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WASHINGTON — FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Commonwealth of Virginia to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe winter storms and flooding from Feb. 10-18, 2025.

Public Assistance federal funding is available to the 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 Bland, Buchanan, Carroll, Craig, Dickenson, Floyd, Franklin, Grayson, Lee, Pulaski, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington and Wise counties and the independent city of Bristol.

Jeffrey L. Jones has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. Additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the state and warranted by the results of further assessments. 

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Understanding Your FEMA Eligibility Letter

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – If you applied for FEMA Individual Assistance following the Feb. 15 – 18, 2025 winter flooding, you will receive a determination letter from FEMA in the mail or by email. These letters can also be found on your online FEMA account, which can be accessed by logging into DisasterAssistance.gov and selecting the “Check Status” tab.

Your letter will explain your application status and how to respond. It is important to read your letter carefully because it will include the amount of any assistance FEMA may provide and information on the appropriate use of your disaster assistance funds.

Your letter will also explain if you need to submit additional information or supporting documentation for FEMA to continue to review and process your application for Individual Assistance. Examples of missing documentation may include:

Insurance settlement, denial letter, or declaration pageProof of identity (i.e., passport, military ID, Social Security card with federal/state ID)Proof of occupancy (i.e., lease, rent receipts, utility bills)Proof of ownership (i.e., mortgage documentation, property tax, title, insurance)

If you have any questions about your FEMA letter, or if you disagree with the initial decision, visit a Disaster Recovery Center or call the disaster assistance helpline at 800-621-3362 to get more information about your FEMA Individual Assistance application.

HOW TO APPEAL 

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LOS ANGELES – Property owners have seven days left to submit a Right of Entry (ROE) form to LA County. In order to have debris removed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), property owners affected by the Los Angeles Wildfires must submit a ROE form by April 15, 2025. 

Federally funded debris removal is available to residents of single family and owner-occupied multi-family units. 

All disaster impacted property owners should submit a ROE form by April 15, 2025, to opt-in or opt-out of the debris removal program. 

If a property owner opts out of the USACE debris removal program, they become responsible for all permits, inspections and other associated debris removal requirements and costs. 

There is no out-of-pocket cost to have debris removed by USACE, however the program is unable to duplicate other forms of funding specific to debris removal. If a property owner has insurance for debris removal, residual funds not used by the property owner may be remitted to the county to offset the cost of debris removal at a later date.

Submit a ROE form to LA County:Contact Los Angeles County for more information about debris removal: 

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FRANKFORT, Ky. – Disaster Recovery Centers across Kentucky will reopen at 9 a.m. Wednesday following temporary closures due to severe weather and flooding over the past several days.

“We understand how important these recovery centers are to Kentuckians impacted by the February Severe Storms,” said Federal Coordinating Officer Jeremy Slinker. “Our priority remains the safety of everyone involved in the recovery process.”

Now that weather conditions have improved, all centers are ready to reopen and resume normal operations. Survivors can visit any center to speak with FEMA specialists in person, ask questions, check application status, and receive help with uploading documents. Find a DRC near you: DRC Locator

Survivors do not have to visit a Disaster Recovery Center to apply for assistance. Help remains available in multiple languages through:

Online at DisasterAssistance.govPhone at 800-621-3362 (TTY: 800-462-7585). Lines are open daily. FEMA remains committed to working side by side with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, local leaders, and community organizations to ensure everyone impacted by this disaster receives the help they need.

For the most up-to-date information on recovery efforts, visit: fema.gov/disaster/4860

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