Registering for federal assistance is the single most effective step any disaster survivor can take on the road to recovery. Registration allows applicants to keep all their assistance options open while the mounting costs of personal disaster recovery such as insurance shortfalls, hidden structural damage or mold infestation are revealed. The deadline for registering with FEMA and the SBA is August 5th, 2010. Should any hidden damage show up after that date, it will be too late to apply for assistance.
To register, citizens can contact FEMA at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for people with speech or hearing disabilities. Multilingual assistance is available. Applicants can also register online www.disasterassistance.gov.
Even if someone is already registered with the City of Clarksville, they must also register with FEMA to be considered for any possible assistance.
