Individual & Household FEMA Disaster Assistance
The following information which may be beneficial to those suffering damage has come from the office of U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders:
- Vermonters who suffered losses in the storm should continue to take extensive photos of damage before and during clean up and repairs, while also documenting expenses. In other words, keep your receipts.
- Please report damage to Vermont 211, either by dialing 2-1-1 or by visiting vermont211.org. This will help the state and FEMA better understand the extent of the damage.
The Individual and Households Program can provide financial assistance for underinsured or uninsured losses, as well as assistance with home repairs and cover rental expenses if you have to leave your home. Please click through to the fact sheet at this link:
This federal assistance is not a substitute for private insurance and likely will not compensate for all losses.
To get started and to see what assistance you may qualify for, call FEMA at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), visit DisasterAssistance.gov, or download the FEMA App.Those who use a relay service should update FEMA with their specific number assigned to that service. Importantly, Vermonters have up to 60 days from today, July 14, to register with FEMA for Individual Assistance.
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