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St. Tammany Parish Disaster Recovery Center Transitions to SBA Loan Center on Monday

BATON ROUGE, La. — To continue serving Louisianians affected by Hurricane Isaac, the State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Slidell is transitioning Monday, Nov. 19, to a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC).

SBA representatives at the DLOC will answer questions, explain the application process and help survivors apply for low-interest disaster loans.

The center is located at:

2056 2^nd St.

Slidell, LA 70458

DLOC hours are: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. They are closed Thursday, Nov. 22, and Friday, Nov. 23, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Survivors are encouraged to register with FEMA before visiting a DLOC. They may register online at www.disasterassistance.gov or via web-enabled phone at m.fema.gov. They may also call 1-800-621-3362 or (TTY) 1-800-462-7585. Those who use 711 Relay or Video Relay Services may call 1-800-621-3362. The toll-free telephone numbers operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week.

For SBA information or to apply online, visit www.sba.gov or call 1-800-659-2955. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing may call 1-800-877-8339.

For more information on Louisiana disaster recovery, visit online at www.fema.gov/disaster/4080 or www.gohsep.la.gov. You can follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/femaregion6 or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FEMA. Also visit our blog at www.fema.gov/blog.

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-FEMA (3362). For TTY call 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.

SBA is the federal government’s primary source of funding 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 uninsured and uncompensated losses and do not duplicate benefits of other agencies or organizations. For information about SBA programs, applicants may call 800-659-2955 (TTY 800-877-8339).

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St. Tammany Parish Disaster Recovery Center Transitions to SBA Loan Center on Monday

Equipos de Relaciones de la Comunidad de FEMA Están Sirviendo en el Área de Milford

WINDSOR, Conn. – La asistencia por desastre, para personas que experimentaron daños o perdidas por el paso del Huracán Sandy, comienza con el primer paso- registrándose con la Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA por sus siglas en inglés) El registro abre el camino a subvenciones de FEMA, asistencia por desempleo a causa del desastre, prestamos a bajo interés de la Agencia Federal de Pequeños Negocios (SBA por sus siglas en inglés), y otras ayudas estatales y federales, para los solicitantes elegibles.

Especialistas de Relaciones de la Comunidad están en el área de Milford esta semana para explicar los programas disponibles y asistir a las personas con el proceso de registración de ser necesario.

“No importa si usted tiene seguro, porque a veces, la asistencia por desastre podría estar disponible para ayudar con los daños que el seguro no cubre,” dijo: el Oficial Coordinador Federal, Albert Lewis. “La registración es fácil, hable con los especialistas de recuperación, ellos están dispuestos a ayudarle en el proceso.”

Las personas con pérdidas por la tormenta que todavía tienen que registrarse con FEMA, lo pueden hacer en cualquier momento en línea en: www.disasterassistance.gov/espanol o con un teléfono inteligente o dispositivo habilitado para la red en: m.fema.gov/esp. Los sobrevivientes también pueden registrarse por teléfono a cualquier hora del día o la noche llamando a FEMA al: 800-621-3362. Las personas que utilizan: TTY pueden llamar 800-462-7585. Operadores plurilingües están disponibles.

Asistencia para recuperación por desastre está disponible sin distinción de raza, color, religión, nacionalidad, sexo, edad, discapacidad, destreza en inglés, o estatus económico. Si usted o alguien que usted conoce ha sido discriminado, llame a FEMA al número gratuito 800-621-FEMA (3362). Para TTY llame 800-462-7585.

La Administración Federal de Pequeños Negocios (SBA por sus siglas en inglés) es la fuente principal de dinero del gobierno federal para la reconstrucción a largo plazo de propiedad privada dañada por desastres. SBA ayuda a propietarios de viviendas, arrendatarios, negocios de todos los tamaños, y organizaciones sin fines de lucro a financiar reparaciones o esfuerzos de reconstrucción y cubre el costo de remplazar propiedad personal perdida o dañada por el desastre. Estos préstamos por desastre cubren perdidas que no han sido completamente cubiertas por los seguros u otras indemnizaciones y no duplican beneficios de otras agencias u organizaciones.

La misión de FEMA es apoyar a nuestros ciudadanos y personal de primera respuesta para garantizar que como nación trabajemos juntos para construir, mantener y mejorar nuestra capacidad de prepararnos para, proteger contra, responder a, recuperarnos de y mitigar todos los peligros.

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Asegúrese que Todos sus Amigos y Vecinos Contacten a FEMA para Asistencia

WINDSOR, Conn. – Las subvenciones de FEMA están ayudando a miles de familias en Connecticut a recuperarse del Huracán Sandy, pero usted podría tener vecinos, amigos o miembros de la familia que no se han registrado para asistencia por desastre con la Agencia Federal para el

Manejo de Emergencias.

Conceptos erróneos comunes sobre el registro los pudo haber disuadido de registrarse.

“Lo más importante es que le diga a todos sus amigos y vecinos a través de la comunidad que se registren,” dijo: el Oficial Coordinador Federal Albert Lewis.” “Ese paso puede desbloquear subvenciones, prestamos de bajo interés, asistencia de desempleo por desastre y otra ayuda estatal o federal. Registrarse es tan fácil como usar una computadora o teléfono inteligente, o llamando al número de teléfono, ya sea para acceder a través de un número 800, a través de TTY, o con nuestra accesible página en la red.”

Sus vecinos podrían decir que no se han registrado con FEMA por que tienen seguro.

Explíqueles que pueden ser elegibles para ayuda con las pérdidas no aseguradas o con seguro insuficiente y que a veces hay daños que el seguro no cubre, pero asistencia por desastre federal podría ayudar. Pero su vecino debe registrare en FEMA para recibir la ayuda.

Si su amigo está esperando por la visita de un ajustador de seguros o el pago de un seguro, dígales que sigan adelante y se registren con FEMA antes de la fecha límite. El pago del seguro podría llegar después de que la fecha límite haya pasado.

Amigos o vecinos deberían seguir adelante con los reparos necesarios para hacer de sus casas habitables y se aseguren de mantener los documentos y recibos para todos los trabajos.

Algunos amigos, vecinos o miembros de la familia creen que ganan demasiado dinero para solicitar asistencia.

La mayoría de los programas de asistencia por desastre federal y estatal están disponibles a individuos de todos los niveles de ingreso. Los tipos de ayuda proveída dependerán de las circunstancias únicas de cada solicitante y de las necesidades no satisfechas. La ayuda es para ayudar a individuos y comunidades a recuperarse tan pronto como sea posible de un desastre.

A veces la gente piensa que no tiene suficientes daños en sus hogares para solicitar asistencia.

El daño causado por las tormentas y los costos asociados con las reparaciones o reconstrucción pueden que no sean evidentes durante algún tiempo. Al registrarse con FEMA ahora, usted podría ser elegible para asistencia si encuentra daños luego.

Asegúrele a amigos, vecinos o miembros de la familia que la asistencia de FEMA por desastre no interferirá con otros tipos de beneficios federales que ya esté recibiendo, como por ejemplo: el Seguro Social.

Las subvenciones de asistencia por desastre es ingreso no tributable y no afectará elegibilidad para Seguro Social, Medicaid, programas médicos de exención, asistencia de Welfare (Asistencia Temporal para Familias Necesitadas (TANF) u otros programas estatales), cupones de alimentos, Seguridad de Ingreso Suplementario, o Seguro Social por incapacidad.

Las personas con pérdidas por la tormenta deberán registrarse con FEMA en línea en www.disasterassistance.gov/espanol, con un teléfono inteligente o dispositivo habilitado para la red en: m.fema.gov/esp. Los solicitantes también pueden registrarse por teléfono llamando a FEMA al: 800-621-3362. Si usa TTY, llame 800-462-7585.

Los sobrevivientes que tengan preguntas sobre su registración pueden llamar a la línea de ayuda de FEMA a los números indicados arriba o pueden ir a un Centro de Recuperación por Desastre más información.

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Equipos de Relaciones a la Comunidad de FEMA Están llegando a los Sobrevivientes del Desastre de Connecticut

HARTFORD, Conn. – Equipos profesionales de recuperación por desastre del gobierno federal están llegando a los residentes de Connecticut a lo largo de la costa afectada para asegurarse que los sobrevivientes sepan que ayuda está disponible y como conseguirla.

Los equipos de Relaciones a la Comunidad de FEMA asesoran a dueños de viviendas, inquilinos, dueños de negocios, agencias sin fines de lucro que sean elegibles y a organizaciones de base de fe, en como registrarse para asistencia por desastre y pueden proveer acceso de registro cuando no hay otro recurso disponible. También pueden ayudar a identificar personas con discapacidad, las personas con necesidades de acceso y funcionales, las personas mayores de edad y las personas con dominio de inglés limitado.

Registrarse con FEMA es el paso más importante para obtener ayuda.

“Queremos que las personas sepan que se pueden registrar en línea, por teléfono inteligente o llamando al número gratuito. Cuanto antes se registren, más temprano podríamos ayudarles,” dijo: el Coordinador Federal Albert Lewis.

Fácilmente identificados por insignias con foto de FEMA, representantes de Relaciones a la Comunidad buscan cualquier lugar donde personas afectadas por el desastre podrían ser encontrados. Proporcionan información sobre el acceso a los recursos de recuperación, así como la Administración Federal de Pequeños Negocios (SBA por sus siglas en inglés), la cual ofrece préstamos a bajo interés por desastre para propietarios de viviendas, inquilinos y negocios de todos los tamaños.

Centros de Recuperación por Desastre en los condados designados ofrecen: asistencia uno a uno, información sobre recursos de recuperación, préstamos de bajo interés de SBA, seguros de inundación y mitigación.

Registración en línea está disponible en cualquier momento en: www.disasterassistance.gov/espanol. Si usted tiene un dispositivo habilitado para la red, introduzca m.fema.gov/esp en el navegador de la red. También se puede registrar llamando a FEMA al 800-621-3362. Si usa un TTY, llame al 800-462-7585, o, si utiliza Servicios de Retransmisión 711 o Servicio de Retransmisión de Video llamar 800-621-3362. Operadores plurilingües están disponibles.

Para asistencia de SBA llame 800-659-2955, o visite www.sba.gov/sandy.

Equipos de Relaciones a la Comunidad de FEMA Están llegando a los Sobrevivientes del Desastre de Connecticut

Beware of Scams After Hurricane Sandy

TRENTON, N.J. — Disaster recovery officials caution New Jersey residents to be on the alert for scam artists using old and new tricks to obtain vital information or take advantage of storm-weary survivors.

Be aware of the following scams used by con artists after a disaster:

Identity Theft

People may pretend to be employed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or other government agencies, such as the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) or public utilities. By going door-to-door to storm-damaged homes, or by phone or on the internet, con artists may try to obtain personal information such as Social Security and bank account numbers.

Remember:

A FEMA or SBA shirt or jacket is not absolute proof of someone’s affiliation with these agencies. All authorized FEMA or SBA personnel display a laminated photo identification card, which they are required to wear at all times;

FEMA will request personal information only when the applicant first contacts FEMA. Survivors of Hurricane Sandy can register with FEMA in any of the following ways:

Online any time at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by web-enabled mobile device at m.fema.gov
By phone at 800-621-FEMA (3362) from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
By 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS) at 800-621-3361 or (TTY) 800-462-758.

On any follow-up calls, a FEMA representative would ask only for the last four digits of the applicant’s social security number.

False Payment or Bribe

Imposters may ask for some form of service payment, or bribe – something no FEMA, SBA or federal agency employee should ever do. FEMA-contracted housing inspectors assess damage but do not determine cost estimates. FEMA does not hire or endorse specific contractors to fix homes or recommend repairs.

Con artists may pose as insurance specialists or expeditors, claiming they can convince FEMA to increase home repair damage aid or the insurer to pay a larger settlement. The scammers ask the applicant or policyholder to sign a contract giving them a percentage of the “increased” payment. The essence of the con is to take a percentage of the damage grant or policy settlement that would be given anyway. FEMA always deals directly with each applicant and is always willing to consider an appeal by sending a new inspector to review damaged property or claimed losses.

Home Repair Scams

Unregistered home improvement contractors may take the disaster survivor’s money and disappear, leaving unfinished work and unsafe homes. Before hiring a contractor, the survivor should check with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs at 800-242-5846 to make sure the contractor is registered, as well as ask for a copy of the contractor’s liability insurance and verify the policy is valid. All contracts should be in writing, and reviewed before being signed. Full payment should not be made until the work is completed.

The local police department should be notified of suspected fraud.

Price Gouging

Excessive price increases are illegal. Check with the New Jersey Consumer Affairs office at www.NJConsumerAffairs.gov or call 800-242-5846 if you suspect the prices are too high.

Charity Scams

Before donating, people should investigate to be sure the organization asking for donations is registered to solicit in New Jersey and ask how the money will be used.

For other questions, New Jersey residents can contact the New Jersey Consumer Affairs office at www.NJConsumerAffairs.gov or by calling 800-242-5846.

Follow FEMA online at www.fema.gov/blog, www.twitter.com/fema, www.facebook.com/fema, and www.youtube.com/fema. Also, follow Administrator Craig Fugate’s activities at www.twitter.com/craigatfema.

The social media links provided are for reference only. FEMA does not endorse any non-government websites, companies or applications.

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All New Jersey Residents and Governments Now Eligible for Federal Disaster Assistance

TRENTON, N.J. — The full range of federal disaster assistance is now available for all 21 counties in New Jersey.

Expansion of federal help in recovering from Hurricane Sandy means that all New Jersey residents who have losses may apply for Individual Assistance. Depending on damage, help may be available to repair a dwelling to a basic safe, sanitary, livable condition. Cost of temporary lodging elsewhere may be available if the residence is inaccessible. Other needs that may be covered could include basic appliances, clothing, bedding and transportation.

Disaster Unemployment Assistance benefits are available for those whose jobs were impacted by the hurricane. That includes people not normally eligible for unemployment benefits, such as self-employed persons and farm workers.

County and local governments will be eligible for at least 75 percent federal funding for hurricane-related emergency costs and debris removal from public roads and property, plus repair or replacement of a wide variety of public facilities. Those include public roads and bridges, water control facilities, buildings and equipment, public utilities, public parks, public recreation facilities and other public facilities.

Also eligible are certain private non-profit organizations that perform governmental-like public services.

Funding to prevent damage from future events also is available throughout New Jersey from the state-administered Hazard Mitigation Grant program.

Those who suffered hurricane damage may register with FEMA online at www.disasterassistance.gov or via web-enabled cellphone or mobile device at m.fema.gov. Applicants may also call 800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 800-462-7585. Users of 711-Relay or Video Relay Services (VRS) should call 800-621-3362. The toll-free telephone numbers will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week until further notice.

Follow FEMA online at www.fema.gov/blog, www.twitter.com/fema, www.facebook.com/fema, and www.youtube.com/fema. Also, follow Administrator Craig Fugate’s activities at www.twitter.com/craigatfema.

The social media links provided are for reference only. FEMA does not endorse any non-government websites, companies or applications.

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Watch Out For Fraudsters

TRENTON, N.J. — As many Garden State residents work to recover from Hurricane Sandy, state and federal officials are warning of a danger lurking around the corner: phony building contractors and other scam artists could soon appear in your community attempting to take advantage of your vulnerability as a disaster survivor.

There are a few simple steps that you can take to make sure you’re dealing with an honest person.

Your first and best defense is to know the most common post-disaster fraud practices.

Here are some of the fraudster’s favorites:

Phony housing inspectors: If your home’s damage is visible from the street, you may be especially vulnerable to the phony housing inspector who claims to represent FEMA or the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). You should:

Ask to see the inspector’s identification badge if he or she does not offer to show it. A FEMA or SBA shirt or jacket is not proof of someone’s affiliation with the government. All federal employees and contractors carry official, laminated photo identification.
Avoid giving bank account numbers to an inspector claiming to be affiliated with the federal government. FEMA inspectors never require banking information.
Understand that FEMA housing inspectors verify damage, but do not hire or endorse specific contractors to fix homes or recommend repairs. They also do not determine cost estimates.

Fraudulent building contractors: Damage visible from the street can also bring out sham contractors who visit your home offering to begin work immediately. They take your money and disappear, leaving behind unfinished work and unsafe homes.

Before hiring a contractor, check with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs at 800-242-5846 to make sure the contractor is registered.
Ask for a copy of the contractor’s liability insurance and verify that the policy is valid.
All contracts should be in writing, and reviewed before being signed.

Fake offers of state or federal aid: If someone claiming to be from FEMA or the state visits, calls

or emails you asking for your Social Security number, bank account number or other sensitive information, beware. That information could be sold to identity thieves or used to defraud you.

A twist on this scam is the phone or in-person solicitor who promises to speed up the

insurance, disaster assistance or building-permit process. Then there are scam artists who promise

you a disaster grant and ask for large cash deposits or advance payments in full.

Here’s what to do:

Provide your Social Security number and banking information only when registering for FEMA assistance, either by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), TTY 1-800-462-7585, or going online at www.disasterassistance.gov or via a web-enabled phone at m.fema.gov. If you use 711-Relay or Video Relay Services, call 1-800-621-3362.
Know that federal and state workers do not solicit or accept money. FEMA and SBA staff never charge applicants for disaster assistance, inspections or help in filling out applications. If in doubt, do not give out information, and report people claiming to be government workers to local police.

Price Gouging: Excessive price increases are illegal. Check with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs at www.NJConsumerAffairs.gov or call 800-242-5846 if you suspect prices are too high.

Charity Scams: Before donating, be sure to investigate to make sure the organization asking for donations is registered to solicit in New Jersey. Ask how the money will be used.

For other questions, New Jersey residents can contact the New Jersey Division of Consumer

Affairs office at www.NJConsumerAffairs.gov or by calling 800-242-5846.

Follow FEMA online at www.fema.gov/blog, www.twitter.com/fema, www.facebook.com/fema, and www.youtube.com/fema. Also, follow Administrator Craig Fugate’s activities at www.twitter.com/craigatfema.

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Four Additional New York Counties Designated for FEMA Public Assistance for Sandy Response, Rebuilding Costs

Orange, Putnam, Sullivan and Ulster counties now eligible for FEMA public assistance grants

NEW YORK – As New York continues recovering from Hurricane Sandy, four more counties have been designated for disaster aid under the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Public Assistance Grant Program. Orange, Putnam, Sullivan and Ulster counties are now eligible for federal reimbursement for infrastructure repair costs and emergency expenses incurred before, during and immediately after Hurricane Sandy.

FEMA’s Public Assistance Grant Program reimburses eligible state and local governments, tribal organizations and some private nonprofit organizations for eligible expenses incurred due to a disaster. On a cost-share basis, reimbursements can include repairing or replacing damaged public buildings and infrastructure and emergency expenses such as debris removal, search and rescue, increased security and overtime pay for employees.

There are now 13 New York counties designated for both individual and public assistance under President Obama’s Federal Disaster Declaration for New York, including: Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Orange, Putnam, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester.

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FEMA Online Help Digest

Individuals, families and business owners in all New Jersey Counties may qualify for aid programs provided and coordinated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The following is a summary and list of online resources for survivors of Hurricane Sandy.

Residents can also get disaster-related information by visiting www.disasterassistance.gov or calling the FEMA helpline 24/7 at 800-621-FEMA (3362). Disaster assistance applicants who have a speech disability or hearing loss and use TTY should call 1-800-462-7585 directly; for those who use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS), call 1-800-621-3362.

Residents can also access information on assistance available to help with recovery needs by visiting a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). To find the nearest DRC: http://www.disasterassistance.gov/disaster-assistance.

Assistance for affected individuals, families, and businesses may include:

Rental payments for temporary housing for those whose homes are unlivable. Initial assistance may be provided for up to three months for homeowners and at least one month for renters. Benefits may be extended for up to 18 months, based on a review of individual applicant requirements. Rental listings on the FEMA Housing Portal at http://asd.fema.gov/inter/hportal/home.htm.
Short-term lodging assistance for evacuees who are not able to return home for an extended or indeterminate period of time following a disaster. FEMA may provide Transitional Shelter Assistance (TSA) in hotels and motels to those who continue to need housing after shelters have closed because they are unable to return to their homes. To find participating hotels visit http://www.femaevachotels.com.
Grants for home repairs and replacement of essential household items not covered by insurance to make damaged dwellings safe, sanitary and functional. To start the application process and for additional information: https://www.disasterassistance.gov/ .
Grants to replace personal property and help meet medical, dental, funeral, transportation and other serious disaster-related needs not covered by insurance or other federal, state and charitable aid programs. More applications and more information: http://www.fema.gov/assistance/index.shtm.
Unemployment payments up to 26 weeks for workers who temporarily lost jobs because of the disaster and who do not qualify for state benefits, such as self-employed individuals. These benefits are made available to individuals not covered by other unemployment compensation programs, such as self-employed, farmers, migrant and seasonal workers. All unemployed individuals must register with New Jersey’s employment services office before they can receive DUA benefits. New Jersey disaster unemployment benefits site: http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/ui/aftrfile/dua.html.
Low-interest Small Business Administration disaster loans to cover residential losses not fully compensated by insurance. Loans available up to $200,000 for primary residence; $40,000 for personal property, including renter losses. http://www.sba.gov/content/home-and-personal-property-loans.
Small Business Administration Disaster Loans up to $2 million for small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives and most private, non-profit organizations of all sizes that have suffered disaster-related cash flow problems and need funds for working capital to recover from the disaster’s adverse economic impact. This loan in combination with a property loss loan cannot exceed a total of $2 million. http://www.sba.gov/content/business-physical-disaster-loans.
U.S. Department of Agriculture loans up to $500,000 for farmers, ranchers and aquaculture operators to cover production and property losses, excluding primary residence. Applications for emergency loans must be received within 8 months of the county’s disaster or quarantine designation date. Program information available at: http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/webapp?area=home&subject=fmlp&topic=efl. To find the Nearest USDA service center: http://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app?state=us&agency=fsa.
Other programs: Crisis counseling for those traumatized by the disaster; income tax assistance for filing casualty losses; advisory assistance for legal, veterans benefits and social security matters. http://www.fema.gov/additional-assistance#1
There is a wealth of resources about New Jersey’s programs for disaster survivors. http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/lwdhome/content/SandyHelpCenter.html.
For a summary of specific programs for which applications may be submitted on line: http://www.disasterassistance.gov/disaster-assistance/browse-by-category/category/D05.

How to Apply for Assistance:

To begin the disaster registration process, residents and business owners in all 21 New Jersey counties can register online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, by web enabled mobile device at m.fema.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). Disaster assistance applicants who have a speech disability or hearing loss and use TTY should call 1-800-462-7585 directly; for those who use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS), call 1-800-621-3362.

The toll-free telephone numbers are available 24 hours per day, 7 days a weekly until further notice.

Before registering, applicants should gather the following basic information to speed up the process:

Social Security number;
Telephone number where he or she can be reached;
Address of the damaged property;
Current address;
Brief description of disaster-related damages and losses;
Insurance information; and
Bank account information. (Because many residents are relocating, mailed checks may not reach them FEMA strongly encourages applicants to provide account and routing numbers to enable direct deposit of assistance funds.)

Follow FEMA online at www.fema.gov/blog, www.twitter.com/fema, www.facebook.com/fema, and www.youtube.com/fema. Also, follow Administrator Craig Fugate’s activities at www.twitter.com/craigatfema.

The social media links provided are for reference only. FEMA does not endorse any non-government websites, companies or applications.

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Jefferson Parish Disaster Recovery Center in Metairie Transitions to SBA Loan Center on Monday

BATON ROUGE, La. — To continue serving Louisianians affected by Hurricane Isaac, the State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Metairie is transitioning Monday, Nov. 19, to a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC).

SBA representatives at the DLOC will answer questions, explain the application process and help survivors apply for low-interest disaster loans. FEMA Individual Assistance specialists will also be on hand to answer questions and provide information on the types of assistance available to survivors.

The center is located at:

East Regional Library

4747 W. Napoleon Ave.

Metairie, LA 70001

DLOC hours are: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. They are closed Thursday, Nov. 22, and Friday, Nov. 23, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

For SBA information or to apply online, visit www.sba.gov or call 1-800-659-2955. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing may call 1-800-877-8339.

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