Westchester Insider: Westchester Putnam Central Labor Body: Post Hurricane Ida Useful Resources.

 

We hope you are all staying safe and well. The information below is a variety of resources to assist our members, families and friends post Hurricane Ida.

Residents who suffered property damage from the remnants of Hurricane Ida may be eligible for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

FEMA will be able to offer financial assistance to residents through ‘individual assistance’ programs.

Please make sure you are carefully documenting all damage in writing and with photographs, receipts and other documentation.

FEMA will set up Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) where people can file claims for assistance in communities which are particularly damaged. The County is working with FEMA to organize DRCs throughout the county as well as mobile DRCs where residents can file online or remotely.

Those eligible for assistance are impacted residents with eligible disaster related losses.

• Damage must have occurred during the incident period of the declaration and be a direct result of the incident.
• Eligible losses include non-insured damage/loss to primary residence, damage/loss to eligible personal property.

For more information, and to view the FEMA individual assistance application and required application information please visit https://www.disasterassistance.gov/

If you need further information or assistance you may also call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362. This number is also for users of 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS). TTY users can call 1-800-462-7585. Helpline services are available 7 days a week from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. ET.

Small businesses recovering from Ida damage may also qualify for disaster loan assistance from the Small Business Administration. For information please visit https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/ela/s/ or call 1-800-659-2955 (TTY/TDD: 1-800-877-8339)

Residents who need housing assistance should reach out to the County Department of Social Services. If you have a housing emergency you may call 914-995-2099.

More information about aid is also available from Governor Kathy Hochul's office. Please visit https://www.governor.ny.gov/programs/governors-relief-and-response-resources to learn more.

It is not necessary to meet with FEMA in person to start a claim. If you have suffered significant property damage from the remnants of Hurricane Ida, you can apply online for FEMA assistance here: https://www.disasterassistance.gov/

FEMA Check-list

This is what you need to know before applying for assistance, according to FEMA's application checklist: https://www.disasterassistance.gov/get-assistance/application-checklist

Before you start your FEMA application, please have the information below and a pen and paper ready.

Social Security Number
You, another adult member or minor child in your household must have a Social Security number. You or they must also be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien.

Insurance Information
You will need to describe the type or types of insurance coverage you have. This could include coverage under policies like homeowners, flood, automobile, or mobile home insurance.

Damage Information
You must describe the damage caused by the disaster. It will be helpful to document the damage as much as possible with pictures, receipts and the like. You will be asked to include the type of disaster (like flood, hurricane, or earthquake) and the type of dwelling or vehicle (like a condo, mobile home or house, or a car or truck). Eligible losses include non-insured damage/loss to primary residence, damage/loss to eligible personal property.

Financial Information
You will be asked to provide your total annual household income, before taxes, at the time of the disaster.

Contact Information
You also will need to provide the address and phone number of the property where the damage occurred and the address and phone number where you can be reached now by FEMA.