FEMA deadline approaching for flood disaster relief

For those affected by the flash flooding in August, an important deadline is approaching.  For residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties, Monday, November 24 is the last day to apply for disaster relief.

If you were not affected, perhaps you can forward this email to those that were so we all help those in need.

As you may know, President Obama declared many parts of Southeast Michigan a disaster area.  This brings federal assistance for state and local governments.  It also provides for assistance to individuals and families.  If you, or friends and family you know, have applied an insurance claim, registered with the state and local governments, you may still qualify for federal assistance.

The way to be sure that you received the benefits you are qualified for is to apply with FEMA, either by phone, online, or by visiting a local recovery support site before the November 24th deadline.

Residents can register for individual assistance at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week until further notice.

There are four disaster recovery centers established by FEMA for those that experienced damages and losses as a result of the flooding in August.  For more detailed information on these centers and resources, visit the FEMA web page dedicated to the southeast Michigan flooding at www.fema.gov/disaster/4195.  

Morris Hagerman is a local real estate agent with Real Estate One in Royal Oak, Michigan.  He serves Berkley and the other Woodward 5 communities, including Ferndale, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak and Huntington Woods.  Hagerman is also a member of the Berkley/Huntington Woods Area Chamber of Commerce.  You can contact him by phone at 248-854-8440, email at morrishagermanproperties@gmail.com or visit his web page.