Under the disaster declaration, Michigan residents hurt by flooding can receive assistance in a number of forms, such as a FEMA mobile home or travel trailer for up to 18 months; reimbursement for lodging expenses or rent; and money to fix their homes. Property owners also may qualify for loans up to $200,000; renters and owners may secure low-cost loans of up to $40,000 to replace personal property destroyed by the flood waters. Citizens may qualify for a Small Business loan or up to $32,400 in financial assistance.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Detroit residents must register with FEMA to apply for assistance. Calls previously made to the City of Detroit Homeland Security & Emergency Management, the Ombudsman’s Office, and United Way do not qualify as registering with FEMA.
FEMA AID FOR DETROIT RESIDENTS –
To register for FEMA assistance, citizens MUST DO one of the following by November 24, 2014:
- Call FEMA at 1-800-621-3362
- Apply online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov
- Hearing or speech impaired applicants should call 1-800-462-7585
- If you use 711 or VRS, call 1-800-621-3362
Both numbers are operational 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. (EST), seven days a week.
After you have registered, a FEMA representative will contact you to schedule a home inspection