How to Apply
Please be aware that at this time no active Individual Assistance (IA) declarations exist in Connecticut. |
The process below explains the methods available to apply for Individuals Assistance (IA) in the event of an IA declaration:
Impacted residents in declared counties may register for FEMA assistance via telephone, Smartphone app, or through the FEMA website https://www.disasterassistance.gov. Forms of assistance may include temporary housing assistance, home repair, and disaster loans from
the Small Business Administration (SBA).
To register by phone impacted residents may call the toll-free registration number at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). If you have a speech disability or hearing loss and use a TTY, call 1-800-427-5593 directly. If you use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS), call 1-800-621-3362.
The information needed to complete a registration includes:
- your social security number
- current mailing address
- damaged home address
- phone numbers
- type of insurance coverage
- total household annual income
- routing and account number from your bank if you want to have disaster assistance funds transferred directly into your bank account