Texans who need help applying for FEMA assistance can meet with Disaster Survivor Assistance crews at the Fonde Community Center in Houston beginning May 21.
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Temporary FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers are now open in Darke, Delaware and Miami counties to help residents kickstart their recovery after the March 14 tornadoes.
COLUMBUS – A temporary FEMA Disaster Recovery Center will open in Hancock County to help residents kickstart their recovery after the March 14 tornadoes.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded nearly $4.6 million for several projects that seek to address flooding problems in different parts of Puerto Rico in the event of future heavy rains.
FEMA’s disaster assistance offers new benefits that may provide flexible funding directly to survivors when needed the most.
As part of the disaster assistance process, FEMA must determine ownership and occupancy of damaged primary residences.
Texans who sustained damage from the recent severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that began April 26 may be eligible for disaster assistance under FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program.
FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Texas to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding beginning on April 26, 2024 and continuing.
Severe weather is already affecting some parts of the nation, but as an intense severe storm moves east, residents are encouraged to take the storm seriously and to act now to prepare homes and families for potential impacts.
If you have an immediate or serious need due to the April 25-May 9 severe storms and tornadoes, you may qualify for a one-time $750 payment per household through FEMA’s Serious Need Assistance. This payment would be in addition to other assistance you’re eligible for.