Appealing A FEMA Denial Letter
Release Date: December 26, 2007
Release Number: 1734-019
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LACEY, Wash. -- Some victims of the early December disaster may not clearly understand letters from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) saying their applications have been denied.
There is an appeal process for those who do not agree with FEMA's decision.
FEMA disaster assistance ineligibility or limited assistance may be due to any of the following:
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Damages and losses are covered by insurance.
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The residence is a secondary home.
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Ownership or occupancy of the residence could not be verified.
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The application for assistance was incomplete.
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Assistance was limited because the property was located in a flood zone or sanctioned area.
Applicants who receive letters and have questions concerning FEMA disaster assistance are encouraged to get an explanation or information about the appeal process in one of several ways:
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The Applicant's Handbook that is mailed to each applicant
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The Helpline, 1-800-621-FEMA (3362)
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A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC)
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www.fema.gov for online assistance
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, 27-Dec-2007 08:42:43