Disaster Assistance Update

Disaster assistance is now available for those who suffered property damage or loss caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida.
Impacted businesses and residents should register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) online at disasterassistance.gov, through the FEMA app, or by calling the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), or TTY 1-800-462-7585. Helpline services are available seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m.
The U.S. Small Business Administration has opened a Business Recovery Center at the Falls of the Schuylkill Library to provide businesses and residents with one-on-one assistance in submitting a disaster loan application. See the hours below:

SBA Business Recovery Center
Falls of the Schuylkill Library
3501 Midvale Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19129

Monday and Wednesday: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Make sure to regularly check the City's storm response page for important updates and information. You can also sign up for free alerts about recovery and relief efforts through the City's ReadyPhiladelphia notification system. To receive text alerts to your phone, text STORMPHL to 888-777.

COVID-19 Funeral Assistance - FEMA

Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA will provide financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020. We are working with stakeholder groups to get their input on ways we can best provide this assistance, and to enlist their help with outreach to families and communities. FEMA will begin to implement COVID-19 funeral assistance in April.
Additional guidance is being finalized and will be released to potential applicants and community partners as soon as possible. In the meantime, people who have COVID-19 funeral expenses are encouraged to keep and gather documentation.

Details here.