FEMA Extends Deadline for Earthquake Assistance
April 30, 2001
Congressman Adam Smith is pleased to report that Joe M. Allbaugh, Director of FEMA, has announced that the deadline for individuals and business owners to register for federal and state disaster assistance has been extended one month. Anyone who suffered damage in the Nisqually Earthquake of February 28 now has until May 31 to register.
Disaster victims who need assistance can call the toll-free registration line at 1-800-462-9029 to register. Persons with speech or hearing impairments can call the TTY line at 1-800-462-7585. Those who have already applied can inquire about their applications by calling the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-525-0321 (TTY 1-800-462-7585) These lines are staffed from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
Applicants may qualify for assistance under several federal and state programs such as temporary disaster housing assistance, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loans for homeowners, renters and businesses of all sizes or grants to meet disaster-related needs not covered by other programs. If you need assistance from our office please contact Liberty Laskowski at 253-926-6683.