Hurricane Katrina: Legal Issues - Columbus School of Law
Hurricane Katrina: Legal Issues - Columbus School of Law
Hurricane Katrina: Legal Issues - Columbus School of Law
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eceipts to FEMA through the IHP program to see if they are covered.<br />
AFTER THE APPLICATION IS SUBMITTED<br />
If I am denied assistance by FEMA, how long do I have to appeal that decision?<br />
Appeals from FEMA’s decisions regarding the Rental Assistance, Mortgage and Rental Assistance, and Home Repair<br />
Assistance programs are due within 60 days <strong>of</strong> the date on FEMA’s notice <strong>of</strong> decision.<br />
To appeal a decision:<br />
1.<br />
Explain in writing why the decision is incorrect. You or someone who represents your household should sign<br />
the letter. If the person signing is not a member <strong>of</strong> your household, include a signed statement stating that the<br />
person may act for you. Date all <strong>of</strong> your letters.<br />
2.<br />
Include the FEMA registration number and disaster number (shown at the top <strong>of</strong> the decision letter).<br />
3.<br />
Mail appeal letter to:<br />
FEMA Individuals & Households Program<br />
National Processing Service Center<br />
P. O. Box 10055<br />
Hyattsville, MD 207827055<br />
4.<br />
You may also fax appeal letter to:<br />
(800) 8278112 Attn: FEMA Individuals & Households Program<br />
What If I Need A Copy Of The Information In My File?<br />
You or someone from your household may request a copy <strong>of</strong> the information in your file by writing to:<br />
FEMA Records Management<br />
National Processing Service Center<br />
P. O. Box 10055<br />
Hyattsville, MD 207827055<br />
If someone outside your household is submitting a request for you, include a statement signed by you giving that<br />
person your permission to request this information.<br />
If an applicant has questions about his or her application or needs to change some <strong>of</strong> the information<br />
provided, what should he or she do?<br />
Call the FEMA Disaster Helpline at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) (hearing/speech impaired only: 1-800-462-7585).<br />
If it has been more than 12 days since the FEMA inspector's visit and there has been no word from FEMA,<br />
what should the applicant do?<br />
Call the FEMA Disaster Helpline at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) (hearing/speech impaired only: 1-800-462-7585) to ask<br />
about your application. If there is a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in the applicant’s area, he or she also may<br />
inquire there about his or her application.
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