How to Contact FEMA

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Check online to see if your area is eligible for emergency assistance.. Call FEMA's disaster assistance number if you need help immediately.. Fill out FEMA's online disaster relief form to apply for assistance.

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Check online to see if your area is eligible for emergency assistance.

Step 1

Check online to see if your area is eligible for emergency assistance.

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Call FEMA's disaster assistance number if you need help immediately.

Step 2

Call FEMA's disaster assistance number if you need help immediately.

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Fill out FEMA's online disaster relief form to apply for assistance.

Step 3

Fill out FEMA's online disaster relief form to apply for assistance.

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Visit a local disaster recovery center if FEMA has set one up near you.

Step 4

Visit a local disaster recovery center if FEMA has set one up near you.

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Contact your home insurance company before registering with FEMA.

Step 5

Contact your home insurance company before registering with FEMA.

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Describe the kind of relief you need to a FEMA representative.

Step 6

Describe the kind of relief you need to a FEMA representative.

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Provide stable contact information so FEMA can reach you.

Step 7

Provide stable contact information so FEMA can reach you.

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Give FEMA your bank information to receive funds electronically.

Step 8

Give FEMA your bank information to receive funds electronically.

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Check the status of your application on FEMA's website.

Step 9

Check the status of your application on FEMA's website.

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Consult FEMA's FAQ page to see if your inquiry is addressed there.

Step 10

Consult FEMA's FAQ page to see if your inquiry is addressed there.

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Call (202) 646-2500 to reach FEMA's central office.

Step 11

Call (202) 646-2500 to reach FEMA's central office.

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Submit a question electronically through FEMA's website.

Step 12

Submit a question electronically through FEMA's website.

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Write to FEMA's office in Washington, DC if you prefer paper mail.

Step 13

Write to FEMA's office in Washington, DC if you prefer paper mail.

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Contact your regional office for inquiries about flood mapping.

Step 14

Contact your regional office for inquiries about flood mapping.

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