FEMA Extends Deadline For April Weather Damage

For Kentuckians impacted by severe weather in April, you have extra time to get federal assistance.

FEMA has extended the deadline for people impacted by severe weather in April to July 25. Survivors are encouraged to file insurance claims for damage to their homes, personal property, and vehicles before they apply for FEMA assistance.

FEMA Individual Assistance cannot duplicate insurance benefits or other sources of assistance.

There are several ways to apply for FEMA assistance:

Online at DisasterAssistance.gov.
Visit any Disaster Recovery Center. To find a center close to you, visit fema.gov/DRC, or text DRC along with your Zip Code to 43362 (Example: “DRC 29169″).
Use the FEMA mobile app.
Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. It is open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time. Help is available in many languages. If you use a relay service, such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone, or other service, give FEMA your number for that service.
FEMA works with every household on a case-by-case basis.
FEMA representatives can explain available assistance programs, how to apply to FEMA, and help connect survivors with resources for their recovery needs.

When you apply, you will need to provide:
A current phone number where you can be contacted.
Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying.
Your Social Security Number.
A general list of damage and losses.
Banking information if you choose direct deposit.
If insured, the policy number, the agent, and/or the company name.
Survivors should keep their contact information updated with FEMA, as the agency may need to contact them to schedule a home inspection or obtain additional information.

Disaster assistance is not a substitute for insurance and is not intended to compensate for all losses caused by a disaster. The assistance is intended to meet basic needs and supplement disaster recovery efforts.
Source: WBKO