018) - - Today, in response to a request from Governor Rick Scott on October 23, Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that a commercial fishery failure occurred in Florida as a result of Hurricane Michael, which struck the panhandle with devastating force on October 10. “The Department of Commerce stands ready to support communities across Florida in their hour of need,” said Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross. “The Trump Administration is committed to ensuring that all Americans receive the necessary aid to recover and rebuild following the destruction and harm caused by Hurricane Michael.” This determination provides the basis for Congress to appropriate fishery disaster assistance for the new fiscal year, which began in October. In 2018, Secretary Ross ha... -
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Selects Pilot Projects to Demonstrate Better Approach to Disaster Medical Care
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Selects Pilot Projects to Demonstrate Better Approach to Disaster Medical Care
(September 27, 2018) - - Today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published the following information:
In a disaster, thousands of Americans may require immediate medical specialty care, surpassing the care available in the community. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) today awarded two $3 million grants to demonstrate how a new Regional Disaster Health Response System could meet these needs, including trauma, burn or other specialty care, during a national emergency and save more lives. “Our nation faces real and serious threats that represent a looming risk to healthcare delivery,” said HHS Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Respons... -
U. S. Department of Agriculture Announces Approval of D-SNAP for North Carolina Disaster Areas
U. S. Department of Agriculture Announces Approval of D-SNAP for North Carolina Disaster Areas
Washington, DC - - (September 25, 2018) - - North Carolina residents recovering from Hurricane Florence could be eligible for disaster food benefits through the availability of USDA’s Disaster SNAP (D-SNAP) announced today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Households that may not normally be eligible under regular SNAP rules may qualify for D-SNAP if they meet the disaster income limits and have qualifying disaster-related expenses. “Our department is committed to providing the assistance needed to our neighbors, as they pull themselves to recovery,” U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue said. “The D-SNAP program USDA is announcing today is an important step forward in bringing back normalcy to those impacted.” D-SNAP eligible households in the affected areas wi... -
U.S. Small Business Administration Offers Disaster Assistance to Residents of South Carolina Affected by Hurricane Florence
U.S. Small Business Administration Offers Disaster Assistance to Residents of South Carolina Affected by Hurricane Florence
Washington, DC - - (September 22, 2018) - - U.S. Small Business Administrator Linda McMahon issued the following statement after the announcement of the Presidential disaster declaration for several counties in South Carolina affected by Hurricane Florence beginning Sept. 8, 2018:
“The U.S. Small Business Administration is strongly committed to providing South Carolina residents with the most effective response possible to assist businesses, homeowners and renters with federal disaster loans. Getting businesses and communities up and running after a disaster is our highest priority.”
The disaster declaration covers Dillon, Horry, Marion and Marlboro counties in South Carolina which are eligible for both Physical and Economic Injury Disaster Loans... -
U.S. Department of Labor Awards Disaster Recovery Grant to North Carolina in Wake of Hurricane Florence
U.S. Department of Labor Awards Disaster Recovery Grant to North Carolina in Wake of Hurricane Florence
Washington, DC - - (September 21, 2018) - - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of a Disaster Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grant (DWG) to the North Carolina Department of Commerce to assess workforce needs in response to Hurricane Florence. Hurricane Florence brought record amounts of rainfall and flooding to the affected counties. The storm received a major disaster declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on September 14, 2018, enabling the State to request DWG funding to assess workforce needs in the following 18 counties declared eligible for FEMA's Public Assistance Program: Beaufort, Bladen, Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Craven, Cumberland, Duplin, Harnett, Jones, New Hanover, Lenoir, Onslow, Pamlico, Pender, Robeson, Sampson, an...
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Federal Emergency Management Agency Announces Operational Guidance for Disaster Response and Recovery in Pandemic Environment | site |
(Information contained in Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA] press release dated: May 17, 2021)
Washington - - For the second year in a row, FEMA is prepared to respond to disasters as the nation continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
FEMA released the “COVID-19 Pandemic Operational Guidance: All-Hazards Incident Response and Recovery,” a document aimed at helping emergency managers plan for disaster response and recovery, while adhering to public health guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19. For more than a year, the emergency management community has been operating in a pandemic environment, and FEMA has emphasized the importance of all state, local, tribal and territorial (SLTT) governments applying lessons learned from 2020, as they prepare for operati...05-18-2021, 10:46 PM -
IRS extends May 17, other Tax Deadlines for Victims of Tennessee storms; provides Special Guidelines for Disaster Area Individuals needing further Extensions | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Internal Revenue Service [IRS] press release dated: May 14, 2021)
Washington - - Victims of this spring's storms and tornadoes in Tennessee will have until August 2, 2021, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the Internal Revenue Service announced today.
Following The recent disaster declaration issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the IRS is providing this relief to taxpayers affected by storms, tornadoes, and flooding that took place between March 25 and April 3, 2021, in parts of Tennessee. Currently, relief is available to affected taxpayers who live or have a business in Campbell, Cannon, Cheatham, Claiborne, Clay, Davidson, Decatur, Fentress, Grainger, Hardeman, Henderson,...05-14-2021, 09:50 PM -
SBA Reaches $200 Billion Milestone in Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program to Small Businesses and Non-Profits | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Small Business Administration [SBA] press release dated: February 12, 2021)
Washington - - Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration reached a milestone in the success of the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, which has provided U.S. small businesses, non-profits, and agricultural businesses a total of $200 billion in emergency funding. “Following the enactment of COVID-19 emergency legislation, the SBA has now provided more than 3.7 million small businesses employing more than 20 million people with $200 billion through the unprecedented COVID-19 EIDL loan program,” Acting Administrator Tami Perriello said. “SBA remains committed to helping small businesses recover from the unprecedented economic effects of COVID-19.” SBA is still accepting COVID-1...02-25-2021, 09:12 PM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announces Disaster Assistance for Victims of Texas Severe Winter Storm | site |
Foreclosure protections in place for homeowners in Presidentially Declared Major Disaster Areas
(Information contained in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development [HUD] press release dated: February 22, 2021)
Washington - - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for the State of Texas to provide support to homeowners and homebuyers in areas affected by the Severe Winter Storm. On February 19, 2021, President Biden issued a major disaster declaration for the following counties in Texas: Angelina, Aransas, Bastrop, Bee, Bell, Bexar, Blanco, Brazoria, Brazos, Brown, Burleson, Caldwell, Calhoun, Cameron, Chambers, Collin, Comal, Comanche, Cooke, Coryell, Dallas, Denton, DeWitt, Ellis, Falls, Fort Bend,...02-25-2021, 03:26 AM -
U.S. Small Business Administration Extends COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan Application Deadline through December 2021 | site |
(Information contained in U.S. Small Business Administration press release: December 30, 2020)
Washington - - Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that the deadline to apply for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program for the COVID-19 Pandemic disaster declaration is extended to December 31, 2021. The deadline extension comes as a result of the recent bipartisan COVID-19 relief bill passed by Congress and enacted by the President on December 27, 2020. To date, SBA has approved $197 billion in low-interest loans which provide U.S. small businesses, non-profits and agricultural businesses working capital funds to help America’s small businesses make it through this challenging time. “Following the President’s declaration of the COVID-19 Pandemic, SBA has approved over 3.6 million loans ...12-30-2020, 04:29 PM -
U.S. Small Business Administration Offers Disaster Assistance to Maryland Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) | site |
(October 20, 2020) - - Today, October 20, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) published the following information:
ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Maryland small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced today. SBA acted under its own authority, as provided by the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act that was recently signed by the President, to declare a disaster following a request received from Gov. Larry Hogan on March 18, 2020.
The disaster declaration makes SBA assistance available in the entire state of Maryland; District of Columbia and the...10-23-2020, 06:35 AM -
U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Alabama Disaster Areas| site |
(September 30, 2020) - - Today, September 30, 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published the following information: WASHINGTON, September 30, 2020 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced today that low-income Alabama residents recovering from Hurricane Sally could be eligible for a helping hand from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP). Secretary Perdue said that households who may not normally be eligible under regular Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) rules may qualify for D-SNAP – if they meet the disaster income limits and have qualifying disaster-related expenses. “D-SNAP will be critical in our ongoing, on-the-ground food assistance for our neighbors on the Alabama Gulf Coast,” Secretary Perdue said. “USDA is committed to ensuring Alabamians...10-07-2020, 11:46 PM -
U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Approval of D-SNAP for California Disaster Areas | site |
(September 29, 2020) - - Today, September 29, 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published the following information:
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29, 2020 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced today that low-income California residents dealing with the ongoing wildfires could be eligible for a helping hand from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP). Secretary Perdue said that households who may not normally be eligible under regular Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) rules may qualify for D-SNAP – if they meet the disaster income limits and have qualifying disaster-related expenses. “USDA is committed to ensuring Californians affected by these wildfires have enough to eat and will be here to help throughout their entire recovery. D-SNAP will be a vital ...10-07-2020, 05:25 PM -
Federal Emergency Management Agency Offers Military Personnel Disaster Assistance
(November 10, 2018) - - Today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) published the following information: Tallahassee, Fla. - - FEMA may provide disaster assistance to eligible, active-duty military and civilian military employees as long as it does not duplicate assistance from the military. Active-duty military and civilian military employees who live in privately owned housing on base may be eligible for all categories of housing assistance. Applicants living in military housing may receive Rental Assistance if they document that they are not receiving housing assistance from another source. Active-duty military personnel stationed outside the country may authorize a third party to be present for inspection of their damaged primary residence. To use a third party, a military applicant must p...11-13-2018, 06:26 AM -
FEMA Publishes Fact Sheet Titled Rumors vs. Facs about Disaster Assistance
RUMORS VS. FACTS ABOUT DISASTER ASSISTANCE
(November 2, 2018) - - Today the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) published the following information:
RUMOR: FEMA only helps insured homeowners.
FACT: FEMA assistance is not just for homeowners. FEMA also may provide assistance to renters who lost personal property or who were displaced. Not having insurance has no effect on a survivor’s eligibility for assistance.
RUMOR: FEMA is paying insurance deductibles.
FACT: By law, FEMA cannot pay insurance deductibles.
RUMOR: FEMA is charging for debris removal.
FACT: FEMA does not charge for debris removal. In fact, FEMA can reimburse cities, towns and state agencies reasonable...11-03-2018, 05:23 AM -
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross Declares Fishery Disaster in Florida following Hurricane Michael
(November 1, 2018) - - Today, in response to a request from Governor Rick Scott on October 23, Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that a commercial fishery failure occurred in Florida as a result of Hurricane Michael, which struck the panhandle with devastating force on October 10. “The Department of Commerce stands ready to support communities across Florida in their hour of need,” said Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross. “The Trump Administration is committed to ensuring that all Americans receive the necessary aid to recover and rebuild following the destruction and harm caused by Hurricane Michael.” This determination provides the basis for Congress to appropriate fishery disaster assistance for the new fiscal year, which began in October. In 2018, Secretary Ross ha...11-03-2018, 03:10 AM -
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Selects Pilot Projects to Demonstrate Better Approach to Disaster Medical Care
(September 27, 2018) - - Today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published the following information:
In a disaster, thousands of Americans may require immediate medical specialty care, surpassing the care available in the community. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) today awarded two $3 million grants to demonstrate how a new Regional Disaster Health Response System could meet these needs, including trauma, burn or other specialty care, during a national emergency and save more lives. “Our nation faces real and serious threats that represent a looming risk to healthcare delivery,” said HHS Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Respons...10-01-2018, 11:03 AM -
U. S. Department of Agriculture Announces Approval of D-SNAP for North Carolina Disaster Areas
Washington, DC - - (September 25, 2018) - - North Carolina residents recovering from Hurricane Florence could be eligible for disaster food benefits through the availability of USDA’s Disaster SNAP (D-SNAP) announced today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Households that may not normally be eligible under regular SNAP rules may qualify for D-SNAP if they meet the disaster income limits and have qualifying disaster-related expenses. “Our department is committed to providing the assistance needed to our neighbors, as they pull themselves to recovery,” U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue said. “The D-SNAP program USDA is announcing today is an important step forward in bringing back normalcy to those impacted.” D-SNAP eligible households in the affected areas wi...10-01-2018, 09:47 AM -
U.S. Small Business Administration Offers Disaster Assistance to Residents of South Carolina Affected by Hurricane Florence
Washington, DC - - (September 22, 2018) - - U.S. Small Business Administrator Linda McMahon issued the following statement after the announcement of the Presidential disaster declaration for several counties in South Carolina affected by Hurricane Florence beginning Sept. 8, 2018:
“The U.S. Small Business Administration is strongly committed to providing South Carolina residents with the most effective response possible to assist businesses, homeowners and renters with federal disaster loans. Getting businesses and communities up and running after a disaster is our highest priority.”
The disaster declaration covers Dillon, Horry, Marion and Marlboro counties in South Carolina which are eligible for both Physical and Economic Injury Disaster Loans...09-25-2018, 03:08 AM -
U.S. Department of Labor Awards Disaster Recovery Grant to North Carolina in Wake of Hurricane Florence
Washington, DC - - (September 21, 2018) - - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of a Disaster Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grant (DWG) to the North Carolina Department of Commerce to assess workforce needs in response to Hurricane Florence. Hurricane Florence brought record amounts of rainfall and flooding to the affected counties. The storm received a major disaster declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on September 14, 2018, enabling the State to request DWG funding to assess workforce needs in the following 18 counties declared eligible for FEMA's Public Assistance Program: Beaufort, Bladen, Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Craven, Cumberland, Duplin, Harnett, Jones, New Hanover, Lenoir, Onslow, Pamlico, Pender, Robeson, Sampson, an...09-24-2018, 05:15 PM -
What to Expect After Registering for Disaster Assistance
Editor's note: On September 21, 2018 the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) published the following information:
Raleigh, NC - - (September 21, 2018) - - After registering for disaster assistance, you may be contacted by a FEMA-contracted housing inspector to schedule an appointment for a housing inspection.
Your first contact with a housing inspector may be by text or phone call and may come from an area code different than yours. The inspection is needed to verify and assess damage indicated when you registered. The inspection generally takes about 20-40 minutes but may take longer. The inspector will want to see the damaged areas of your home, as well as damaged furniture and personal property. There is no fee for the inspection. When a housing inspector comes to visit your home, ask to see ...09-22-2018, 12:28 AM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and Puerto Rico Ink $1.5 Billion Disaster Recovery Grant Agreement
Action paves the path to repair housing, businesses and infrastructure
Washington, DC - - (September 20, 2018) - - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson and Puerto Rico's Governor Ricardo Rosselló today announced the formal execution of a $1.5 billion grant agreement to help citizens in Puerto Rico to recover from Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The signing of this grant agreement now paves the way to speed recovery dollars needed to restore damaged and destroyed homes, businesses and infrastructure.
Puerto Rico's long-term recovery is supported through HUD's Community Development Block Grant—Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Program, which requires grantees to develop thoughtful recovery plans informed by...09-21-2018, 10:34 PM -
FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams Reaching Out in North Carolina
Raleigh, NC - - (September 19, 2018) - - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams are working in Hurricane Florence affected-areas in North Carolina to help survivors register for assistance, identify and address immediate and emerging needs, and make referrals to other local, state and voluntary agencies to best meet survivors’ needs. Using the latest mobile technology, DSA staff can register survivors for disaster assistance, update their records and make referrals to local, state, and voluntary agency partners. During this process, specialists will ask for some personal information including: social security number, annual income and bank information, as well as names of occupants of the impacted property. Like all FEMA field personnel, team members can be ide...09-21-2018, 07:32 AM -
U.S. Department of Justice Reminds the Public to be Aware of Fraud When Disaster Strikes and Report it to the National Center for Disaster Fraud
National Center For Disaster Fraud Partners With National Association of Attorneys General to Combat Disaster-Related Fraud
(August 29, 2018) - - The Department of Justice established the National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, when billions of dollars in federal disaster relief poured into the Gulf Coast region, which opened opportunities for criminals to exploit people during vulnerable times. The NCDF, a national coordinating agency within the Department’s Criminal Division, operates a call center at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and serves as a centralized clearinghouse for disaster fraud complaints and information relating to both natural and man-made disasters. The...09-15-2018, 11:52 PM -
President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for North Carolina
Washington, DC - - (September 15, 2018) - - The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of North Carolina to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Florence beginning on September 7, 2018, and continuing. The President's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Beaufort, Brunswick, Carteret, Craven, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, and Pender 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 available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and c...09-15-2018, 11:06 PM -
U.S. Small Business Administration Offers Disaster Assistance to Residents of North Carolina Affected by Hurricane Florence
Washington, DC - - (September 15, 2018) - - U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Linda McMahon issued the following statement after the announcement of the Presidential disaster declaration for several counties in North Carolina affected by Hurricane Florence beginning Sept. 7, 2018 and continuing:
“The U.S. Small Business Administration is strongly committed to providing North Carolina residents with the most effective response possible to assist businesses, homeowners and renters with federal disaster loans. Getting businesses and communities up and running after a disaster is our highest priority.” The disaster declaration covers Beaufort, Brunswick, Carteret, Craven, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico and Pender counties in ...09-15-2018, 10:46 PM -
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Approves $1.5 Billion Disaster Recovery Plan in Puerto Rico
Action plan focuses on housing, infrastructure and economic development
Washington, DC - - (July 30, 2018) - - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson today announced HUD has approved a $1.5 billion disaster recovery plan to help citizens in Puerto Rico to recover from Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Puerto Rico recently submitted the plan for HUD’s review which primarily focuses on the restoration of damaged and destroyed homes, businesses and infrastructure. Read Puerto Rico’s recovery plan.
Puerto Rico’s long-term recovery is supported through HUD’s Community Development Block Grant—Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Program which requires grantees to develop thoughtful recovery plans informed by local residents. Learn...08-02-2018, 04:53 PM -
U.S. Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available in North Carolina Following Secretary of Agriculture Drought Disaster Declaration for April Freeze
July 24, 2018
Atlanta, GA - - (July 23, 2018) - - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and private nonprofit organizations located in Cherokee and Clay counties in
North Carolina as a result of the freeze on April 17, 2018.
“These counties are eligible because they are contiguous to one or more primary counties in Georgia. The Small Business Administration recognizes that disasters do not usually stop at county or state lines. For that reason, counties adjacent to primary counties named in the declaration are...07-24-2018, 05:52 PM -
U.S. Education Secretary DeVos Announces New Federal Disaster Assistance for Florida
Washington, DC - - (May 17, 2018) - - U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced today a total of approximately $84.5 million in new federal assistance for Florida under the Immediate Aid to Restart School Operations (K-12 Restart) program. The award announced today is the first in a multiphase award process designed to provide prompt initial funding while offering subsequent opportunities for additional assistance through future applications. "As Florida continues to recover from Hurricanes Irma and Maria, the Department is committed to helping officials on the ground restore a safe and healthy learning environment," said U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. "We will continue to work closely with Commissioner Stewart and Governor Scott to ensure students and teachers have the resources t...05-22-2018, 01:49 PM -
U.S. Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available in North Carolina Following Secretary of Agriculture Disaster Declaration for Drought
Counties: Buncombe, Burke, Catawba, Cherokee, Clay, Cleveland, Gaston, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Iredell, Jackson, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, Mecklenburg, Rutherford, Transylvania, Swain and Yancey
Atlanta, GA - - (March 3, 2017) - - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and private nonprofit organizations located in North Carolina as a result of the drought that began on Nov. 1, 2016.
The SBA’s disaster declaration includes the following counties: Buncombe, Burke, Catawba, Cherokee, Clay, Cleveland, Gaston, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Iredell, Jackson, Lincoln, Macon, Madison, Me...03-10-2017, 11:30 AM -
Time Running Out to Apply for Federal Disaster Assistance for Wildfire Damage
January 30, 2017
Sevierville, TN - - (January 30, 2017) - - Survivors needing disaster assistance for damage from the Sevier County wildfires are encouraged to register soon. Time is running out.
Federal disaster assistance is available to eligible individuals and households and those who were working in or visiting Sevier County and were affected by the Nov. 28-Dec. 9 wildfires. The deadline to register for disaster assistance is Monday, Feb. 13.
Applying for disaster assistance is a two-step process that ensures consideration for all FEMA programs and disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. First, register with FEMA. Second, complete and return the SBA loan application, if one is offered. There is no charge to apply for the loan and if approved, no obligation to accept it.
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Disaster Recovery Resource Fair Provides Advice on Hurricane Recovery
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January 24, 2017
Durham, NC - - (January 23, 2017) - - Area homeowners as well as renters and business owners whose properties were damaged by Hurricane Matthew flooding can find information and guidance on their next step at the Lumberton Disaster Recovery Resource Fair.
The resource fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 at the Goldsboro Event Center, 1501 South Slocomb St., Goldsboro, NC 27530. This is a rescheduling of the disaster recovery fair that was cancelled due to the winter storm.
Bilingual and American Sign Language interpreters will be on hand.
Do you have a particular recovery issue that puzzles you? Specialists in disaster recovery will be available for one-on-one discussions and to answer your questions.
Topics include:- Housing resources
- Sheltering at
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Sevier County Wildfire Survivors Reminded to Use Disaster Grants for Intended Purpose
January 14, 2017
Sevierville, TN - - (January 12, 2017) - - Officials urge survivors of the Sevier County wildfires to use their federal disaster aid for its intended purpose. Improperly using the funds could violate the declaration survivors sign to receive the grants and could result in future assistance being denied.
Once approved for disaster grants, survivors receive FEMA aid via check or an electronic direct deposit to their checking account. They receive a letter from FEMA providing information about the grant and how the money can be spent.
Before survivors receive their grants, they must sign a declaration and a release certifying that all funds will be spent on the expenses for which they are intended.
These grants are for repairs, temporary housing and other approved, essential disaster-related...01-14-2017, 10:05 PM -
Federal Emergency Management Agency Finalizes Pilot Guidance for Tribal Disaster Declarations Process for Stafford Act Disasters
January 14, 2017
Washington, DC - - (January 10, 2017) - - Today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced the release of its Tribal Declarations Pilot Guidance and the beginning of the pilot phase of tribal declarations under this new guidance.
The pilot guidance describes the process which tribal governments will use to request Stafford Act declarations and the criteria FEMA will use to evaluate direct tribal declaration requests and make recommendations to the President.
“With the release of the Tribal Declarations Pilot Guidance, FEMA is embarking on a new era of collaboration and partnership with tribal communities.” said FEMA Administrator W. Craig Fugate. “We look forward to continuing to work with tribal nations as a part of...01-14-2017, 09:13 PM