Key Phone Numbers for Assistance in Iowa
Release Date: July 8, 2008
Release Number: 1763-068
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DES MOINES, Iowa -- Here are some key phone numbers Iowans can use to obtain information and disaster assistance.
Federal agencies:
FEMA Registration 800-621-FEMA (3362)
TTY for hearing/speech impaired 800-462-7585
FEMA Fraud Detection 800-323-8603
National Flood Insurance Program 800-427-4661
TTY for hearing/speech impaired 800-427-5593
Social Security Administration 800-772-1213
U.S. Small Business Administration - 800-659-2955
Internal Revenue Service - 800-829-1040
TTY for hearing/speech impaired - 800-829-4059
Tax Related Disaster Relief - 800-562-5227
Housing and Urban Development 800-669-9777
Department of Veterans Affairs - 800-827-0648
Iowa resources:
For the latest flood information, go to www.flood2008.iowa.gov (you can also donate items and make cash contributions at this site)
To volunteer or make donations, contact the Iowa Concern Hotlin - 800-447-1985
If you have complaints or questions, contact the Iowa Attorney Generals Consumer Protection Division 888-777-4590 (toll free) or http://www.state.ia.us/government/ag/ - 515-281-5926
Disaster Unemployment Information - 800-JOB-IOWA
Iowa Mortgage Help - 877-622-4866 (toll free) or www.IowaMortgageHelp.com
FirstHome and FirstHome Plus Borrowers:
Countrywide Bank - 800-669-6076
Nationwide Advantage Mortgage - 800-356-3442
FEMA coordinates the federal governments role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made, including acts of terror.
Last Modified: Tuesday, 08-Jul-2008 15:03:54