FEMA workers are busy going out into the community to let flood victims know about the April 19 deadline and walk them through the application process.
SAN DIEGO — If you were impacted by the January floods, the deadline to FEMA workers are busy going out into the community to let flood victims know about the deadline and walk them through the process.FEMA has been on the ground since February assisting flood victims with applications, but as the deadline looms, teams are ramping up their efforts by going to hotels where flood victims are staying and knocking on doors in impacted neighborhoods.
You can also visit a Disaster Recovery Center. At a DRC, you can get help applying for federal assistance and SBA disaster assistance loans, updating applications and learning about other available resources including from the state and county. Immigration status checks are not available at the DRCs.The process can be overwhelming, but well worth it.They can range from 18 months of rent to a maximum of $42,500 each for home repairs and personal property loss.
To date, FEMA has approved more than $20.9 million in assistance to households affected by the flooding. $8,599,862.38 for repairs: These grants are meant to help applicants return their home to a safe and livable condition. $3,767,909.54 for other needs: Grants to help pay for personal property replacement and other serious storm-related needs, such as moving and storage fees, transportation, childcare, and medical and dental expenses.
Approval comes after a home inspection occurs — that's scheduled within seven to 10 days after applying, sometimes less.
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