How to apply for hurricane-related FEMA assistance [Video]

Background

Saturday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced President Biden had approved federal resources for those affected by Hurricane Milton. Homeowners and renters in 34 counties and the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida who had uninsured damage or losses from the hurricane can now apply for federal disaster assistance, FEMA officials said.

FEMA announced in a press release how to apply. Here’s how:

• Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov.
• Apply using the FEMA mobile app.
• Call FEMA’s helpline toll-free at (800) 621-3362.

What you will need to apply

FEMA officials say you will need several things to apply. Those are:

• An up-to-date phone number where you can be reached.
• Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying.
• Your Social Security Number (SSN).
• A general list of damage and losses.
• Banking information — if you choose direct deposit.
• If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name.

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