A Users Guide To The Fema/State Assistance Process 

Release Date: September 13, 2005
Release Number: 1605-016

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- The steps to obtain disaster assistance begin with one essential call to 800-621-FEMA (3362) or 800-462-7585 (TTY) for those with speech- or hearing-impairments. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) teleregistration lines are open seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Multilingual operators are available to assist disaster victims in various languages.

Currently, due to the multi-state impact of Hurricane Katrina, the teleregistration lines are extremely busy. Callers are urged to be patient and to use off-peak hours, late at night or early morning to connect with FEMA. Applicants can also register via the Internet at http://www.fema.gov without encountering possible busy signals or long waits on hold.

Here’s what you need to know:

Last Modified: Tuesday, 13-Sep-2005 15:39:21