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November 21, 2016
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Virginia residents still recovering from Hurricane Matthew should review their insurance policies carefully before filing claims, said the Virginia Department of Emergency...
November 17, 2016
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Winter is on its way and the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) want to remind homeowners to check whether their...
November 16, 2016
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. –Virginians who applied for disaster assistance after Hurricane Matthew damaged property and homes, should read letters or other correspondence from FEMA carefully.If you disagree...
November 15, 2016
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. -- Effective Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016, the Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in Virginia Beach will begin operating under new hours. The new operating hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.,...
November 14, 2016
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — If you are among the thousands of Virginians who have registered for disaster assistance since Hurricane Matthew struck the Commonwealth, and you didn’t register directly with...
November 14, 2016
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Nearly $4 million in federal assistance has been approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help Virginians recover from the effects of Hurricane Matthew. ...
November 12, 2016
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va— Effective Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in Chesapeake and Norfolk will begin operating under new hours. The new operating hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.,...
November 12, 2016
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Watch out for sneaky characters pretending they’re going to help you make repairs!As government agencies and charitable groups began providing disaster assistance, the Virginia...
November 11, 2016
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. —Even if you have homeowners’, renters’ or flood insurance, you are urged to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Registering with FEMA is a primary step...
November 10, 2016
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – One week after President Obama issued a major disaster declaration for the Commonwealth of Virginia, more than $3.1 million has been approved for homeowners and renters affected...
November 9, 2016
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.—Survivors who have damages from Hurricane Matthew are urged to visit the newly opened Norfolk Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) to register, apply for recovery assistance, and have...
November 9, 2016
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.—Survivors who have damages from Hurricane Matthew are urged to visit the newly opened Norfolk Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) to register, apply for recovery assistance, and have...
November 7, 2016
RICHMOND, Va.—Survivors who suffered damages in Hurricane Matthew are urged to visit one of the two newly opened Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) to register, get recovery assistance, and get their...
November 7, 2016
To avoid misinformation circulating on social networks regarding the recovery effort for Hurricane Matthew in Virginia always ask for clarification from official sources. Rumors spread fast: please...
November 6, 2016
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Virginia citizens will begin to see Disaster Survivor Assistance teams in certain affected disaster areas beginning as early as this week.These community outreach teams are...
November 4, 2016
If you live in Chesapeake, Newport News, Norfolk, or Virginia Beach and had damages as a result of Hurricane Mathew, take action now towards your recovery by registering with Federal Emergency...
November 2, 2016
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the commonwealth of Virginia to supplement commonwealth and...
November 2, 2016
Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Obama's disaster declaration issued for the Commonwealth of Virginia....
October 24, 2016
PHILADELPHIA – Long term recovery begins and ends in local communities. To support state and local officials, and help build back communities to be more resilient, FEMA developed the National...
October 11, 2016
PHILADELPHIA – The Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will evaluate a biennial emergency preparedness exercise at the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station in...