Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency
Headline: FEMA Calls May Come from Unfamiliar Numbers
FEMA Calls May Come from Unfamiliar Numbers
LITTLE ROCK, Ark
– After Arkansans apply for disaster assistance, FEMA may call to schedule an inspection of the damaged home or for more information to process the application
These calls may come from unfamiliar area codes or phone numbers
It is important to answer the call
A FEMA inspection may be required to determine whether a home is safe, functional and accessible
If an inspection cannot be scheduled, that may cause a delay in FEMA’s review of a homeowner’s or renter’s application
There is no charge for an inspection
The inspector will have FEMA photo ID and your application number
FEMA representatives never ask for money
If you receive a call from someone claiming to be a FEMA representative, but you aren’t sure, call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 to verify the caller’s identity
Residents who suffered losses after the March 14-15 and April 2-22 severe storms can apply for FEMA assistance for losses not covered by insurance
Survivors affected by both disasters are encouraged to file a separate FEMA application for each disaster
Survivors in Greene, Hot Spring, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Lawrence, Randolph, Sharp and Stone counties may apply if they had damage in March
Additionally, those affected by the April storms in Clark, Clay, Craighead, Crittenden, Desha, Fulton, Hot Spring, Jackson, Miller, Ouachita, Pulaski, Randolph, St
Francis, Saline, Sharp and White counties may also apply
The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance for the March storms is Monday, July 14
The last day to apply for the April storms is Tuesday, July 22
There are several ways to apply
Go to DisasterAssistance
gov, use the FEMA App for mobile devices or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362
Lines are open from 6 a
m
to 10 p
m
CDT seven days a week and specialists speak many languages
In-person survivor assistance is also available at several sites across the impacted area
To find hours and locations, visit fema
gov/disaster/4865 or fema
gov/disaster/4873, scroll to the bottom of the page and click the link under “In-person Survivor Assistance
”To view an accessible video on how to apply, visit Three Ways to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance – YouTube
For the latest information about Arkansas’ recovery, visit fema
gov/disaster/4865 or fema
gov/disaster/4873
Follow FEMA Region 6 on social media at x
com/FEMARegion6 and at facebook
com/FEMARegion6/
thomas
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Fri, 06/13/2025 – 14:00