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FEMA
WHAT IS FEMA? FEMA is the Federal Emergency Management Agency. When the President of the United States makes a Declaration of Disaster, which has happened for most areas affected by Hurricane Harvey, FEMA administers disaster relief efforts including providing assistance to individuals and business owners who sustained damage and losses . SHOULD I APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE? • If you have sustained damage or loss because of Hurricane Harvey, you should apply for assistance. • File for FEMA assistance even if you don’t think you need it at this time. This can help document your damage in case you later need FEMA help. HOW DO I APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE? • Registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov is the quickest way to register for FEMA assistance. FEMA has also established a specific site for Hurricane Harvey information at www.fema.gov/hurricane-harvey. • You can also use the FEMA mobile app, which can be downloaded at www.fema.gov/mobile-app . • If you are unable to access the internet, you can also call (800) 621-3362 . WHAT INFORMATION DO I NEED TO APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE? • Social Security number • Current and pre-disaster addresses • Telephone number • Insurance information • Household income • Routing and account number from bank for direct deposit of disaster assistance funds WHICH COUNTIES HAVE BEEN DESIGNATED ELIGIBLE FOR INDIVIDUALS TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE FROM FEMA? • So far, the designated counties are: • Aransas, Bee, Brazoria, Calhoun, Chambers, Colorado, Fayette, Fort Bend, Galveston, Goliad, Hardin, Harris, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Kleberg, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Newton, Nueces, Orange, Refugio, Sabine, San Jacinto, San Patricio, Victoria, Waller, and Wharton. • Additional counties may be added, so if you or friends or family members are located in other counties, you should continue to monitor the FEMA website to see if your county has been added.
BAKER BOTTS HARVEY CRISIS RESPONSE GUIDE
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