Friday, April 2, 2010

FEMA Flood info from Rep Gallison


Bristol County has been declared a Disaster Area and this afternoon (April 1) Governor Carcieri flew into Town with General Bray and the RIEMA Director to tour the devastation to our Town. (There has been some confusion whether Bristol County was eligible. It is.) Documentation is also extremely important so photographs etc would be helpful. Also save all receipts.

BRIEF GUIDE TO BEGIN FEMA ASSISTANCE PROCESS
(Source: FEMA in a Pocket Guide)

INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS

Program: Individuals and Household program (IHP)

Who may be eligible: Homeowners, individuals and households (home owners and renters)

What potentially covered: Damages to home, personal property, home repairs, rental assistance, clothes, washers, dryers - all things that may have been affected with flood waters

What to do:

Register online at www.fema.gov or 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 1-800-462-7585 for hearing or speech impaired

FEMA will provide a nine-digit registration number.
NOTE: It is critically important for anyone who may have already called 211 or spoken to FEMA due to the last storm event, still MUST REGISTER with FEMA.

Information needed for call:
Social Security Number
Telephone number where to be reached
Address of damaged property
Current address of residence
Brief description of disaster-related damages and losses
Insurance information (homeowners, personal property, rental, etc.)


Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) will be established by FEMA in affected areas. For information on a DRC contact FEMA.


BRIEF GUIDE TO BEGIN FEMA ASSISTANCE PROCESS
(Source: FEMA in a Pocket Guide)

BUSINESSES

Program: US Small Business Disaster Assistance Program (low interest loans)

Who is eligible: Business owners

What to do:

Register online at www.fema.gov or 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 1-800-462-7585 for hearing or speech impaired.

FEMA will provide a nine-digit registration number.
NOTE: It is critically important for anyone who may have already called 211 or spoken to FEMA due to the last storm event, still MUST REGISTER with FEMA.

Information needed for call:
Federal Employee Identification Number (FEIN)
Social Security Number or Name of Business
Primary Contact Telephone number where to be reached
Address of damaged property
Brief description of disaster-related damages and losses
Insurance information


Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) will be established by FEMA in affected areas. For information on a DRC contact FEMA.

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