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SACRAMENTO, Calif. – State and federal recovery officials urge California residents to watch for and report any suspicious activity or potential fraud from scam artists, identity thieves and other criminals who may try to prey on survivors of the Camp, Hill and Woolsey wildfires.

Common post-disaster fraud practices include:

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A month after three California counties endured the most destructive, deadliest wildfires on record, federal and state agencies have provided more than $180 million in grants and loans to assist in recovery.

In response to a disaster declaration signed by President Trump on Nov. 12, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) joined its federal and state partners in supporting survivor recovery in Butte, Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

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RALEIGH, N.C. – The deadline for North Carolinians to register for disaster assistance has been extended one week to 11:59 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018. FEMA granted the extension at the request of Gov. Roy Cooper.

RALEIGH, N.C. – Disaster survivors can get tips and advice on how to rebuild stronger against future storm damage at the Walmart Supercenter in Pembroke from Dec. 17 through Dec. 31, with the exception of Christmas Day.

FEMA flood mitigation specialists can answer questions about home repair, making disaster plans, putting together supply kits and the importance of flood insurance.

TALLAHASEE, Fla. – Two months after Hurricane Michael raked Northwest Florida with 155 mph winds and devastating storm surge, federal disaster assistance awarded to survivors exceeds $656 million.

"The Florida State Emergency Response Team provided a historic response to the strongest hurricane to impact the Panhandle in living memory, completing thousands of missions in support of local response efforts," said Wes Maul, director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management.

ATLANTA – Are you repairing or rebuilding damaged property? Have questions about flood insurance? Want to protect your property from potential loss or damage from future disasters?

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) rebuilding specialists are ready to provide tips and advice on making homes stronger and safer and answer questions about protecting homes from future damage.

Advisers will be available Mon. Dec. 17, through Sat. Dec. 22, in Americus, Sumter County, from 8:00 a.m. – 5 p.m. at:

ATLANTA – Are you repairing or rebuilding damaged property? Have questions about flood insurance? Want to protect your property from potential loss or damage from future disasters?

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) rebuilding specialists are ready to provide tips and advice on making homes stronger and safer and answer questions about protecting homes from future damage.

Advisers will be available Mon. Dec. 17, through Sat. Dec. 22, in Americus, Sumter County, from 8:00 a.m. – 5 p.m. at:

Since the federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Michael, Calhoun County residents have received

more than $24.4 million in total federal funds:*

Since the federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Michael, Bay County residents have received more

than $366 million in federal funds:*

Since the federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Michael, Washington County residents have received more than $7.25 million in total federal funds:*

Since the federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Michael, Wakulla County residents have received more than $9.55 million in total federal funds:*

Since the federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Michael, Taylor County residents have received more than $796,000 in total federal funds:*

• More than $91,500 in federal grants have gone to almost 39 homeowners and.
• 23 flood insurance claims have been filed. An estimated $646,659 in claims have been paid.
• $58,000 in U.S. Small Business Administration low-interest disaster loans have been approvedfor one homeowner.

Housing Assistance:

Since the federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Michael, Liberty County residents have received more than $4.6 million in total federal funds:*

• More than $1 million in federal grants have gone to almost 349 homeowners and renters.
• One flood insurance claim has been filed.
• More than $3.6 million in U.S. Small Business Administration low-interest disaster loans have been approved for 121 homeowners and renters and three businesses.

Housing Assistance:

Since the federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Michael, Leon County residents have received more

than $3.7 million in total federal funds:*

 More than $786,700 in federal grants have gone to 375 homeowners and renters.

 Seven flood insurance claims have been filed. An estimated $69,000 in claims have been.

 Nearly $2.9 million in U.S. Small Business Administration low-interest disaster loans have been

approved for 121 homeowners and renters and three businesses.

Since the federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Michael, Jackson County residents have received

more than $41.6 million in total federal funds:*

 Nearly $11.7 million in federal grants have gone to almost 3,433 homeowners and renters.

 Fourteen flood insurance claims have been filed. An estimated $106,090 in claims have been

paid.

 More than $29.8 million in U.S. Small Business Administration low-interest disaster loans have

been approved for 741 homeowners and renters and 21 businesses.

Housing Assistance:

Since the federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Michael, Holmes County residents have received

more than $1 million in total federal funds:*

 More than $365 million in federal grants have gone to almost 175 homeowners and renters.

 More than $772,800 in U.S. Small Business Administration low-interest disaster loans have been

approved for 34 homeowners and renters and two businesses.

Housing Assistance:

Since the federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Michael, Gulf County residents have received more

than $87.4 million in total federal funds:*

 More than $9.3 million in federal grants have gone to almost 1,635 homeowners and renters.

 944 flood insurance claims have been filed. An estimated $43.9 million in claims have been

paid.

 More than $34 million in U.S. Small Business Administration low-interest disaster loans have

been approved for 521 homeowners and renters and 34 businesses.

Orlando, Fla. – FEMA has approved $10,760,414.16 to reimburse the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs for Hurricane Irma-related expenses. These funds will defray the costs of the department’s emergency protective measures taken for Hurricane Irma under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.

Since the federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Michael, Gadsden County residents have received

nearly $8.5 million in total federal funds:*

 Nearly $3 million in state and federal grants have gone to almost 1,138 homeowners and renters.

 One flood insurance claims has been filed and $71,000 has been paid.

 Nearly $5.5 million in U.S. Small Business Administration low-interest disaster loans have been

approved for 224 homeowners and renters and 10 businesses.

Housing Assistance:

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico – Hurricane season is officially over, but residents should remember that disaster preparedness is a year-round responsibility.

Since the federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Michael, Franklin County residents have received

more than $13.45 million in total federal funds:*

Madison, Wis. – Wisconsin residents affected by the late summer storms and flooding have one week left to register for federal disaster assistance. The deadline is Monday, December 17, 2018. Residents in Crawford, Dane, Juneau, La Crosse, Marquette, Monroe, Richland, Sauk or Vernon counties can register for federal assistance in one of the following ways:
 
•  Online at DisasterAssistance.gov;
•  Use the FEMA App; or

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – If you were receiving U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development rental assistance and were displaced by Hurricane Michael, you may be eligible for help from FEMA.

Federal law prevents FEMA from duplicating benefits provided by another agency. When your HUD-assisted home becomes unlivable, HUD stops paying rental assistance for that residence. You may then be eligible for other forms of disaster assistance.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As Floridians repair or rebuild their homes damaged by Hurricane Michael, FEMA and home-improvement stores in Bay and Leon counties are teaming up to provide free information and literature on making homes stronger and safer.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Federal, state and non-profit organizations are working every day to help Butte County wildfire survivors. The following questions and answers address common questions and clear up rumors and misconceptions.

1. Does my property have to be inspected within 30 days to remain eligible for disaster assistance?

No. The disaster assistance application period remains open until Jan. 11, 2019, and survivors do not become ineligible if their properties cannot yet be inspected.