Credit: County of Bucks
The federal government this week granted Gov. Tom Wolf’s request for a one-month extension for victims of Hurricane Ida to apply for individual assistance in Bucks County and seven other counties.
The previous end date was Thursday, but it has now been extended to January 10, according to Wolf’s office.
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“As time goes on, some survivors are taking a look at their own insurance coverage and their damages and realizing that they need more help in their recovery,” Governor Wolf said. “This extension provides them with the time they need to make sure they take advantage of the resources available to them.”
Residents impacted by the flooding and other effects of Hurricane Ida in Bedford, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia and York counties can register with FEMA online at disasterassistance.gov, through the FEMA app, or by calling the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), or TTY 1-800-462-7585. Helpline services are available seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
“FEMA’s Individual Assistance program is designed to help survivors with immediate essential needs and to help displaced survivors find a safe, functional place to live temporarily until they can return home. Many survivors may have additional needs beyond what can be provided by FEMA. The agency works closely with state, federal, faith-based and voluntary agencies to help match survivors who have remaining needs with other sources of assistance,” officials said.
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For more more information, including deadlines and types of assistance available, visit www.pema.pa.gov/ida.
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