Post Disaster
You may be eligible for disaster assistance funding and services from FEMA as well as other State, community, and private organizations. Please refer to the following resources to help you recover from recent disasters or visit www.FEMA.gov for a complete list of disaster support services.
We urge you to register for FEMA assistance to gain access to a number of important resources. FEMA can provide additional information and assistance for losses not covered by insurance coverage including temporary housing and repair assistance. To register, call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) / 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) or visit www.fema.gov/assistance/register.shtm.
Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC). Visit a local DRC to receive more information on State, local, federal, and voluntary agencies that may be able to assist you. Visit asd.fema.gov/inter/locator/drcLocator.jsp to find a DRC near you.
Once you are registered for disaster assistance, you may be eligible for:
Temporary Housing Assistance:
The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), at the request of the State of Texas, will activate its transitional sheltering initiative to allow eligible Ike evacuees from Texas, who cannot return to their homes, to stay in hotels or motels until it is safe for them go home.
FEMA will pay for the lodging directly to hotels and motels. A listing of participating hotels is available online at www.FEMAEvacHotels.com.
Home Repair:
Home Replacement:
Permanent Housing Construction:
Additional Financial Assistance:
Flood Insurance - Filing Your Insurance Claim. If you have insurance, it’s important to call your agent or insurance company as soon as possible to begin the claims process. For additional information:
National Emergency Family Registry and Locator System
Department of Justice: Members of the public can call the DOJ's Disaster Fraud Hotline to report fraud, waste, abuse or allegations of mismanagement involving disaster relief operations.
Small Business Administration: After you register with FEMA, you may be referred to the SBA for information about a low-interest loan. The SBA is the primary source of federal funds for long-term recovery assistance. The SBA has loan officers in the Disaster Recovery Centers to provide assistance in filling out your SBA application and explaining the program. Visit www.sba.gov for more information.
Department of Agriculture-Food Stamp Assistance: You may be eligible to receive disaster flood stamp assistance through the state. Visit www.fns.usda.gov/fsp/contact_info/hotlines.htm for more information about food stamps.
Contact the American Red Cross (ARC) if you have immediate emergency needs for food, clothing, shelter, or medical care.
Network for Good
Lists many charitable organizations helping victims in the areas of long-term recovery, health, child and family services, and animal care. www.networkforgood.org/topics/animal_environ/hurricanes
Salvation Army
www.salvationarmyusa.org
Habitat for Humanity
1-800-HABITAT
www.habitat.org
Volunteers of America
1-800-899-0089
volunteersofamerica.org
Catholic Charities USA
"Need Assistance? Find your Local Agency." Enter your zip code to find your local Catholic Charities office.
www.catholiccharitiesusa.org
Humane Society
National hotline for reporting lost pets, 1-800-HUMANE or 1-800-486-2631.
Click on "Animal Emergency Response Network" to search reports of found, rescued, and sheltered pets in the areas affected by the disaster.
www.petfinder.com
United Way of America
www.liveunited.org
Feeding America
Find your Local Program" - type in your zip code to find you local food bank.
1-800-771-2303
www.feedingamerica.org
Last Modified: Wednesday, 19-Nov-2008 08:13:11 EST