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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
FEMA says assistance is available to Lincoln County residents impacted by flooding
LINCOLN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – FEMA on Thursday encouraged Lincoln County residents who were impacted by severe storms, flooding and landslides that began on and after June 23, 2025, to apply for assistance. FEMA said financial assistance is available to eligible homeowners and renters and that the federal agency may be able to help with serious needs, displacement, basic home repair costs, personal property loss or other disaster-caused needs. Village of Ruidoso says its ready to welcome visitors back after devastating floods Residents with homeowners, renters or flood insurance should file a claim first, FEMA said. If your policy does not cover all your damage expenses, you may then be eligible for federal assistance. How to apply for FEMA help: Online at Download the FEMA App for mobile devices Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m. MT. If you use a relay service, captioned telephone or other service, you can give FEMA your number for that service. Helpline specialists speak many languages. Press 2 for Spanish. View an accessible video about how to apply at: Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance – YouTube. When you apply for assistance, have this information readily available: If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name A current phone number where you can be contacted Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying Your Social Security number, if available A general list of damage and losses Banking information for direct deposit FEMA said to keep receipts from all purchases related to cleanup and repair. U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loans are available to businesses of all sizes, nonprofits, homeowners and renters, according to the agency. For more information, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
23-07-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
White House rejects Maryland's request for disaster assistance after flooding in May, Gov. Moore says
The White House rejected Maryland's request for federal disaster assistance after flooding in May damaged homes and businesses in Allegany and Garrett counties, Gov. Wes Moore said Wednesday. The governor requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration in June to aid in the recovery effort after the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) found that it could cost nearly $15.8 million. "These communities demonstrated a clear need through FEMA's own process, and Maryland will appeal the decision to seek all available resources to support the recovery efforts," the governor said Wednesday. Flash flooding on May 13 damaged more than 200 homes and affected businesses, roads and public utilities. People were rescued from flooded schools, and some were trapped overnight during power outages. According to the governor's office, the heavy rainfall caused Georges Creek to overflow into several nearby towns. Local, state and federal responders aided in rescue efforts after a State of Emergency was declared. Following FEMA assessments, Gov. Moore said the recovery effort would be beyond the capacity of state and local agencies. "After a thorough assessment of the damage, it's clear that additional support is necessary," he said in announcing the request. A Presidential Disaster Declaration would allow Maryland to receive help from FEMA. It would also allow the state to request access to funding that could support infrastructure repairs and fixes to publicly owned facilities. "The addition of much-needed federal assistance is necessary to get those affected back to their regular lives and to allow those communities to fully recover in months instead of years," MDEM Secretary Russ Strickland said in announcing the request. According to the governor's office, the estimated $15.8 million cost for recovery surpasses FEMA's threshold for disaster assistance, which in Allegany County is $321,460. In Maryland, that threshold is $11.6 million. "Historically, if the joint damage assessment process demonstrates eligible costs over and above the county and state indicator, disaster assistance has been awarded by the President," Gov. Moore said. The governor said he plans to appeal the decision. Since taking office, President Trump has claimed FEMA is unsuccessful and has suggested changes to the agency. He signed an executive order that he said would "begin the process of fundamentally reforming and overhauling FEMA, or maybe getting rid of FEMA," though that action would need approval from Congress. In June, the administration said it wanted to "wean" states off of FEMA aid after the 2025 hurricane season. The administration indicated that governors would be in a better position to respond to disasters in their states. "We want to wean off of FEMA and we want to bring it down to the state level — a little bit like education, we're moving it back to the states," Mr. Trump said.
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Georgia's recovery: Over $377M in federal aid approved post-Hurricane Helene, Tropical Storm Debby
The Brief FEMA has approved over 402,000 applications for disaster assistance in Georgia, including $12 million in rental aid for displaced families. More than $629 million in Public Assistance has been authorized for Georgia's public infrastructure, aiding debris removal and emergency management. Survivors are encouraged to engage with FEMA for housing solutions and explore available resources like free legal assistance and economic injury disaster loans. ATLANTA - Federal emergency officials say recovery efforts remain underway in Georgia following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby, with more than $377 million in federal aid approved for survivors to date. What we know As of June 20, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved over 402,000 applications for disaster assistance. That total includes more than $12 million in rental assistance to more than 4,960 Georgia families, and housing arrangements—temporary and long-term—have been secured for nearly 365 displaced households. Federal aid has also extended to Georgia's public infrastructure. FEMA has authorized more than $629 million in Public Assistance to help communities with debris removal and emergency management costs. To date, more than 40.1 million cubic yards of storm debris have been cleared. What they're saying "FEMA remains committed to helping survivors recover from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby," said FEMA spokesman Mario Boone. "Survivors are reminded that FEMA is still on the ground in Georgia to assist with your recovery needs." What you can do FEMA is contacting eligible survivors by phone to discuss long-term housing solutions. Boone urged residents to answer calls, even those from unfamiliar area codes, as they may contain important updates or assistance opportunities. Farmers and ranchers who suffered uninsured or underinsured losses are encouraged to reach out, as they may qualify for help replacing essential work-related tools, equipment, and supplies. Low-income survivors affected by the storms may also be eligible for free legal assistance through FEMA's Disaster Legal Services (DLS) program. Services include help with home repair contracts, landlord disputes, insurance claims, and FEMA appeals. More information is available at The deadline to apply for economic injury disaster loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration is June 30. For general questions, residents can visit or check their assistance application status at The Source FEMA provided this update on Hurricane Helene relief in Georgia.
E&E News
09-06-2025
- Politics
- E&E News
House schedules vote on climate cuts, more spending bills
House Republicans will take major steps this week toward cutting discretionary funding, including a vote to claw back more than half a billion dollars for international disaster assistance and climate programs. Members will debate the rescissions package that the White House sent to Congress last week during a Rules Committee hearing Tuesday. The full House could vote on it as soon as Wednesday. The request for $9.4 billion in total clawbacks targets $496 million in already appropriated funding to help other countries recover from natural disasters and $125 million for clean energy projects around the world. Advertisement It will be a significant test of Congress' willingness to codify some of the cuts proposed by the Department of Government Efficiency and comes amid a flurry of other efforts by the GOP to slash environmental programs that Democrats support. House appropriators are expected to unveil two new fiscal 2026 spending bills this week.
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Yahoo
Missouri AG to open disaster assistance center in St. Louis to combat storm scams
ST. LOUIS – Starting next week, the Missouri Attorney General's Office is setting up a satellite office at Chaifetz Arena to help people avoid storm-related scams. The disaster assistance center will be open on select dates in June, beginning Monday. Investigators from the attorney general's office will help provide guidance on selecting reputable contractors, avoiding price gouging and protecting personal information from identity theft. The disaster assistance center will be open at the Chaifetz Center, located at 1 South Compton Avenue, on the following dates and times: June 9th-11th (9 a.m.- 8 p.m.) June 16th-18th (9 a.m.-8 p.m.) June 23rd-26th (9 a.m.-8 p.m.) 'My office will always protect storm victims from scammers looking to take advantage of Missourians in crisis,' said Attorney General Andrew Bailey via a news release. 'We are on the ground to ensure families get the help they need and ensure bad actors are held accountable.' Consumers who may have fallen victim to a scam or wish to report a fraudulent business are encouraged to speak with one of the investigators on site, file a complaint online on the Missouri Attorney General's website, or contact the Consumer Protection Hotline at 1-800-392-8222. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
