Disaster Assistance Registration Deadline is June 25
Release Date: June 18, 2007
Release Number: 1692-059
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ALBANY, N.Y. -- There are only a few days left for homeowners, renters, and business owners who suffered loss or damage from the April nor'easter to register for disaster assistance.
Assistance is available to all who qualify, as long as they register by the June 25, 2007 deadline, said officials from both the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the New York State Emergency Management Office (SEMO).
Those who suffered loss or damage from the April nor'easter should register, even if they are insured, or are waiting for a response from their insurance agent.
At the request of Governor Eliot Spitzer, President Bush signed a major disaster declaration for New York State on April 24. Homeowners, renters, and businesses in seven counties are eligible for Individual Assistance programs.
Those counties are Albany, Dutchess, Orange, Richmond (Borough of Staten Island), Rockland, Ulster, and Westchester.
Anyone affected by the disaster should register for assistance by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), or (TTY), 1-800-462-7585. Hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
Register anytime online at www.fema.gov. Registrants should use the name as it appears on their Social Security card when registering online.
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: Monday, 18-Jun-2007 08:11:57