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WASHINGTON — FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of New York to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding on Aug. 18-19, 2024.

Federal funding is available to state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities in Lewis, Oswego and Suffolk counties.

Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.

Lai Sun Yee has been named the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected areas. Designations may be made at a later date if requested by the state and warranted by the results of further damage assessments. 

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – FEMA has opened a mobile Disaster Recovery Center in Franklin County to provide one-on-one help to Floridians affected by Hurricane Helene. Survivors of any of the storms can visit any center. 

Survivors do not need to visit a center to apply for assistance. Survivors are encouraged to apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by downloading the FEMA App. FEMA does not distribute cash at Disaster Recovery Centers. 

Center location:

Franklin County (Mobile)
Alligator Point Fire Department
101 Tom Roberts Road
Alligator Point, FL 32346
Hours: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday through Oct. 23, 2024.

When this center moves to a new location, details will be provided to the public.

To find other center locations go to fema.gov/drc or text “DRC” and a Zip Code to 43362. All centers are accessible to people with disabilities or access and functional needs and are equipped with assistive technology.

Homeowners and renters are encouraged to apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by using the FEMA App. You may also apply by phone at 800-621-3362. If you choose to apply by phone, please understand wait times may be longer because of increased volume for multiple recent disasters. Lines are open every day and help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service, captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service. For an accessible video on how to apply for assistance go to FEMA Accessible:

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Disaster Recovery Centers will open Tuesday, Oct. 22, in Greene County and Wednesday, Oct. 23, in Hamblen County to help Tennesseans who had damage or losses from Tropical Storm Helene.

Center hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday to Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. ET Sunday.

Locations are:

Greene County opening Oct. 22: Greene County Courthouse/Annex 
204 North Cutler St., Greeneville, TN 37745

Hamblen County opening Oct. 23: Utility Commission Conference and Training Center
441 Main St., Morristown, TN 37814

A center is also open in:

Unicoi County: National Guard Armory/Unicoi Emergency Operations Center 
615 South Main Ave., Erwin, TN 37650

Additional centers may open in other impacted areas. To find a center near you, visit fema.gov/drc.

The deadline to apply for federal disaster assistance is Monday, Dec. 2. 

To apply, visit a Disaster Recovery Center, go online to DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA App or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Lines are open from 7 a.m. to midnight ET. Operators speak most languages; if you use a relay service, captioned telephone or other service, you can give FEMA your number for that service.

For an accessible video on how to apply, visit FEMA Accessible: Registering for Individual Assistance (youtube.com).

You may also apply for a low-interest disaster loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration. SBA disaster loans are the largest source of federal recovery funds for homeowners, renters and businesses of all sizes. To learn more or apply, visit sba.gov/disaster, call 800-659-2955 or email

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Come to work for FEMA and help your community recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

FEMA is conducting local hiring for more than 600 jobs in Gainesville, Melbourne Beach, Sarasota and Tallahassee, Florida. Local Hire employees are typically local residents who aid in the recovery of their community and help fellow neighbors in the recovery process. Many FEMA employees began their careers in emergency management by helping their own communities recover from a disaster.

These positions are full-time 120-day appointments that may be extended depending on operational needs.

FEMA Local Hire employees are eligible for the following benefits:

Health insurance for individual or family coverage. Employer contribution is 75% of premium. Local Hire employees are eligible for enrollment for health insurance coverage as of the official hire date/employment date with FEMA.Flexible spending accountsFederal long-term care insuranceAbility to earn 4 hours of paid sick leave per pay periodHoliday payWorker’s compensation

FEMA is accepting applications for the following positions:

Accepting by 11:59 p.m. ET Saturday, October 26:Accepting by 11:59 p.m. ET Monday, October 28:

All positions will close at 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date or when the maximum number of applications are received. More positions may be added later. To see all open roles, visit USAJobs.gov, type “Local Hire” in the keywords section and “Florida” for location.

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