Don't Understand Your FEMA Disaster Assistance Letter? 

Release Date: November 3, 1999
Release Number: 1293-63

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HAMPTON, Va. -- Residents who need help understanding their Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster assistance letters can get answers to their questions by calling the FEMA Helpline, according to federal and state disaster recovery officials.

FEMA assistance letters are mailed to individuals who have already registered. Assistance letters outlinethe type of help that will be provided based on an individual's needs and circumstances.

Residents who have questions about their assistance letter or other Hurricane Floyd-related issues can call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-525-0321 or 1-800-462-7585 (for the speech or hearing impaired), daily, from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Those who have not registered should call FEMA at 1-800-462-9029 or 1-800-462-7585 (for the speech or hearing impaired) daily, from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Last Modified: Monday, 08-Dec-2003 10:54:46