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MADISON, Miss. — FEMA will host a free resource and preparedness summit to help community members affected by the March 2023 severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes on Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Humphreys County Multipurpose Building, 417 Silver City Road, Belzoni, Mississippi. 

During the summit, survivors will get information on homeownership and housing; workforce development and job training; and adult aging services.

“We’ll also be teaching survivors how to prepare a safety plan and what to include in a kit,” said Gloria Lewis, FEMA federal disaster recovery officer. 

Other summit highlights include establishing a communications plan, documenting and insuring property; and partnering with relatives. 

All are welcome to attend the summit and anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email [email protected] by Sept. 25. 

For the latest information on the March 2023 recovery, visit msema.org and www.fema.gov/disaster/4697. On X/Twitter follow MEMA @MSEMA and FEMA Region 4@femaregion4.

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New Deadline is December 20, 2024

SANTA FE, N.M. – Congress and the President extended the deadline to file a claim for flood insurance from May 31, 2024, to December 20, 2024. Requests for flood insurance paid for by the Claims Office must be submitted to the Hermit’s Peak Calf/Canyon Claims Office by December 20, 2024. Claimants can either submit a new Notice of Loss (NOL) for flood insurance or amend an existing Notice of Loss.

Eligible individuals and/or businesses with a heightened risk of flood from the fire may receive National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) flood insurance for a period of five years. To receive a federal NFIP policy or to be reimbursed for a private flood insurance policy, you must submit a NOL for flood insurance no later than the December 20 deadline. There is a 30-day mandatory waiting period for all new NFIP policies. Submitting a claim for flood insurance coverage by the December 20, 2024, deadline will help to ensure coverage goes into effect before spring snow melt and monsoon season begin.

There are two options for obtaining flood insurance through the Claims Office:

The Claims Office can pay for up to five years of flood insurance coverage through the NFIP and there are no out of pocket expenses, as the Claims Office will pay for the premium directly.Claimants can be reimbursed for a policy purchased

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BRISTOL, Va.— Winter is on its way to the Blue Ridge Mountains. As temperatures continue to drop, take this time to check your heating system, water heater, furnace, and other electrical appliances that might have been damaged by Hurricane Helene. If your appliance isn’t working and isn’t covered by your insurance, you may be eligible to receive help from FEMA to repair or even replace it. 

To apply for FEMA assistance, go online to www.DisasterAssistance.gov, call 800-621-3362, or use the FEMA App on your phone. If you use a video relay service or captioned telephone service, give FEMA your number for the service. For in-person assistance, visit your local Disaster Recovery Center. The registration deadline is Monday, December 2, 2024.

When you apply for assistance, be sure to indicate the furnace and other essential electrical appliances damaged during the disaster. FEMA disaster assistance may provide reimbursement for the cost of a professional and licensed technician’s estimate of the repair or replacement of these items. If you have already repaired or replaced these items, you can provide FEMA with valid estimates or receipts.

If you discover your heating system needs replacing after you have already received a FEMA grant, you can use the FEMA appeals process to request additional assistance. To learn more about the process, visit a Disaster Recovery Center for one-on-one assistance or call

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – FEMA has opened Disaster Recovery Centers in Alachua, Lake, Levy and Palm Beach counties to provide one-on-one help to Floridians affected by Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby. 

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 locations:

Alachua County (Mobile)

Old School Community Center 
23760 NW 187th Ave
High Springs, FL 32643
Hours: 10 a.m.–7 p.m. through Wednesday, Nov. 20. When this center moves to a new location, details will be provided to the public. 

Lake County 

Lake County Ag Center 
1951 Woodlea Road
Tavares, FL 32778
Hours: 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Monday-Sunday

Levy County

Inglis Community Center
137 Highway 40 W
Inglis, FL 34449
Hours: 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday-Sunday

Palm Beach County (Mobile)

Wellington Village Park
11700 Pierson Road
Wellington, FL 33414
Hours: 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18 and Tuesday Nov. 19. 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. Lines are open every day and help is available in

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