Understanding Your FEMA Eligibility Letter

CAMP MURRAY, Wash. - If you applied for FEMA assistance after experiencing losses in the December storms and flooding you will receive an eligibility letter from FEMA in the mail or in your DisasterAssistance.gov account.

The letter will explain your application status and how to respond. Read the letter carefully as it will include the amount of assistance FEMA may provide and information on the appropriate use of disaster assistance funds.

You may need to submit additional information or supporting documentation for FEMA to continue to process an application for financial 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 you have questions about your letter, or disagree with the initial decision, visit a Disaster Assistance Center or call the disaster assistance helpline at 800-621-3362 to find out what information FEMA needs.

How to Appeal

The letter from FEMA will specify what information FEMA needs. It will also include an optional appeal form that you can use. Your appeal must be submitted within 60 days of the date of your eligibility letter. It may take up to 90 days for a response to the appeal. You can submit your appeal and documentation:

• Online at DisasterAssistance.gov, where you can create an account and upload documents
• In-person at a Disaster Assistance Center
• By mail: FEMA National Processing Service Center, P.O. Box 10055, Hyattsville MD 20782-7055
• By fax: 800-827-8112 Attention: FEMA

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