SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – If you applied for assistance from FEMA following Hurricane Debby, you should receive an eligibility notice from FEMA in the mail or email.
The letter will explain the status of your application and your response.
It is important to read the letter carefully because it will contain the amount of assistance provided by FEMA and information on how to appropriately use the disaster relief funds. You may need to submit additional information or supporting documents in order for FEMA to further process your application for financial assistance.
Examples of missing documents may include:
▪ Proof of insurance coverage
▪ Claims settlement or rejection letter from the insurer
▪ Proof of identity
▪ Proof of occupancy
▪ Proof of ownership
▪ Proof that the damaged property was the applicant’s primary residence at the time of the disaster
If you have questions, you can visit a disaster management center or call the Disaster Assistance Hotline at 800-621-3362 to find out what information FEMA needs.
How to file an appeal: The letter from FEMA will provide information about the documents or information FEMA requires. It will also include an optional appeal form you can use. Your appeal must be submitted within 60 days of the date of your decision letter. For more information, see fema.gov/disaster/4806
You can submit your objection and the relevant documents: ▪ Online at DisasterAssistance.govwhere you can create an account and upload documents ▪ In person at a Disaster Recovery Center ▪ By mail: FEMA National Processing Service Center, PO Box 10055, Hyattsville MD 20782-7055 ▪ By fax: 800-827-8112 Attention: FEMA For the latest information on Florida’s recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4806Follow FEMA on X at x.com/femaregion4 or on Facebook at facebook.com/fema.
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