Does the registration software have a time-out feature?
Yes. The registration software will time-out after 45 minutes of no activity. If you “time-out” during the registration process, your registration will not be saved. If this happens you have three options:
1. When your connectivity is restored, begin your registration again,
2. Call the FEMA Technical Helpdesk at 1-800-745-0243,
3. Call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) and complete a registration over the phone.
Where can I obtain technical assistance for filling out the registration?
If you need technical assistance completing the FEMA Internet Registration, you can call the FEMA Technical Helpdesk toll-free number: 1-800 745-0243. This line availability corresponds with the hours for teleregistration.
What if I lose my internet connection during the registration process?
There are two options available if you lose your internet connection during the registration process:
1. If your registration did not complete, when your internet connection becomes available, start the registration over and reenter the information,
2. Call the FEMA Technical Helpdesk at 1-800-745-0243,
3. Call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) to complete your registration over the phone.
FEMA Access for Applying:
https://www1.disasteraid.fema.gov/IAC/displayPage.do?forward=home&FEMA page for all disaster registration information:
http://www.fema.gov/register.shtmWhen you go to the site you will first be ask to type what you see. This is a security measure.
Filling in the forms:
This should take you to the sign in and subsequent pages.
Leave Blank all fields that do not apply and do not give you the option to list N/A.
Field 1.
- Selection of prefix or title, such as Mr. or Ms.
- Last name, first name, and middle initial of the applicant.
- Name suffix such as, Jr., Sr., etc.
Field 1.a.
- Language Spoken by the applicant.
Field 2.
- Applicant's social security number (SSN).
Field 3.
- Full physical street address at which the damage occurred. (this is their home address, apartment etc. unless they are filling the application out for their business)
Field 4.
- Date the damage occurred. (Hurricane occurred on 8/29/2005)
Field 5.
- Phone number used in the applicant's home at the
time of the disaster.
- Second phone number that was in the home at the time of the disaster.(if none leave blank)
Field 6.
- Current Phone No. (this is the phone they can reach you at now, or an emergency contact number)
Field 7.
- Applicant's e-mail address. Leave blank if none.
Field 8.
- Cause of Damage to the home (Hurricane, Flooding, etc.)
Field 9.
- Current Location where the applicant is living.(can
Field 10.
- Applicant's mailing address. (This is where they will send the packet. It needs to be some ware they can get mail)
Field 11. (leave blank)
- If the applicant's current mailing address is not located in the U.S. or one of its
territorial possessions (e.g., Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Guam), please enter the
full Foreign Address.
Field 12.
- If the applicant has Essential Needs YES/NO (needs include food, housing)
Field 13. (Most will be Unknown)
- If the applicant has damage to the home (e.g., electrical, heating, floors, walls, ceilings, and foundation), check Yes.
- If the applicant's home is unsafe, check Yes.
- Check Unknown if the applicant does not know if the home is
damaged or unsafe.
Field 13a.
- Primary Residence (Address of residence that was damaged)
Field 13b.
- Own or Rent: check box selection
Field 13c
- Residence type: check box selection but allows for Other selection w/ comment
Field 14.
- Personal Property Damage: YES/NO
Field 15.
- Utilities out: YES/NO
Field 16.
- Inaccessible Due to the Disaster: YES/NO
Field 17.
- Inaccessible due to mandatory Evacuation: YES/NO
Field 18.
- Lost time at work: YES/NO
Field 19.
- Medical, Medical Personal Property, and/or Dental Expense: YES/NO
- Insurance Coverage: YES/NO
- Insurance company name.
- Amount.
Field 20.
- Moving/Storage: YES/NO
- Insurance Coverage: YES/NO
- Insurance Company.
- Amount.
Field 21.
- Other Expenses: YES/NO
Field 22.
- Funeral Expense: YES/NO
Field 23. (Leave blank unless they own a business)
- Business Affected: YES/NO
- Business name.
- Business Related Essential Tool/Equipment: YES/NO
- Does your business operate as a Private not-for-Profit Org.?: YES/NO
Field 24.
- Farm or Ranch Damage: YES/NO
Field 25.
- Total number of vehicles for the household. (year, make, and model). Insert information.
- Vehicles Damaged: YES/NO
- Provide information IN TABLE: Comprehensive and/or Liability Insurance, and
if the vehicle(s) is registered.
- Total number of vehicles for the household that are drivable. Insert number.
Field 26.
- IN TABLE: List the type of insurance that the applicant held at the time of the disaster, including but not limited to sewer backup, earthquake, real property, and/or personal property. Include the name of the insurance company.
Field 27.
- IN TABLE: List information for the applicant and all other persons/dependents, whether or not they are related to the applicant, who considered the home to be their primary residence at the time of the disaster. It is important that the applicant's SSN be included.
Field 28.
- Self-employed as a Primary Source of Income: YES/NO
- Primary Source of Income: insert information
- Number of claimed dependents: insert information.
- Combined individual or household pre-disaster gross Income: insert information.
Check box: (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, or yearly).
Field 29.
- Electronic Funds Transfer: YES/NO
- Institution name: enter information
- Routing No.: enter information (9 digit number)
- Account type by marking the Checking or Savings box.
- Account no.: enter information.
Field 30.
- Enter any additional comments as necessary.
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