FACT SHEET: FEMA MAY HELP APRIL 13 STORMS SURVIVORS WITH GENERATOR
COSTS
[https://www.fema.gov/fact-sheet/fact-sheet-fema-may-help-april-13-storms-survivors-generator-costs]


Release Date: 
jun 23, 2020 

	* April 13 storm survivors who applied for FEMA help may receive
grants for generator costs.
	* The applicant’s registered dwelling must be their primary
residence and located in Aiken, Barnwell, Berkeley, Colleton, Hampton,
Marlboro, Oconee, Orangeburg or Pickens county.

SURVIVORS WHO OWNED A GENERATOR PRIOR TO THE APRIL 13 STORMS

	* Generators must have been damaged as a result of the April 13
storms for FEMA to consider helping them for replacement or repair
costs.
	* The allowable grant amount for generators is limited to the
prevailing retail or rental rate for a 5.5 kw-sized generator, as
identified by FEMA.

SURVIVORS WHO PURCHASED OR RENTED A GENERATOR FOLLOWING THE APRIL 13
STORMS

	* Survivors may be eligible for FEMA financial help if they purchased
or rented a generator to power medical equipment.
	* The survivor must submit a statement from a medical services
provider, indicating the equipment is medically necessary.
	* The rent or purchase must have been due to disruption in electrical
utility service caused by the April 13 storms.
	* The allowable grant amount for generators is limited to the
prevailing retail or rental rate for a 5.5 kw-sized generator, as
identified by FEMA.
	* The eligible reimbursement period for generator rental costs or
purchase is the incident period, April 12 to April 13.

HOW TO APPEAL

	* Survivors who applied for help may appeal if they disagree with
FEMA’s decision on generator reimbursement.
	* They should submit an appeal letter that explains why they disagree
with FEMA’s decision. It’s important to specify how reimbursement
claims are disaster-related and to attach supporting documents.

	* Mail documents and the letter within 60 days of receiving a
determination letters the address below. Also attach the cover letter
you received from FEMA.

	* FEMA National Processing Service Center
	* P.O. Box 10055
	* Hyattsville, MD 20782-7055

	* Survivors may also submit them online at disasterassistance.gov or
fax them to 800-827-8112.
	* Those who still have questions may call the FEMA helpline at
800-621-3362 or TTY 800-462-7585.

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