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Sep 24, 2024 - Oct 23, 2024
Important Date
National Disaster Recovery Framework Public Comment Period
FEMA is requesting public comments on its National Disaster Recovery Framework, which explains the federal government’s roles and responsibilities for organizing and deploying disaster recovery assistance.

Oct 21, 2024 EST - Oct 21, 2024 3:00 p.m. EST
Virtual
Hurricanes Helene and Milton: Exigency or Emergency Training on Purchasing Under a FEMA Grant
FEMA’s Grant Programs Directorate (GPD) is offering a series of one-hour trainings on the federal procurement under grants rules applicable to recipients and subrecipients purchasing under a FEMA grant award. These virtual trainings will be facilitated by GPD’s Procurement Disaster Assistance Team (PDAT).

Oct 22, 2024 EST - Oct 22, 2024 4:00 p.m. EST
Virtual
Hurricanes Helene and Milton: Purchasing Under FEMA Awards Training
FEMA’s Grant Programs Directorate (GPD) is offering a series of one-hour trainings on the federal procurement under grants rules applicable to recipients and subrecipients purchasing under a FEMA grant award. These virtual trainings will be facilitated by GPD’s Procurement Disaster Assistance Team (PDAT).

Preparedness Tips

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Press Releases and Fact Sheets

Understanding Your FEMA Eligibility Letter

If you applied for FEMA assistance after Hurricanes Milton, Helene or Debby you will receive a determination letter from FEMA in the mail or by email. These letters can also be found in a survivor’s online FEMA account by logging into DisasterAssistance.gov and selecting the Check Status tab.
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How to Appeal FEMA’s Decision

If you receive a letter from FEMA and you disagree with FEMA’s decision about your eligibility, you can appeal the decision. FEMA might need more information to continue processing your application.
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FEMA Providing Financial Support for Survivors and Communities as Hurricane Response and Recovery Efforts Continue

The Biden-Harris Administration has approved more than $1.8 billion in federal assistance for individuals and communities affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell continues to lead the federal response, working in coordination with state and local partners to ensure that survivors receive the resources they need to jumpstart their recovery.
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