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Hurricane Helene

There’s still time to apply for Hurricane Helene relief

Deadlines to apply for a loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration are approaching soon. SBA spokesperson Julie Garrett said people can obtain the low-interest disaster loan to help offset recovery and rebuilding costs that...
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How to get your storm debris removed if you live in a Pasco gated community

Residents must have their property management representative contact the county by 5:00 p.m. on Friday Nov. 22.

Hurricane relief event comes to Tampa

FEMA and the Youth Education and Development program are doing a joint project for hurricane relief in Tampa.

After Hurricane Helene, can renters get disaster assistance from FEMA?

Listen: Hurricane Helene’s storm surge left destruction in its wake for many renters and homeowners, but there is relief that people may not know is available to them.  Renters, along with homeowners, can file claims...

Disaster Claims & Recovery: What To Do and Not Do

Jeffrey Chernoff of Insurance and Trust Co., an insurance claims expert, and Paul Hauzer, CEO of  VetCor, a recovery & restoration company, to discussed what to do and not do in the immediate aftermath of...

The Scoop: Weds. Oct. 2nd, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

FEMA on the ground across Florida to help  The Big Bend coast has been struck for the 3rd time in 13 months by a hurricane. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is now on the...
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Post-storm rebuilding costs could pose problems for Florida, says former FEMA administrator

Craig Fugate says financing and the availability of insurance will continue to be issues for some Floridians trying to rebuild after a storm.
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A judge rejects Florida’s request to block changes to flood insurance

A federal judge has rejected a request by Florida & other states for a preliminary injunction to block changes to the National Flood Insurance Program.
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Flood insurance tab for Hurricane Ian tops $4 billion

The National Flood Insurance Program paid $4.38 billion for more than 47,000 claims filed after last year’s Hurricane Ian.
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Federal government shutdown could hamper recovery efforts in Florida after Hurricanes Ian and Idalia

Disaster recovery projects in Florida could be affected by the looming federal government shutdown, the White House said Thursday.

A guide to understanding your FEMA determination letter after a Florida disaster

After a natural disaster, a variety of resources become available to aid in the cleanup process, including FEMA financial assistance.
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Florida and other states say their flood insurance fight should continue

Florida & other states want to stop an attempt by the Biden administration to end a challenge to changes to the National Flood Insurance Program.
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