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Even if you have insurance—register for disaster assistance

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. —Even if you have homeowners’, renters’ or flood insurance, you are urged to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Registering with FEMA is a primary step in qualifying for disaster assistance after contacting your insurance agent to see if disaster damage is covered.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, FEMA is advising survivors who live in Chesapeake, Newport News, Norfolk or Virginia Beach with property damage to contact both their insurance company and FEMA. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017 is the last day to apply to FEMA for disaster assistance.

If you are a homeowner or renter with insurance and your home or personal property was damaged by the storm:

You must contact your insurance agent to file a claim with your insurance company.
You should be prepared to fully describe to your agent the damage caused by the storms.
You should keep a record of all contact you have with the agent and the insurance company.
You should keep a record of the claim number and the date you called to make the claim.
Always keep all damage repair receipts.
FEMA will send you a letter requesting insurance claim documentation, such as a decision letter (settlement or denial) from your insurance company, in order to further process your application.

FEMA cannot duplicate benefits that are covered by insurance, but you may be eligible for help with losses not covered or those in excess of your insurance coverage. However, you will not be considered for this assistance until FEMA receives a decision letter from your insurance company.

Homeowners and renters may be eligible for FEMA Other Needs Assistance (ONA) grants to help with uninsured or underinsured expenses and serious needs caused by the disaster, including:

Medical
Dental
Child care and
Funeral cost

Survivors who register and receive a Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loan application should return the application. SBA applicants are not obligated to accept a loan; however, completing the application may make available additional FEMA assistance. Applicants who may not qualify for a SBA loan may be eligible for Other Needs Assistance.

FEMA encourages both insured and uninsured survivors who sustained disaster-related damage or losses to apply by phone (voice, 711 or relay service) at 800-621-3362 (TTY users should call 800-462-7585) or online at DisasterAssistance.gov. The toll-free lines are available from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week. Multilingual operators are available. Jan. 3, 2017 is the last day for survivors to file an application.

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Joint FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center to Open in Camden County

RALEIGH, N.C. – FEMA and North Carolina Emergency Management will open a Disaster Recovery Center in Camden County Friday, Nov. 11, to provide information about available state and federal disaster assistance and other recovery information. The center will operate for four days, closing at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15.

Location: South Mills Volunteer Fire Department

127 Keeter Barn Road

South Mills, NC 27976

Hours of Operation: Friday, Saturday, Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

(Closed Sunday)

Recovery specialists from FEMA, NCEM and the U.S. Small Business Administration are available to speak with you face-to-face to answer questions you may have regarding the disaster assistance process, other assistance available and help you register if you haven’t already.

If you have registered, they can provide you with an update of your application status and if needed, discuss the appeal process.

To locate the center nearest you, call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362, use the ReadyNC and FEMA mobile apps or go online to FEMA.gov/DRC or readync.org.

Registering with FEMA is the first step to federal disaster assistance. Register:

Online at DisasterAssistance.gov.
Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 for voice, 711 and Video Relay Service. If you are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability and use a TTY, call 800-462-7585.
Download the FEMA Mobile App and apply.

Survivors requiring a reasonable accommodation (American Sign Language interpreting, Braille, large print, etc.) while visiting a disaster recovery center may call the appropriate Helpline number listed above for support. These toll-free numbers are open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week. Help is available in many languages, and information on the registration process is available in ASL at www.fema.gov/media-library/assestss/videos/111546.

FEMA assistance is nontaxable and will not affect eligibility for Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare or other federal benefits.

Register even if you have insurance. FEMA cannot duplicate insurance payments, but if you are underinsured you may receive help after your claim has been settled.

For more information on the North Carolina recovery, visit the disaster webpage at fema.gov/disaster/4285; or visit the North Carolina Emergency Management website at readync.org. Follow FEMA on Twitter at @femaregion4 and North Carolina Emergency Management @NCEmergency.

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Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-3362 or TTY at 800-462-7585.

FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards. Follow FEMA on twitter at @femaregion4. Download the FEMA app with tools and tips to keep you safe before, during, and after disasters.

Dial 2-1-1 or 888-892-1162 to speak with a trained call specialist about questions you have regarding Hurricane Matthew; the service is free, confidential and available in any language. They can help direct you to resources. Call 5-1-1 or 877-511-4662 for the latest road conditions or check the ReadyNC mobile app, which also has real-time shelter and evacuation information. For updates on Hurricane Matthew impacts and relief efforts, go to ReadyNC.org or follow N.C. Emergency Management on Twitter and Facebook. People or organizations that want to help ensure North Carolina recovers can visit NCdisasterrelief.org or text NCRecovers to 30306.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is the federal government’s primary source of money for the long-term rebuilding of disaster-damaged private property. SBA helps homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes, and private non-profit organizations fund repairs or rebuilding efforts and cover the cost of replacing lost or disaster-damaged personal property. These disaster loans cover losses not fully compensated by insurance or other recoveries and do not duplicate benefits of other agencies or organizations. For more information, applicants may contact SBA’s Customer Service Center by calling 800-659-2955, emailing disastercustomerservice@sba.gov, or visiting SBA’s Web site at www.sba.gov/disaster. Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals may call 800-877-8339.

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Federal Disaster Assistance Includes the Right to Appeal

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Georgia disaster survivors have the right to appeal a FEMA decision about what assistance they are eligible to receive. They can question the amount or type of help FEMA provided or any other decision about federal disaster assistance.

To submit an appeal, survivors should explain in writing why they disagree with the FEMA decision and be specific.

There are many reasons for denial of assistance but the simplest could be: An applicant did not submit all the necessary documents to support the claim including, for instance, an insurance settlement letter, proof of residence, proof of ownership of the damaged property or contractor’s estimate for repairs not covered.

Federal assistance is available to eligible individuals and households in Bryan, Bulloch, Chatham, Effingham, Evans, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh and Wayne counties. Damage or losses from Hurricane Matthew must have occurred Oct. 4-15.

Applicants from the 10 eligible counties have 60 days from the date on FEMA’s decision letter to file an appeal. The appeal letter should include:

· Applicant’s full name

· Date and place of birth

· Address

· Supporting documents

The letter should be notarized and include a copy of a state-issued identification card or the following statement: “I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.”

The letter must be signed by the applicant, dated and mailed to:

FEMA

National Processing Service Center

P.O. Box 10055

Hyattsville, MD 20782-7055

Letters may also be faxed to 800-827-8112 with a cover sheet marked: Attention – FEMA or uploaded to the applicant’s account on DisasterAssistance.gov.

For updates on Georgia’s Hurricane Matthew response and recovery, follow @GeorgiaEMA and @FEMARegion4 on Twitter and visit gemhsa.ga.gov and fema.gov/disaster/4284.

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A FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center Is Coming to Wakulla County

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is opening in Wakulla County to bring information about available state and federal assistance. The deadline to register for federal disaster assistance under Hurricane Hermine is Nov. 28.

The DRC will be open from Thursday Nov. 17, through Saturday Nov. 19, 2016 at the following location and times:

WHERE: Wakulla County Recreation Department

79 Recreation Dr.

Crawfordville, FL. 32327

WHEN: Thursday Nov. 17, through Saturday Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

DRCs are staffed with representatives from FEMA, Florida Division of Emergency Management and

the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). You can receive help applying for federal disaster assistance, learn about the types of assistance available, learn about the appeals process and obtain updates regarding your application.

Many services offered at DRCs are also available by calling the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362 (voice/711/VRS-Video Relay Service) (TTY: 800-462-7585). Multilingual operators are available (press 2 for Spanish). The toll-free lines are open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week, until further notice. Survivors with questions regarding the application or the appeals process, or who need to register for assistance, may also visit online at DisasterAssistance.gov.

Floridians who already registered for disaster assistance with FEMA are encouraged to stay in touch. If addresses or phone numbers change they should be updated with FEMA as soon as possible. Missing or erroneous information could result in delays in getting a home inspection or receiving assistance.

For more information about SBA loans, call SBA’s Disaster Assistance Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 (TTY: 800-877-8339), email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov, or visit http://www.sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA’s secure website at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela.

For more information on Florida’s disaster recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4280, twitter.com/femaregion4, facebook.com/FEMA, and fema.gov/blog, floridadisaster.org or #FLRecovers.

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FEMA Authorizes Federal Funds to Help Battle Kentucky Wildfires

ATLANTA, Ga.–The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized federal funds to reimburse costs to Kentucky to fight the Eagles Nest Fire in Breathitt County.

This authorization makes FEMA grant funding available to reimburse 75 percent of the eligible firefighting costs for managing, mitigating and controlling the fire. Eligible costs can include labor, equipment and supplies used for fighting the fire and costs for emergency work such as evacuations and sheltering, police barricading and traffic control.

“FEMA has approved these funds to make sure that Kentucky has the resources to fight this fire and protect lives, structures and property,” said FEMA Regional Administrator Gracia Szczech. “These federal dollars will help commonwealth responders continue the hard work to combat the fire.”

The state requested a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG), and it was granted shortly afterwards, on November 8, 2016, at 11:32 PM EST. The fire started on November 2, 2016, and had burned in excess of 2,000 acres of commonwealth and private land. Across the commonwealth, fires had burned more than 24,000 acres. At the time of the request, the fire was threatening 1,100 homes in and around the City of Jackson, population 2,170.

Federal fire management assistance is provided through the President’s Disaster Relief Fund and made available by FEMA to fight fires that threaten to cause a major disaster. Eligible state firefighting costs covered by the aid must first meet a minimum threshold for costs before assistance is provided.

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Disaster Recovery Center Opens in North Charleston

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Thursday, Nov. 10) – A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open Thursday, Nov. 10 in North Charleston to help homeowners, renters and business owners who sustained damage and losses from Hurricane Matthew.

The center is located at:

3887 Leeds Ave.

at the corner of Leeds and Bridgeview Dr.

N. Charleston 29405

Until further notice, the hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday – Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday

Closed on Sunday

At the center, specialists from the State of South Carolina, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), nongovernmental organizations and the local community will be on hand to provide information on the types of assistance available to survivors.

Disaster assistance from FEMA may include grants to help pay for temporary housing, essential home repairs, personal property replacement and for other serious disaster-related needs not covered by insurance or other sources.

Survivors can apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by phone at 800-621-3362 (voice, 711 or relay service) or 800-462-7585 (TTY). The toll-free lines are open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week until further notice. Multilingual operators are available.

If possible, register for FEMA assistance by phone or online before visiting a center. Going to a DRC is not a requirement of registration, but specialists there can provide guidance regarding

disaster recovery and rental resources, explain written correspondence received from FEMA, inform survivors of the status of their application, make referrals to other organizations and answer questions.

After registering with FEMA, survivors may also be eligible for low-interest disaster loans from the SBA. Disaster loans help fund repairs or rebuilding efforts and cover the cost of replacing lost or disaster-damaged personal property. SBA offers loans to businesses of all sizes, private non-profit organizations, homeowners and renters.

Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) from the SBA are available to small businesses and private-nonprofits to assist with working capital needs as a direct result of the disaster. SBA loans are for uninsured or underinsured disaster losses. SBA advises it is not necessary to wait for an insurance settlement before submitting a loan application.

Eligible survivors should register with FEMA even if they have insurance. FEMA cannot duplicate insurance payments, but FEMA may be able to help with uninsured or underinsured losses.

FEMA mitigation specialists are available at DRCs to provide information to survivors on the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and guidance on cost-effective rebuilding and repair techniques to make homes more flood- and wind-resistant.

Survivors who have questions about their flood insurance policies and coverage should contact the NFIP call center at 800-621-3362 (Option 2) between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Specialists can help with service claims, provide general information regarding policies and offer technical assistance to aid in recovery.

To find a complete list of DRC locations and hours, download the free FEMA app to your mobile device or visit asd.fema.gov/inter/locator. DRCs are accessible to people with disabilities. The centers have magnifiers, tools to amplify sound, materials in alternative formats, and video remote interpretation. Sign language interpreters are available upon request at the center.

For more information about the disaster recovery operation, please visit fema.gov/disaster/4286 or the South Carolina Emergency Management Division at scemd.org/recovery-section/ia.

All FEMA disaster assistance will be provided without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment), religion, national origin, age, disability, limited English proficiency, economic status, or retaliation. If you believe your civil rights are being violated, call 800-621-3362 or 800-462-7585(TTY/TDD).

You can receive weather alerts, safety tips and learn about disaster resources by downloading the free FEMA App, available for Apple, Android, and Blackberry mobile devices. Visit fema.gov/mobile-app for more information.

FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/femaregion4 and the FEMA Blog at http://blog.fema.gov.

The SBA is the federal government’s primary source of money for the long-term rebuilding of disaster-damaged private property. SBA helps businesses of all sizes, private non-profit organizations, homeowners and renters fund repairs or rebuilding efforts and cover the cost of replacing lost or disaster-damaged personal property. These disaster loans cover losses not fully compensated by insurance or other recoveries and do not duplicate benefits of other agencies or organizations. For more information, applicants may contact SBA’s Disaster Assistance Customer Service Center by calling 800-659-2955, emailing disastercustomerservice@sba.gov, or visiting SBA’s website at www.sba.gov/disaster. Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals may call 800-877-8339.

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La mayoría de Los Centros de Recuperación de Desastres Estatales/FEMA Cambian las Horas de Operación

RALEIGH, N.C. – Los Centros de Recuperación de Desastre de FEMA/ Estado operarán en un Nuevo horario a partir del Viernes, 11 de noviembre.

El Nuevo horario de operaciones para la mayoría de los centros hasta previo aviso es, de lunes a Viernes de 9 am a 6 pm y medio día los sábados a partir de las 9 am hasta la 1 pm.

Los centros ubicados en Brunswick, Cumberlan, Dare, Edgecombe (Sólamente el de Tarboro), Robeson y el condado de Wayne abrirán los sábados de 9am hasta las 6 pm.

Los residentes de Carolina del Norte, que han sufrido pérdidas y daños como consecuencia del Huracán Matthew pueden recibir ayuda solicitando asistencia federal, infórmese acerca de los tipos de asistencia disponibles, del proceso de apelación y obtenga actualizaciones de las solicitudes en cualquiera de los DRCs que operan en los condados afectados.

Para localizar el DRC más cercano a usted, llame a la línea de ayuda de FEMA al 800-621-3362, o use las aplicaciones móviles de FEMA y Ready NC o viste la página web FEMA.gov/DRC o readync.org.

El primer paso para recibir la asistencia de desastres es el registrarse con FEMA

Se puede registrar:

En línea en DisasterAssistance.gov.
Llamando a la línea de ayuda de FEMA al 800-621-3362 o al 711 para Servicio de Retransmisión de Video (Video Relay Service, VRS). Si es sordo, tiene problemas de audición o del habla y utiliza la línea TTY, llame al 800-462-7585.
Descargando la aplicación móvil FEMA Mobile App y realizando su solicitud.

Los sobrevivientes que necesiten una adaptación razonable (interpretación de lenguaje de señas americano, impresión en braille, etc.) cuando visiten un centro de recuperación de desastre, pueden llamar a la Línea de Ayuda correspondiente para recibir asistencia. Los números gratuitos están disponibles de 7 a. m. a 11 p. m., los siete días de la semana. La asistencia está disponible en la mayoría de los idiomas y también puede obtener información acerca del proceso de registro en lenguaje de señas americano en fema.gov/media-library/assets/videos/111546.

La asistencia de FEMA es no imponible y no afectará la elegibilidad para el Seguro Social, Medicaid, Medicare u otros beneficios federales.

Inscríbase incluso si posee seguro. FEMA no puede duplicar los pagos del seguro, pero si usted no tenga seguro puede recibir ayuda después de que sus reclamaciones se hayan resuelto.

Para obtener más información acerca de la recuperación de Carolina de Norte, visite la página web de desastres en fema.gov/disaster/4285 o visite la página web de la Administración de Emergencia de Carolina del Norte en www.ReadyNC.gov.Siga a FEMA en Twitter con @femaregion4 y a la Administración de Emergencias de Carolina del Norte con @ncemergency.

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La asistencia en caso de desastre está disponible sin importar la raza, color, religión, nacionalidad, sexo, edad, discapacidades, dominio del inglés o condición económica. Si usted o alguien que conozca ha sido víctima de discriminación, llame al número gratuito de FEMA al 800-621-3362 o TTY al 800-462-7585.

La misión de FEMA es apoyar a nuestros ciudadanos y primeros intervinientes para garantizar que trabajemos juntos como nación para fomentar, sostener y mejorar nuestra capacidad de preparar, prevenir, responder, recuperar y atenuar todos los peligros. Siga a FEMA en twitter con @femaregion4. Descargue la aplicación de FEMA, la cual contiene herramientas para mantenerle a salvo, durante y después de un desastre.

Marque el 2-1-1 o 888-892-1162 para hablar con un especialista acerca de las preguntas que pueda tener con respecto al huracán Matthew. El servicio es gratuito, confidencial, y está disponible en cualquier idioma. Allí pueden ayudarle dirigiéndole a distintos recursos. Llame al 5-1-1 o al 877-511-4662 para obtener información sobre las últimas condiciones de carreteras. Use la aplicación de teléfono móvil ReadyNC el cual también contiene información de evacuación y sobre albergues disponibles. Para las últimas noticias sobre el efecto del Huracán Matthew y los esfuerzos de auxilio, visite ReadyNC.org o siga a N.C. Emergency Management en Twitter y Facebook. Las personas u organizaciones que quieran ayudar a la recuperación de Carolina del Norte pueden visitar NCdisasterrelief.org o enviar un texto a NCRecovers al 30306.

La Agencia Federal para el Desarrollo de la Pequeña Empresa de los Estados Unidos (SBA, por sus siglas en inglés) es la fuente principal de dinero del gobierno federal para la reconstrucción a largo plazo de los daños por desastres a la propiedad privada. La SBA ayuda a los propietarios de hogares, a los inquilinos, a los negocios de cualquier tamaño y a las organizaciones privadas sin fines de lucro en el financiamiento de reparaciones o en los esfuerzos de reconstrucción y cubre los costos de reemplazos de la propiedad personal debido a pérdidas o daños por desastres. Estos préstamos por desastres cubren las pérdidas que no han sido pagadas o compensadas completamente por el seguro u otras formas de recuperación y no duplica beneficios de otras agencias u organizaciones. Para más información, los solicitantes pueden comunicarse con el Centro de Servicio al Cliente de la SBA, llamando al 800-659-2955, enviando un correo electrónico a disastercustomerservice@sba.gov o visitando el sitio Web de la SBA www.sba.gov/disaster. Las personas con dificultad para escuchar o sordos pueden llamar al 800-877-8339.

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Most FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Centers Change Hours of Operation

RALEIGH, N.C. – FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Centers will operate on a new schedule beginning Friday, Nov. 11.

The new operational hours for most centers, until further notice, are Monday through Friday,

9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and half days Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Centers in Brunswick, Cumberland, Dare, Edgecombe (Tarboro location only), Robeson and Wayne counties will be open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

North Carolina residents who suffered losses and damage as a result of Hurricane Matthew can receive help applying for federal assistance, learn about the types of assistance available, the appeals process and get updates regarding their applications at any of the recovery centers operating in the impacted counties.

To locate the center nearest you, call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362, use the ReadyNC and FEMA mobile apps or go online to FEMA.gov/DRC or readync.org.

Registering with FEMA is the first step to federal disaster assistance. You may register:

Online at DisasterAssistance.gov.
Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 for voice, 711 and Video Relay Service. If you are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability and use a TTY, call 800-462-7585.
Download the FEMA Mobile App and apply.

FEMA assistance is nontaxable and will not affect eligibility for Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare or other federal benefits.

Register even if you have insurance. FEMA cannot duplicate insurance payments, but if you are underinsured you may receive help after your claim has been settled.

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FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Centers in Beaufort, Harnett and Hoke Counties to Close Friday, Nov. 11

RALEIGH N.C. –Disaster Recovery Centers in Beaufort, Harnett and Hoke counties will close at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11. The centers are located at:

Hoke County

City of Raeford Civic Center

220 College Drive

Raeford, NC 28376

Beaufort County Health Department

1436 Highland Drive

Washington, NC 27889

Harnett County Governmental Common Area

Nash Community College

309 West Cornelius (Harnett) Blvd.

Lillington, NC 27546

As of Nov. 8, more than 3,200 individuals called the FEMA Helpline or visited the recovery centers in Beaufort, Harnett and Hoke counties to register for assistance. At this time, visits to the center have decreased. Therefore, FEMA and the state will close the center and relocate resources to other centers in the affected counties.

Survivors can still get help by calling the FEMA Helpline or visiting one of the other centers.

To locate the center nearest you, call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362, use the ReadyNC and FEMA mobile apps or go online to FEMA.gov/DRC or readync.org.

Registering with FEMA is the first step to federal disaster assistance. Register:

Online at DisasterAssistance.gov.

Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 for voice, 711 and Video Relay Service. If you are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability and use a TTY, call 800-462-7585.

Download the FEMA Mobile App and apply.

FEMA assistance is nontaxable and will not affect eligibility for Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare or other federal benefits.

Register even if you have insurance. FEMA cannot duplicate insurance payments, but if you are underinsured you may receive help after your claim has been settled.

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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is the federal government’s primary source of money for the long-term rebuilding of disaster-damaged private property. SBA helps homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes, and private non-profit organizations fund repairs or rebuilding efforts and cover the cost of replacing lost or disaster-damaged personal property. These disaster loans cover losses not fully compensated by insurance or other recoveries and do not duplicate benefits of other agencies or organizations. For more information, applicants may contact SBA’s Customer Service Center by calling 800-659-2955, emailing, or visiting SBA’s Web site at www.sba.gov/disaster. Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals may call 800-877-8339.

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Joint FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center Opens for Three Days in Brunswick County

RALEIGH, N.C. – FEMA and North Carolina Emergency Management are establishing Disaster Recovery Centers in disaster-affected counties to reach residents of North Carolina who suffered losses and damage as a result of Hurricane Matthew. The Brunswick County center is open to provide a place where you can apply for disaster assistance and receive information about available state and federal assistance and other recovery information. The center is in Bolivia for three days: Thursday, Nov. 10, Friday, Nov. 11 and Saturday, Nov. 12 until close of business.

Location: Brunswick County Emergency Service Center

3325 Old Ocean Highway

Bolivia, NC 28422

Hours of Operation: Thursday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

If you have registered, they can provide you with an update of your application status and if needed, discuss the appeal process.

To locate the center nearest you, call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362, use the ReadyNC and FEMA mobile apps or go online to FEMA.gov/DRC or readync.org.

Registering with FEMA is the first step to federal disaster assistance. Register:

Online at DisasterAssistance.gov.
Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 for voice, 711 and Video Relay Service. If you are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability and use a TTY, call 800-462-7585.
Download the FEMA Mobile App and apply.

FEMA assistance is nontaxable and will not affect eligibility for Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare or other federal benefits.

Register even if you have insurance. FEMA cannot duplicate insurance payments, but if you are underinsured you may receive help after your claim has been settled.

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