WINDSOR, Conn. ? The Federal Emergency Management Agency has added Connecticut residents to its staff supporting Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts.
Hiring local individuals is part of FEMA?s overall recovery strategy.
?Local hires bring a great deal to the table,? said Federal Coordinating Officer Albert Lewis. ?They have community insight and valuable work experience. Putting local people to work is an important part of FEMA?s impact on the local economy. Our goal is for Connecticut residents to make up 10 percent of our workforce.?
NEW YORK ? Getting local businesses back up and running is a key part of a community?s recovery after a disaster. Several of FEMA?s federal, state, local and private sector partners have programs in place to support New York businesses after Hurricane Sandy:
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has low-interest loans available for businesses and most private nonprofits for up to $2 million dollars for physical property losses. Small businesses and most private nonprofits can also apply for economic injury loans for up to
TRENTON, N.J. -- Hurricane Sandy survivors who have already registered with the Federal Emergency Management Agency need to keep in touch with the agency, especially if their contact information changes.
Updating contact information with current address and phone numbers will ensure FEMA can reach an applicant with new information or questions.
Individuals can visit a disaster recovery center for help or talk by phone or 711/VRS to the toll-free FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362 (TTY 800-462-7585). Either method works to:
TRENTON, N.J. -- As recovery efforts continue in New Jersey through the holiday season, it is important that residents keep in touch with their elderly relatives, friends and neighbors, or anyone they may know with a disability or access and functional need.
Seniors or individuals with special needs previously living on their own may be dependent on others for food, shelter or the basic necessities of daily living. Those used to assisted living may face disruptions in their normal routines or a change in their usual caregivers.
TRENTON, N.J. -- Some Hurricane Sandy survivors who ask for disaster assistance wonder why they receive applications for loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Receiving an SBA loan application is part of the process that begins when survivors register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency for help after a disaster.
WINDSOR, Conn. ? The Federal Emergency Management Agency is breaking down barriers so all people have full access to disaster assistance.
?We?re reaching out to the whole community,? said Federal Coordinating Officer Albert Lewis. ?FEMA is working to make sure that everyone in the community can get access to disaster assistance information, programs and registration.?
After the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006, FEMA created a team of disability integration specialists/advisors, who ensure recovery assistance is accessible and inclusive.
TRENTON, N.J. -- The state of New Jersey and the Federal Emergency Management Agency have identified 769 homes and apartments currently available for rent in Atlantic, Monmouth and Ocean counties.
Households that qualified for FEMA assistance may use their FEMA rental assistance for the security deposit and rent for these units. Households that earlier told FEMA they did not need housing may request FEMA assistance to move to rental housing if their housing situation has changed.
Resolve to be Ready, Commit to Emergency Preparedness in 2013!
ATLANTA ? This year was characterized by extremely active and devastating weather events across the country; flooding in the Southeast as a result of Tropical Storm Debby and Hurricane Isaac, wildfires across the Midwest, and Hurricane Sandy which devastated parts of the Northeast and was the second-largest Atlantic storm on record.
Resolve to be Ready in Kentucky, Commit to Emergency Preparedness in 2013!
ATLANTA ? This year was characterized by extremely active and devastating weather events across the country; flooding in the Southeast as a result of Tropical Storm Debby and Hurricane Isaac, wildfires across the Midwest, and Hurricane Sandy which devastated parts of the Northeast and was the second-largest Atlantic storm on record.
Resolve to be Ready in Alabama, Commit to Emergency Preparedness in 2013!
ATLANTA ? This year was characterized by extremely active and devastating weather events across the country; flooding in the Southeast as a result of Tropical Storm Debby and Hurricane Isaac, wildfires across the Midwest, and Hurricane Sandy which devastated parts of the Northeast and was the second-largest Atlantic storm on record.
Resolve to be Ready in Mississippi, Commit to Emergency Preparedness in 2013!
ATLANTA ? This year was characterized by extremely active and devastating weather events across the country; flooding in the Southeast as a result of Tropical Storm Debby and Hurricane Isaac, wildfires across the Midwest, and Hurricane Sandy which devastated parts of the Northeast and was the second-largest Atlantic storm on record.
Resolve to be Ready in Tennessee, Commit to Emergency Preparedness in 2013!
ATLANTA ? This year was characterized by extremely active and devastating weather events across the country; flooding in the Southeast as a result of Tropical Storm Debby and Hurricane Isaac, wildfires across the Midwest, and Hurricane Sandy which devastated parts of the Northeast and was the second-largest Atlantic storm on record.
Resolve to be Ready in Florida, Commit to Emergency Preparedness in 2013!
ATLANTA ? This year was characterized by extremely active and devastating weather events across the country; flooding in the Southeast as a result of Tropical Storm Debby and Hurricane Isaac, wildfires across the Midwest, and Hurricane Sandy which devastated parts of the Northeast and was the second-largest Atlantic storm on record.
DENVER, CO ? The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized payments of more than $1 million in aid so far for damage caused by the September 11 Santa Clara flood.
TRENTON, N.J. -- If you?re a Hurricane Sandy survivor and have questions about a letter you received from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, need help finding a place to stay, or have any concerns about your recovery, a visit to a disaster recovery center can help.
HUNT VALLEY, Md. -- State and federal disaster assistance is bringing needed financial help to homeowners, renters and business owners who suffered damage or loss as a result of Hurricane Sandy.
But Maryland Emergency Management Agency and Federal Emergency Management Agency officials are urging storm survivors to use disaster funds wisely and only for their intended purpose.
Hunt Valley, Md. ? Fraud and scams are age-old issues that surface in the aftermath of any disaster. Using old and new methods, scam artists seek to obtain vital information or take advantage of survivors focused on recovery.
Maryland residents need to be on alert. Some of the most common scams after a disaster include:
NEW YORK ? In the two months since Hurricane Sandy made landfall in New York, recovery moves forward for survivors, businesses and communities.
?New Yorkers have made tremendous progress in their journey toward recovery from Hurricane Sandy,? said Federal Coordinating Officer Michael F. Byrne of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. ?The efforts of the survivors themselves, combined with those of the whole recovery community, have made all the difference in New York.?
NEW YORK ? Disaster Recovery Centers throughout New York will continue to provide prompt one-on-one, face-to-face assistance for survivors of Hurricane Sandy during the holiday season.
The centers will open at their usual times on New Year?s Eve and will operate until noon. They will not be open on New Year?s Day, but normal hours will resume on Wed., Jan. 2, 2013.
TRENTON, N.J. -- The holiday season can create its own stress. This stress can be especially trying for those recovering from Hurricane Sandy.
Free help is available just a phone call away for New Jersey survivors who feel overwhelmed during the holidays.
The New Jersey Disaster Mental Health Helpline at 877-294-4357 or TTY 877-294-4356 is open from 8 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week. Hours for New Year?s Eve and New Year?s Day are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. All calls are free and confidential.
TRENTON, N.J. ? Hurricane Sandy survivors know how important it is to be prepared for disasters.
This year, as you make your New Year?s resolutions, the Federal Emergency Management Agency urges you to have a disaster plan and integrate smartphones into it.
HUNT VALLEY, Md. -- Survivors have the right to appeal the Federal Emergency Management Agency?s decision about what assistance they can receive.
The survivor may ask for another review in order to appeal the decision on amount, type of assistance or any other decision regarding federal disaster assistance.
NEW YORK - Most of us make New Year?s resolutions to look better, feel better or reach a long-term goal.
This year resolve to rebuild stronger, safer and smarter after Hurricane Sandy to save lives and property when the next weather disaster strikes.
Hazard mitigation is building smart, strong and safe to prevent future damage from severe weather. Smart building includes mitigating damage against floods, strong winds and even tornadoes.
