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Clay County DRC has closed

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at Clay County High School in Clay has closed as of Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016.

FEMA staff will be on site in the mobile command vehicle located in the parking lot of the school at 1 Panther Road, Clay, where you can register for assistance and submit any documentation you have regarding your registration.

FEMA will be on site from:

8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 12;
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13;
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, Aug. 15-17.

The last day that FEMA staff will be on site is Wednesday, Aug. 17 at 5 p.m.

As a survivor of the June storms and floods, you can still get the help you need with just a phone call. The deadline to register ends on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016.

Many of the services available at the site are also available on the FEMA helpline. The helpline operates from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week, until further notice. Call 800-621-3362 (voice, 711 or video relay services) or 800-462-7585 for TTY users.

You can also register with FEMA online at DisasterAssistance.gov or find an open DRC at www.fema.gov/drc. Remember to do this before Wednesday, Aug. 24.

If you want to discuss your application, you should have your nine-digit FEMA registration number and zip code.

You can still visit the other DRCs. Representatives from FEMA, various state agencies and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are at the centers to answer your disaster assistance or low-interest disaster loan questions:

Greenbrier County

Mobile Disaster Recovery Center,

Southeastern Labor Council,

AFL-CIO, 65 West Main St.,

White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986

Greenbrier County

Town Hall,

201 Kanawha Ave.,

Rainelle, WV 25962

Kanawha County

3300 Pennsylvania Ave.,

Charleston, WV 25302

Kanawha County

Office trailer in parking lot across from Dollar General Store,

120 Maywood Ave. W., Clendenin, WV 25045

Nicholas County

City of Richwood City Hall,

6 White Ave.,

Richwood, WV 26261

For more information about SBA loans, call SBA’s Disaster Assistance Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955, email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov, or visit http://www.sba.gov/disaster. TTY users may call 800-877-8339. Applicants may also apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure website at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela.

The deadline to file an SBA physical disaster loan application is Aug. 24. SBA Disaster low-interest loans are available to businesses of all sizes, homeowners and renters for their recovery needs.

Additional information on West Virginia’s disaster recovery can be found by visiting fema.gov/disaster/4273, twitter.com/femaregion3, twitter.com/FEMA and fema.gov/blog.

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Clay County DRC has closed

Disaster Recovery Centers to trim hours as deadline to register nears

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Effective Saturday, Aug. 13, the Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in West Virginia will begin operating under new hours. The deadline to register is Wednesday, Aug. 24, just 11 days away.

The new operating hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. All DRCs are closed on Sundays. To find the DRC nearest to you, go online to www.fema.gov/drc.

If you have questions outside DRC business hours, you can call the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Helpline at 800-621-3362 (voice, 711 or video relay service), or 800-462-7585 for TTY users. You can use the Helpline to:

Register with FEMA. Remember, the deadline to register is Aug. 24.
Ask questions about a FEMA determination letter.
Ask about the status of your registration.You will need your nine-digit FEMA registration number and zip code.
Update your personal information (e.g., change of address or phone number, bank or insurance information) to avoid processing delays.
Receive information about FEMA property inspections.
Ask about other federal assistance.

Additional information on West Virginia’s disaster recovery can be found by visiting: www.DisasterAssistance.gov; the flood pages at www.WVflood.com; fema.gov/disaster/4273; twitter.com/femaregion3; twitter.com/FEMA; and fema.gov/blog.

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FEMA offers advice at local Kanawha County stores on repairing, rebuilding

CHARLESTON, W. Va. — As West Virginians repair or rebuild their homes damaged by last month’s storms, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and four local hardware and home improvement stores have teamed up to provide free information, tips and literature on making homes stronger and safer.

FEMA mitigation specialists will be on hand this week to answer questions and offer home improvement tips along with proven methods to prevent or reduce damage from future disasters. A variety of free workshops for storm-impacted homeowners on such topics as repairing or installing flooring and what to do with rain-soaked drywall will be presented daily. Most of the information is geared for do-it-yourselfers and general contractors.

FEMA advisors will be available at:

Green’s Feed & Seed

314 Piedmont Road

Charleston, WV 25301

Aug. 11 to 17 (Workshop closed on Sunday)

8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday – Wednesday

The Home Depot

100 Cross Terrace Blvd.

Charleston, WV 25309

Aug. 11 to 17 (Workshop closed on Sunday)

8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday – Wednesday

Lowe’s Home Improvement

5750 MacCorkle Ave. SE

Charleston, WV 25304

Aug. 11 to 17 (Workshop closed on Sunday)

8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday – Wednesday

50 RHL Blvd.

South Charleston, WV 25309

Aug. 11 to 17 (Workshop closed on Sunday)

8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday – Wednesday

Free reference booklets, in English and Spanish, with information on protecting your home from flood damage, will be available at all locations. More information about strengthening property can be found at http://www.fema.gov/what-mitigation.

West Virginians who have questions about their flood insurance policies and coverage should contact the National Flood Insurance Program call center at 800-621-3362 (Option 2) between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. (EDT) Monday through Friday. Specialists can help with service claims, provide general information regarding policies and offer technical assistance to aid in recovery.

Additional information on West Virginia’s disaster recovery can be found by visiting fema.gov/disaster/4273, twitter.com/femaregion3, twitter.com/FEMA, facebook.com/FEMA, fema.gov/blog and the flood information pages at http://wvflood.com/Pages/default.aspx

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FEMA offers advice at local Kanawha County stores on repairing, rebuilding

FEMA advisors will be available at:

Green’s Feed & Seed

314 Piedmont Road

Charleston, WV 25301

Aug. 11 to 17 (Workshop closed on Sunday)

8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday – Wednesday

The Home Depot

100 Cross Terrace Blvd.

Charleston, WV 25309

Aug. 11 to 17 (Workshop closed on Sunday)

8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday – Wednesday

Lowe’s Home Improvement

5750 MacCorkle Ave. SE

Charleston, WV 25304

Aug. 11 to 17 (Workshop closed on Sunday)

8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday – Wednesday

50 RHL Blvd.

South Charleston, WV 25309

Aug. 11 to 17 (Workshop closed on Sunday)

8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday – Wednesday

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President Declares Disaster for State of Wisconsin

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that federal disaster aid has been made available to the State of Wisconsin to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and flooding during the period of July 11-12, 2016.

The President’s action makes federal funding available to state, tribal, local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the affected by severe storms and flooding in Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Florence, Iron, Sawyer, and Washburn counties; and the Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Chippewa Tribe.

Federal funding is available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures for the State of Wisconsin.

Benigno Bern Ruiz has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. Ruiz said additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the State and warranted by the results of further damage assessments.

Follow FEMA online at http://blog.fema.gov, 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.

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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SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center Opens in Tomball (Harris County)

AUSTIN, Texas – The U.S. Small Business Administration opened a disaster loan outreach center this week.

Location:
Tomball Community Center
Library Room
221 Market St.
Tomball, TX 77375

Hours:
9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays
Closed Saturdays and Sundays

SBA customer service representatives are available to meet with business owners and residents to answer questions, explain SBA’s disaster loan program and close their approved disaster loans. Business owners and residents can meet with SBA representatives on the days and times indicated. No appointment is necessary.

Applicants for disaster loans may apply online using the electronic loan application via SBA’s secure website at disasterloan.sba.gov/ela

Disaster loan information and application forms are also available from SBA’s Customer Service Center by calling 800-659-2955 or emailing disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing may call 800-877-8339. For more disaster assistance information or to download applications, visit sba.gov/disaster.

Completed paper applications should be mailed to:

U.S. Small Business Administration
Processing and Disbursement Center
14925 Kingsport Rd.
Fort Worth, TX 76155

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SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center Opens in Tomball (Harris County)

Disaster Recovery Center to Close in Harris County

AUSTIN, Texas—A disaster recovery center in Tomball, Harris County will close Wednesday, Aug. 10.

Harris County

Location:
Tomball Public Works Building
501 James St.
Tomball, TX 77375

Closing:
6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10

Until then, hours of operation at the center are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 8-10. Closed Sunday, Aug. 7.

After the center closes, survivors may visit any of the open disaster recovery centers, anywhere. To find the nearest one, go online to the recovery center locator at asd.fema.gov/inter/locator.

Those who have already registered with FEMA can get updates about their applications, learn about the appeals process or check the status of their claims online or by calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362.

Those who have not yet registered for disaster assistance may do so the following ways:

online at DisasterAssistance.gov
phone 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.

FEMA grants do not have to be repaid. FEMA assistance is nontaxable and will not affect eligibility for Social Security, Medicaid or other federal benefits.

A free multilingual guide to the types of assistance available can be found at fema.gov/help-after-disaster.

For more information on the Texas recovery, visit the disaster webpage for the May-June storms at fema.gov/disaster/4272; or survivors can visit the Texas Division of Emergency Management website at txdps.state.tx.us/dem. Follow FEMA on Twitter @femaregion6.

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August 10 Last Day to Register for May-June Flood Disaster Aid

AUSTIN, Texas – Texans who suffered damage or losses from the May-June storms and flooding have only until Aug. 10 to register with FEMA for federal disaster assistance.

Individuals who had disaster-related damage or losses between May 22 and June 24 and who live or work in the 24 eligible counties are strongly encouraged to register for FEMA assistance by the deadline.

The counties included in the federal disaster declaration are Austin, Bastrop, Brazoria, Brazos, Burleson, Eastland, Fayette, Fort Bend, Grimes, Harris, Hidalgo, Hood, Kleberg, Lee, Liberty, Montgomery, Palo Pinto, Parker, San Jacinto, Stephens, Travis, Tyler, Waller and Washington.

Applying for disaster assistance is essentially a two-step process, which ensures consideration for all FEMA programs and the U.S. Small Business Administration disaster loans. First, register with FEMA, then complete and return the no-obligation SBA loan application, if one is offered. There is no charge to apply for the loan and if approved, no obligation to accept it.

Disaster survivors in all 24 counties may register for assistance the following ways:

online at DisasterAssistance.gov
phone 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.
at a disaster recovery center. To find the nearest one, go online to the disaster recovery center locator at asd.fema.gov/inter/locator.

FEMA grants do not have to be repaid. FEMA assistance is nontaxable and will not affect eligibility for Social Security, Medicaid or other federal benefits.

Survivors should register even if they have insurance. FEMA cannot duplicate insurance payments, but underinsured applicants may receive help after their claims have been settled.

A free multilingual guide to the types of assistance available can be found at fema.gov/pdf/assistance/process/help_after_disaster_english.pdf

For more information on the Texas recovery, visit the disaster webpage for the May storms at fema.gov/disaster/4272; or visit the Texas Division of Emergency Management website at txdps.state.tx.us/dem. Follow us on Twitter @femaregion6.

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August 10 Last Day to Register for May-June Flood Disaster Aid

Pine Ridge Recovery: By The Numbers

1 First ever FEMA Individual Assistance Declaration Granted Directly to a Tribal Nation

8 Communities that hosted Disaster Recovery Centers (Pine Ridge, Oglala, Manderson, Porcupine,
Kyle, Wanblee, Allen, Martin)

25 Number of Oglala Sioux tribal members hired to support disaster recovery operations

58 SBA disaster loans approved for tribal individuals and businesses

108 Homes repaired under the Permanent Housing Construction Program.

196 New manufactured homes provided under the Permanent Housing Construction Program.

1,720 Miles of tribal road assessed by Recovery Roads Task Force

1,890 Registrations for assistance from tribal members

2,621 Individual visits to the many federal/tribal Disaster Recovery Centers

$217,684 Direct financial aid to address housing needs of disaster survivors

$219,042 Financial Aid provided from FEMA/Tribal Other Needs Assistance* Program

*ONA provides funding for personal property and other items like vehicles and tools

$943,000 Low-interest disaster loans approved by the U.S. Small Business Administration

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Help remains as Webster Springs DRC closes

Charleston, W.Va. — The Webster County Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) at the Webster Springs Town Council meeting room will close at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, August 4, 2016.

But as a survivor of the June storms and floods, you will still be able to get the help you need with just a phone call.

Many of the services available at the DRCs are also available on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) helpline. The helpline operates from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week, until further notice. By calling 800-621-3362 (voice 711 or video relay services) or 800-462-7585 for TTY users, you can use the Helpline to:

Register with FEMA.
Provide a change of address, telephone and bank account numbers and insurance information.
Receive information about FEMA home inspections.
Get other questions answered about federal disaster assistance.
Ask questions about a letter from FEMA.
Learn how to appeal a FEMA decision. All applicants may appeal.

You can also register with FEMA online at DisasterAssistance.gov.

If you want to discuss your application, bring your nine-digit FEMA registration number and zip code. To locate your nearest DRC, go on-line to: www.fema.gov/drc.

Representatives from FEMA, various state agencies and the U.S. Small Business Administration are still available at open DRCs to answer your disaster assistance questions or talk about low-interest loan

Clay County	Clay County High School, 1 Panther Dr., Clay WV 25043
Greenbrier County	Mobile Disaster Reovery Center, Southeastern Labor Council, AFL-CIO, 65 West Main St., White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986
Greenbrier County	Town Hall, 201 Kanawha Ave., Rainelle, WV 25962
Kanawha County	Kanawha County School Operations Center, 3300 Pennsylvania Ave., Charleston, WV 25302
Kanawha County	Office trailer in parking lot across from Dollar General Store, 120 Maywood Ave., W., Clendenin, WV 25045
Monroe County	Alderson Senior Center, 317 Monroe St., Alderson, WV 24910
Nicholas County	Birch River Elementary School, 379 Birch River Rd., Birch River, WV 26610
Nicholas County	City of Richwood City Hall, 6 White Ave., Richwood, WV 26261

Additional information on West Virginia’s disaster recovery can be found by calling the FEMA Helpline 800-621-3362 or visiting: www.DisasterAssistance.gov; the flood pages at www.WVflood.com; fema.gov/disaster/4273; twitter.com/femaregion3; and fema.gov/blog.

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