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FEMA Individuals and Household Program
(IHP)
When disasters take place, the IHP provides money and services to people in
the disaster area when losses are not covered by insurance and property has been
damaged or destroyed. IHP will not cover all of your losses from the
damage to your property (home, personal property, household goods) that resulted
from the disaster.
The FEMA program assists in temporary housing,
long-term housing and repairs. FEMA also offers grants for personal
property, medical, dental, funeral expenses and transportation.
The FEMA contact number is 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY# 1-800-462-7585 (for the speech- or hearing-impaired).
Call this number to obtain a FEMA Claim Number (follow the process below)
and also for the Helpline. Claim numbers are given 24 hours a
day. The Helpline is open 8am-10pm.
FEMA Disaster Assistance
Process:
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You must contact your insurance
company before calling FEMA, if you have insurance.
- You must call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY# 1-800-462-7585 (for the speech- or hearing-impaired) to receive a REQUIRED Tele-registration Claim Number.
If at all possible, please do not use a cell phone for this
call since it will take approximately a half hour to give your information. Please have the following
information ready to give to the person who takes your call:
- Your social security number
- A description of your losses which were caused by the disaster
- Insurance information
- Directions to your damaged property
- A telephone number where you can be reached
- You will also need a pen and paper to record your FEMA application number
An
inspector will be sent to your home to determine the level of damage. Your
initial award will be given based on this level of damage.
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Beware
- FEMA
does NOT
provide
reimbursement
to
homeowners
who have paid
private contractors
for tree removal.
Renters
- You can apply to
FEMA
for assistance with loss of personal property.
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FEMA Assistance for
Job Loss:
There is a separate program for job loss
thru our local state employment office. The employee calls
1-866-234-5382, the owner of the company
applies to the Small Business Association.
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Local FEMA Support
Disaster victims are urged to register for assistance before visiting the center by calling
1-800-621-FEMA (3362). The TTY number is 1-800-462-7585 for those who are speech- or hearing-impaired.
For additional assistance, Baldwin County residents can call the Baldwin County Long Term Recovery Team at 251-947-5616. |
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