If you have questions about your application status, want to find resources to help you recover, or need in-person support with ASL or assisted listening devices, visit a local Disaster Recovery Center! Text DRC & your ZIP CODE to 43362 to find a DRC near you. #Helene #Milton

🚨 USDA has approved disaster food assistance including D-SNAP benefits in 10 states to help families recover from recent natural disasters: CA, FL, GA, KY, NC, OH, SC, TN, VA, and WV Thread ⬇️

Webinar Opportunity: Elevating STEM Education in Rural Communities

The application deadline for the 2025 Rural Health Community Capacity Academy application has been extended to November 1st, 2024. See more ⬇️

Farmers & Ranchers: Have you been impacted by a hurricane? USDA is here to help you recover.

What you need to know about Serious Needs Assistance: 🔹 An upfront, flexible payment for essential items & disaster-related needs. 🔹 NOT a form of reimbursement for loss of power or replacing food. 🔹 One of many types of assistance we provide. Info: fema.gov/node/rumor-ser…

JUST RELEASED: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $239 Million to Increase Access to Clean, Affordable Domestic Biofuels as Part of Investing in America Agenda: usda.gov/media/press-re…

Welcome to November, and welcome to Native American Heritage Month! Rural Development is proud to honor our Tribal Nations and Native communities, and the contributions they've made to land stewardship and agricultural practices!

It’s almost time for the #NationalRuralHealthDay Main Event! 🚨 Join us on Nov 21 at 2 PM ET to hear powerful success stories from the #Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (#RCORP) grantees and partners. Register today 👉 buff.ly/3NyGKI5 #PowerOfRural

If you applied for disaster assistance & disagree with our decision, you may file an appeal in person, by mail or fax within 60 days of receiving your letter. You can also provide new or additional information that may affect the decision. More info: fema.gov/fact-sheet/how…

A $500 grant is available for our employees & Veterans who have been affected by a @FEMA Declared Disaster. Apply if you experienced damage to your primary home that you own for use toward repairs or hardship expenses. Visit penfedfoundation.org/disaster-relie… to donate or apply.

If you were impacted by Hurricane #Debby, FEMA disaster assistance registration closes next Tuesday 👇

If you applied for disaster assistance & are waiting for a determination letter, check your local post office - especially if it's been over 10 days since you applied. In some cases, your letter may be held at the post office if your mailbox was damaged from #Helene or #Milton.

Federal disaster assistance is available to the Seminole Tribe of Florida to supplement recovery efforts due to #Milton. Individuals who sustained losses in designated areas can apply for assistance at DisasterAssistance.gov More information: fema.gov/press-release/…

From all of us here at USDA Rural Development, have a happy and meaningful Veterans Day!

For National Rural Health Day, RD has developed new tools and resources for rural communities. Join us for a webinar on Tuesday, November 19th about the USDA rural health website, where to find resources, and the USDA Rural Health Program Index tool: zoomgov.com/webinar/regist…

Happy National Rural Health Day! Rural communities are wonderful places to live and work, which is why nearly 61 million people call them home! Learn more at powerofrural.org