Glynn County residents impacted by Hurricane Idalia have 2 weeks to apply for FEMA assistance

GLYNN COUNTY, Ga. – Glynn County homeowners and renters who suffered uninsured or underinsured damage to their property from Hurricane Idalia have two weeks left to apply for federal disaster assistance.

Residents in Berrien, Brooks, Cook and Lowndes counties are also eligible for FEMA aid.

The deadline to apply for assistance from FEMA is Monday, Nov. 6.

Survivors may apply at a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Brooks, Cook or Lowndes counties, or by phone, online or through the FEMA mobile app.

If you are unable to apply in person, visit DisasterAssistance.gov, call 800-621-3362, or use the FEMA app. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service.

This is what you will need when you apply:

• A current phone number where you can be contacted.

• Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying.

• Your Social Security number.

• A general list of damage and losses.

• Banking information if you choose direct deposit.

• If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name.

If you are unable to locate important documentation, FEMA will help you identify other ways to verify this information.

Survivors are encouraged to file insurance claims for damage to their homes, personal property and vehicles before they apply for FEMA assistance. FEMA grants do not have to be repaid. FEMA assistance is nontaxable and will not affect eligibility for Social Security, Medicaid or other federal benefits.

FEMA’s IA program is designed to help disaster survivors with basic, critical needs such as a safe, sanitary, and functional place to live while survivors look for a long-term or permanent housing solution. It is not designed to make survivors whole and is not a substitute for insurance coverage. FEMA IA cannot duplicate other sources of assistance.

FEMA provides funds paid directly to eligible individuals and households. Financial Housing Assistance may include rental assistance, lodging expenses reimbursement, home repair assistance, and replacement assistance.

The DRC locations are:

Brooks County Agriculture Building 400 E. Courtland Ave.Quitman, GA 31643

Cook County Extension Services 206 E. Ninth St. Adel, GA 31620

Lowndes County Civic Center 2108 E. Hill Ave. Valdosta, GA 31601

All DRCs are open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Closed Sunday.