Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency
Headline: What to Expect after Applying for FEMA Assistance
What to Expect after Applying for FEMA Assistance
BATON ROUGE, La
– If you live in Avoyelles, St
Landry, St
Tammany and Terrebonne parishes and were affected by Tropical Storm Arthur that occurred June 17-18, you may be eligible for FEMA assistance for losses not covered by flood insurance
How To Apply for FEMA AssistanceApply online at www
DisasterAssistance
gov
Download the FEMA App for mobile devices
Call the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362 between 6 a
m
and 1 a
m
CT
Help is available in most languages
If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service
For an accessible video on how to apply visit: Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance – YouTube
Home InspectionsWithin 10 days after applying, a FEMA inspector may contact you to schedule an appointment
To prepare for the visit, please have the following available:Photo identification
Proof that you owned or occupied the house at the time of the disaster
Receipts for home repairs or replacement of damaged items
Pictures of any damage that may now be repaired
For an accessible video on FEMA home inspections visit: FEMA Accessible: Home Inspections
Your FEMA LetterWithin 10 days after the inspector’s visit, you will receive a letter in the mail or via email explaining your application status and how to respond
The letter will explain whether FEMA has approved you for assistance, how much, and how the assistance must be used
If your letter says you’re not approved, it does not mean you’re denied
You may need to submit additional information or supporting documentation
The letter will explain how to appeal the decision if you do not agree with it
For an overview of the appeal process, visit Disagreeing with FEMA’s Decision
Digital PaymentFEMA is partnering with the U
S
Treasury to provide options for survivors to receive their disaster assistance money more quickly through digital payments
When applying for FEMA assistance, survivors can select which method they prefer to receive their funds
Payment can be issued through:A direct deposit into your bank account
A credit to your Visa or Mastercard debit card
Your U
S
Debit Card used to receive other federal benefits
An electronic check sent to a pre-paid debit card sent by FEMA
PayPal account
Digital payments can provide money to eligible survivors on the same day in most cases
For more information, visit fema
gov/disaster/4927
Follow FEMA Region 6 on social media at x
com/FEMARegion6 and at facebook
com/FEMARegion6/
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