Saturday, July 27, 2024

Hurricane Beryl - FEMA announces assistances for generator purchases

 https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/fema-announces-assistance-for-generator-purchases-after-hurricane-beryl/ar-BB1qDy0g?ocid=entnewsntp&pc=U531&cvid=22234e3fedf846fd88996c4bae29c360&ei=28


FEMA Assistance for Generators Following Hurricane Beryl

https://www.fema.gov/fact-sheet/fema-assistance-generators-following-hurricane-beryl#:~:text=Because%20of%20extended%20power%20outages,under%20FEMA's%20Individual%20Assistance%20Program.
Release Date:
July 25, 2024

Because of extended power outages caused by Hurricane Beryl, Texans who purchased or rented generators between July 5 and July 20, 2024, in designated counties may be eligible for assistance under FEMA’s Individual Assistance Program. FEMA waived a requirement that applicants show that generators were purchased or rented to power a medically required piece of equipment, and applicants will not have to submit a statement from a medical services provider indicating that the generator is needed to power medically necessary equipment.

Applicants must meet the conditions of eligibility for FEMA assistance, and:

  • The applicant’s primary residence must be in a county designated for Individual Assistance for Hurricane Beryl.
    • As of July 24, those counties are Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Jasper, Jackson, Jefferson, Liberty, Orange, Matagorda, Montgomery, Nacogdoches, Polk, San Jacinto, Wharton and Walker.
  • The generator must have been purchased or rented due to a disruption in electric utility service as a result of the disaster.
  • The allowable award amount for generators is limited to the prevailing retail or rental rate for a 5.5 kw-sized generator, as identified by FEMA.
  • The generator must have been purchased or rented no earlier than July 5, 2024, and no later than July 20, 2024.
  • Applicants must provide an itemized receipt or equipment rental agreement for eligible expenses.
  • The expense must not be covered by insurance or provided by any other source.

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