The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced the following disaster assistance programs approved for Philadelphia for damages due to Hurricane Irene during the period August 26, 2011 to August 30, 2011.Individual Assistance: Assistance to individuals and households.
Public Assistance: Assistance to State and local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities. Categories A-G.
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program: Assistance to State and local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations for actions taken to prevent or reduce long term risk to life and property from natural hazards.
To apply for assistance, register at http://www.disasterassistance.gov, or call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). Disaster assistance applicants, who have a speech disability or hearing loss and use TTY, should call 1-800-462-7585 directly; for those who use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS), call 1-800-621-3362. The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (local time) seven days a week until further notice.
For more disaster assistance information related to Hurricane Irene visit: FEMA's Pennsylvania Hurricane Irene page. Stay tuned to local media for the location of a Disaster Recovery Center to open soon in Philadelphia.
To apply for assistance, register at http://www.disasterassistance.gov, or call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). Disaster assistance applicants, who have a speech disability or hearing loss and use TTY, should call 1-800-462-7585 directly; for those who use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS), call 1-800-621-3362. The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (local time) seven days a week until further notice.
For more disaster assistance information related to Hurricane Irene visit: FEMA's Pennsylvania Hurricane Irene page. Stay tuned to local media for the location of a Disaster Recovery Center to open soon in Philadelphia.
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