“Registering is an important way to help get affected
individuals on the path to recovery. All those who have been affected by the
severe weather need to register for disaster assistance with FEMA. If you do
not register by the deadline (Tuesday, July 9th), Federal assistance programs
WILL NOT be available to you. Even if
you have insurance or you think you do not need assistance at this time, this
registration is important. There are programs available to fill the gap between
now and the time you and your insurance company reach a settlement. If
insurance denies or only partially covers your claim and you end up having to
rely on just Federal assistance, you still must be registered with FEMA prior
to July 9th to be eligible,” stated County Board Chairwoman Tina R. Hill.
Affected residents and business owners have several
ways to apply.
Individuals can call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY
1-800-462-7585 for the speech- and hearing- impaired. If you use 711-Relay or
Video Relay Services (VRS), call 1-800-621-3362.
Another option is to register online at: www.disasterassistance.gov
or via web-enabled phone or tablet at m.fema.gov.
The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from
6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. CST, seven days a
week.
McHenry County was one of 25 Illinois counties to
receive a federal disaster declaration that offers Individual assistance to
affected County residents.
If you have questions about FEMA assistance, call
1-800-320-FEMA (3362). You can also visit www.disasterassistance.gov or www.fema.gov.
For further flood recovery information, please visit
the McHenry
County Flood Recovery Center.
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