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FEMA assistance deadline approaches for San Diego flood victims. Here's how to apply
San Diegans affected by January’s “thousand-year storm” are nearing the deadline to get help from the federal government.
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San Diego flood victims warned of scammers posing as FEMA reps
San Diego County residents affected by January’s rainstorms and flooding were warned Wednesday of potential fraudsters posing as FEMA representatives.
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5,575 San Diegans register for FEMA flood aid; some already dinged, but not due to fraud
A FEMA spokesperson said the agency has provided $15 million in assistance to flood victims, but not everyone who has applied has received aid.
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FEMA has given out $15M in aid to flood victims
FEMA has set up two disaster recovery centers in Mountain View and Spring Valley. About 5,500 people have applied for help, and more than 2,500 have already received assistance.
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FEMA opens two disaster recovery centers in Mountain View and Spring Valley
NBC 7’s Shandel Menezes takes us to one of FEMA’s two locations to see how they helping flood victims of San Diego.
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FEMA opens two disaster recovery centers for flood victims
Two Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Recovery Centers opened Friday to help flood victims from the Jan. 22 storms.
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2,000+ FEMA applications submitted by San Diego flood victims
The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, is expected to open one or more San Diego-area disaster recovery centers where people can ask questions or follow up on their applications in person. NBC 7’s Dana Williams reports on Feb. 25, 2024.
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How FEMA plans to help San Diego's flood victims — and how to apply
Although FEMA looks at each application on a case-by-case basis, some San Diegans have already received financial help from the agency. NBC 7’s Dana Williams breaks down the application process.
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Cellphones across America will get an emergency alert on Wednesday. Here's why
FEMA and the FCC will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts on Oct. 4. Here’s what you need to know.
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FEMA is down to its last $3.4 billion as Maui wildfires, Hurricane Idalia slam US
Biden called on Congress Thursday to pass $12 billion in additional funding for FEMA next month at the latest when hurricane season reaches its peak.
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Americans everywhere will receive a loud emergency test alert in October. Here's why
The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Communications Commission will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts on Oct. 4.
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Search and rescue continues in Hawaii after devastating wildfire
Search and rescue teams continue to comb through the wreckage of a devastating wildfire in Lahaina, Hawaii, for victims and survivors.
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‘Twilight zone': Survivors recount horrors of Maui wildfires as they return to ruins
Emergency workers are scrambling to find temporary housing for those lucky enough to survive wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui that have already claimed 80 lives.
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FEMA is set to conduct a national emergency alert test on Oct. 4. What does this mean?
FEMA is set to conduct a nationwide alert test in October that will alert millions of radios, televisions and cell phones across the country.
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‘Historic and catastrophic' Vermont flooding ‘nowhere near over,' gov says
The rain has let up on Vermont but the flood emergency remained on Tuesday, with the partially submerged state capital in an emergency as a nearby dam was at risk of being overtopped. Federal help is headed to Vermont amid the historic flooding after President Joe Biden approved an emergency declaration while on a trip to Lithuania, allowing FEMA to…
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5 things you should know before applying for FEMA assistance
If you have been affected by a hurricane or any natural disaster, it is possible to request disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Here is what you need to know.
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‘Your Husband Is a Polar Bear': FEMA Aid Docs for Alaska Natives Riddled With Mistranslations
FEMA documents aimed at helping Alaska Natives apply for disaster relief after typhoon damage last fall was riddled with nonsensical phrases and poor translations.