Hurricane Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Brooks County ATLANTA – The State of Georgia and FEMA have opened a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Brooks County to serve Hurricane Idalia survivors from Berrien, Brooks, Cook, Glynn and Lowndes counties. DRCs are dedicated, accessible and established locations where specialists from FEMA’s Individual Assistance program can help...
Category: Disaster Recovery
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One Year Later, Hurricane Ian Recovery Continues with Nearly $8.7 Billion in Federal Support
One Year Later, Hurricane Ian Recovery Continues with Nearly $8.7 Billion in Federal Support WASHINGTON — From Fort Myers to Central Florida to Daytona Beach, Hurricane Ian cut a wide swath of destruction unlike anything most Floridians had ever experienced. One year later, the state and dozens of communities continue recovery operations with the support of...
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Rebuilding? Check First with Local Authorities About Permits
Rebuilding? Check First with Local Authorities About Permits LAKE MARY, Fla. – FDEM’s Office of Floodplain Management and FEMA remind residents planning to make repairs or rebuild after Hurricane Idalia to consult with their community’s building or planning department first to see if permits are necessary before work can start. Do not rely solely on the...
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Georgians Should Be Alert to Fraud After Hurricane Idalia
Georgians Should Be Alert to Fraud After Hurricane Idalia ATLANTA — Hurricane Idalia survivors should be aware that con artists and criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud or identity theft scams after a disaster. In some cases, thieves try to apply for FEMA assistance using names, addresses and Social Security...
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How to File Flood Insurance Claims After Hurricane Idalia
How to File Flood Insurance Claims After Hurricane Idalia LAKE MARY, Fla. – Florida homeowners with insurance policies covered by the National Flood Insurance Program are urged to file claims as soon as possible. Advance payments may be available for some policyholders. Policy holders should call their insurance agent or provider and initiate the claim...