By Chris Holden on November 17th, 2017
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is the largest of many agencies that provide assistance after disasters. FEMA’s assistance is supposed to fill in the gaps not covered by ongoing government assistance programs, insurance companies and private charitable organizations like the Red Cross. In all cases, FEMA’s operational goal is to facilitate moving households from temporary shelter to permanent housing solutions as quickly as possible. Knowing more about what FEMA can and cannot do can help speed your household’s return to stable housing.
Check your waiting list status occasionally.
If you request it, housing agencies are required to confirm if you are still on a waiting list, and some may also state your current position.Linda Vallare Johnson says:
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