11-02-06 - Storm Damage Information

1. Report any storm damage to your insurance company (Each person is insured differently as to what would be covered.) The initial claim is with your individual insurance company.

2. Call FEMA 1800-621-3362 to register a claim. You will receive a claim number

• If you reported a claim to FEMA – A FEMA investigator may contact you to visit your home. Make sure you have your claim number and that the investigator can verify that number. (The news did report people acting as FEMA representatives.) Make sure anyone wanting to come on your property has proper identification. They should be wearing badges.
• FEMA Community Relations teams may be in neighborhoods to advise property owners that they may be eligible for reimbursement. Again make sure they have proper identification.

From what we have heard FEMA is doing a case by case investigation and will determine what is and is not covered. We do not believe they will cover removal of trees from private property unless it prevents you from living in your home. If you have any questions on what is covered you have to follow the steps above.