FEMA Individual Assistance Team in Gainesville Sept. 22

GAINESVILLE, Fla., Sept. 20 -- The city of Gainesville issued the following news:

A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Team will be at the Cone Park Branch Library (2801 E. University Ave.) Friday, Sept. 22 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The team will be assisting with registration only in the Individual Assistance Program for residents that suffered damage to their homes and property during Hurricane Irma.

The Individual Assistance Program can provide financial help or direct services to those who have necessary expenses and serious needs if they are unable to meet these needs through other means. These forms of help are available:

* Housing assistance (including temporary housing, repair, replacement and semi-permanent or permanent housing construction)

* Other needs assistance (including personal property and other items)

Please have the following information available to complete the registration process:

Social Security Number (SSN)

* The primary applicant's SSN or

* The SSN of a minor child in the household who is a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national or qualified alien.

(NOTE: FEMA will not be able to complete a registration without a SSN. The Social Security number is required for identity verification purposes.)

If registering for a business, the SSN of the person responsible for the business is required.

Financial information

* Family's total gross household income at the time of the disaster.

Contact Information

* Address and phone number of damaged dwelling.

* Current mailing address and phone numbers where you can be contacted.

Insurance Information

* Identify the types of insurance coverage you have.

Pen and Paper: To record registration ID number.

Electronic Funds Transfer/Direct Deposit Information

* Institution name

* Type of account

* Routing and account number

If you need further information or assistance:

Call the FEMA helpline at 1-800-621-FEMA (1-800-621-3362). This number is also for users of 711 or video relay service (VRS). TTY users can call 1-800-462-7585. Helpline services are available seven days a week from 7 a.m.-11 p.m. ET.

Call FEMA's Internet help desk at 1-800-745-0243. They are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.