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MADISON – If you applied for FEMA assistance you will receive a letter by mail or email. If the letter says you are “not approved” for assistance, it does not mean that you won’t receive assistance.

It is important to read the letter carefully because it will include the amount of money FEMA may provide and information on the appropriate use of that money. The letter will also explain your application status and advise what you need to do to appeal if you disagree with the decision.

Often, you only need to send additional information or supporting documentation for FEMA to continue reviewing your application for financial assistance. Examples of missing documentation may include:

Proof of insurance coverage.Settlement of insurance claims or denial letter from insurance provider.Proof of identity.Proof of occupancy.Proof of ownership.Proof that the damaged property was your primary residence at the time of the disaster.

For more information on understanding your FEMA letter, please visit FEMA.gov/letter.

Appealing FEMA’s Decision

If you disagree with FEMA’s decision or the amount of money provided, you can submit an appeal letter and documents supporting your claim, such as a contractor’s estimate for home repairs. You have 60 days from the date of your letter to appeal.

At the end of your FEMA letter, look for an appeal form that can be used to send us additional information about your situation. This form can help make

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BOTHELL, Wash. – The public comment period on potential changes to the NFIP in the Oregon plan area will close on October 6, 2025. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) published a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and updated Draft Implementation Plan for NFIP– Endangered Species Act (ESA) Integration in Oregon in late August. Communities, agencies, and the public are encouraged to review and provide comment.

FEMA is analyzing potential changes to how the NFIP is implemented in the Oregon plan area to comply with the ESA and the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA). In collaboration with Oregon state agencies and interested parties, FEMA developed an updated Draft Implementation Plan for NFIP-ESA Integration. If approved, participating and future NFIP communities in the Oregon plan area would need to require no net loss standards for floodplain development. Over 200 communities in Oregon would be affected by these changes to the NFIP.  

Following the public review and comment period, FEMA will develop a Final EIS, identify a preferred alternative, and publish a Record of Decision to conclude the National Environmental Policy Act process. 

Public Comment Opportunities 

Comments must be submitted by October 6 in one of the following ways:    

The project website contains the Draft EIS, the updated Draft Implementation Plan, other documents, information about public meetings, a link to a virtual room, and ways to comment.  

Contact

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WASHINGTON, D.C — As South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency ahead of potential impacts from Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, FEMA, at the direction of President Trump and in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security, is postured and ready to support states along the Southeast coast, as needed.  

While states and local partners lead preparedness efforts in their communities, FEMA is actively engaged with Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia to assist with needs that may overwhelm their capabilities.  The storm could bring storm surge, heavy rainfall and flooding to portions of the Southeast, and residents should follow instructions from their local emergency management officials.  

FEMA’s National Response Coordination Center in Washington, D.C. and the Regional Response Coordination Centers in Atlanta and Philadelphia are activated to help coordinate any requests for federal assistance and resources.  

More than 100 FEMA staff are deployed to support state response actions, including Incident Management Assessment Teams and Federal Coordinating Officers. Urban Search and Rescue task forces are also pre-prepositioning to assist if requested, and additional personnel are ready to deploy.  

FEMA’s state liaisons are embedded with state emergency operations from Florida to North Carolina, maintaining communication with state emergency management officials. To alleviate potential supply chain disruptions, FEMA is engaging with key transportation and fuel industry partners to ensure the flow of critical resources, if needed.  

Residents should identify

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WASHINGTON — President Trump and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem continue delivering on their promise to provide disaster relief to Americans throughout the Southeast as they recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton that caused billions in damages last year.  

Since Jan. 20, the Trump administration has prioritized locally-led recovery, providing more than $3.6 billion in funding to speed up debris removal and fund critical infrastructure projects across the Southeast. In total, more than 107 million cubic yards of debris has been cleared.  

Southeastern states and local governments continue to lead recovery with FEMA and other federal agency support. To date, FEMA has provided more than $14.3 billion in flood insurance payments and grants to survivors, communities, states and tribes.   

“Communities affected by these storms are rebuilding stronger as they drive their recovery,” said Secretary Noem. “We’re committed to cutting the red tape and getting recovery dollars moving faster than ever before.”  

Helping Families Recover

FEMA provided more than $2.9 billion in grants to survivors, and paid $7.86 billion in flood insurance claims, while the U.S. Small Business Administration provided more than $1.5 billion in low-interest disaster loans to home and business owners.   

FEMA is providing disaster housing in four states for 1,026 families, and 299 have already found a permanent housing solution.   

North Carolina 

In Western North Carolina, where both President Trump and Secretary Noem visited to observe recovery efforts, the administration

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