Applying for FEMA Assistance – Things We’ve learned! First and foremost- DO NOT GIVE UP! A FEMA denial is the first step in appealing the decision, in some cases it requires multiple appeals to be successful. HERE ARE SOME HINTS…
The St. Johns County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) and Long-Term Recovery Organization (LTRO) reminds you that September marks National Preparedness Month, the annual campaign to remind everyone that preparing for emergencies and disasters can keep them, their families and their…
Focuses on Local Disaster Preparedness ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – The St. Johns County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) and Long-Term Recovery Organization (LTRO) held a meeting last month to discuss local preparations and recovery for pending disasters. LTRO/VOAD is…
With Hurricane season and tropical storms in the news, the St. Johns County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) and Long-Term Recovery Organization (LTRO) are holding an Open House to learn more about what they do in time of pending…
Keep your gas tank ½ full during hurricane season to avoid the long lines at gas stations and gas shortages during a storm and evacuation Evacuation doesn’t always mean leaving the area, consider staying with friends or family living nearby…