Fact Sheets

Homeowners and renters who received initial rental assistance from FEMA may be eligible for continued rental assistance if they cannot live in their homes because of recent flooding and storms in Iowa.

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FEMA offers Group Flood Insurance Policies to individuals who do not have flood insurance and have received assistance from FEMA after a presidentially declared disaster.

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Unfortunately, during disasters, myths about FEMA can spread, which ultimately can discourage survivors from accessing the assistance they may desperately need. The best way to correct misinformation is to get the truth out about FEMA’s role in disaster assistance. Below, a number of current rumors and myths are addressed to help survivors of Hurricane Beryl tell fact from fiction.

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Illinois residents who applied for FEMA assistance after flooding, tornadoes, straight-line winds and severe storms from July 13 – 16, 2024, will receive a letter from FEMA in the mail or via email. The letter will explain the status of your application and how to respond if you disagree with FEMA’s decision or need more assistance. It is important to read the letter carefully.

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FEMA disaster assistance may provide funds to homeowners and renters for serious needs, basic home repair, rental of temporary housing and other uninsured expenses resulting from Tropical Storm Helene. FEMA assistance is not a replacement for insurance.

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In the aftermath of a disaster, it’s easy to confuse myth and fact. That’s why it’s important to get your information from a trustworthy source. Here are common myths and the facts you should know about the response in North Carolina.

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If you had a privately-owned road or bridge damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Helene or Tropical Storm Debby from Aug. 4-20, 2024, FEMA or the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) may provide financial assistance for replacement or repairs.

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FEMA disaster assistance may provide funds to homeowners and renters for serious needs, basic home repair, rental of temporary housing and other uninsured expenses resulting from Hurricane Helene. FEMA assistance is not a replacement for insurance.

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If you applied to FEMA for assistance, a FEMA inspector will contact you to set up a home inspection to review damages from Tropical Storm Helene and determine whether a home is safe, sanitary and livable. Here is what to expect from the home inspection process.

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Residents of Fairfield, Litchfield and New Haven Counties who lost access to water through their private wells or had damage to their septic system caused by the severe storm, flooding, landslides, and mudslides on August 18-19, 2024 may be eligible for financial assistance under FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program.

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