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Hundreds of Thousands of Housing Inspections Completed
Release Date: November 20, 2008
Release Number: 1791-273
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AUSTIN, Texas -- Inspectors contracted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have inspected more than 375,000 homes damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Ike. These inspections are free and generally take less than an hour. They are conducted by FEMA contract inspectors who have construction and/or appraisal expertise and receive disaster-specific training. Each inspector wears official photo identification.
| NUMBER | HOUSING INSPECTION ACTIVITY | |
|---|---|---|
| 377,372 | Total housing inspections issued | |
| 375,275 | Total housing inspections completed | |
| 2,360 | Peak number of inspectors in the field | |
| 99.4% | Percentage of completion to date | |
| 30-45 minutes | Average timeframe to conduct housing inspection |
Inspectors document the damage but do not determine the resident's eligibility for disaster assistance. They check for damage to the building structure and its systems, major appliances and any damaged septic systems and wells. Residents should tell the inspector about other important losses such as clothing, medical equipment, tools needed for a trade and educational materials. Inspectors will then relay this information to FEMA. Should you need to discuss your eligibility, please contact FEMA at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or (TTY) 1-800-462-7585.
More disaster recovery information is available at www.fema.gov or www.txdps.state.tx.us/dem.
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: Thursday, 20-Nov-2008 12:53:59