How to Access Federal Assistance After a Disaster

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Use the address lookup to find out if you're eligible.. Complete the disaster assistance application online if possible.. Meet a FEMA inspector at your damaged home.

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1

Use the address lookup to find out if you're eligible.

Step 1

Use the address lookup to find out if you're eligible.

2

Complete the disaster assistance application online if possible.

Step 2

Complete the disaster assistance application online if possible.

3

Meet a FEMA inspector at your damaged home.

Step 3

Meet a FEMA inspector at your damaged home.

4

Wait for your decision letter.

Step 4

Wait for your decision letter.

5

Take out a disaster loan if you still need assistance.

Step 5

Take out a disaster loan if you still need assistance.

6

Gather information about your finances and disaster-related expenses.

Step 6

Gather information about your finances and disaster-related expenses.

7

Visit your local welfare office as soon as possible after the disaster.

Step 7

Visit your local welfare office as soon as possible after the disaster.

8

Fill out the application form for D-SNAP benefits.

Step 8

Fill out the application form for D-SNAP benefits.

9

Find out if you're eligible for benefits.

Step 9

Find out if you're eligible for benefits.

10

Wait for your benefits to be loaded on your EBT card.

Step 10

Wait for your benefits to be loaded on your EBT card.

11

Confirm that you are eligible for disaster unemployment benefits.

Step 11

Confirm that you are eligible for disaster unemployment benefits.

12

Gather information about your employment before the disaster.

Step 12

Gather information about your employment before the disaster.

13

Contact your state unemployment insurance agency.

Step 13

Contact your state unemployment insurance agency.

14

Complete the necessary forms to file your claim.

Step 14

Complete the necessary forms to file your claim.

15

Submit proof of your employment and wages.

Step 15

Submit proof of your employment and wages.

16

Claim your benefits every week.

Step 16

Claim your benefits every week.

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