One Month Remains To Register For FEMA Assistance
Release Date: September 23, 2008
Release Number: 1785-050
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ORLANDO, Fla. -- Florida homeowners, renters and businesses in the 19 disaster-declared counties who sustained damage or loss from Tropical Storm Fay have only one month left to apply for disaster assistance, said state and federal officials.
October 24 is the last day applications will be accepted for the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Individual Assistance program. Loan applications to the U.S. Small Business Administration for disaster-related losses to real and personal property must also be submitted by that date.
Federal and state disaster recovery officials urge those who have not applied, to do so as soon as possible by calling the toll-free application number at 800-621-FEMA (3362), or the TTY line at 800-462-7585 for the deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired. People can also register online for disaster assistance at www.fema.gov.
After the application deadline, FEMA's toll-free phone lines will still be available to assist those who have already registered. People who have questions about the disaster assistance programs or questions about the status of their previously filed applications should continue to use FEMA's toll-free number.
To date, nearly 14,000 people have applied for disaster assistance in Florida. More than $10.8 million in disaster funds has gone to people affected by the disaster. In addition, more than $2.4 million has been approved in disaster loans from the SBA.
FEMA coordinates the federal government's 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, 23-Sep-2008 11:41:00