CAMP MURRAY, Wash. –If you applied for FEMA assistance after experiencing losses in the December storms and flooding you will receive an eligibility letter from FEMA in the mail or in yourDisasterAssistance.govaccount.
The letter will explain your application status and how to respond.
Read the letter carefully as it will include the amount of assistance FEMA may provide and information on the appropriate use of disaster assistance funds.
You may need to submit additional information or supporting documentation for FEMA to continue to process an application for financial assistance. Examples of missing documentation may include:
Proof of insurance coverage
Settlement of insurance claims or denial letter from insurance provider
Proof of identity
Proof of occupancy
Proof of ownership
Proof that the damaged property was the applicant’s primary residence at the time of the disaster
If you have questions about your letter, or disagree with the initial decision, visit aDisaster Assistance Centeror call the disaster assistance helpline at800-621-3362to find out what information FEMA needs.
How to Appeal
The letter from FEMA will specify what information FEMA needs.
It will also include an optionalappeal formthat you can use.
Your appeal must be submitted within 60 days of the date of your eligibility letter.
It may take up to 90 days for a response to the appeal.
You can submit your appeal and documentation:
Online atDisasterAssistance.gov, where you can create an account and upload documents
In-person at aDisaster Assistance Center
By mail: FEMA National Processing Service Center, P.O. Box 10055, Hyattsville MD 20782-7055
By fax:800-827-8112 Attention: FEMA
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