Call 1-800-621-FEMA To Register For Disaster Assistance
Release Date: September 10, 2005
Release Number: 3216-001
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AUSTIN, Texas -- Disaster victims displaced by Hurricane Katrina who are now in Texas are urged to register for federal assistance by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) .
This call to the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will start the process with federal and state programs designed to assist in your recovery.
Registering with other agencies -- such as the American Red Cross or your county emergency management office -- will not connect you with FEMA.
It takes approximately 20 minutes to complete the registration process at the FEMA toll-free number at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). TTY service is available at 1‑800‑462‑7585 for hearing- or speech-impaired applicants. The registration lines are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. More than 3,000 people are working 24 hours a day, seven days a week to answer these calls, but because of the high volume please be patient and keep trying.
Callers will be asked for their current and pre-disaster address, current telephone numbers and insurance information. They also will be asked to describe the damage and when it occurred.
Those affected by Katrina can also register for disaster assistance online at: www.fema.gov .
FEMA prepares the nation for all hazards and manages federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also intiates mitigation activities, trains first responders, works with state and local emergency managers, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and th U.S. Fire Administeration. FEMA became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security March 1, 2003.
Last Modified: Sunday, 11-Sep-2005 15:35:53