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County of McHenry
County Administration
2200 N. Seminary Avenue
Woodstock, IL 60098
Phone 815-334-4221 Fax 815-338-3991
www.co.mchenry.il.us
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 24, 2013
CONTACT: Adam Lehmann, Assistant to the County Administrator - McHenry County, IL
PHONE: 815-334-0309
Deadline Set to Register for Federal Disaster Assistance
WOODSTOCK, IL – The last day for McHenry County residents to register for Individual Assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is Tuesday, July 9th. County residents affected by the severe storms, straight line winds, or flooding during the period of April 16th to May 5th, 2013 are strongly urged to call or go online to register for disaster assistance from FEMA.
“Registering is an important way to help get affected individuals on the path to recovery. All those who have been affected by the severe weather need to register for disaster assistance with FEMA. If you do not register by the deadline (Tuesday, July 9th), Federal assistance programs WILL NOT be available to you. Even if you have insurance or you think you do not need assistance at this time, this registration is important. There are programs available to fill the gap between now and the time you and your insurance company reach a settlement. If insurance denies or only partially covers your claim and you end up having to rely on just Federal assistance, you still must be registered with FEMA prior to July 9th to be eligible,” stated County Board Chairwoman Tina R. Hill.
Affected residents and business owners have several ways to apply.
· Individuals can call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 1-800-462-7585 for the speech- and hearing-impaired. If you use 711-Relay or Video Relay Services (VRS), call 1-800-621-3362.
· Another option is to register online at: www.disasterassistance.gov or via web-enabled phone or tablet at m.fema.gov.
The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. CST, seven days a week.
McHenry County was one of 25 Illinois counties to receive a federal disaster declaration that offers Individual Assistance to affected County residents.
If you have questions about FEMA assistance, call 1-800-320-FEMA (3362). You can also visit www.disasterassistance.gov or www.fema.gov.
For further flood recovery information, please visit the McHenry County Flood Recovery Center.
DISASTER ASSISTANCE
If you sustained losses or damage from severe storms or flooding you may beeligible for disaster aid.
You can call to Apply: 1-800-621-FEMA (3362)
The TTY number is 1-800-462-7585
For 711 or Video Relay Service,call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362)
For more information or to Apply: www.DisasterAssistance.gov
Or Apply on your smartphoneat: m.fema.gov
When you apply for disaster assistance please have the following available:
· Social Security Number (including your spouse’s)
· Private insurance information, if available
· Address and zip code of the damaged property
· Directions to the damaged home or property
· Daytime telephone number
· A telephone number where we can reach you or leave a message
· An address where you canget mail
· If you want your disaster assistance funds sent directly to your bank, provide the FEMA agent with your bank account type (savings/checking),account number and routing number
Disaster recovery assistance for eligible recipients is availablewithout regard to race, color, gender, religion,
national origin, age, disability, English proficiency or economicstatus.
Disaster assistance -9/ 2011