Mangano Announces FEMA Extension For Hurricane Irene Victims To Register For Disaster Assistance

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has extended the registration deadline for anyone who suffered damage from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee this summer. Those affected by either storm now have until December 15th to register for federal disaster assistance.

“I applaud FEMA for extending this window of opportunity to the residents of New York State and I encourage all Nassau County residents who have not already registered to take advantage of this deadline extension,” said County Executive Mangano. “This is an opportunity to ensure that, should you be eligible, you receive the proper assistance you require.”

“We've extended the registration deadline for people who – for whatever reason – have not had the opportunity to register for assistance,” said FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer Philip E. Parr. “The goal is to ensure all eligible Irene and Lee survivors have the chance to seek assistance.”

To register, please call the FEMA Helpline at (800) 621-3362. Phone lines are open from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. EST, seven days a week until further notice. People with hearing disabilities can use the TTY number, (800) 462-7585. Applicants can also register online at: www.DisasterAssistance.gov or with any web-enabled mobile device or smartphone at: m.fema.gov and follow the link to “apply online for federal assistance.”

Disaster assistance to individuals could include grants to help pay for temporary housing needs, essential home repairs and other serious disaster-related expenses not covered by insurance or other sources. Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) are also available for homeowners, renters and business owners to repair or replace real or personal property.

FEMA's mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.