Registration to apply for federal assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is underway for Caldwell Countians who suffered storm damage last weekend.
Communications Specialist Yvonne Smith with FEMA spoke with WPKY Saturday afternoon about the registration process to help residents get started with their recovery efforts. She says they cannot help you with that process until you register with FEMA, which is the first step. You can register by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), by going online to DisasterAssistance.gov, or by downloading the FEMA App.
Smith said the next step is if you have homeowners insurance you need to file a claim because FEMA cannot duplicate benefits, meaning they can only federally assist you with your uninsured needs.
She said when you apply online or by telephone there are several things you will need to provide FEMA.
In addition, you will need to provide your bank account number.
Smith said they understand that some of the documentation you need to provide was lost in the storm and they will work with you. In some cases, she added they can help direct you to who you need to call for copies.
According to Smith, FEMA assistance is available for homeowners and renters.
She expressed FEMA is here to help you.
Smith said FEMA is set up at the Butler building on West Main Street in Princeton and will be there seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The full interview with FEMA Communications Specialist Yvonne Smith is below: