FEMA Disaster Assistance Event at the BAEC

Did your home or business suffer damage during Hurricanes Helene or Milton? The Philippine Cultural Foundation, Inc., in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), invites you to attend a FEMA Disaster Assistance event. Join us on Friday, November 15, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center, 14301 Nine Eagles Drive, Tampa, FL 33626.

At the event, the PCFI and FEMA will help you with the following:

• Check the status of your application.
• Meet with a FEMA applicant assistance representative.
  Obtain information from state agencies and voluntary organization.
• Discuss U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) low-interest disaster loans for businesses, non-profit organizations, homeowners and renters and receive help inputting your application or documents.
• Obtain information about additional resources available and how to reduce future damage.
• Download the FEMA App for DRC Days/Hours and Locations on your Apple or Android device.

Please have the following available upon consultation:

• Your address with zip code
• Condition of your damaged home
• Insurance information, if available
• Social Security number
• Phone number where you can be contacted
• Address where you can get mail or email address to receive electronic notifications

DIRECT DEPOSIT
Disaster assistance funds can be sent directly to your bank account. Please provide your bank account type, account number and bank routing number.

STAY IN TOUCH WITH FEMA
When you apply, you will receive a FEMA registration number. Save it. You will need the number whenever you contact FEMA.

Alternatively, disaster assistance can be obtained by calling 1-800-621-3362 or by going to disasterassistance.gov for online registration.