GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico – As Puerto Rico progresses from response to recovery, FEMA and the government of Puerto Rico continue to support the needs of survivors; so far FEMA has approved more than $1 billion in grants to Hurricanes Irma and María survivors.
More than 3,000 federal employees, including 1,500 local hires, are supporting the recovery efforts, directly assisting survivors and partnering with the government of Puerto Rico on housing solutions.
More than 1.1 million Puerto Rico residents have registered for FEMA assistance. To date, the agency has granted:
$557 million in financial assistance for rental, repair or to rebuild residences; including $105 million in rental assistance to 122,000 survivors in Puerto Rico and the continental United States.
$468 million for uninsured hurricane-related expenses like personal property, transportation, medical, dental, funeral and moving costs.
This is only the beginning of a long-term commitment to Puerto Rico’s recovery. Other assistance provided includes:
$794 million in low-interest disaster loans approved to more than 20,400 survivors and 746 business owners through the U.S. Small Business Administration.
$4 million in Disaster Unemployment Assistance to more than 14,000 residents.
$1.6 billion in food and $361 million in water to survivors, and those efforts will continue for those who still have a need for resources in their communities.
More than 125,000 FEMA tarps distributed and more than 54,000 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Blue Roofs installed.
10,742 individuals continue participating in FEMA’s Transitional Sheltering Assistance program throughout hotels in 40 states and Puerto Rico.
In addition, $525 million has been obligated in FEMA Public Assistance grants for emergency protective measures and debris removal operations, including:
$66 million in debris removal costs.
882 emergency generators for critical facilities, more than twice as many used during Hurricane Katrina.
Earlier today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded $1.5 billion in Community Development Block Grants to Puerto Rico to support the long-term recovery of seriously damaged housing and local businesses.
Whether survivors are homeowners or renters, they can still apply for FEMA assistance, as the registration is extended to March 20, 2018.
For immediate assistance,
Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-FEMA (3362) (voice, 711 or Voice Relay Service), TTY: 800-462-7585 (press 2 for Spanish). Phone lines are open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.
Visit a Disaster Recovery Center. Find the closest DRC at the website: Fema.gov/DRC.
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Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-FEMA (3362) (voice, 711/VRS – Video Relay Service.) Multilingual operators are available. (Press 2 for Spanish). TTY call 800-462-7585.
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THE BIRDS ARE IN THE BUILDING! NFC CHAMPION EAGLES JALEN MILLS & NELSON AGHOLOR TO APPEAR AT FORMAN MILLS
PHILADELPHIA PA.
On Friday, January 26th, Eagles cornerback JALEN MILLS will appear at the Forman Mills located at 2500 GRANT AVENUE, PHILA. PA FROM 6:30PM -8:00PM. On the same day (Fri 1/26), Eagles wide receiver NELSON AGHOLOR will appear at another Forman Mills location: 3500 ARAMINGO AVENUE, PHILA. PA. FROM 7:00PM -8:30PM. Both meet & greet events are open to the public.
The Team Department is fully stocked with loads of merchandise, at a fraction of regular retail prices.
To walk hand and hand with this event, Forman Mills has championship tees, hats, hoodies, birds gear for every size, and everyone in the family. We’ve got you covered in men’s ladies, and kids. Tons to choose from and tons to save on! Forman Mills bleeds green all year round at every Philadelphia and South Jersey location.
In cities across the country, since the company was founded over 30 years ago, Forman Mills has hosted superstar athletes from the NFL, MLB, NHL and the NBA for events too numerous to mention. In addition, professional dance squads, actors, actresses, WWE stars, local radio and TV celebrities have all made memorable appearances to and for the public. This high-level event marketing is an integral part of Forman Mills business model. The company focuses on bringing incredible opportunities, events and of course shopping, to people (entire communities) that would never otherwise have them.
Forman Mills offers both designer fashion apparel and home goods at significant discounts of nearly 80 percent off regular retail. Often, Forman Mills prices are so far below market that high-profile brand names bar the company from even advertising that they’re available. In huge platforms of 40 to 50 thousand square feet (sometimes even more) Forman Mills provides consumers a wide assortment of men’s, women’s and children’s everyday and special occasion apparel, designer label activewear, denim, casual and dress clothing as well as school uniforms, dress shoes, athletic footwear, accessories and home fashions. The company is also a leader of authorized apparel from major league and collegiate sports teams.
Hard working families deserve quality, fashionable apparel and home goods at affordable prices right in their own neighborhood. Our prices are ridiculously low to help consumers stretch their hard-earned dollars that much further. We’re proud to build stores and create jobs in communities where people actually live and work. Forman Mills success is proof of its effect and that approach has served the company well over the years.
Today Forman Mills continues to thrive delivering affordable, quality merchandise to eager consumers in underserved areas through its unique and enthusiastic marketing tactics. The Forman Mills “shout,” heard on television and in radio spots around the country, has become the battle cry of the exceptional-value category shopper. Catchy slogans and bright yellow facades help make Forman Mills a powerful and recognizable force on the retail scene.
Forman Mills is headquartered in Pennsauken, N.J .with 36 super store outlets across 10 states.
For more information visit. www.FormanMills.com