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We need to insure that all residents know how to get help when a disaster strikes. Below is from a website discussing FEMA HELP.<div><br><p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 23px; line-height: normal; font-family: ".SF UI Display"; color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span style="font-family: ".SFUIDisplay"; font-size: 23pt;">Release date: </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 23px; line-height: normal; font-family: ".SF UI Display"; color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span style="font-family: ".SFUIDisplay"; font-size: 23pt;">June 17, 2004</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 23px; line-height: normal; font-family: ".SF UI Display"; color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span style="font-family: ".SFUIDisplay"; font-size: 23pt;">1518-027FACT</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 23px; line-height: normal; font-family: ".SF UI Display"; color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span style="font-family: ".SFUIDisplay"; font-size: 23pt;">If I am an undocumented immigrant, am I eligible for assistance for needs related to the recent storms, tornadoes, and flooding? <br>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 23px; line-height: normal; font-family: ".SF UI Display"; color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span style="font-family: ".SFUIDisplay"; font-size: 23pt;">Yes, you may be eligible under many different programs run by State and local agencies and voluntary agencies for various types of cash assistance. <br>
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American Red Cross 1-866-438-4636 (English) 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish)</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 23px; line-height: normal; font-family: ".SF UI Display"; color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span style="font-family: ".SFUIDisplay"; font-size: 23pt;">If I am an undocumented immigrant, am I eligible for any assistance from FEMA? <br>
You may be eligible for Crisis Counseling or Disaster Legal Services, and other short-term, non-cash, emergency aid. <br>
You will not be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance. <br>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 23px; line-height: normal; font-family: ".SF UI Display"; color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span style="font-family: ".SFUIDisplay"; font-size: 23pt;">You will not be personally eligible for FEMA cash assistance programs (Individuals and Households Program Assistance). You may, however, apply on behalf of your U.S. citizen child, or another adult household member may qualify the household for assistance. <br>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 23px; line-height: normal; font-family: ".SF UI Display"; color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span style="font-family: ".SFUIDisplay"; font-size: 23pt;">Even if you or your family does not qualify for FEMA cash assistance (Individuals and Households Program Assistance), please call FEMA at 1-800-621-3362 or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY for hearing/speech-impaired) for information and to be referred to other programs that can assist you regardless of your immigration status. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 23px; line-height: normal; font-family: ".SF UI Display"; color: rgb(69, 69, 69); min-height: 27.4px;"><span style="font-family: ".SFUIDisplay"; font-size: 23pt;"></span><br></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 23px; line-height: normal; font-family: ".SF UI Display"; color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span style="font-family: ".SFUIDisplay"; font-size: 23pt;">If I am an undocumented immigrant, can I apply on behalf of my child who was born in the United States? <br>
Yes, you can apply on behalf of your minor child (under 18 years of age) for FEMA cash assistance (Individuals and Households Program Assistance) if you live together. <br>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 23px; line-height: normal; font-family: ".SF UI Display"; color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span style="font-family: ".SFUIDisplay"; font-size: 23pt;">You will not have to provide any information on your immigration status or sign any documents regarding your status.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 23px; line-height: normal; font-family: ".SF UI Display"; color: rgb(69, 69, 69); min-height: 27.4px;"><span style="font-family: ".SFUIDisplay"; font-size: 23pt;"></span><br></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 23px; line-height: normal; font-family: ".SF UI Display"; color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span style="font-family: ".SFUIDisplay"; font-size: 23pt;">Do I need a Social Security Number to register for FEMA cash assistance (Individuals and Households Program Assistance)? <br>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 23px; line-height: normal; font-family: ".SF UI Display"; color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span style="font-family: ".SFUIDisplay"; font-size: 23pt;">If you are applying on your minor child's behalf, you should provide his/her Social Security Number. </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 23px; line-height: normal; font-family: ".SF UI Display"; color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span style="font-family: ".SFUIDisplay"; font-size: 23pt;">If I have a Social Security Number, am I eligible for FEMA cash assistance (Individuals and Households Program Assistance) as a Qualified Alien?<br>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 23px; line-height: normal; font-family: ".SF UI Display"; color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span style="font-family: ".SFUIDisplay"; font-size: 23pt;">Not necessarily, because having a Social Security Number does not automatically mean that you are a Qualified Alien. You may be legally present in the U.S. and have a Social Security Number, but not be a Qualified Alien. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 23px; line-height: normal; font-family: ".SF UI Display"; color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span style="font-family: ".SFUIDisplay"; font-size: 23pt;">What are FEMA's citizenship/immigration requirements? <br>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 23px; line-height: normal; font-family: ".SF UI Display"; color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span style="font-family: ".SFUIDisplay"; font-size: 23pt;">You must be must be a U.S. Citizen, Non-Citizen National, or a Qualified Alien in order to be eligible for FEMA cash assistance: Individuals and Households Program Assistance and Disaster Unemployment Assistance. <br>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 23px; line-height: normal; font-family: ".SF UI Display"; color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span style="font-family: ".SFUIDisplay"; font-size: 23pt;">A Qualified Alien includes anyone with legal permanent residence ("green card"). <br>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-stretch: normal; font-size: 23px; line-height: normal; font-family: ".SF UI Display"; color: rgb(69, 69, 69);"><span style="font-family: ".SFUIDisplay"; font-size: 23pt;">You will be asked to sign a Declaration and Release (FEMA Form 90-69 B) that you are a U.S. Citizen, Non-Citizen National, or a Qualified Alien. </span></p>
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