UNDERSTANDING YOUR FEMA DETERMINATION LETTER
[https://www.fema.gov/fact-sheet/understanding-your-fema-determination-letter-1]


Release Date: 
Sep 11, 2024 

If you have applied to FEMA for financial assistance, you can expect
to receive a reply which explains your application status either by
U.S. mail or email.

The letter you receive will explain the status of your application. It
is important to review the letter carefully because it may require a
reply. 

You may be instructed to submit additional information or supporting
documentation for FEMA to process your application for 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 your application is approved, the letter will indicate the amount
of any assistance FEMA will provide and, very importantly, will
include guidance for the appropriate use of any disaster assistance
funds received.

How to Appeal

If you disagree with the decision indicated, you may appeal.

The letter from FEMA will provide an optional appeal form for you.
Your appeal must be submitted within 60 days of the date of your
decision letter.

You can submit your appeal and supporting documentation in one of the
following ways:

	* Online at DisasterAssistance.gov
[https://www.disasterassistance.gov/], where you can create or update
your account and upload documents.
	* In-person at a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). To find one near
you, go to fema.gov/drc [http://www.fema.gov/drc]. DRCs operate from
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Saturday, closed Sunday. 

 

	* By mail:

	*
FEMA Individuals & Households Program

National Processing Service Center

P. O. Box 10055 

Hyattsville, MD 20782-8055

	* By fax

	* (800) 827-8112
Attention: FEMA - Individuals & Households Program

If You Have Questions

Please call the disaster assistance helpline at 800-621-3362 or you
may visit a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in person to learn what
further information to provide to FEMA.  

To view an accessible video about how to apply visit: Three Ways to
Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance - YouTube
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU7wzRjByhI]

For more information, visit fema.gov/disaster/4798
[https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4781]. Follow FEMA Region 6 on social
media at x.com/FEMARegion6 [https://x.com/FEMARegion6] and on
Facebook at @femaregion6 [https://www.facebook.com/FEMARegion6/].