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Ensure You Get the Required Permits You Need to Rebuild in a Flood Zone People who live in flood-hazard areas and had damage to their homes during the Feb. 15 – 18, 2025, winter flooding in Logan, Mercer, McDowell, Mingo, Raleigh, Wayne, and Wyoming counties are urged to consult local building officials to obtain floodplain development permits before considering repairs or new construction.
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External: FEMA Recovery Fact Sheet 005 West Virginia Recovery: Flooding and Mudslides April 23, 2025 Incident Period: Feb. 15 – 18, 2025 Declaration: Feb. 26, 2025 (Individual Assistance); March 19, 2025 (Public Assistance)
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Direct Housing eligible survivors of Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 13 Florida counties, whose homes are now uninhabitable, may be presented with Direct Lease as a temporary housing option to bridge the gap to their Permanent Housing Plan.
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West Virginia Recovery: Flooding and Mudslides April 16, 2025 Incident Period: Feb. 15 – 18, 2025 Declaration: Feb. 26, 2025 (Individual Assistance); March 19, 2025 (Public Assistance) Key Messages Deadline to apply for Individual Assistance is April 28, 2025. When applying for FEMA assistance, residents should provide their 911 address as the location at the time of disaster so that their application is accurate.
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If you applied for FEMA assistance, stay in touch with FEMA to track your application, update your information or make any changes.
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If you’re in FEMA’s Direct Housing program, you have been assigned a recertification advisor to support you on your path to permanent housing. Staying in regular contact with your advisor is essential to remain eligible for temporary housing.
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Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Administrator Hamilton's Remarks at the National Hurricane Conference.
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The mission of the Advocate’s Office is to ensure the Claims Office keeps claimants’ needs at the forefront of everything it does in helping communities recover from the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire
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If you are a survivor of the 2023 Maui wildfires, and you are in FEMA’s Direct Housing Program, the following information may help guide you through the rental payment process. Rental payment is a requirement for all Direct Housing participants. Failure to pay your rent on time may result in the loss of your rental reduction rate, as well as possible removal from the FEMA temporary housing program and your current unit.
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West Virginia Recovery: Flooding and Mudslides April 9, 2025 Incident Period: Feb. 15 – 18, 2025 Declaration: Feb. 26, 2025 (Individual Assistance); March 19, 2025 (Public Assistance) Key Messages
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