updated 09/02/05

FEMA Individuals and Household Program (IHP)

When disasters take place, the IHP provides money and services to people in the disaster area when losses are not covered by insurance and property has been damaged or destroyed.  IHP will not cover all of your losses from the damage to your property (home, personal property, household goods) that resulted from the disaster.

The FEMA program assists in temporary housing, long-term housing and repairs.  FEMA also offers grants for personal property, medical, dental, funeral expenses and transportation.

The FEMA contact number is 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY# 1-800-462-7585 (for the speech- or hearing-impaired).  Call this number to obtain a FEMA Claim Number (follow the process below) and also for the Helpline.  Claim numbers are given 24 hours a day.  The Helpline is open 8am-10pm. 

 

FEMA Disaster Assistance Process:
 

  1. You must contact your insurance company before calling FEMA, if you have insurance. 

  2. You must call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY# 1-800-462-7585 (for the speech- or hearing-impaired) to receive a REQUIRED Tele-registration Claim Number.  If at all possible, please do not use a cell phone for this call since it will take approximately a half hour to give your information.  Please have the following information ready to give to the person who takes your call:

    • Your social security number
    • A description of your losses which were caused by the disaster
    • Insurance information
    • Directions to your damaged property
    • A telephone number where you can be reached
    • You will also need a pen and paper to record your FEMA application number

      • An inspector will be sent to your home to determine the level of damage.  Your initial award will be given based on this level of damage. 

FEMA Assistance for Job Loss:

 There is a separate program for job loss thru our local state employment office.  The employee  calls 1-866-234-5382, the owner of the company applies to the Small Business Association.

  

Be Aware 
that FEMA
does NOT
provide  
reimbursement  
to 
homeowners 
who have paid 
private contractors  
for tree removal.

Renters can
apply to 
FEMA
for assistance 
with loss of 
personal property.

  
Local FEMA Support

Disaster victims are urged to register for assistance before visiting the center by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). The TTY number is 1-800-462-7585 for those who are speech- or hearing-impaired.  

For additional assistance, Baldwin County residents can call the Baldwin County Long Term Recovery Team at 251-947-5616.