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Disaster NewsFEMA Registration Available For Texans Affected By Tropical Storm Erin

November 2, 2007 by Sarah L

The Governor’s Division of Emergency Management (GDEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently announced that disaster assistance is available for Texas residents in Bexar, Harris, Jones, Kendall, Medina and Taylor counties who were affected by Tropical Storm Erin, Aug. 14-20, 2007.
Federal coordinating officer Kenneth Clark and GDEM state coordinating officer Joan Haun said those affected by Tropical Storm Erin may register for assistance immediately by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week until further notice or by going online at www.fema.gov. Those with speech or hearing impairment may call TTY 1-800-462-7585.
The federal disaster declaration makes residents of these counties eligible for a wide range of assistance programs such as funding for temporary disaster housing assistance, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loans for individuals and business owners to repair or replace damaged property, and replacement grants for serious disaster-related needs and expenses not covered by insurance or other assistance programs.
“Don’t miss out by failing to register with FEMA,” Clark said. “Even if you have already registered with the American Red Cross or have reported damage to county or local officials, you can apply for the federal assistance programs only by calling FEMA’s toll-free number or by going online.”
When calling to register, please have the following information available:
Your current phone number;
Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying;
Your Social Security number, if available;
A general list of damages and losses you suffered;
If insured, the name of your company or agent and your policy number;
General financial information; and
Bank account coding if you wish to speed up your assistance with direct deposit.

Pres. George W. Bush signed a major disaster declaration on Oct. 2 making federal aid available to help meet the recovery needs of affected residents and business owners in response to a request from Gov. Rick Perry.

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 manmade, including acts of terror.

Filed Under: Emergency Response

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