FEMA Representative Interview Concerning Relief Efforts Due to Hurricane Michael in Washington County, Florida

By | October 24, 2018
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On Monday evening, October 22, 2018, in the Vernon, Florida High School Auditorium in Washington County, officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Small Business Administration, Army Corps of Engineers and many other state and local agencies held a town hall meeting to address concerns about relief efforts spawned by damage caused by Hurricane Michael on October 10, 2018.
The process and meeting was duplicated the following evening, on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, in the Chipley, Florida High School auditorium, and the event enjoyed standing-room-only.

FEMA representatives were set up in the foyer of the auditorium, with several workstations, aiding attendees in filling out paperwork necessary to start the assistance process.

Here’s a short segment from an interview with Nate Custer, Public Information Officer with FEMA.

FEMA spokespersons explained that homeowners should contact their insurance company first, and that although insurance might cover part of your damage, you still could be eligible for FEMA assistance.

The maximum FEMA benefit is typically $33,000 but some people receive less than this amount, depending on scale of loss and damage, as well as existing insurance coverage.  Apply online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, call 800-621-3362 or download the app from www.FEMA.gov.

The entire Town Hall meeting was recorded and will be broadcast for those not able to attend, produced by Real Florida Media, a subsidiary of The Goulding Agency in Chipley, Florida.