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If a disaster has actually been declared FEMA should put you in touch with agency you need based on type of assistance. Has to be declared so such assistance available.
1-800-827-8112
In many situations, FEMA will provide assistance if your home has been destroyed due to fire. To get specific information about your particular situation, you can reach their disaster assistance line at (800) 621-FEMA.,
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FEMA can help with the cost of temporary housing after a disaster, and on occasion even helps with finding that housing. Some types of FEMA housing has in the past included houses, apartments, stadiums, and even cruise ships.
Robert T Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act
Robert T Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act
Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency ANSWER: FCO Although FEMA is a controlling arm, according to page 6-6, chapter 6 of recovery of IS-1, the individual is the Federal Coordinating Officer named by FEMA. Think it through, would the director of FEMA direct all assitance for every declared disaster? No! They would put someone in charge for the particular disaster.
In the US disaster management is handled by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. You can find information on the types of emergencies they handle at FEMA. FEMA is under the Department of Homeland Security, so if you're interested in disaster management you can look up Homeland Security, the National Response Framework, and the National Incident Management System.
You can find the form for assistance on the FEMA website at DisasterAssistance.govIf you are in an area with an internet outage, you can call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362).You are going to need some basic information:Social Security numberPre disaster and present addressBank routing numberInsurance informationAnnual income amountA phone number you can be reached at
the people that cleans up a mess after a disaster.