INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS PROGRAM | FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Provides financial assistance to eligible individuals and households affected by a disaster. Households may receive funding if they have serious needs and expenses that are related to lack of or inadequate insurance. Assistance may include funds for temporary housing, repair or replacement of homes, hazard mitigation assistance, etc.

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211 UWGC

Physical Address

500 C Street Southwest, Washington, DC 20472

Hours

Monday - Sunday, 7:00am - 10:00pm. Notes: Applications may be submitted online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Voice

(800) 621-3362

Other | 800-621-FEMA

Application process

Application required. Applications may be completed by phone or online at https://www.disasterassistance.gov/

Fee

No fee to apply.

Eligibility

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals, or qualified non-citizens. Applicants must also reside in a state with an active major disaster declaration, and in a county that has been designated for Individual Assistance. Note: FEMA cannot assist with expenses that are covered by insurance.

Agency info

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

Federal agency of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security responsible for coordinating the response to a disaster that has occurred that overwhelms the resources of local and state authorities.