FRAMINGHAM, MA – The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance for Massachusetts residents affected by the severe storms and flooding that took place Sept. 11-13, 2023 is July 15.
Homeowners and renters in Bristol and Worcester counties with uninsured losses from the storms and flooding may be eligible for financial assistance for temporary lodging, basic home repairs, personal property losses and other uninsured disaster-related expenses. Nearly $ 6 million has been approved to date for 938 households.
Those affected by the disaster can apply for FEMA assistance by visiting DisasterAssistance.gov, downloading the FEMA App or calling 1-800-621-3362. Help is available in most languages. If you use video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or another relay service, give FEMA your number for that service when you call. Phone lines operate from 7 a.m. to 12. a.m. seven days a week.
Those who would like to speak with someone in person can visit a Disaster Recovery Center at the following locations:
- Bristol Community College, 11 Field Road in Attleboro, Will cease operations on July 3 at 3 p.m.
- Leominster City Hall at 25 West Street. Will remain open until further notice.
- DRC Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday
Centers are accessible to people with disabilities or who may not speak English well or need American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation services. The facilities are equipped with assistive technology equipment, including Video Remote Interpreting, large print or braille material and amplified listening systems.
If you need a reasonable accommodation, sign language interpreter, or translation or interpreter assistance, please let a FEMA specialist at the center know. If a disaster survivor cannot travel to the DRC, FEMA will arrange a home visit.
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