YOUR FEMA FLOOD RECOVERY CHECKLIST
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20250602/your-fema-flood-recovery-checklist]


Release Date: 
August 7, 2021 

CHICAGO – Michiganders in Washtenaw and Wayne counties who were
affected by the June floods and still need help have many resources to
support their rebuilding efforts. Review FEMA’s flood recovery
checklist to ensure you’ve taken all the steps in your federal
assistance process:

 	* REGISTER WITH FEMA BEFORE 11:59 P.M. ET ON SEPT. 13 if you have
unmet needs as a result of the June floods by:

            calling 800-621-3362 (TTY: 800-462-7585) 7
a.m.- 11 p.m. ET seven days a week

           online at http://www.disasterassistance.gov
[http://www.disasterassistance.gov/]

download: FEMA App [https://www.fema.gov/about/news-multimedia/app].

 	* APPLY TO THE US SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) BEFORE THEIR
SEPT. 13 DEADLINE. Next to insurance, an SBA low-interest disaster
loan is the primary source of funds for property repairs and for
replacing contents destroyed during the June floods. To apply for a
low-interest disaster loan from the SBA, complete an online
application at disasterloan.sba.gov/ela
[https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela]/.
 	* VISIT A DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER (DRC)/DOCUMENT DROP OFF CENTER
(DDC) OR NEARBY HARDWARE STORE TO TALK WITH A FEMA MITIGATION
SPECIALIST. Mitigation specialists can answer questions and offer
floodproofing information, home improvement tips and proven methods to
prevent and lessen damage from future floods. FEMA has teamed up with
True Value and Menards Hardware stores to provide free information,
tips and literature on making homes and businesses stronger and safer.
Most of the free publications offered are geared to do-it-yourself
work and general contractors. To locate the closest DRC or DDC click:
Disaster Recovery Centers [https://egateway.fema.gov/ESF6/DRCLocator].
 	* REQUEST CONTINUED RENTAL ASSISTANCE FORMS: If you remain unable to
return to your pre-disaster primary residence due to the June flooding
disaster, make sure to apply for FEMA’s Continued Rental Assistance.
If you did not receive a form by mail, you may request one by calling
the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362 (TTY: 800-462-7585).
 	* VERIFY YOUR HOME’S HEATING AND SEPTIC SYSTEMS ARE FUNCTIONING:
When you register, report any damage to your furnace, septic tank or
water heater as a result of the disaster. If your home has already
been inspected and the damage wasn’t identified, you may send FEMA a
dated and signed letter within 60 days of your initial FEMA decision,
along with a contractor’s estimate, indicating you are appealing for
assistance with these items. _Keep in mind_: if you need to replace
your furnace or septic system, you have the option to appeal for
additional grant funding through FEMA.
 	* EXAMINE YOUR VEHICLE FOR WATER DAMAGE. If your vehicle was damaged
or destroyed in the flood, FEMA may provide financial assistance.
Assistance is usually limited to one uninsured vehicle per household.
For questions about eligibility requirements, call FEMA’s helpline
at 800-621-3362 (TTY: 800-462-7585).  
 	* KNOW YOUR APPEAL OPTIONS. If you disagree with other FEMA
decisions, you have the option to submit an appeal letter with
additional documentation to have your case reconsidered. The appeal
should be submitted within 60 days of the initial FEMA decision and
include a letter explaining what you are appealing, be signed and
dated, and include supporting documentation, such as a copy of a
verifiable contractor’s estimate.

For questions about federal disaster assistance, the FEMA helpline is
available to Michigan survivors by calling 800-621-3362 (TTY:
800-462-7585).  For more information about Michigan’s recovery,
visit fema.gov/disaster/4607 [http://www.fema.gov/disaster/4607]   
 

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_FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after
disasters._

_Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race,
color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English
proficiency, or economic status._ _Reasonable accommodations,
including translation and American Sign Language interpreters via
Video Relay Service will be available to ensure effective
communication with applicants with limited English proficiency,
disabilities, and access and functional needs. _

_If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA
toll-free at 800-621-3362 (including 711 or Video Relay). If you are
deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability and use a TTY, call
800-462-7585._

www.fema.gov/disaster/4607 [http://www.fema.gov/disaster/4607]

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