FEMA Follow-Up Calls Lead to Millions in Disaster Assistance for West Virginians
FEMA Follow-Up Calls Lead to Millions in Disaster Assistance for West Virginians FEMA Follow-Up Calls Lead to Millions in Disaster Assistance for West Virginians CHARLESTON, W.Va. – FEMA recovery efforts likely conjure images of safety vests and disaster sites. But a significant recovery effort in the past 10 months under FEMA reforms now includes headsets, mobile phones and office cubicles. Staff from FEMA’s Enhanced Applicant Services (EAS) work from call centers eight hours a day, six days a week to follow up on applications submitted after a federal disaster is declared. In West Virginia, EAS specialists have been calling survivors
FEMA Calls in Florida May Come from Unknown Phone Numbers
FEMA Calls in Florida May Come from Unknown Phone Numbers TALLAHASSEE, Fla.– FEMA may call Floridians who applied for disaster assistance from unknown phone numbers. It is important to answer these calls. Survivors should return any missed phone calls. FEMA may call applicants to discuss the status of their cases, or to obtain more information to continue processing their applications. Survivors should check to make sure all contact information is current. Homeowners and renters can update their contact information online at DisasterAssistance.gov, by using the FEMA App or by phone at 800-621-3362. Lines are open every day and help is available
FEMA Calls May Come from Unfamiliar Phone Numbers
FEMA Calls May Come from Unfamiliar Phone Numbers BATON ROUGE, La. – After Louisiana residents apply for disaster assistance, FEMA may call to schedule an inspection of the damaged home or to obtain more information to process the application. These calls may come from unfamiliar area codes or phone numbers. It is important to answer the call. A FEMA inspection may be required to determine whether a home is safe, sanitary, functional and accessible. If an inspection cannot be scheduled, that may cause a delay in FEMA’s review of the application. FEMA specialists may call to obtain more information to