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http://www.fema.gov/about/process/
FEMA: The Disaster Assistance Process for Individuals

Help After a Disaster: Applicant's Guide to the Individuals & Households Program
English (PDF 689 KB)
English - Text Version (TXT 46 KB)
Ayuda Después de un Desastre: Guía para Solicitantes al Programa para Individuos y Familias
en Español (PDF 618 KB)
en Español - Version Texto (TXT 56 KB)
Register for Disaster Assistance online
Call to Apply for Assistance 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). The speech or hearing impaired may call (TTY) 1-800-462-7585. You may also register online.
For use ONLY by people in designated federal disaster areas.
Be prepared to give your Social Security number, describe your losses, provide financial information, and give directions to the damaged property.
What You Can Do If You're Having Trouble Getting Through
If you get a busy signal, try to call in the evening after 6:00 p.m. or on the weekends when call volumes tend to be lighter.
The information you provide is put into the computer
You are now in the system
The recovery process begins
If you have questions, review the Applicant Assistance Guide or visit Frequently Asked Questions.
If you are unable to find the information you are seeking, call FEMA's Helpline at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). The speech or hearing impaired may call (TTY) 1-800-462-7585. Refer to the application number the registrars gave you when you applied.
Making an optional visit to a Disaster Recovery Center to receive more information after you have registered by phone
Here you will find local, state, federal, and voluntary agencies that may be able to assist you
Inspector will call to schedule an appointment.
There is NO FEE for the inspection.
Inspectors will set up an appointment to visit your property within a few days of application.
Inspectors are contractors; they are not FEMA employees, but they will have FEMA ID.
Inspector will visit damaged property.
Be present for your scheduled appointment.
They will inspect the damage, verify ownership and occupancy, and make a report. Inspectors do not determine eligibility.
If eligible, you will receive a housing assistance check within 7-10 days.
If eligible, housing assistance check will arrive.
Money may be spent for housing needs.
Packet will arrive in mail.
There may be an SBA application enclosed.
You MUST fill out and return this to be eligble for any further assistance.
Refer to SBA home page for more information.
To reduce future loss, consider taking steps to rebuild safer and smarter.
Take measures to reduce losses in the future.
Encourage community to participate in National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Consider buying flood insurance.
Call the FEMA Fraud Hotline if you suspect someone is filing false damage claims
1-800-323-8603
Make sure disaster aid goes to those who deserve it.
It is a violation of Federal law to file a false claim.