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OAKLAND, Calif. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Region 9 Administrator authorized the use of federal funds to assist the State of Hawaii in combating the Kunia Road Fire burning in Honolulu County. 

On August 19, the State of Hawaii submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) declaration for the Kunia Road Fire. At the time of the request, the fire was threatening approximately 120 homes in and around Kunia Camp. Mandatory evacuations were taking place for approximately 400 people. The fire started on August 19 and has burned more than 406 acres. 

FMAGs provide federal funding for up to 75 percent of eligible firefighting costs. FMAGs are approved through FEMA to assist in fighting fires that threaten to become major incidents.

Eligible costs covered by FMAGs can include expenses for field camps, equipment use, materials, supplies and mobilization, and demobilization activities attributed to fighting the fire. For more information on FMAGs, visit fema.gov/assistance/public/fire-management-assistance.

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FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky homeowners and renters who suffered uninsured damage to their property from the May 16-17 tornadoes have two days left to apply for federal disaster assistance. The application deadline is August 22.

Eligible counties are Caldwell, Laurel, Pulaski, Russell, Trigg and Union.

Survivors are encouraged to file insurance claims for damage to their homes, personal property and vehicles before they apply for FEMA assistance. FEMA Individual Assistance cannot duplicate insurance benefits or other sources of assistance. 

How To Apply for FEMA Assistance

There are several ways to apply for FEMA assistance:

Online at DisasterAssistance.gov.Visit any Disaster Recovery Center. To find a center close to you, visit fema.gov/DRC, or text DRC along with your Zip Code to 43362 (Example: “DRC 29169”).Use the FEMA mobile app.Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Help is available in many languages. If you use a relay service, such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service. 

When you apply, you will need to provide:

A current phone number where you can be contacted.A current email address.Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying.Your Social Security Number. A general list of damage and losses.Banking information if you choose direct deposit.  If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name.

Survivors should keep their contact information updated with FEMA

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SIKESTON, Mo.  – The deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance is Tuesday, August 26 for Scott County residents affected by the May 16 disaster.

If your home or personal property sustained damage not covered by insurance, FEMA may be able to provide money to help you pay for home repairs, a temporary place to live and essential personal property that was destroyed.

The fastest way to apply for Individual Assistance is at DisasterAssistance.gov. You may also apply by calling FEMA at 1-800-621-3362. 

If you still need additional assistance after August 26, help is still available at DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling FEMA at 1-800-621-3362. Stay in touch with FEMA for additional financial assistance for home repairs and rent, as well as other needs not covered by insurance.

Helpful Tips: 

Read your letter from FEMA carefully.Provide contractor estimates for disaster-related repairs, including contractor contact information.To request assistance to help with rent, homeowners and renters need to contact FEMA and let them know.If you received rental assistance from FEMA and require further rental assistance while working toward your permanent housing plan, stay in touch with FEMA. Continued Temporary Housing Assistance (CTHA) may be available for those who qualify.When contacting FEMA, provide your nine-digit FEMA registration ID number.Keep receipts for disaster-related purchases (items to make repairs to home, hotel receipts, etc.).Contact FEMA if your current housing situation, phone number, or mailing address have changed. 

Residents and businesses in

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AUSTIN, Texas – The Burnet County Disaster Recovery Center will close permanently at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21, and the Kerr County Disaster Recovery Center at First Baptist Church will shut down operations at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22. FEMA specialists are still available at other sites to help flood survivors in Central Texas.

Disaster Recovery Centers are accessible locations where specialists from FEMA’s Individual Assistance program can help survivors of the July flooding with applications and referrals to other assistance programs. You may visit any recovery center to get help or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. 

There is no charge to apply for FEMA assistance or for specialists to explain the types of assistance available such as housing and money to help you repair or replace appliances and room furnishings. In addition to FEMA personnel, representatives from the Texas Division of Emergency Management and the U.S. Small Business Administration are also on hand to help.

Disaster Recovery Centers

CountyAddressHours/Days of OperationBurnet

Burnet Community Center

401 E. Jackson St.

Burnet, TX 78611

Open: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday

Closes permanently 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21

Kerr

First Baptist Church

625 Washington St.

Kerrville, TX 78028

Open: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday to Friday

Closes permanently 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22

Kerr

L J Vineyards (formerly Bridget’s Basket)

1551 Texas Highway 39

Hunt, TX 78024

Open: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday

Closed: Sundays 

San Saba

San Saba Civic Center

1190 S Thomas Stewart Dr.

San Saba,

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