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Additional Mississippi Counties Approved For Infrastructure Disaster Aid

RIDGELAND, Miss. – Local governments in Issaquena and Lawrence counties are now eligible to receive federal assistance to help cover expenses and repair damage associated with the Mississippi March floods, according to state and federal officials.

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency said the two counties have been added to the disaster declaration issued by President Obama on March 25, 2016. That declaration authorized assistance for local governments in Bolivar, Claiborne, Clarke, Coahoma, Covington, Forrest, Greene, Holmes, Jefferson Davis, Jones, Lamar, Leake, Leflore, Lincoln, Marion, Panola, Pearl River, Perry, Quitman, Sunflower, Tallahatchie, Tate, Tunica, Walthall, Washington and Wayne counties.

The disaster declaration makes designated state, county and local governments, as well as certain private nonprofit organizations, eligible to receive reimbursement through the Public Assistance program.

Under the Public Assistance grant program, FEMA pays 75 percent of the cost for infrastructure repairs, overtime and debris removal. Typically, the remaining 25 percent is split between state and local governments at 12.5 percent each. Eligible nonprofits are responsible for the full 25 percent. The program is administered by the state.

The state and FEMA are working to schedule applicant briefings with officials of eligible entities and nonprofit organizations in the newly designated counties. MEMA and FEMA will provide information on the application process, as well as deadlines for submission of necessary documents to receive federal reimbursement.

The applicant briefings may be followed by face-to-face meetings in local communities between FEMA, state officials and eligible applicants.

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FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.

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Nearly $40 Million in Disaster Help Approved for Texas Survivors

AUSTIN, Texas – Nearly $40 million in disaster assistance has been approved for individuals and families in Texas whose properties were damaged or destroyed in the March 7-29 tornadoes and flooding.

This includes more than $17 million in grants to help eligible survivors with home repairs and temporary rental costs and more than $2 million in grants for expenses related to personal property, transportation, medical, dental, funeral and moving costs.

The deadline to register for federal assistance was May 18.

In the 13 counties included in the March disaster declaration, 1,797 registrations were approved for assistance. Those counties are: Erath, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Hood, Jasper, Limestone, Marion, Newton, Orange, Parker, Shelby and Tyler.

The nearly $40 million in federal assistance includes more than $18 million in low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration to businesses, homeowners and renters.

Texans who registered can update their registration information or check the status of their applications online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by phone at 800-621-3362 (FEMA). Applicants who use 711 or Video Relay Service may also call 800-621-3362. Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability and use a TTY may call 800-462-7585. The toll-free numbers are open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week. Multilingual operators are available.

For more information on the Texas recovery, visit the disaster webpage for the March storms at fema.gov/disaster/4266; or visit the Texas Division of Emergency Management website at txdps.state.tx.us/dem. Follow us on Twitter @femaregion6.

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March Storm Survivors in Mississippi Have Until Tuesday to Register With FEMA

RIDGELAND, Miss. – Survivors of the March floods in Mississippi have until Tuesday, May 24, to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency for disaster assistance.

Survivors in Bolivar, Clarke, Coahoma, Forrest, George, Greene, Jones, Marion, Panola, Pearl River, Perry, Quitman, Sunflower, Tallahatchie, Tunica, Washington and Wayne counties who suffered disaster-related losses to essential living areas in primary residences and have delayed registering for any reason can apply for assistance that may include:

Temporary rental assistance and money for essential home repairs to eligible survivors. FEMA’s ultimate goal is to ensure survivors’ dwellings are safe, sanitary and functional.
Assistance with disaster-related costs associated with medical, dental, personal property, transportation, moving and storage, or other necessary expenses.

Survivors can register with FEMA online at DisasterAssistance.gov or call FEMA’s helpline at 800-621-3362 (voice, 711 and video relay service). Survivors who are deaf, hard of hearing or who have difficulty speaking may call 800-462-7585 (TTY).

Tuesday is also the deadline to apply for a disaster loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration. Homeowners or renters who have been referred for a low-interest disaster loan from the SBA should complete and return their loan application to be considered for other possible federal assistance. Survivors do not have to accept a loan, but these loans can help with underinsured losses.

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Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-3362 (voice, 711 or video relay service). TTY users can call 800-462-7585.

The U.S. Small Business Administration is the federal government’s primary source of money to help business of all sizes, private non-profit organizations, homeowners and renters rebuild and recover after a disaster. SBA low interest disaster loans repair and replace property losses not fully compensated by insurance and do not duplicate benefits of other agencies or organizations.

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FEMA Offers Advice for Texans on Lessening Storm Damage in Harris and Grimes Counties

AUSTIN, Texas – A team of specialists from FEMA will visit two Home Depots in Harris County and the Ace Hardware in Grimes County to offer tips and techniques to lessen the impact of disaster-related property damage.

Specialists will be available from May 19-24 at the following locations:

Harris County

Where: The Home Depot, 6810 Gulf Freeway, Houston, TX 77087

The Home Depot, 20360 Highway 59, Humble, TX 77338

Hours: 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 19-21

8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 22

7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, May 23-24

Grimes County

Where: Ace Hardware Turner, Pierce & Fultz, 604 W. Washington Ave (Hwy. 105), Navasota, TX 77868

Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 19-21

Closed Sunday, May 22

7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, May 23-24

FEMA Mitigation specialists will be on hand to answer questions and offer home improvement tips to reduce damage in future disasters. Information is geared to both do-it-yourselfers and general contractors on topics such as flood proofing a home, how to elevate utilities and removing and replacing wet drywall.

Booklets are available in both English and Spanish on protecting your home from flood damage and other natural disasters. If you need an accommodation to access Braille or large print, please let our representatives know. American Sign Language interpreters can be available, if requested, by calling Everett Sedgwick at 202-870-4129. More information on how to strengthen homes, businesses and communities can be found at fema.gov/what-mitigation and fema.gov/texas-disaster-mitigation.

FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program has a call center to answer policyholder questions, service claims, provide general information and offer technical assistance. To speak with a flood insurance specialist, call 800-621-3362 (FEMA) and select option 2. Hours are between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.

For more information on the Texas recovery, visit the disaster webpage for the April storms at fema.gov/disaster/4269; or visit the Texas Division of Emergency Management website at txdps.state.tx.us/dem. Follow us on Twitter @femaregion6.

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Help Remains for Louisiana Disaster Survivors after Disaster Recovery

BATON ROUGE, La. – The Morehouse Parish Disaster Recovery Center in Bastrop will close on Friday, May 20 at 6 p.m.

The center is located at the following address:

LSU Ag Center

9609 Marlatt St.

Bastrop, La.

Louisiana disaster survivors in Morehouse Parish may still visit centers in other parishes to meet with recovery officials. For other locations go to fema.gov/disaster-recovery-centers or call

800-621-3362.

Residents can still register for disaster assistance or ask questions by calling the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362 or (TTY) 800-462-7585. Those who use 711/VRS can call 800-621-3362. Lines are open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week until further notice. They can also register online at DisasterAssistance.gov or fema.gov/disaster/4263. Registration closes on Monday, June 13. Cuando llame al 800- 621-3362 (FEMA) marque el 1 y escuche las instrucciones en español. Favor llamar antes del lunes 13 de junio.

Call the helpline to:

 Ask questions about FEMA determination letters.
 Learn how to appeal FEMA’s determination. All applicants have the right to appeal.
 Inquire about the status of a registration.
 Provide change of address, telephone and bank account numbers and insurance information to avoid disaster assistance processing delays.
 Receive information about FEMA home inspections.
 Get other questions answered about federal disaster assistance.

FEMA advises applicants to have their nine-digit FEMA registration number on hand when they call. They also will be asked to verify their identity if they want access to their information.

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We urge everyone to continue to use caution in areas where floodwaters remain. Monitor DOTD’s 511la.org website for updated road closure information. Look for advisories from your local

authorities and emergency managers. You can find the latest information on the state’s response at emergency.la.gov. GOHSEP also provides information at gohsep.la.gov, Facebook and Twitter. You can receive emergency alerts on most smartphones and tablets by downloading the new Alert FM App. It is free for basic service. You can also download the Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Guide and find other information at www.getagameplan.org.

Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-FEMA (3362). If you are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability loss and use a TTY, call 800-462-7585 directly; if you use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS), call 800-621-3362.

FEMA offers a number of free online resources for home and property owners. To get started, go to fema.gov/safer-stronger-protected-homes-communities or fema.gov/louisiana-disaster-mitigation.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is the federal government’s primary source of money for the long-term rebuilding of disaster-damaged private property. SBA helps businesses of all sizes, private non-profit organizations, homeowners and renters fund repairs or rebuilding efforts and cover the cost of replacing lost or disaster-damaged personal property. These disaster loans cover losses not fully compensated by insurance or other recoveries and do not duplicate benefits of other agencies or organizations. For more information, applicants may contact SBA’s Disaster Assistance Customer Service Center by calling 800 659-2955, emailing disastercustomerservice@sba.gov, or visiting SBA’s website at SBA.gov/disaster Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals may call 800 877-8339.

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Help Remains for Louisiana Disaster Survivors after Disaster Recovery

Se Buscan Empleados Locales para Trabajar en la Recuperación

BATON ROUGE, La. –Los residentes de Louisiana que están interesados en obtener un empleo temporal después de las severas tormentas e inundaciones de marzo tienen ahora la oportunidad de aprender sobre el proceso de recuperación. La Comisión Laboral de Louisiana, en colaboración con la Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA, por sus siglas en inglés), está anunciando puestos disponibles en las oficinas de recuperación por desastre en Baton Rouge, Pineville (parroquia de Rapides) y West Monroe (parroquia de Ouachita). Los puestos son trabajos temporales a tiempo completo.

Las personas interesadas deben visitar el sitio web Ayudando a los Individuos a Alcanzar Empleos (HiRE) de la Comisión Laboral de Louisiana en laworks.net Para buscar empleos disponibles, haga clic en HiRE, vaya a ‘Additional Search Options’ bajo ‘Job Seeker Services’. Entonces escriba FEMA en ‘Job Search by Employer’.

Las siguientes posiciones están disponibles:

• Especialista en Sistema de Información Geoespacial (GIS) • Especialista en Seguros para Mitigación de Riesgos
• Especialista en Educación y Ayuda Comunitaria • Especialista en Preservación Histórica
• Asistente de Recursos Humanos
• Mensajero
• Especialista en Viajes • Especialista en Análisis de Medios de Comunicación
• Especialista en Integración de Datos • Recepcionista / Telefonista
• Especialista en Comunicación Digital • Especialista en Investigación y Escritura
• Especialista Ambiental • Especialista en Entrenamiento
• Especialista del Programa de Asuntos Externos • Especialista en Mitigación de Riesgos para el Manejo del Valle Inundable
• Asistente Administrativa

Se anunciarán puestos adicionales en el sitio web de HiRE mientras continúa la recuperación por desastre.

Los candidatos deben ser ciudadanos de los EE.UU., 18 años o mayores. Ellos deben tener una tarjeta de identificación válida del gobierno, como licencia de conducir, o carnet de identificación militar. Antes de ser contratados, los candidatos seleccionados estarán sujetos a una revisión de antecedentes.

FEMA está comprometido a emplear una fuerza laboral altamente calificada que refleje la diversidad de nuestra nación. El gobierno federal ofrece Igualdad de Oportunidades de Empleo. Todos los solicitantes serán considerados sin distinción de raza, color, nacionalidad, sexo, edad, afiliación política, discapacidad, orientación sexual y cualquier otro factor sin mérito.

Visite la página web fema.gov/es/disaster/4263o gohsep.la.gov/ para noticias e información sobre la recuperación por desastre en Louisiana.

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Los alentamos a que continúe con precaución en áreas donde haya todavía áreas inundadas. Siga los pasos de DOTD en su página web 511la.org para obtener la información más reciente sobre el cierre de caminos. Esté atento a los comunicados de advertencia de sus autoridades locales y de los gerentes del manejo de emergencias. Usted puede encontrar información actualizada en la página de respuesta del estado en emergency.la.gov. También GOHSEP proporciona información en Facebook y Twitter. Usted puede recibir alertas de emergencia en la mayoría de los teléfonos celulares y tabletas al descargar la nueva aplicación de alerta de FM. Esta es gratuita usando el servicio básico. Usted también puede descargar la Guía para la Preparación en Emergencias de Louisiana y encontrar otra información adicional en getagameplan.org
La asistencia para la recuperación por desastre está disponible sin tomar en consideración raza, color, religión, nacionalidad, sexo, edad, discapacidad, dominio del inglés o nivel económico. Si usted o alguien que usted conoce ha sido discriminado, llame al número gratuito de FEMA al 800-621-3362. Para llamar al TTY use 800-462-7585.
La misión de FEMA es apoyar a los ciudadanos y a las agencias de socorristas para garantizar que trabajemos juntos como nación para desarrollar, mantener y mejorar nuestra capacidad para prepararnos, protegernos, dar respuesta, recuperarnos y mitigar todos los peligros. Síganos en Twitter en twitter.com/#!/femaregion6 y en el blog de FEMA en blog.fema.gov.

La Agencia Federal para el Desarrollo de la Pequeña Empresa (SBA, por sus siglas en inglés) es el recurso primario de fondos del gobierno federal para reconstruir a largo plazo la propiedad privada dañada por los desastres. El SBA ayuda a los propietarios de viviendas, inquilinos y negocios de todos los tamaños y privados, organizaciones sin fines de lucro a financiar la reparación o esfuerzos de reconstrucción y cubrir los costos de reemplazo por la pérdida o daño causado por el desastre a la propiedad personal. Estos préstamos por el desastre cubren pérdidas no compensadas completamente por el seguro u otras formas de recuperación y no duplica los beneficios de otras agencias u organizaciones. Para mayor información, los solicitantes deben ponerse en contacto con el Centro de Servicio al Cliente de la Asistencia por Desastre de SBA llamando al (800) 659-2955, por correo electrónico disastercustomerservice@sba.gov, o al visitar la página web de SBA en sba.gov/disaster. Para personas con problemas auditivos o del habla, llamar al 800 877-8339.

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Local Employees Wanted for Jobs in Louisiana Disaster Recovery from March Floods

BATON ROUGE, La. – Louisiana residents looking for temporary work following the March severe storms and flooding have an opportunity to learn firsthand about the recovery process. The Louisiana Workforce Commission, in conjunction with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, is advertising open positions at the disaster recovery offices in Baton Rouge, Pineville (Rapides Parish) and West Monroe (Ouachita Parish). These are temporary, full-time jobs.

Interested applicants can visit the Louisiana Workforce Commission – Helping Individuals Reach Employment (HiRE) website at laworks.net. To find the available jobs, click on HiRE, then Additional Search Options under Job Seeker Services. Under Job Search by Employer, enter Federal Emergency Management Agency.
The following positions are currently advertised:

Administrative Support Assistant
Community Education and Outreach Specialist
Courier
Data Integration Specialist
Digital Communications Specialist
Environmental Specialist
External Affairs Program Liaison Specialist
Geospatial Information System (GIS) Specialist
Hazard Mitigation Floodplain Management Specialist
Hazard Mitigation Insurance Specialist
Historic Preservation Specialist
Human Resources Assistant
Media Analysis Specialist
Receptionist/Switchboard Operator
Research & Writing Specialist
Training Specialist
Travel Specialist
Voluntary Agency Liaison

More positions may be posted on the HIRE website as disaster recovery continues.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens 18 years of age or older. They must have a valid government identification card, such as a driver’s license or military ID. Before hiring, selected candidates will be subject to a complete background investigation.

FEMA is committed to employing a highly qualified workforce that reflects the diversity of our nation. The federal government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, non-disqualifying physical handicap, sexual orientation and any other non-merit factor.

Visit fema.gov/disaster/4263 and gohsep.la.gov/ for news and information about Louisiana’s recovery.

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We urge everyone to continue to use caution in areas where floodwaters remain. Monitor DOTD’s 511la.org website for updated road closure information. Look for advisories from your local authorities and emergency managers. You can find the latest information on the state’s response at emergency.la.gov. GOHSEP also provides information at gohsep.la.gov, Facebook and Twitter. You can receive emergency alerts on most smartphones and tablets by downloading the new Alert FM App. It is free for basic service. You can also download the Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Guide and find other information at getagameplan.org.

Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-FEMA (3362). If you are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability loss and use a TTY, call 800-462-7585 directly; if you use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS), call 800-621-3362.

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Free Legal Help Available to Low-Income Texans Affected by April Floods

AUSTIN, Texas – Disaster often invites chaos, which can result in disagreement: tenants and landlords bicker over re-entry to damaged apartments, homeowners and contractors argue over billing for unfinished or subpar repairs.

“These are just some of the difficulties that Texas survivors may be facing after the recent flooding that may require legal assistance,” said Federal Coordinating Officer Kevin Hannes, who is in charge of FEMA’s operations in Texas. “For those who can’t afford it, help is available.”

The State Bar of Texas, American Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division, FEMA and other organizations have partnered to help provide assistance to affected individuals and families in the 12 counties designated by the April disaster: Austin, Colorado, Fayette, Fort Bend, Grimes, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, Parker, San Jacinto, Waller and Wharton. The free service is offered to survivors who need legal assistance dealing with issues related to the storms and flooding and have no means to hire a lawyer.

A toll-free legal hotline (800-504-7030) is open to connect low-income individuals affected by the disaster with local legal aid providers who can help with:

assistance with life, medical and property insurance claims;
counseling on landlord-tenant problems;
assistance securing FEMA and other government benefits available to disaster survivors;
help with home repair contracts and contractors;
replacement of wills and other important documents lost or destroyed in the disaster
consumer protection issues such as price gouging and avoiding contractor scams in rebuliding process and
counseling on mortgage-foreclosure problems.

The hotline is available around the clock, seven days a week, and callers are also invited to leave a message. Individuals who qualify for assistance will be matched with Texas lawyers who have volunteered to provide free, limited legal help. Communications with an attorney are confidential.

Survivors should be aware that there are some limitations on disaster legal services. For example, assistance is not available for cases that will produce a fee (i.e., those cases where attorneys are paid part of the settlement by the court). Such cases are referred to a local lawyer referral service.

Other legal organizations assisting with disaster relief efforts include the Houston Bar Association (hba.org), Lone Star Legal Aid (lonestarlegal.org), the Texas Consumer Complaint Center at the University of Houston Law Center (texasccc.com, or 877-839-8422) and the American Red Cross (877-500-8645). National Disaster Legal Aid Online, or NDLA (available at: disasterlegalaid.org) is a collaborative effort of Lone Star Legal Aid, the American Bar Association (abanet.org/disaster), the Legal Services Corporation, the National Legal Aid and Defender Association, and Pro Bono Net.

Texans can register online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by phone at 800-621-3362 (FEMA). Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability and use a TTY may call 800-462-7585. Applicants who use 711 or Video Relay Service may also call 800-621-3362. The toll-free numbers are open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week. Multilingual operators are available.

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FEMA Announces 2016 Youth Preparedness Council Members

WASHINGTON – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today the selectees for the 2016–2018 Youth Preparedness Council.

Created in 2012, the council brings together youth leaders from across the country who are interested in advocating on behalf of preparedness and making a difference in their communities by completing preparedness projects. The council supports FEMA’s commitment to involve youth in preparedness-related activities. It also provides an avenue to engage youth by taking into account their perspectives, feedback, and opinions. Council members meet with FEMA staff throughout their term to provide input on strategies, initiatives, and projects.

FEMA selected the ten new members of the council based on their dedication to public service, community involvement, and potential to expand their impact as national advocates for youth preparedness. The members selected in 2016 are:

Kristen Lavoie (FEMA Region I, New Hampshire)
Ahjeetha Shankar (FEMA Region I, Connecticut)
Aahna Ghosh (FEMA Region II, New Jersey)
Sam Kleinberg (FEMA Region II, New Jersey)
David Bedard (FEMA Region III, Virginia)
Preston Buszka (FEMA Region V, Michigan)
Chandler Villa (FEMA Region VI, Texas)
James Hirsch (FEMA Region VII, Missouri)
Jerome Dinakar (FEMA Region VIII, Colorado)
Alexander Sun (FEMA Region VIII, Utah)

The returning council members are:

Kiahna Lee Espia, Council Co-Chairperson (FEMA Region IX, Guam)
Divakar Saini, Council Co-Chairperson (FEMA Region IX, California)
Angelo DeGraff (FEMA Region III, Maryland)
Hailey Starr (FEMA Region X, Washington)
Megan Stutzman (FEMA Region X, Oregon)

Each council member will participate in the Youth Preparedness Council Summit, July 19–20, 2016 in Washington, D.C. The summit gives members the opportunity to share their ideas and questions with national organizations; plan their legacy project; and meet with FEMA community preparedness staff, who serve as their ongoing support and mentors.

To learn more about the FEMA Youth Preparedness Council, please visit: http://www.ready.gov/youth-preparedness-council.

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FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from and mitigate all hazards.

Follow FEMA online at www.fema.gov/blog, www.twitter.com/fema, www.facebook.com/fema and www.youtube.com/fema. Also, follow Administrator Craig Fugate’s activities at www.twitter.com/craigatfema.

The social media links provided are for reference only. FEMA does not endorse any non-government websites, companies or applications.

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Cư Dân của 4 Quận Khác Ở Texas Đủ Điều Kiện Đăng Ký Nhận Trợ Cấp Khắc Phục Thảm Họa

AUSTIN, Texas – Các cá nhân và gia đình ở các quận Fort Bend, Liberty, Montgomery và San Jacinto hiện nay có thể đăng ký xin trợ cấp khắc phục lũ tháng 4 sau khi FEMA đáp ứng yêu cầu của tiểu bang là bổ sung các quận đó vào tuyên bố thảm họa.

Các quận đó được thêm vào 8 quận đã được duyệt nhận trợ cấp cá nhân theo tuyên bố thảm họa liên bang ngày 25 tháng 4: Austin, Colorado, Fayette, Grimes, Harris, Parker, Waller và Wharton.

Người dân Texas nào bị thiệt hại hoặc tổn thất do bão và lũ nghiêm trọng gây ra trong khoảng 17-24 tháng 4 nên làm đơn xin trợ cấp. Trợ cấp khắc phục thảm họa dành cho chủ nhà và người thuê nhà có thể gồm có trợ cấp giúp trả tiền nhà ở tạm thời và sửa nhà thiết yếu, cũng như các nhu cầu khác liên quan đến thảm họa nghiêm trọng, chẳng hạn như chi phí y tế và nha khoa.

Người dân Texas ở 12 quận có thể đăng ký trực tuyến tại DisasterAssistance.gov hoặc qua điện thoại số 800-621-3362 (FEMA). Người khiếm thính, nặng tai hoặc khiếm thanh và sử dụng máy TTY có thể gọi số 800-462-7585. Đương đơn nào sử dụng dịch vụ 711 hoặc Video Relay Service cũng có thể gọi số 800-621-3362. Các số miễn phí này hoạt động từ 7 giờ sáng đến 10 giờ tối, 7 ngày mỗi tuần. Có các tổng đài viên đa ngôn ngữ.

Người dân nào bị thiệt hại do lũ hoặc bão nên đăng ký với FEMA ngay cả khi họ có bảo hiểm. FEMA không thể thực hiện thanh toán bảo hiểm trùng lặp, nhưng đương đơn có bảo hiểm thấp có thể đủ điều kiện được sự giúp đỡ sau khi đã giải quyết yêu cầu bồi thường bảo hiểm của họ.

Trước khi bắt đầu sửa chữa hay tái thiết nhà hoặc công ty, điều quan trọng là quý vị phải liên lạc với viên chức địa phương về luật xây dựng hoặc người quản lý vùng lũ. Truy cập fema.gov/texas-disaster-mitigation để biết các ấn phẩm và tài liệu tham khảo miễn phí về tái thiết và sửa chữa an toàn hơn và hiệu quả hơn.

Cũng có các khoản vay khắc phục thảm họa lãi suất thấp của Cơ Quan Quản Lý Doanh Nghiệp Nhỏ Hoa Kỳ dành cho người sống sót đủ điều kiện. SBA giúp các doanh nghiệp mọi quy mô (bao gồm các chủ nhà), tổ chức bất vụ lợi tư nhân, chủ nhà và người thuê nhà được tài trợ để sửa chữa hoặc tái thiết, và trang trải chi phí thay thế tài sản cá nhân bị mất hoặc thiệt hại do thảm họa. Các khoản vay khắc phục thảm họa để trang trải những tổn thất không được bảo hiểm bồi thường đầy đủ hay được tài trợ khắc phục thảm họa khác.

Người sống sót cũng có thể làm đơn trực tuyến, sử dụng Đơn Xin Vay Điện Tử qua trang web bảo mật của SBA tại https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela.

Có thể tìm hiểu thông tin và nhận mẫu đơn xin vay khắc phục thảm họa từ Trung Tâm Dịch Vụ Khách Hàng của SBA bằng cách gọi số 800-659-2955 hoặc gửi email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Người khiếm thính hoặc nặng tai có thể gọi số 800-877-8339. Để biết thêm thông tin về trợ cấp khắc phục thảm họa hoặc để tải đơn xuống, hãy truy cập sba.gov/disaster. Phải gửi đơn đã điền đến: U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.

Để biết thêm thông tin về hoạt động phục hồi sau thảm họa của Texas, truy cập trang web khắc phục thảm họa bão tháng 4 tại fema.gov/disaster/4269; hoặc truy cập trang web của Ban Kiểm Soát Khẩn Cấp Texas, txdps.state.tx.us/dem. Theo dõi chúng tôi trên Twitter tại twitter.com/femaregion6.

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Nhiệm vụ của FEMA là hỗ trợ người dân và những nhân viên ứng phó đầu tiên đảm bảo rằng với tư cách một quốc gia, chúng ta cùng nhau xây dựng, duy trì và cải thiện khả năng chuẩn bị ứng phó, phòng chống, ứng phó, phục hồi và giảm thiểu mọi mối nguy.

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