Thursday, February 19, 2009

FEMA Individual Assistance Registration Deadline Is Tomorrow

Clock on Ike assistance runs out Friday at midnight

AUSTIN, TX, Feb. 19, 2009 -- Texans affected by Hurricane Ike have until midnight Friday, February 20, to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency for assistance under the FEMA Individual and Households Program. A pre-screening questionnaire and registration may be completed online at http://www.disasterassistance.gov or at 1-800- 621- FEMA.

The registration deadline for Hurricane Ike has been extended five times at the state's request to allow affected Texans the opportunity to receive assistance under the Individual and Households Program. This is the final deadline.

Since Hurricane Ike made landfall on September 13, 2008, more than 733,000 families have registered for assistance with FEMA.

Source: Gov. Perry Release

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