FEMA Aid after Hurricane Sandy Extended to March 29
(Long Island, NY) The deadline to apply for FEMA Aid after Hurricane Sandy has once again been extended to March 29. This also includes a 30-day extension for individuals and businesses to apply to the federal Small Business Administration for lower-interest loans.
FEMA disaster assistance is financial or direct assistance to individuals and families whose property has been damaged or destroyed as a result of Hurricane Sandy and whose losses are not covered by insurance.
FEMA assistance is available to anyone affected by Hurricane Sandy-homeowners and renters. People who sustained losses in Suffolk County due to Hurricane Sandy are encouraged to register with FEMA even if they have insurance. You can apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov; via a smartphone at m.fema.gov or by phone at 800-621-3362. Hearing or speech impaired residents may call TTY 800-462-7585.
For more information visit www.fema.gov/apply-assistance
To contact the SBA Disaster Customer Service Center call 800-659-2955
Don’t Forget, when you apply for FEMA aid have a pen, paper and the following information ready:
- Your Social Security Number
- Current and pre-disaster address
- Telephone number where you can be contacted
- Insurance information
- Total household annual income
- A routing and account number from your bank (if you want to have assistance funds transferred directly to your account)
- A description of your losses caused by the disaster
