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One week left to apply for disaster assistance
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Posted on Oct 20 2004
Only one week remains for individuals and business owners in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to call and apply for commonwealth and federal aid to replace losses from Supertyphoon Chaba. The deadline to call and apply for disaster assistance is Oct. 27.
Individuals and business owners who sustained losses but still have not applied for assistance should do so by calling the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) toll-free application number, 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). There is also a special number for those with hearing or speech impairment, TTY 1-800-462-7585. Both numbers are operational from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week.
“This is our final effort to reach out to any disaster victims who still haven’t applied,” the Governor’s Authorized Representative, Vicky Villagomez said.
Even if you have insurance, you may still be eligible for disaster assistance for under-insured losses. However, in order to complete an application, FEMA will need the resident’s insurance settlement information to avoid any duplication of benefits.
“We don’t want anyone to miss out on the assistance they are entitled to,” the federal coordinating officer with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Mike Karl said. “If you suffered damages as a result of Supertyphoon Chaba, please call and apply before the deadline.”
People who have already applied may call the FEMA Helpline at the same numbers, 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 1-800-462-7585), even after the deadline, to check on the status of their application and get additional information.
