Appeals Process

If you’ve recently received a determination letter from FEMA regarding your disaster assistance application and you disagree with the decision, don’t worry—you have the right to appeal. Here’s a quick guide to help you understand the appeals process and how you can provide the information needed to help you present your case.

Si ha solicitado asistencia a la Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA, por sus siglas en inglés), recibirá una carta de FEMA por correo postal o electrónico. La carta le explicará el estado de su solicitud y cómo responder.

If you applied for assistance from FEMA, you will receive a letter from FEMA in the mail or via email. The letter will explain your application status and how to respond. It is important to read the letter carefully because it will include the amount of any assistance FEMA may provide and information on the appropriate use of disaster assistance funds.

¿Ha verificado cómo se encuentran sus familiares, amigos y vecinos que fueron afectados por el huracán Idalia? En los condados Berrien, Brooks, Cook, Glynn y Lowndes, es el momento perfecto para ver cómo están los vecinos de mayor edad y otras personas que puedan necesitar apoyo para solicitar asistencia de FEMA.

Have you checked in with your friends, family and neighbors who were impacted by Hurricane Idalia? In Berrien, Brooks, Cook, Glynn and Lowndes counties, it’s the perfect time to check on elderly neighbors and others who may need support to apply for FEMA assistance.