Post-Ida FEMA Aid Deadline Extended For Bucks Co. Residents

BUCKS COUNTY, PA — The deadline for Bucks County residents and businesses who suffered losses and property damage in the remnants of Hurricane Ida to receive federal aid has been extended until Dec. 10, officials announced on Sunday.

Individual assistance funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, as well as public assistance funds for the county, have been available since a disaster declaration in September. Bucks was one of 22 Pennsylvania counties eligible for individual assistance after the flooding and tornado disaster.

"I'm grateful our president has responded swiftly, and the federal government worked with state and local officials to conduct damage assessments and determined that Pennsylvanians are deserving of this critical federal aid," Gov. Tom Wolf said in a statement.

Statewide, Ida brought at least $117 million in damages to public infrastructure. By contrast, the threshold to receive aid is just $19.7 million.

Those eligible for FEMA aid in Bucks County need only provide the following information:

• Your address with zip code.
• Directions to your property.
• Condition of your damaged home.
• Insurance information, if available.
• Social security number.
• Phone number.
• Address where you can receive mail.

Disaster assistance funds can even be sent directly to residents' accounts using direct deposit, according to the agency.

For more information and to register for assistance, residents can call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or visit FEMA online.

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