One Week Remains To Apply For Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA)
Residents in 35 out of 68 designated counties must get applications in by July 16. Deadlines vary in remaining counties.
Release Date: July 12, 2004
Release Number: 1520-.061
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Hoosier residents who are out of work as a result of the storms, tornadoes and flooding from May 27 through June 25 may be eligible for weekly benefit payments under the Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) program. The DUA program extends coverage to people ineligible for regular federal unemployment.
Workers in Benton, Boone, Carroll, Cass, Clinton, Dubois, Floyd, Fountain, Fulton, Gibson, Grant, Hamilton, Hancock, Harrison, Hendricks, Howard, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Lawrence, Martin, Montgomery, Morgan, Orange, Perry, Pike, Scott, Shelby, Spencer, Tippecanoe, Vanderburgh, Wabash, Warren, Warrick, and White counties have until JULY 16 to apply.
Those who may be eligible include farmers, self-employed persons, those living or working in the affected areas at the time of the disaster and others who jobs were affected as a result of the storms. Residents who do not qualify for regular unemployment should stress that they are applying for Disaster Unemployment Assistance.
Applications can be obtained by visiting a local WorkOne Center. To get information about the closest WorkOne Center, call 1-888-WorkOne. Applicants will need a social security number, the name, address and phone number of their last employer, the dates they worked there, and photo ID. Self-employed applicants should also be prepared to provide information about earnings from their previous federal tax year.
“This is only the deadline for disaster unemployment,” said Justo “Tito” Hernandez, federal coordinating officer for the disaster. “Residents with property damage from the disaster may apply for assistance by calling 1-800-621- FEMA (3362) until August 2.”
On March 1, 2003, FEMA became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. FEMA's continuing mission within the new department is to lead the effort to prepare the nation for all hazards and effectively manage federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates proactive mitigation activities, trains first responders, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program and the U.S. Fire Administration.
Last Modified: Monday, 12-Jul-2004 16:05:06