New Hampshire Governor Urges Flood Victims To Begin Registering with FEMA

Encourages NH Citizens to Help Flood Victims

April 30, 2007 -- CONCORD - New Hampshire Governor John Lynch today urged victims of the recent floods to begin registering with FEMA to find out if they qualify for individual assistance.

In order to qualify for federal flood assistance, citizens must register with FEMA - even if they have already registered with the Red Cross, or other organizations. FEMA's central office will walk flood victims through the registration process, and then field teams will be dispatched to do follow-up work.

New Hampshire residents with flood damage should call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week. Those with speech and hearing impairments may call TTY 1-800-462-7585. Registration is also available online at www.fema.gov.

"The only way to qualify for FEMA assistance is to register with FEMA, and I encourage New Hampshire citizens who were impacted by the floods to begin the registration process as soon as possible. FEMA's financial assistance can be an important help to our families as they begin to rebuild their lives," Gov. Lynch said.

On Friday, President Bush granted Gov. Lynch's request for a major disaster declaration making individuals and families in five counties, Grafton, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, and Strafford, eligible for assistance. In addition, municipalities in Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire and Sullivan counties are eligible for assistance.

"Citizens who suffered flood damage should call FEMA and begin the registration process," Gov. Lynch said. "FEMA's financial assistance will be important to helping people begin rebuilding their lives."

When calling or registering online have the following information available:

* Ccurrent phone number;
* Address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying;
* Social Security number, if available;
* A general list of damages and losses suffered;
* If insured, the name of insurance company or agent and policy number;
* General financial information; and
* Bank account coding to speed up your assistance with direct deposit

In addition, Gov. Lynch also encouraged New Hampshire citizens to support the flood relief efforts to help families recover from losses that may not be covered by FEMA.

The State of New Hampshire Disaster Relief Fund will distribute money to local charities to help flood victims. Donations can be made online at www.nh.gov, or by check through the State of NH, Disaster Relief, and mailed to 25 Capital St., Room 121, Concord, NH 03301.

Source: New Hampshire Governor

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