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November 22, 2016
Holiday hours set for DRCs; Chesapeake, Norfolk close permanently 6 p.m. Saturday
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in Chesapeake, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach will close for the holidays on Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, and Friday, the day after Thanksgiving....
Virginia
November 22, 2016
After Disaster Recovery Centers Close Help Is Just a Phone Call Away
RALEIGH, N.C. – Disaster recovery centers operated by North Carolina Emergency Management and FEMA are a source of support for Hurricane Matthew survivors. However, when a center closes, you can...
North Carolina
November 21, 2016
FEMA Authorizes Federal Funds to Help Battle Kentucky Wildfires
ATLANTA, Ga. – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized federal funds to reimburse costs to Kentucky to fight the Southeastern Kentucky...
Kentucky, Region IV
November 21, 2016
Mobile Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Sumter
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Friday, Nov. 18) – A mobile Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will make a three- day stop in Sumter County Nov. 21-23. The center will serve homeowners, renters and business owners who...
South Carolina, Region IV
November 21, 2016
FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center in Pitt County to Close Tuesday, November 22
RALEIGH, N.C. – The Disaster Recovery Center in Pitt County will close Tuesday, Nov. 22, at 6 p.m.The center is located at:Pitt County Agricultural Center403 Government CircleGreenville, NC 27834 At...
North Carolina
November 21, 2016
Make Safety a Reason to Give Thanks this Holiday Weekend
CHICAGO –Thanksgiving is a time of celebration, but do so safely. Keep in mind the following tips, for whatever you might have planned this weekend:Cooking is the main cause of house fires and fire...
Region V
November 21, 2016
North Carolina in Recovery: Six Weeks After Hurricane Matthew
RALEIGH, N.C. – Six weeks since President Obama declared a major federal disaster after Hurricane Matthew brought severe flooding to North Carolina, FEMA and its federal partners are working urgently...
North Carolina
November 21, 2016
Virginians should review flood insurance policies, learn about National Flood Insurance Program
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...
Virginia
November 21, 2016
Hermine Survivors: One Week Left to Register for Federal Disaster Aid
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – If you suffered losses or damages due to Hurricane Hermine, the time to register for federal disaster assistance is now. With only 7 days left to apply, Florida officials along...
Florida, Region IV
November 21, 2016
Got Questions? A New Address? Stay in Touch via FEMA Helpline
SAVANNAH, Ga. – Georgia survivors who registered with FEMA for disaster assistance after Hurricane Matthew are encouraged to “stay in touch” to resolve issues, get updates on their applications or...
Georgia, Region IV