JIC Recovery Release No. 89 - School Debris Cleanup Underway, Residential Debris Cleanup Forthcoming; Deadline to Apply for FEMA Assistance Extended to July 28; FEMA Offering Free Rebuilding and Repairs Tips in Guam

School Debris Cleanup Underway, Residential Debris Cleanup Forthcoming;
Deadline to Apply for FEMA Assistance Extended to July 28; 
FEMA Offering Free Rebuilding and Repairs Tips in Guam

School Debris Cleanup Underway, Residential Debris Cleanup Forthcoming:
The Joint Information Center is aware of a viral messaging circulating regarding typhoon related debris removal for residential collection. The community is advised that the viral message is unofficial and that an official announcement is forthcoming. 

The program is part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) debris removal program for the island’s public schools, which launched last Friday. The effort is in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Office of the Governor of Guam. 

As debris removal for schools is prioritized at this time, opportunities for residential debris removal and pickup will be provided at a later date. Following its school sweep, USACE will launch its debris removal program for residential areas. More information will be available in the coming days, including what debris is eligible/ineligible and how to properly sort debris. The community is advised to refrain from staging residential debris until the official notification from the Joint Information Center. 

Deadline to Apply for FEMA Assistance Extended to July 28:

If you have sustained damage or loss because of Typhoon Mawar, you may be eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance. The deadline to apply is now Friday, July 28. FEMA strongly encourages Typhoon Mawar survivors to apply as soon as possible. FEMA assistance may include grants to help homeowners and renters pay for: 

• Temporary housing for those displaced from their disaster-damaged primary homes.

• Essential repairs to owner-occupied primary homes, including structural components such as foundation, exterior walls and roof, and interior areas such as ceiling and floors.

• Replacement of personal property, including specialized tools for employment, household items, appliances, disability equipment (i.e., wheelchairs, hearing aids, etc.), and vehicle repair or replacement. 

• Other serious disaster-related needs not covered by insurance, including medical, dental, moving, and child-care expenses and funeral and transportation expenses. 

Typhoon Mawar survivors should register for assistance even if they have insurance. FEMA cannot duplicate insurance payments, but underinsured applicants may receive help after their claims have been settled. The following Disaster Recovery Centers remain open:

FEMA Offering Free Rebuilding and Repairs Tips in Guam:
As part of a continued effort to help residents rebuild from Typhoon Mawar, FEMA is offering free tips and advice on how to rebuild stronger and safer against storms.

FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance staff will also be on-site to provide assistance for FEMA disaster assistance registration and application reviews.

Each location will have an Assistive Listening Device for customers who may have hearing difficulty.

The joint team of Mitigation and Disaster Survivor Assistance will be present at the following locations from 8 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday-Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, closed on Monday:

• Governor’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/govlouguam

• GHS/OCD Website: https://ghs.guam.gov/

• GHS/OCD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GHSOCD/

For more information, contact the Joint Information Center at (671) 478-0208/09/10.