Michael Bolch Quotations

Those who had uninsured or underinsured losses as a result of the hurricane should register without delay. Even if you already repaired the damage, replaced the property, or received partial reimbursement from your insurance company, make the call before the March 11 date. Registering with FEMA will also determine what housing assistance you may qualify for.

FEMA urges anyone who sustained losses as a result of Hurricane Katrina to complete and mail in the completed SBA loan application as soon as possible. Even if the applicant feels they would not qualify for a loan, filling out the application is the first necessary step to being considered for other forms of disaster assistance or grants.

As we continue to provide funds for individuals and families, and for public assistance projects and SBA loans, we will see Alabama 's recovery steadily improving.

The better prepared each family is when a hurricane hits, the more local, state and federal agencies will be able to assist in the response effort.

If you had damage, it is up to you to make sure your contact information is up to date. We want to make every effort to reach all the disaster victims and ensure that they receive the assistance they are entitled to for eligible losses, but without correct information, that makes our job difficult.

All those same services will still be available by phone. People can call the FEMA help line, go to the agency's Web site or contact the U.S. Small Business Administration for help with their applications.