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Graphic: Who's in your community after a disaster (IA)

Icon of magnifying glass, box of supplies and dropped pin (like what would be seen on a map). FEMA seal in bottom right corner. Text reads: Who's in your community after a disaster. Insurance Agents and Adjustors: Assessing damages to insured homes and property. FEMA and State Inspectors: Assisting eligible survivors and checking for damages of uninsured/underinsured homes and property for federal and state assistance program. - ID always visible. - Never ask for or accept money. Voluntary Agencies: Many voluntary agencies are active in the disaster, helping with immediate needs: - Housing repairs. - Clean-up. Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams: Pinpointing areas with damages for further review by Preliminary Damage Assessment teams. These teams can also provide referrals to partner agencies for survivors with disaster-related needs, and assist with the FEMA registration process. Preliminary Damage Assessment Teams: Federal, state, tribal, and local workers looking at the community as a whole; surveying disaster impacts and documenting damage for FEMA and the state to determine if additional assistance may be needed. - Homes, businesses, community infrastructure. - Insurance coverage, utilities, housing, and community damage. Local Governments and Municipalities: - Health and safety checkups. - Evaluating building damage for rebuilding and permitting request. Be Aware of Fraud: Federal and state workers never ask for or accept money and they always carry ID. There is NO FEE required to apply for or to get disaster assistance from FEMA, the Small Business Administration (SBA), or the state. Report fraud to the FEMA Fraud Hotline: 866-720-5721.

Graphic describes various partners (federal, state, local government; voluntary agencies; insurance agents) who may be in a community after a disaster with an Individual Assistance declaration. Teams are involved with damage assessments, assisting survivors, immediate needs, and documenting damage.

Foto por FEMA Graphic - Oct 14, 2016

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Last Updated: septiembre 1, 2017