Two Weeks Left To Register For Disaster Assistance
Release date:
June 16, 2014
Release Number:
NR 041
Montgomery, Ala. – Alabamians who had damage from the April 28 to May 5 severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding have just two more weeks to register for FEMA assistance.
The deadline to register with FEMA is Tuesday, July 1. To register:
- Go online at DisasterAssistance.gov.
- Visit m.fema.gov from a Smartphone.
- Dial 800-621-3362 or (TTY) 800-462-7585.
- For those who use 711 Relay or Video Relay Services, call 800-621-3362.
The toll-free numbers are operated from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Those wishing to apply for a low-interest U.S. Small Business loan also must do so by Tuesday, July 1. Call the SBA Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 to apply.
What you need to register with FEMA:
- Before starting your application, you, your co-applicant or a minor in your home must be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national or qualified alien.
- Social Security Number. If you do not have a Social Security number, please apply for a Social Security number, then visit DisasterAssistance.gov or call FEMA at 1-800-621-3362 to complete your disaster application. Your household may still be able to receive assistance if there is a minor in the household who is a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national or qualified alien with a Social Security number.
- Insurance Information. Describe the type(s) of insurance coverage you have, such as homeowners, flood, automobile, mobile home insurance, etc.
- Damage Information. Describe your damages caused by the disaster, including the type of disaster (flood, hurricane, earthquake) and type of dwelling (mobile home, house) or vehicle (car, boat).
- Financial Information. Provide your family’s total annual household income, before taxes, at the time of the disaster.
- Contact Information. Give FEMA the address and phone number where the damages happened and the address and phone number where you can be reached after the disaster.
- Direct Deposit Information (optional). If you are approved for assistance and want your funds deposited directly into your bank account, provide your banking information. This includes:
- Bank name
- Type of account (ex: checking, savings, etc.)
- Routing number
- Account number
After registering, you can:
- Track your application. Be sure you keep your FEMA registration number and other pertinent information on hand when you contact FEMA.
- Notify FEMA of changes to your mailing address, phone number or email address.
- Update FEMA if you receive insurance settlements or discover additional damages.
Last Updated:
June 17, 2014 – 12:04
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