Disaster Recovery
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Hurricane Update, Tuesday, September 26, 2017
HURRICANE MARIA Department of Homeland Security Jones Act Still in Affect. Despite the devastation in Puerto Rico, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) does not plan to waive the Jones Act of 1920 that restricts foreign ships’ transportation of cargo to Puerto Rico and other areas affected by Hurricane Maria. DHS waived these restrictions during… Continue reading
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Hurricane Update, Monday, September 25, 2017
HURRICANE MARIA FEMA FEMA Urban Search and Rescue. Six FEMA Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) teams were deployed in both Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands with more task forces arriving over the weekend. The task forces are from Virginia, Florida, California, New York, and Massachusetts. Federal Response Efforts. FEMA and other federal agencies are… Continue reading
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Hurricanes Housing Recovery Updates September 23, 2017
Information from Other National Organizations LeadingAge and National Church Residences. During the week of September 14, those two organizations launched a “Hurricane Services for Seniors Hotline” to triage and help match people needing units and/or services with available units and/or services, particularly seniors and persons with disabilities. People may call 844-259-4747 between the hours… Continue reading
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Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, Tuesday, September 19, 2017
HURRICANE MARIA FEMA Puerto Rico Emergency Declaration Declared. President Trump declared on September 18, that an emergency exists for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico due to conditions resulting from Hurricane Maria. FEMA has established the Puerto Rico Hurricane Maria Emergency Disaster webpage (EM-3391). Virgin Islands Emergency Declaration Declared. President Trump declared on September 18, that… Continue reading
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Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, Wednesday/Thursday, September 13 and 14, 2017
CDBG-DR Congress appropriated $7.4 billion for CDBG Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) money for 2017 designated disaster areas. Implementation of appropriated CDBG-DR will be through Federal Register notices that are treated as regulations. HUD is in the process of drafting a Federal Register notice. Advocates in states impacted by the hurricanes will want to be familiar with… Continue reading
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