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FEMA Information & Help Through RSVP, REDC, & VEDA
Posted on Sep 08, 2011
If you suffered a loss from Hurricane Irene we encourage you to complete the first step toward recovery by completing registration with FEMA. Registrations must be completed within 60 days of the loss. There are several ways to register.
Apply Online at DisasterAssistance.gov
Apply via a smartphone at m.fema.gov
Apply by Phone:
- Call (800) 621-3362.
- Call TTY (800) 462-7585 for people with speech or hearing disabilities.
Registering online is one of the best methods to complete an application and avoid busy signals on the telephone. If information is gathered prior to starting the application, the process should take approximately 20 minutes.
RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) and The Volunteer Center in Rutland will be offering assistance with computer registering for anyone (not just seniors) who may be having difficulty with the process. There will be someone available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays to assist you from September 12 to October 27. Please call 775-8220 to set up an appointment.
What Information Do I Need to Apply?
Whether applying online OR over the phone, you should have a pen and paper and the following information ready:
- Your Social Security number;
- Current and pre-disaster address;
- A telephone number where you can be contacted;
- Insurance information;
- Total household annual income;
- A routing and account number from your bank (only necessary if you want to have disaster assistance funds transferred directly into your bank account); and
- A description of your losses that were caused by the disaster.
For further information, the Rutland Economic Development Corporation also has a helpful link-- info@rutlandeconomy.com--as does the Vermont Economic Development Authority, who has up to $10 million for farms and other businesses damaged by Hurricane Irene: info@veda.org.