Charlotters who reported damage from early July storm may get FEMA visit this Tuesday-Thursday

Federal Emergency Management Agency, Contributed

The final day to register any damage from the July 10-11 storm for FEMA assistance is Oct. 21.

Charlotte residents that have reported damage to Vermont 211 or FEMA may have a FEMA representative visit their residence or property Sept. 10-12. They will be wearing FEMA ID’s and other identifying clothing.

FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Hinesburg Sept. 7 at Hinesburg Town Hall 10632 Route 116, Hinesburg.

The recovery center will be open every day including Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m, or you can call them at 800-621-3362.

You do not need an appointment to visit a Disaster Recovery Center.

FEMA specialists and representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration, which can provide low-interest disaster loans to survivors, will be on hand to discuss available assistance.

Those affected by the disaster do not have to visit the Disaster Recovery Center in order to apply. Survivors can also register in one of the following ways:

  • Online at disasterassistance.gov. The FEMA website is accessible and includes language translation options.
  • By phone at 1-800-621-3362. Press 1 for English, 2 for Spanish and 3 for all other languages. If you use video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service. Phone lines operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week.
  • Download FEMA’s mobile app. Select Disaster Resources and click on Apply for assistance online.

The FEMA representative suggested residents use the 800-621-3362 number (7 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week) first and a FEMA rep will take your information and answer any questions.

All centers are accessible to people with disabilities and functional needs and are equipped with assistive technology equipment. If you need a reasonable accommodation or sign language interpreter, please call 833-285-7448 (press 2 for Spanish).

Some important information to know before you call:

  • The Disaster Recovery Center is staffed with Individual Assistance experts, should anyone need help with registering for FEMA assistance, checking the status of their registration, uploading documents, denial letters, appeals, whether they qualify for any type of assistance or have any questions at all, go to the nearest recovery center.
  • Denial letters usually mean “need more information.” Emphasize to people to not give up if they’ve received a denial letter. Go to the nearest Disaster Recovery Center or call 800-621-3362 for assistance.
  • If private roads or bridges were damaged or destroyed limiting access to their residence, they may be eligible for FEMA assistance. They must register for assistance. If more than one residence is impacted by the damaged road or bridge, each residence should register.
  • The Disaster Recovery Center is staffed with a hazard mitigation expert to assist people in building back better and to build back safer.
  • The Disaster Recovery Center is staffed by the Small Business Administration, who can provide low-interest loans to individuals and businesses impacted by the disaster. They can also help farm operators who had damage as they have links to the USDA.
  • The final day for people to register any damage from the July 10-11 storm for FEMA assistance is Oct. 21.

Charlotte residents that have reported damage to Vermont 211 or FEMA may have a FEMA representative visit their residence or property this Tuesday-Thursday, Sept. 10-12. They will be wearing FEMA ID’s and other identifying clothing.