Images from disaster affected areas and VOICE OVER: the FEMA agents at work during recovery a state, tribe, or territory receives process. a Presidential declaration for a disaster and Individual Assistance programs are designated, a standard chain of events occurs for survivors in the declared areas. Footage from a DRC showing survivors VOICE OVER: queuing up to register for assistance or Disaster survivors first apply for talking with FEMA agents. assistance from the Individuals and Households Program and if applicable, Images of FEMA inspecting a damaged FEMA performs an inspection to verify home. disaster-related damage and then eligibility is determined. Text on screen: VOICE OVER: 60-day period to register You have typically a 60-day period to Sometimes states will extend register for assistance. For some registration period events, states will request an extended Any late registrations must have an registration period. explanation in writing so FEMA can determine if it will be accepted If you are unable to apply during the 60-day period, you may be able to submit a late registration. However, FEMA will need to know the reasons for applying late to determine if the late registration will be accepted. Text on screen: It is important to register during the open It is important to register during the registration period so your registration is open registration period, because until not considered late the late registration is reviewed and approved, your application is on hold and you are not able to receive any assistance. Motion graphics of appropriate images with VOICE OVER: text on screen: There are a number of options when it Disaster Recovery Centers comes to registering for disaster Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams assistance. In your area there may be FEMA Corps Volunteers Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC), Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams or FEMA CORPS volunteers to assist you, but those may not always be deployed or available in all areas.
Images from disaster affected areas and the FEMA agents at work during recovery process. VOICE OVER: a state, tribe, or territory receives a Presidential declaration for a disaster and Individual Assistance programs are designated, a standard chain of events occurs for survivors in the declared areas. Footage from a DRC showing survivors queuing up to register for assistance or talking with FEMA agents. Images of FEMA inspecting a damaged home. VOICE OVER: Disaster survivors first apply for assistance from the Individuals and Households Program and if applicable, FEMA performs an inspection to verify disaster-related damage and then eligibility is determined. Text on screen: 60-day period to register Sometimes states will extend registration period Any late registrations must have an explanation in writing so FEMA can determine if it will be accepted Text on screen: It is important to register during the open registration period so your registration is not considered late VOICE OVER: You have typically a 60-day period to register for assistance. For some events, states will request an extended registration period. If you are unable to apply during the 60-day period, you may be able to submit a late registration. However, FEMA will need to know the reasons for applying late to determine if the late registration will be accepted. It is important to register during the open registration period, because until the late registration is reviewed and approved, your application is on hold and you are not able to receive any assistance. Motion graphics of appropriate images with text on screen: Disaster Recovery Centers Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams FEMA Corps Volunteers VOICE OVER: There are a number of options when it comes to registering for disaster assistance. In your area there may be Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC), Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams or FEMA CORPS volunteers to assist you, but those may not always be deployed or available in all areas.
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