FEMA is here to help and may save your day in the early days but be careful for your long term recovery.

What does FEMA Federal Cost Share cover and does my state have to agree to pay the cost share?

IHP Other Needs Assistance ONA and Transitional Sheltering Assistance TSA are subject to a cost share between FEMA and the state, territorial, or tribal STT government.

By Murray Wennerlund published 9-29-2022 updated 9-29-2022
| | |

Secured Federal USDA Single Family Housing Repair Loans

Secured Federal USDA Single Family Housing Repair Loans up to 40,000 for 20 years at 1 percent interest and Grants of up to 10,000.

By Murray Wennerlund published 8-25-2022 updated 8-25-2022
| | | | | | | |

FEMA describes the Waiver of Duplication of Benefits under the Disaster Recovery Reform Act

In 2019 the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act was amended adding Section 312b. Each executive branch agency affected by Section 312b published their individual interpretation, guidance and implementation plans.

By Murray Wennerlund published 8-4-2022 updated 8-12-2022
| | | |

FEMA NFIP Risk Rating 2.0 calculation that provides Projected Insurance Premium Changes by State

Get your FEMA flood insurance risk rating 2.0 insurance premium changes here. This is the official FEMA projected costs map for FEMA NFIP Risk Management 2.0 Risk Rating 2.0 Projected Insurance Premium Changes by State

By Murray Wennerlund published 4-21-2022 updated 11-4-2022
| | |

FEMA Trailer and MHU program ends 18 months after a disaster declaration date. But, it can be extended.

Your states governor will need to submit to FEMA an extension for the temporary shelters. The extension will come at a price which your governor may pay for out of state funds or charge the occupants based on income or a flat monthly fee typically 50.00.

By Murray Wennerlund published 1-10-2022 updated 11-13-2022
| | |

FEMA Appeal Process Information the additional information found within your application.

The appeal process I posted years ago is still valid. I am adding this additional information after Hurricane Ida in 2021 which is located online in your application to FEMA. Look to my other resource for a sample of the appeals letter.

By Murray Wennerlund published 9-20-2021 updated 4-16-2022
| | |

Where can I find the online Operation Blue Roof application form?

Operation Blue Roof provided by the US Army Corps of Engineers working with FEMA. Your disaster blue roof application needs to be filed between 8am and 8pm EST.

By Murray Wennerlund published 9-9-2021 updated 10-10-2022
| | | |

Will FEMA reimburse me for buying a chainsaw or a generator? Maybe, but most likely no.

Read all warning labels: FEMA News and Press Releases may not be as they seem. They will not link policy or training. Statements made in press releases to be true have to be backed up with official policy documents and / or Federal Register publications.

By Murray Wennerlund published 9-8-2021 updated 11-14-2024
| | | | |

Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) Program from FEMA

FEMA on Sept. 2, 2021 has activated the Transitional Sheltering Assistance TSA program that will provide temporary housing for those who have been displaced by Hurricane Ida. This program only pays for the Room and the Taxes on the room and nothing more

By Murray Wennerlund published 9-7-2021 updated 9-7-2021
| | |

USGS WaterAlert Real-Time Hydrologic Notification system

Monitor your watershed areas and get hydro alerts from the gauges up-stream from your home, family and structures. Use the information to keep safe during river flood

By Murray Wennerlund published 5-17-2021 updated 2-25-2023
| | | |