Tag Archives: FEMA

Update: FEMA Deadline

Posted on October 18, 2011 by

Deadlines Extended for FEMA Assistance OCTOBER 18 - MONTPELIER – Gov. Peter Shumlin today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency approved an extension to the deadline for individuals and municipalities to apply for federal disaster assistance. The deadline for Individual … Continue reading →

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Information on Rebuilding from FEMA

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

REMEMBER TO GET YOUR PERMITS WHEN REPAIRING AND REBUILDING  BURLINGTON, Vt. – State and federal recovery officials are reminding Vermonters repairing damage to their homes or businesses from Tropical Storm Irene that they must still get the appropriate building permits … Continue reading →

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FEMA Deadline for Cities and Towns Extended

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

The new deadline for cities and towns to file for federal disaster assistance is October 17th, extended from October 1st. Via VPR News.

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FEMA Information on Appeals

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

VERMONTERS MAY APPEAL FEMA DECISIONS  BURLINGTON, Vt. – Everybody who registers for help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency will receive a letter from the agency. Some receive a letter saying they are “eligible.”  It states the amount of assistance … Continue reading →

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Information: FEMA and People in Rentals

Posted on September 20, 2011 by

DISASTER ASSISTANCE IS FOR RENTERS TOO BURLINGTON, Vt. – Renters in 12 Vermont counties with losses due to Tropical Storm Irene are eligible for federal disaster assistance. “Irene did not discriminate between homeowners and renters,” said Federal Coordinating Officer Craig … Continue reading →

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Information: Disaster Recovery Center Ludlow

Posted on September 19, 2011 by

FEMA and SBA have opened a Disaster Recovery Center in the Okemo Marketplace, between the Cool Moose Café and Darkside. Designed for both individuals and businesses, it is open from 8-6, seven days a week. Some of the services provided … Continue reading →

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Information: After Applying for FEMA Assistance

Posted on September 16, 2011 by

What happens after Vermonters call the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) toll-free application number, 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) and TTY 1-800-462-7585 for the hearing or speech impaired or goes online to apply at www.disasterassistance.gov or by mobile ap at m.fema.gov? Applicants are … Continue reading →

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From FEMA: Managing Disaster Generated Debris

Posted on September 16, 2011 by

Disaster Debris Removal in Recovery Operations The recovery phase focuses on collecting the remaining debris, reducing or recycling, and final disposal. Development and management of a debris management site is considered a recovery activity as well. Depending on the quantity … Continue reading →

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From FEMA: Vermonters Advised to be Cautious When Hiring Contractors

Posted on September 13, 2011 by

BURLINGTON, Vt. – Contractors are essential to Vermont’s recovery following Tropical Storm Irene, but state and federal officials are advising Vermonters to use care when hiring them.  The Federal Emergency Management Agency does not recommend or endorse any contractors, nor … Continue reading →

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Rental Housing Needed

Posted on September 11, 2011 by

Housing placement is one of FEMA’s primary responsibilities.  When people contact FEMA to register damage to their property they are asked if they have a place to stay or if they need housing.  FEMA then follows up a few days later … Continue reading →

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