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FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides from April 29 – May 10, 2024.
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Kentucky homeowners and renters in Butler, Caldwell, Calloway, Christian, Clay, Greenup, Hopkins, Knox, Logan, Muhlenberg, Simpson, Todd, Trigg, Warren and Whitley counties who experienced damage or losses caused by the May 21-27 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and mudslides may apply for FEMA disaster assistance.
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – If you are a West Virginian who sustained damage from the severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides from April 11-12, 2024, you may be eligible for disaster assistance from FEMA. If you live in Hancock, Kanawha, Marshall, Ohio, Roane, Wetzel or Wood counties, you’re eligible to apply for assistance from FEMA to help with costs from damage and losses caused by the April 11-12, 2024, storms. Applicants may qualify for rental assistance, basic home repairs, personal property losses and other eligible expenses related to storm damage. FEMA assistance may be available to residents with and without insurance coverage.
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia has taken significant steps toward recovery following the April 2-6, 2024, severe storms, floods and tornadoes. In the 60 days following the May 22, 2024, presidential disaster declaration, the response to help West Virginia’s disaster survivors has been swift and substantial.
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FEMA is looking for Maine residents who want to support the recovery effort from January's severe storm. Many FEMA career employees began as local hires and hiring locally helps build the agency's disaster recovery workforce.
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FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the Chickasaw Nation to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms from March 14-15, 2024.
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FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the Commonwealth of Kentucky to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and mudslides from May 21- 27, 2024.
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If you applied for FEMA assistance, you will receive a letter in the mail or via email.
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Oklahomans affected by the April 25-May 9 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding have just one week left to apply for FEMA assistance. The deadline to apply is July 31.
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FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Missouri to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from May 19–27, 2024.
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