An area law-enforcement agency has posted important information relating to registering for disaster assistance.
According to a post on the Carroll County Sheriff’s Department’s Facebook page, for anybody who has been affected by the flooding- to register for disaster assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), you need to call (800) 621-FEMA (3362). If you use TTY, the number is: (800) 462-7585.
Also, for 7-1-1 or Video Relay Service (VRS), the number is (800) 621-3362.
The release says you need to have several bits of information handy when you call, including your address with zip code; directions to your property; condition of your damaged home; insurance information, if available; Social Security Number; phone number where you can be contacted; and the address where you get mail.
Disaster-assistance funds can be sent via direct deposit to your bank account, but you will need to provide your account information.
When you register, you will be given a FEMA registration number. You are urged to write it down and save it, because you will need that number whenever you contact FEMA.
Online registration also is available at DisasterAssistance.gov.

GRAPHIC RE-POSTED FROM THE CARROLL COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT’S FACEBOOK POST