DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APPLY for FEMA Assistance for Hurricane Ida Recovery

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APPLY
for FEMA Assistance for Hurricane Ida Recovery

The deadline for home owners, renters, and businesses to apply for Hurricane Ida recovery assistance from FEMA has been EXTENDED until Tuesday, January 4th. Those who have already applied need not apply again. You should apply to FEMA even if you have insurance. Disaster assistance may include grants to help pay for temporary housing and essential home repairs as well as other serious disaster-related needs such as medical and dental expenses, transportation, childcare, and moving and storage expenses.
To apply for FEMA assistance, visit DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA mobile app or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362.
FEMA’s Individual Assistance program includes grants for repairs and for rent of alternative housing, low-interest disaster loans from the SBA and grants for other serious unmet needs. Learn more at fema.gov.

Dutchess County received a major disaster declaration in late September, following Hurricane Ida’s estimated $2.5 million in damage to public assets and municipal facilities earlier that month. The County received the additional Individual Assistance declaration in October, which will help homeowners and businesses recover from more than an estimated $1 million worth of damage to private homes, apartments, and businesses so far.

Author: Harlem Valley News