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On Feb. 24, FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the Commonwealth of Kentucky to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides from Feb. 14 and continuing.
The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Breathitt, Clay, Harlan, Knott, Lee, Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry and Pike counties. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.
Individuals and business owners who sustained losses in the designated areas can begin applying for assistance by registering online at disasterassistance.gov, by calling 800-621-FEMA (3362), or by using the FEMA App. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service.
Federal funding is also available to the Commonwealth and eligible local governments and certain nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency protective measures, including direct federal assistance in Breathitt, Clay, Harlan, Knott, Lee, Letcher, Martin, Owsley, Perry and Pike counties.
Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures for the entire Commonwealth.
For more information, visit 4860 | FEMA.gov.
FEMA's Continuous Improvement Technical Assistance Program (CITAP) will host a webinar that explores the structure and content of the National Continuous Improvement Guidance from 11 a.m. to noon ET on Tuesday, March 4.
This webinar will outline key concepts described in this federal guidance and discuss how to apply the continuous improvement process to build an ongoing culture of learning in emergency management.
During this webinar, FEMA will equip participants with an approach to conduct consistent and rigorous continuous improvement activities before, during and after real-world incidents. The webinar will explain the continuous improvement phases and discuss the methods and approaches described in the guidance.
Participants will also be introduced to the online version of the National Continuous Improvement Guidance on CITAP’s website on the FEMA Preparedness Toolkit.
The webinar is designed for state, local, Tribal Nations and territorial partners, non-governmental organizations, the private sector and other entities involved in emergency management functions engaged in continuous improvement efforts.
To attend the webinar, register in advance by visiting the event page on FEMA.gov and clicking the "Register Here" button. For registration or login issues, attendees can email FEMA-CITAP@fema.dhs.gov.
North Carolinians Can Apply for FEMA Assistance Until March 8
FEMA remains committed to helping survivors in Western North Carolina recover, working closely with the state, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and other local and voluntary agencies to remove debris, repair infrastructure and provide housing solutions for survivors.
Survivors in North Carolina have until March 8 to apply for federal assistance. If you were affected by Tropical Storm Helene, you may be eligible for FEMA financial assistance.
You can apply for FEMA assistance by the following:
If you have insurance, file a claim with your insurance company first. You can apply for FEMA assistance before or after, but you’ll need your insurance settlement or denial letter for FEMA to determine what it can cover.
For more information on recovery efforts and available resources, visit 4827 | FEMA.gov.
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Los Angeles County Wildfire Survivors Can Apply for FEMA Assistance Until March 10
If you were affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles County, you may be eligible for FEMA financial assistance. You can apply for FEMA assistance by the following:
If you have insurance, file a claim with your insurance company first. You can apply for FEMA assistance before or after, but you’ll need your insurance settlement or denial letter for FEMA to determine what it can cover.
The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance for the wildfires is March 10.
FEMA continues to work with state, local, federal, nonprofit and Tribal Nation partners to support the California wildfire response, with teams actively on the ground to support the state-led disaster response. For more information and resources, visit 4856 | FEMA.gov.
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