EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Residents in Lincoln County who were affected by the flooding and have already applied for FEMA assistance can expect a home inspection and a letter explaining their application status, FEMA said in an update on Tuesday, July 29.
A FEMA inspector may contact you to schedule an appointment within 10 days after applying. To be prepared for the inspection, you should have the following available:
- Photo identification
- Proof that you owned or occupied the house at the time of the disaster
- Receipts for home repairs or replacement of damaged items
- Pictures of any damage that may now be repaired
For an accessible video on FEMA home inspections, click here.
Within 10 days after the inspector’s visit, you will receive a letter in the mail or through email explaining your application status and how to respond. The letter will explain whether FEMA has approved you for assistance, how much, and how the assistance must be used.
If you are not approved for FEMA assistance, your letter will explain what to do if you disagree with the decision. Your letter will also explain how to appeal the decision. For an overview of the appeal process, click here.
Residents can select the following payment methods to receive their funds.
- A direct deposit into your bank account
- A credit to your Visa or Mastercard debit card
- Your U.S. debit card used to receive other federal benefits
- An electronic check sent to a pre-paid debit card sent by FEMA
- PayPal account
“Digital payments can provide money to eligible New Mexicans on the same day in most cases,” FEMA said.
To apply for FEMA assistance, click here.
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