FEMA Assistance Deadline is One Week Away

AUSTIN – Texas residents who were affected by the storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding this spring have until Aug. 15 to apply for FEMA disaster assistance.Homeowners and renters in Anderson, Austin, Bell, Calhoun, Collin, Cooke, Coryell, Dallas, Denton, Eastland, Ellis, Falls, Guadalupe, Hardin, Harris, Henderson, Hockley, Jasper, Jones, Kaufman, Lamar, Leon, Liberty, Montague, Montgomery, Nacogdoches, Navarro, Newton, Panola, Polk, San Jacinto, Rusk, Sabine, Smith, Terrell, Trinity, Tyler, Van Zandt, Walker and Waller counties designated for federal disaster assistance and who incurred storm-related loss or damage between April 26 – June 5, have one...
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Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Brazoria County August 8

AUSTIN -- FEMA is opening a Disaster Recovery Center in Brazoria County Aug. 8 to provide one-on-one help to Texans affected by Hurricane Beryl. Center location: Freeport Recreation Center803 N Front StFreeport, TX 77541 The centers operate from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Saturday, closed Sunday. Any center can help with both Hurricane Beryl and the April 26-June 5 storms and flooding. To find the Disaster Recovery Center location near you, go to fema.gov/drc.All centers are accessible to people with disabilities or access and functional needs and are equipped with assistive technology. Residents in Austin,...
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One Week Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance

OKLAHOMA CITY –  Oklahomans affected by the May 19-28 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding have one week left to apply for FEMA assistance.The deadline to apply is August 14.If you were affected by the storms in Blaine, Caddo, Custer, Delaware, Jackson, Mayes, Muskogee and Rogers counties, you should apply as soon as possible. FEMA may be able to help with rent, home repairs and other disaster-related needs.There are four ways to apply:To watch a video about how to apply, visit FEMA Accessible: Registering for Individual Assistance (youtube.com).For the latest...
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Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Harris County August 7

AUSTIN -- FEMA is opening two Disaster Recovery Centers in Harris County August 7 to provide one-on-one help to Texans affected by Hurricane Beryl. Center locations:Sunnyside Health & Multi-service Center4410 Reed RdHouston, TX 77051Baytown Community Center2407 Market StreetBaytown, TX 77520The centers operate from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Saturday, closed Sunday. Any center can help with both Hurricane Beryl and the April 26-June 5 storms and flooding. To find a Disaster Recovery Center near you, go to fema.gov/drc.All centers are accessible to people with disabilities or access and functional needs and are...
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Less Than Two Weeks Left to Apply for FEMA and SBA Assistance

Attention: New Mexicans who suffered damage in the South Fork and Salt Fires and flooding. Don’t wait any longer! Apply to FEMA for federal disaster assistance now! The deadline to apply for help is less than two weeks away. To date, FEMA has approved nearly $4.5 million in Housing Assistance and Other Needs Assistance for homeowners and renters who suffered damage from the fires and flooding. The agency’s federal partner in disaster assistance, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved nearly $7 million in long-term, low interest home and business loans.Homeowners...
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Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Fort Bend County August 6

AUSTIN -- FEMA is opening two Disaster Recovery Centers in Fort Bend County August 6 to provide one-on-one help to Texans affected by Hurricane Beryl. Center locations:Mustang Community Center4521 FM-521Fresno, TX 77545Katy Mills Mall5000 Katy Mills Cir (parking lot)Katy, TX 77494The centers operate from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Saturday, closed Sunday. Any center can help with both Hurricane Beryl and the April 26-June 5 storms and flooding. To find the center location nearest you go to fema.gov/drc.All centers are accessible to people with disabilities or access and functional needs and are...
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FEMA Is Still in Oklahoma, So Stay In Touch

OKLAHOMA CITY – FEMA is still in Oklahoma. Residentswho have questions about their applications or appeals can contact the agency in one of four different ways: Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 and talk with one of FEMA’s multilingual operators.Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov.Use the FEMA App.Visit a Disaster Recovery Center for in-person assistance. Locate the nearest center online at fema.gov/drc. You can visit any center in any state.Residents who applied for disaster assistance from FEMA following the April-May severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding are encouraged to stay in touch with...
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Additional Texas Counties Eligible for FEMA Assistance

AUSTIN -- Homeowners and renters in Austin, Bowie, Shelby, Trinity, and Waller counties are now eligible for FEMA assistance after Hurricane Beryl.Eligible applicants may qualify for serious needs assistance, basic home repairs, personal property losses and other eligible expenses related to this disaster. Previously, survivors in in Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Jasper, Jackson, Jefferson, Liberty, Orange, Matagorda, Montgomery, Nacogdoches, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker and Wharton counties were approved for assistance. Additional counties may be added. To apply, homeowners and renters can:Go online to disasterassistance.gov/Download the FEMA App for mobile deviceCall the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362 between...
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Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Brazoria, Liberty Counties Aug. 3

AUSTIN -- FEMA is opening Disaster Recovery Centers in Brazoria and Liberty counties Aug. 3 to provide one-on-one help to Texans affected by Hurricane Beryl. Center locations:Brazoria CountyTom Reid Library3522 Liberty Dr.Pearland, TX 77581Liberty County Cleveland Civic Center 210 Peach Ave.Cleveland, TX 77327The centers operate from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Saturday, closed Sunday. Any center can help with both Hurricane Beryl and the April 26-June 5 storms and flooding. To find the center location nearest you go to fema.gov/drc.All centers are accessible to people with disabilities or access and functional needs and are...
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Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office Pays Over One Billion Dollars to Claimants, Commits to Building Upon Momentum

SANTA FE, N.M. – The FEMA Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office (“Claims Office”) has reached a significant milestone, disbursing over one billion dollars to claimants affected by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire and subsequent flooding. To date, the Claims Office has disbursed more than $1 billion to claimants who have filed Notices of Loss, marking a critical step forward in the recovery of Las Vegas, Mora and San Miguel County communities.“Our community has shown remarkable resilience throughout this challenging journey,” said Jay Mitchell, Director of Operations for the New Mexico Joint Recovery...
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FEMA Resolves Several Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Lawsuits, Establishes Processes that Benefit Third-Party Represented Claimants

SANTA FE, N.M. — FEMA’s Claims Office recently resolved seven lawsuits pending in federal court arising from the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire. The settlements benefit claimants by expanding guidance on FEMA’s communications with individuals represented by lawyers, establishing a cooperative process to streamline the review of lawyer-provided documentation, and allowing claims payments to be made into Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts (IOLTA) held by claimants’ attorneys. The settlement terms apply only to claimants represented by counsel in the settled cases but can apply to any claimant whose attorney reviews and agrees...
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