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Tomorrow is the Last Day for Floridians to Apply for FEMA Assistance
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Homeowners and renters in Florida who sustained loss from Hurricanes Milton and/or Helene only have one day left to apply for FEMA assistance. The application deadline is Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. How To Apply for FEMA Individual...
4 South Carolina Disaster Recovery Centers Operations Change Due to Inclement Weather
Columbia, S.C. – Disaster Recovery Centers in South Carolina operations change due to inclement weather. Abbeville County, Lowndesville Community Center, 416 Main St., Lowndesville, SC 29659 will close permanently today at 5 p.m. Chester County,...
Mercer County, W.Va., residents have three weeks to apply for FEMA disaster assistance
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – If you suffered damage or losses from the Sept. 25-28, 2024, remnants of Tropical Storm Helene, you have three weeks left to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for federal disaster assistance. The...
Antimicrobial Resistance Diagnostics Market Poised for Rapid Growth Amid Rising Global Health Concerns
Antimicrobial Resistance Diagnostics Market is growing rapidly due to the high prevalence of antimicrobial resistance and the critical need VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, January 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The antimicrobial resistance...
South Carolina Disaster Recovery Centers Remain Open Thursday
COLUMBIA, S.C. – At the request of the state, Disaster Recovery Centers in South Carolina will remain open Thursday, Jan. 9. The centers are located at: Abbeville County, Lowndesville Community Center, 416 Main St., Lowndesville, SC 29659 Open...
Georgia Disaster Recovery Center in Lincoln County Set to Close Jan. 8
ATLANTA – The Disaster Recovery Center in Lincoln County is scheduled to close permanently at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. The center is located at: Lincoln County Lincoln County Recreation Department Walter T. Norman Gym 1962 Rowland-York...
Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Beaufort County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Beaufort County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. Beaufort County St. Helena Branch Library 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road St. Helena Island,...
Disaster Recovery Centers in Laurens, Screven and Wilkes Counties to Close Permanently Jan. 18
The Disaster Recovery Centers in Laurens, Screven and Wilkes counties are set to close permanently at 6 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 18. They are currently open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The recovery centers are at these locations:...
Disaster Recovery Center in Spartanburg County Extends Operation Period
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Disaster Recovery Center in Spartanburg County will remain open until Jan. 23, giving survivors of Hurricane Helene in South Carolina more time to receive in-person assistance. Spartanburg County C.C. Woodson Community Center...
Georgia Disaster Recovery Center in Washington County Set to Close Jan. 8
ATLANTA – The Disaster Recovery Center in Washington County is scheduled to close permanently at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. The center is located at: Washington County Sandersville School Building Authority 514 North Harris St. Sandersville,...
FEMA Determination Letters are Important First Step to Receive Assistance
WASHINGTON - Los Angeles County wildfires survivors who registered for FEMA assistance will receive a letter from FEMA. If the letter says you are “not approved” for assistance, it does not mean you have been denied assistance. It may simply mean...
First participants randomized in AskBio Phase II gene therapy trial for Parkinson’s disease
Berlin, Germany, and Research Triangle Park, N.C., USA, Jan. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Not intended for UK Media Enrollment ongoing in the United States for REGENERATE-PD clinical trial of AB-1005 (also known as AAV2-GDNF) glial cell...
Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Abbeville County
COLUMBIA, S.C. – A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Abbeville County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. Abbeville County Lowndesville Community Center 416 Main St. Lowndesville, SC 29659 Open...
Disaster Assistance for West Virginia Survivors of Tropical Storm Helene Tops $1 Million
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — More than $1 million in federal disaster assistance has been approved for homeowners and renters in Mercer County, W.Va., following the impacts of Tropical Storm Helene. “Reaching this milestone is a real testament to the work...
Georgians Have One Month Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance Deadline
ATLANTA – Georgia survivors of Tropical Storm Debby (Aug. 4—20. 2024) and Hurricane Helene (Sept. 24—Oct. 30, 2024) in the counties designated for Individual Assistance have just one month left to apply for FEMA assistance. The application period...
FEMA Extends Deadline to Apply for N.C. Disaster Assistance
Hickory, NC – At the request of Governor Cooper, North Carolina Tropical Storm Helene survivors now have until Feb. 6, 2025, to apply for assistance with FEMA. Survivors who have insurance are encouraged to file a claim for disaster-caused damage...
Ten Things to Know About Federal Disaster Assistance
Atlanta – Federal assistance can help Georgians recover from Tropical Storm Debby, (damage Aug. 4—20), and Hurricane Helene, (damage Sept. 24—Oct. 30, 2024). Here are 10 facts to know about the help that may be available to you: 1. You won’t be...
Helene Disaster Recovery Centers to Temporarily Close Dec. 23 for Holiday
Hickory, NC – In partnership with the state and local governments, 12 disaster recovery centers in Ashe, Avery, Burke, Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Madison, McDowell, Polk, Rutherford, Transylvania and Watauga counties will close at 6 p.m. on...
Helene Disaster Assistance Extension Announced
At the request of the Governor, FEMA has granted North Carolina an extension for disaster survivors to apply for federal assistance until February 6, 2025. Homeowners and renters in Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Cabarrus,...