P.O. Box 10055 Hyattsville, MD 20782-7055
Or Fax it to: 1-800-827-8112, Attn: FEMA
Write your name, disaster number, application number, pre- and post-disaster address, telephone number, and place of birth on all pages of your document and keep a copy for your own records.
8. I got a check from FEMA. What can I use the money for?
You will receive a letter from FEMA telling you what the money is supposed to be used for. Be sure to read the “Applicant’s Guide,” the booklet included with your letter for additional information. FEMA randomly audits recipients for up to three years after the grant was received. Save all receipts and other documentation of how you used your grant.
9. My FEMA grant of $30,200 will not cover all of the repairs that I need to do to make my home livable again, and I don’t want to borrow more money. What should I do?
If repairs to your home will exceed your FEMA grant allocation, you can apply for an SBA Loan to cover your unmet needs. For information about how to complete the loan application, or for more information on SBA assistance, call the SBA helpline at 800-659-2955, or visit
www.sba.gov. If an applicant is found to be insufficiently creditworthy to receive an SBA Loan, she may be eligible for additional FEMA grant assistance, but will never receive a FEMA grant in excess of the maximum allowed per federal regulations ($30,200 at the time of this writing). Also contact local charitable organizations to see if additional assistance is available. Call Vermont 2-1-1 to find out about charitable organizations in your area and speak to your town clerk or Selectboard about local services and funding resources.
10. I’m not satisfied with my FEMA grant – I think I should have gotten more money. What can I do?
Submit an appeal as soon as possible, but no later than 60 days after receiving notice of your eligibility. All appeals must be submitted in writing by the applicant (best) or his authorized representative (who can help write the appeal even if the applicant is signing it). Explain why you think the decision about the amount of type of assistance is not correct, providing as much documentation as possible to support your claim. Label all pages with your name, the disaster number, your registration number, you pre- and post-disaster addresses, your telephone number, and your place of birth.
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