FEMA Officials Will Be In Manatee County For Next 2 Weeks

BRADENTON, FL - FEMA representatives will be in Manatee County during the next two weeks to assist county residents who have suffered property damage or losses directly caused by Hurricane Irma. Both homeowners and renters may apply for aid. FEMA may still be able to assist with disaster-related expenses that were underinsured or not covered by your policy.

FEMA assistance for individuals may include grants that cover such things as rent, temporary housing, home repairs to primary residences, medical, dental or funeral costs.

Once an application is filed, a FEMA inspector will schedule an inspection appointment with the applicant. Inspections include verification of disaster-related losses and a review of ownership or residency records. There is no cost for an inspection. Residents should ask for a FEMA housing inspector’s ID before an inspection begins to avoid scams.

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Residents who attend one of the assistance dates should bring the following:

• One social security number per household
• The address of the damaged home or apartment
• A description of the damage
• Information about insurance coverage
• A telephone number
• A mailing address
• Bank account and routing numbers for direct deposit of funds

FEMA will be at the following locations:

• Manatee County Central Library, 1301 Barcarrota Blvd. W., Bradenton, Tuesday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Thursday, Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Palmetto Library, 923 6th St. W., Thursday, Sept. 21 from noon to 8 p.m.
• South Manatee Library, 6081 26th St. W., Friday., Sept. 22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday, Sept. 29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Myakka City Fire Station 2, 26636 State Road 70, Myakka City from noon until 9 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 20 and Monday., Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Island Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Saturday., Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Duette Fire Department, 35800 State Road 62 in Duette, on Sunday, Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Rocky Bluff Library, 6750 U.S. Highway 301 North, Ellenton, on Wednesday, Sept. 27 from noon until 8 p.m.
• Braden River Library, 4915 53rd Ave. East, Bradenton, on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information on Manatee County government, visit online at www.mymanatee.org or call (941) 748-4501.

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