After disasters, people are especially vulnerable to scams. Here's how to protect yourself
People in heightened emotional states in the wake of a catastrophic event should be extra careful of impersonators asking for ...
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California wildfire victims can claim a one-time $770 FEMA payment: How to apply
The Serious Needs Assistance Program is one of a number of FEMA programs currently in place to offer Californians relief as coordinated wildfire response efforts continue. Those impacted by the ...
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FEMA administrator urges Hurricane Helene victims to take action amid risk of losing temporary housing
The deadline, initially Friday, now sits on Jan. 14. FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell says those who receive the notification who are still in need of housing are still eligible, but they need ...
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How your GoFundMe could impact your FEMA assistance for LA wildfires
However, victims have to be careful when using crowdsourcing to raise money because it could affect the money they can get from FEMA. More than 12,000 structures have been destroyed or damaged in ...
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Some N.C. residents distrust FEMA so much they’re hesitant to apply for hurricane aid
SWANNANOA, N.C. — Why, Shawna Gilmore thought, would she want to ask them for help? FEMA wasn’t there right after Hurricane Helene all but destroyed her town. And a week or so later ...
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California wildfire victims can claim a $770 FEMA payment: Here's how to apply
The Serious Needs Assistance Program is one of a number of FEMA programs currently in place to offer Californians relief as coordinated wildfire response efforts continue. Those impacted by the ...