How can I apply for assistance with property or income damage due to the recent flooding?
Dutchess County residents who have experienced property or income damage due to the recent flooding can apply for assistance in the following ways: • Call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) between 8am and 8pm. • (TTY) 1-800-462-7585 between 8am and 8pm. • Register anytime online at http://www.fema.gov/. Click on “Apply for Assistance” in the upper right hand corner. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the State Emergency Management Office (SEMO) will open local Disaster Recovery Centers to assist residents with the disaster aid application process. Residents should register with FEMA prior to visiting these centers. Click HERE for more information and to see the May 2007 dates, times and locations for the Disaster Recovery Centers.