FEMA Registration Deadline of October 6 Nears

PINE RIDGE, S.D. – The Oglala Sioux Tribe and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are reminding those impacted by the May 8-29 storms that the deadline to register for disaster assistance is right around the corner.  The deadline date is October 6. 

Registration is the first step to receiving disaster assistance.  Individuals can register in person at the Disaster Recovery Center at the SuAnne Big Crow Recreational Center, 1 Positive Pl. – E HWY 18, Pine Ridge. The DRC is open Monday thru Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Individuals can also register with FEMA by calling 1-800-621-3362 or going online to www.disasterassistance.gov or by smart phone or tablet at m.fema.gov. If you are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability and use a TTY, call 1-800-462-7585; if you use 711 or VRS (Video Relay Service) call 1-800-621-3362.  The registration line is open daily from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. until further notice. 

Even if residents previously registered with the tribe, with a voluntary agency, or provided damage reports they must still register with FEMA to access federal disaster assistance programs.  It is also important, when registering to provide an accurate count of the number of persons living in the home, so that FEMA can provide appropriate assistance; this includes persons with disabilities and others with access and functional needs.  Residents living in tribal housing should also register if they had disaster related damage to personal property.

See the article here: 

FEMA Registration Deadline of October 6 Nears

Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Pine Ridge

PINE RIDGE, S.D. – The Oglala Sioux Tribe and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are establishing a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) for individuals who experience damage during the severe storms from May 8-29. The DRC will open Saturday, August 15 at 9:00 a.m. at the SuAnne Big Crow Recreational Center, 1 Positive Pl. – E HWY 82, Pine Ridge.

The DRC is set up for residents who would like to speak one-on-one to recovery representatives, but it’s not necessary to visit a center to receive disaster assistance. The fastest way to register with FEMA is by phone or online. Those impacted can call 1-800-621-3362 (TTY 1-800-462-7585) or go online at www.fema.gov or www.disasterassistance.gov. The registration line is open daily from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. until further notice. Individuals may also register by smart phone at m.fema.gov. 

Even if residents previously registered with the tribe, with a voluntary agency, or provided damage reports they must still register with FEMA to access federal disaster assistance programs.

The DRC will be open daily from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. until further notice.  Additional locations will be set up throughout the reservation.  A schedule and more details on these locations will be released at a later date.  In addition, The Oglala Sioux and FEMA will be providing transportation to and from the disaster recovery center from the Oglala District office every other hour starting Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m.

Customer service representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will be at the centers to answer questions about SBA’s federal low-interest disaster loans and help business owners and residents complete their application.

FEMA Mitigation specialists are scheduled to be on hand at the DRC to provide information and answer questions about cost-effective rebuilding and repair techniques to reduce property damage in future disasters.

See the original article here: 

Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Pine Ridge

$1.5 Million in Federal Funding Supports Putnam County’s Sandy Recovery

NEW YORK — FEMA has approved more than $1.5 million in Hurricane Sandy assistance to fund emergency efforts and help repair and rebuild public infrastructure in Putnam County.

To date, local, state and federal recovery officials have identified 38 projects from applicants in Putnam County that are eligible for Public Assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

The $1,595,192 in assistance represents 90 percent of the cost of approved PA projects that will be reimbursed by FEMA. The state manages the PA program and disburses funding.

A breakdown by category of work:

         Debris Removal                                                   $1,031,650

         Emergency Protective Measures                         $   485,642

         Roads and Bridges                                             $       8,775

         Buildings and Equipment                                    $     10,868

         Utilities                                                                $     58,031

         Parks, Recreational, and Other Facilities           $          225

$109,601 is included in the funding for Putnam County for permanent work to reduce or eliminate repeat disaster damage.

PA applicants included:

  • state agencies
  • local and county governments
  • private nonprofit organizations that own or operate facilities that provide essential government-type services

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. 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). For TTY call 800-462-7585

Original post: 

$1.5 Million in Federal Funding Supports Putnam County’s Sandy Recovery

$2.5 Million in Federal Funding Supports Orange County’s Sandy Recovery

NEW YORK — FEMA has approved more than $2.5 million in Hurricane Sandy assistance to fund emergency efforts and help repair and rebuild public infrastructure in Orange County.

To date, local, state and federal recovery officials have identified 81 projects from applicants in Orange County that are eligible for Public Assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

The $2,597,561 in assistance represents 90 percent of the cost of approved PA projects that will be reimbursed by FEMA. The state manages the PA program and disburses funding.

A breakdown by category of work:

         Debris Removal                                                   $1,596,191

         Emergency Protective Measures                         $   776,408

         Buildings and Equipment                                    $   137,982

         Utilities                                                                $     30,071

         Parks, Recreational, and Other Facilities           $     56,908

$30,740 is included in the funding for Orange County for permanent work to reduce or eliminate repeat disaster damage.

PA applicants included:

  • state agencies
  • local and county governments
  • private nonprofit organizations that own or operate facilities that provide essential government-type services

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. 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). For TTY call 800-462-7585.

See original article here – 

$2.5 Million in Federal Funding Supports Orange County’s Sandy Recovery

$746 Million in Federal Funding Supports New York County’s Sandy Recovery

NEW YORK — FEMA has approved nearly $747 million in Hurricane Sandy assistance to fund emergency efforts and help repair and rebuild public infrastructure in New York County.

To date, local, state and federal recovery officials have identified 270 projects from applicants in New York County that are eligible for Public Assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

The $746,565,434 in assistance represents 90 percent of the cost of approved PA projects that have been reimbursed by FEMA. The state manages the PA program and disburses funding.

A breakdown by category of work:

         Debris Removal                                                   $170,758,677

         Emergency Protective Measures                         $530,762,853

         Roads and Bridges                                              $    9,952,621

         Buildings and Equipment                                    $  24,630,302

         Parks, Recreational, and Other Facilities            $  10,460,981

More than $2.85 million of this funding was approved for the Hugh L. Carey Battery Park City Authority. Federal funds were used to repair the electrical systems supporting the authority’s Esplanade and Battery Ball field that had been inundated with salt water.

Also, more than $9.1 million is included in the funding for New York County for permanent work that will reduce or eliminate repeat disaster damage.

PA applicants included:

  • state agencies
  • local and county governments
  • private nonprofit organizations that own or operate facilities that provide essential government-type services

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. 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). For TTY call 800-462-7585.

Continue reading:  

$746 Million in Federal Funding Supports New York County’s Sandy Recovery

$332 Million in Federal Funding Supports Nassau County’s Sandy Recovery

NEW YORK — FEMA has approved nearly $333 million in Hurricane Sandy assistance to fund emergency efforts and help repair and rebuild public infrastructure in Nassau County.                                    

To date, local, state and federal recovery officials have identified 819 projects from applicants in Nassau County that are eligible for Public Assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

The $332,775,166 in assistance represents 90 percent of the cost of approved PA projects that will be reimbursed by FEMA. The state manages the PA program and disburses funding.

A breakdown by category of work:

         Debris Removal                                                   $200,077,734

         Emergency Protective Measures                         $  65,104,573

         Roads and Bridges                                              $    2,651,220

         Water Control Facilities                                       $       203,701

         Buildings and Equipment                                    $  27,679,369

         Utilities                                                                $    4,939,793

         Parks, Recreational, and Other Facilities           $  32,118,774

More than $6.2 million is included in the funding for Nassau County for permanent work to reduce or eliminate repeat disaster damage.

PA applicants included:

  • state agencies
  • local and county governments
  • private nonprofit organizations that own or operate facilities that provide essential government-type services

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. 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). For TTY call 800-462-7585.

Read this article:  

$332 Million in Federal Funding Supports Nassau County’s Sandy Recovery

$2.2 Million in Federal Funding Supports Bronx County’s Sandy Recovery

NEW YORK — FEMA has approved more than $2.2 million in Hurricane Sandy assistance to fund emergency efforts and help repair and rebuild public infrastructure in Bronx County.

To date, local, state and federal recovery officials have identified 35 projects from applicants in Bronx County that are eligible for Public Assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

The $2,207,043 in assistance represents 90 percent of the cost of approved PA projects that will be reimbursed by FEMA. The state manages the PA program and disburses funding.

A breakdown by category of work:

         Debris Removal                                                   $1,282,559    

         Emergency Protective Measures                         $   361,068

         Buildings and Equipment                                    $   170,071

         Parks, Recreational and Other Facilities             $   393,343

$104,452 is included in the funding for Bronx County for permanent work to reduce or eliminate repeat disaster damage.

PA applicants included:

  • state agencies
  • local and county governments
  • private nonprofit organizations that own or operate facilities that provide essential government-type services

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. 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). For TTY call 800-462-7585.

Link:

$2.2 Million in Federal Funding Supports Bronx County’s Sandy Recovery

$38 Million in Federal Funding Supports Westchester County’s Sandy Recovery

NEW YORK — FEMA has approved more than $38 million in Hurricane Sandy assistance to fund emergency efforts and help repair and rebuild public infrastructure in Westchester County.

To date, local, state and federal recovery officials have identified 345 projects from applicants in Westchester County that are eligible for Public Assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

The $38,398,651 million represents 90 percent of the cost of approved PA projects that will be reimbursed by FEMA. The state manages the PA program and disburses funding.

A breakdown by category of work:

         Debris Removal                                                   $   23,348,532           

         Emergency Protective Measures                         $   10,300,909

         Roads and Bridges                                              $        724,592

         Water Control Facilities                                       $          10,057

         Buildings and Equipment                                     $        965,384

         Utilities                                                                 $     1,684,093

         Parks, Recreational and Other Facilities             $     1,365,081

$1,708,524 is included in the funding for Westchester County for permanent work that will reduce or eliminate repeat disaster damage.                                               

PA applicants can include:

  • state agencies
  • local and county governments
  • private nonprofit organizations that own or operate facilities that provide essential government-type services

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. 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). For TTY call 800-462-7585.

Continued:

$38 Million in Federal Funding Supports Westchester County’s Sandy Recovery

$1 Million in Federal Funding Supports Sullivan County’s Sandy Recovery

NEW YORK — FEMA has approved more than $1 million in Hurricane Sandy assistance to fund emergency efforts and help repair and rebuild public infrastructure in Sullivan County.

To date, local, state and federal recovery officials have identified 55 projects from applicants in Sullivan County that are eligible for Public Assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

The $1,088,388 million represents 90 percent of the cost of approved PA projects that will be reimbursed by FEMA. The state manages the PA program and disburses funding.

A breakdown by category of work:

         Debris Removal                                                   $    752,676   

         Emergency Protective Measures                         $    292,612

         Roads and Bridges                                              $        2,784

         Water Control Facilities                                       $        3,353

         Buildings and Equipment                                     $      30,736

         Public Utilities                                                      $        4,500

         Parks, Recreational and Other Facilities             $        1,726 

$2,800 is included in the funding for Sullivan County for permanent work that will reduce or eliminate repeat disaster damage.

PA applicants can include:

  • state agencies
  • local and county governments
  • private nonprofit organizations that own or operate facilities that provide essential government-type services

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. 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). For TTY call 800-462-7585

Continue reading: 

$1 Million in Federal Funding Supports Sullivan County’s Sandy Recovery