Disaster Survivor Assistance teams from FEMA are out to assist in communities affected by the summer storms and flooding. Teams will help residents navigate the federal assistance programs.
Disaster Survivor Assistance personnel will be in Faribault County to help homeowners and renters apply with FEMA and quickly identify and address immediate and emerging needs. They also can provide application status updates and referrals to additional community resources. The teams will begin their rounds throughout the County betting at 8am Saturday. FEMA teams will leave a flyer if residents are not home when they stop by.
Disaster Survivor Assistance teams will never ask for or accept money and will also be wearing FEMA identification badges with a photograph. A FEMA shirt, vest or jacket is not proof of identity. While helping someone apply, they will ask for personal information, including a social security number, annual income and bank information. Residents are encouraged to ask for identification before providing any personal information. They can also call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 to verify a FEMA visit is legitimate.
Homeowners and renters in Faribault and 18 other counties with uninsured or underinsured disaster related losses from the June 16th – July 4th severe storms and flooding don’t have to wait for a DSA team to apply for assistance. To apply, visit DisasterAssistance.gov, download the FEMA mobile app or call 800-621-3362.
