Fact Sheets
A letter from FEMA saying you are ineligible for disaster assistance may not be a final decision. Sometimes, FEMA just needs more information or supporting documentation from you. Here are some common reasons applicants are deemed ineligible and how to respond to FEMA.
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If you live in Boone, Hancock, Kanawha, Marshall, Ohio, Roane, Wetzel and Wood counties and were affected by the April 11-12, 2024, storms, flooding, landslides or mudslides, read your FEMA eligibility decision letter carefully. If you have questions, visit a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) so we can help you with your next steps. Visiting a recovery center allows you to get personalized, one-on-one help from a FEMA team member. Visit fema.gov/drc to find your nearest one.
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Don't let language be a barrier to applying for FEMA assistance. Regardless of language or accessibility needs, FEMA is here in Vermont to help survivors recover from severe weather July 9-11, 2024. Non-English speakers can receive assistance in their language when applying for FEMA disaster aid. Additionally, assistive communication tools are available for those who require them.
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There are numerous FEMA and other federal funding opportunities for state, local, tribal and territorial governments that aid in activities about building codes. This resource helps route users to those opportunities.
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FEMA may provide disaster assistance to U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals and qualified non-citizens who were impacted by the May 21-27 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and mudslides. Disaster assistance may include money for temporary rental assistance, home repairs, personal property loss, medical expenses, funeral expenses and other serious disaster-related needs or expenses not covered by insurance or other sources. The deadline to apply is Sept. 23.
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If you disagree with FEMA’s decision, you have the right to appeal. Sometimes all you need is to provide additional information. Here are tips to help submit your appeal to FEMA:
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Large-scale wildfires dramatically alter the terrain and ground conditions. Normally, vegetation absorbs rainfall, reducing runoff. However, wildfires leave the ground charred, barren, and unable to absorb water, creating conditions ripe for flash flooding and mudflow.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”) will be procuring reinsurance for the National Flood Insurance Program (“NFIP”) to be effective on or about January 1, 2025. To participate in the reinsurance procurement, vendors must submit a request to participate by December 1, 2024 (the date on or about FEMA anticipates Firm Order Terms will be issued), and final tenders by December 9, 2024 (the date on or about FEMA anticipates final authorizations will be due from the reinsurance markets).
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The Safeguarding Tomorrow through Ongoing Risk Mitigation Revolving Loan Fund (Safeguarding Tomorrow RLF) program allows entities to establish or manage loan funds when receiving capitalization grant funding.
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The Safeguarding Tomorrow through Ongoing Risk Mitigation Revolving Loan Fund (Safeguarding Tomorrow RLF) program provides capitalization grants to entities to establish a revolving loan fund. This document provides details about developing a Project Proposal List, allowable uses for funding, and loan recipient requirements.
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