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American Samoa Local-Level Referrals

When a disaster occurs, local governments often work together with community leaders and organizations to provide on-the-ground emergency management. You may also reference our national-level referrals list.

Please contact us with questions or corrections.

For reference, the local resources we list provide disaster recovery services in the categories noted below.

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For reference, see the full list of disaster recovery service categories covered in the below local resource list.

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American Samoa Local-Level Referrals

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CategoryEntityType of AssistanceTelephone Number
Access and Functional Needs and DisabilitiesOffice of Vocational RehabilitationCareer counseling, job training and help with your job search. Your state VR office may also be able to help provide assistive technology, personal assistance services, transportation and the tools or equipment 684-699-1372
Aging ServicesAmerican Samoa Government DepartmentsResources and information for seniors684-699-2531
Agricultural AidAmerican Samoa Government Department of AgricultureResources and information for agriculture in American Samoa684-699-9272
Animals/PetsAmerican Samoa Department of Marine & Wildlife Resources Information for fisheries and marine life684-633-4456
CitizenshipAmerican Samoa Department of Legal Affairs:  Immigration OfficeImmigration Office ensures lawful entry of all travelers into and out of the Territory.  Entry Permits, OK Boards, Residency Petitions, and applications684-633-0135 or 684-633-1885
Consumer ServicesAmerican Samoa Department of Legal Affairs: Consumer ProtectionMonitoring business practices in American Samoa and to safeguard consumer rights.  Downloadable form for consumer complaints, online directory of attorneys.684-633-4163
ContractorsAmerican Samoa Department of CommerceAccess local permitting or business requirements, land use permits and business forms.684-633-5155
Crisis CounselingSalvation Army Hawaiian and Pacific IslandsFamily Treatment Services offers a continuum of care for women wanting help with their alcohol/drug addiction.  The Hawaiian and Pacific Islands Division of The Salvation Army covers the state of Hawaii and the Pacific Islands including Guam, Republic of the Marshall Islands and The Federated States of Micronesia.Emergency: 911
808-732-2802
Disaster Specific Information   
Disaster Unemployment AssistanceAmerican Samoa Government Human Resources DepartmentThe Department of Human Resources Employment Training Division administers the federal disaster-benefits program in American Samoa for the U.S Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration, on behalf of FEMA. The department offers reemployment services, including testing, counseling and job placement.684-633-4485
EnvironmentAmerican Samoa Environmental Protection AgencyDeveloping, implementing and enforcing environmental laws that regulate air, water and soil quality, pesticide use and waste recycling and reduction.  Beach advisory, land use permits, and water supply permit.24 hour emergency: 684-733-6149
Office: 684-633-2304
Online contact form
Essential NeedsDEPARTMENT OF HUMAN AND SOCIAL SERVICESNutrition programs684 633-7506 or 684-633-7720
Family & Protective ServicesAmerican Samoa: Financial Assistance For Families | Childcare.govThe American Samoa Child Care Program (AS CCP) provides for the following assistance for families:  offers subsidies to help with child care expenses;  guidance in selecting a child care provider;  information about quality child care programs; and referrals to community resources for help with other needs or concerns.684-633-1571 or 684-633-1572 or 684-633-1573
Financial AssistanceAmerican Samoa Financial Assistance for FamiliesProvide resources at the state and local level,likeChild Care Financial Assistance, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), WIC, Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program.Online search
Financial AssistanceU.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Customer Service Center (SBA)Low interest mortgages, personal property, and economic injury loans are available to homeowners, renters, and business owners affected by the disaster.800-659-2955 TTY: 800-877-8339
Health Care ServicesAmerican Samoa Government Department of HealthPublic Health information, communicable disease control, and local health dispensaries.684-633-5871
HousingAmerican Samoa Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentTerritory development, consumer loans, and federal programs.684-633-5155
Identity Theft   
InsuranceAmerican Samoa | MedicaidMedicaid information684-699-4777
InsuranceAmerican Samoa Consumer Assistance: Department of Insurance Consumer Information & Insurance Oversight.684-633-4116
Legal ServicesAmerican Samoa Legal AidLegal resources684-633-3300 or 684-633-3301
Legal ServicesAmerican Samoa Bar AssociationPublic resources, lawyer directory, legal information.Online lawyer directory
Roadside Assistance   
Students   
Tax PreparationAmerican Samoa Tax Office - Department of the TreasuryAmerican Samoa tax information for individuals and businesses.684-633-4155
Veterans ServicesAmerican Samoa Veterans AffairsVeterans benefits, and resourcesCrisis Line: 800-273-8255 // 800-698-2411
684-699-3760
Vital StatisticsNational Center for Health StatisticsReplacement Birth or Death records.684-633-4606 or 686-633-2262
VolunteerVOLUNTEERS SHOULD NOT SELF-DEPLOY  

Referrals Last Updated: May 2024