How to apply for FEMA Assistance

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How to Apply for FEMA Assistance

Disaster survivors in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties affected by the August 11-13 severe storms and flooding should apply now for federal assistance. Homeowners and renters in the counties listed above may qualify for assistance. The process takes 15 to 30 minutes. 

Registration is available online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov

 or by phone at 800-621-FEMA (3362). Operators speak many languages. Disaster applicants who use TTY should dial 800-462-7585.  Those who use 711 or Video Relay Service should call 800-621-3362.  

The toll-free FEMA registration numbers will operate from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. (local time) seven days a week until further notice. 

Survivors also can apply for federal assistance directly through Web-enabled mobile devices or smartphones. Registration through the mobile site takes three steps:              

1.    Go to m.fema.gov

 and click “Apply Online for FEMA Assistance.” You will be directed to www.DisasterAssistance.gov

2.    Click on Start Registration

3.    Fill out the registration form 

FEMA will ask for the following information: 

·         The telephone number where applicants can be reached

·         The address where applicants lived at the time of the disaster and the address where they are currently staying

·         Their Social Security number

·         A general description of damage to property and other losses

·         The name of the insurance company and policy number or agent if the property is insured

·         Bank account routing information for direct deposit of funds. 

Any damage should first be reported to the applicant’s insurance company.

For American Sign Language Users

·         How to register for FEMA assistance: http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/6627  

·         Frequently Asked Questions about FEMA disaster assistance: http://www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/6347

*Please note that these videos were produced during another disaster, so registration deadlines and states mentioned would not be relevant, but the process remains the same.