If You Suffered Storm Damage In The Philly Suburbs, You Can Get Help Now From FEMA

PENNSYLVANIA — Residents of the Philadelphia suburbs who suffered damage when the remnants of Hurricane Ida swept through the region can now get assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

State officials are reminding residents to register for funding and disaster services that are available since President Biden issued a Major Disaster Declaration in the region. Residents in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia, and York counties who suffered damages can apply.

“This powerful storm caused severe flooding and spawned numerous rare tornadoes, which left homeowners and communities devastated. That’s why my administration worked swiftly to get approval for federal disaster aid,” Gov. Tom Wolf said in a statement. “Disaster assistance is now available so I encourage everyone who was directly impacted by this storm to register today. I also want to thank FEMA and our own Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency for working so quickly to help those who greatly need it.”

Residents should register with FEMA through DisasterAssistance.gov, or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362).

Federal assistance includes assistance with basic needs, essential home repairs, replacement of lost household items, temporary shelter, and more.

FEMA is also deploying Disaster Survivor Assistance teams to individual counties to provide hands-on assistance and help directly. Several counties have opened up disaster centers partially staffed by FEMA as a hub for local residents.