Residents should submit flood damage claims to cities, townships, Wayne County says
As residents deal with the aftermath of weekend rainfall that flooded roads and homes,
Gov.
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"Residents who have flood damage should contact their local city or township. Those local official have details on what residents need to do to document the damage,"
The federal government must first declare an emergency before
In the meantime, people should submit damage claims. The state must compile a damage assessment to the federal government. That will be part of what
"We'll collect the data, and then will complete an assessment of damage, countywide, and then
If residents have trouble reaching a restoration company to get a damage estimate, they should contact their municipalities.
The county has asked local officials to submit an assessment of damage by
The damage assessment will determine whether
"That's why everybody's got a responsibility right now to make sure we're getting the facts," she said. People should be taking pictures inside and outside of their homes, she added.
Residents are encouraged to call the
Here's how to file damage claims in some
Detroit residents who have water damage from the flooding can complete an online form at detroitmi.gov/waterdamageclaims to begin the damage claim process. This begins the damage claims process and a representative is expected to contact people in the near future to get more information on their claim, including supporting documents, according to the city. People can also download the form, fill it out and mail it to 735 Randolph, Suite 901,
Detroiters should take photos, save cleanup cost receipts and proof of purchase of large items, said
If residents have insurance, they should call their insurance company immediately. The city is seeking a presidential designation of a federal disaster that will allow
People must fill out the form for claims by
On Sunday,
"For
Residents who want to file a claim for flood damage can call the city's risk management office at 586-446-2335.
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