How does FEMA decide $$??

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An article on CNN said:

"FEMA said Saturday it has paid $669 million to more than 570,000 households affected by the storm, The Associated Press reported."


So, if you divide 669mil by 570k, it comes out to $1173 per household.

Yet all we've heard is that families will be getting $2000 in debit cards.

So, how does FEMA decide how much a household gets? Anyone know? Obviously some households are getting a lot less than $2000!

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1. Also

Remember how they said there would be no bureacracy? Well, look at FEMA's "Before you Apply" list on their website. How the hell would a disaster victim be able to do all of this!?




Call to Apply for Assistance 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). The speech or hearing impaired may call (TTY) 1-800-462-7585. You may also register online.

* For use ONLY by people in designated federal disaster areas.
* Be prepared to give your Social Security number, describe your losses, provide financial information, and give directions to the damaged property.
* What You Can Do If You're Having Trouble Getting Through
* If you get a busy signal, try to call in the evening after 6:00 p.m. or on the weekends when call volumes tend to be lighter.

The information you provide is put into the computer

* You are now in the system
* The recovery process begins

If you have questions, review the Applicant Assistance Guide or visit Frequently Asked Questions.

* If you are unable to find the information you are seeking, call FEMA's Helpline at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). The speech or hearing impaired may call (TTY) 1-800-462-7585. Refer to the application number the registrars gave you when you applied.

Making an optional visit to a Disaster Recovery Center to receive more information after you have registered by phone

* Here you will find local, state, federal, and voluntary agencies that may be able to assist you

Inspector will call to schedule an appointment.

* There is NO FEE for the inspection.
* Inspectors will set up an appointment to visit your property within a few days of application.
* Inspectors are contractors; they are not FEMA employees, but they will have FEMA ID.

Inspector will visit damaged property.

* Be present for your scheduled appointment.
* They will inspect the damage, verify ownership and occupancy, and make a report. Inspectors do not determine eligibility.
* If eligible, you will receive a housing assistance check within 7-10 days.

If eligible, housing assistance check will arrive.

* Money may be spent for housing needs.

Packet will arrive in mail.

* There may be an SBA application enclosed.
* You MUST fill out and return this to be eligble for any further assistance.
* Refer to SBA home page for more information.

To reduce future loss, consider taking steps to rebuild safer and smarter.

* Take measures to reduce losses in the future.
* Encourage community to participate in National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
* Consider buying flood insurance.

Call the FEMA Fraud Hotline if you suspect someone is filing false damage claims

* 1-800-323-8603
* Make sure disaster aid goes to those who deserve it.
* It is a violation of Federal law to file a false claim.