REPRESENTATIVE ARMANDO "MANDO" MARTINEZ
ANNOUNCES DISASTER ASSISTANCE IS
AVAILABLE FROM FEMA
AUSTIN-- State Representative Armando "Mando" Martinez (D-Weslaco) announced that disaster assistance is available to individuals who qualify under FEMA’s guidelines. Individuals can apply by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). For those with speech or hearing impairment: TTY 1-800-462-7585. Individuals can also apply by going on line at: WWW.FEMA.GOV . Disaster assistance available from FEMA includes: housing needs, other than housing needs and other additional services.
Individuals will need to have the following information available when contacting FEMA:
A phone number where you can be reached
Social Security Number
Current mailing address
Address of the affected property
Brief description of the damages
Insurance information including policy number
“I encourage all Rio Grande Valley residents who have been impacted by Hurricane Dolly to contact FEMA and see if they qualify for disaster assistance,” Representative Martinez stated, “With FEMA, individuals may be able to find get the assistance necessary to help them back onto their feet.”