If your home has suffered property damage from Hurricane Sandy or other declared disaster, you can apply to FEMA for housing assistance. You can apply by phone, online, via a mobile device or by visiting a disaster recovery center.
Once FEMA receives your application, they may contact you to schedule a housing inspection. The purpose of the housing inspection is to assess and verify damages. Inspections take about 30-40 minutes, and you’ll need to show identification and proof of home ownership. The inspector will submit a report to FEMA, and FEMA will provide you with a written response to your application.
There’s no fee for the inspection. Beware of scam artists who take advantage of disaster-struck homeowners by posing as inspectors and collecting fees or banking information. FEMA inspectors will never ask for this type of information or collect fees. They also carry an official identification badge, which you can ask to see.
One thing FEMA inspectors look for during an inspection is structural damage. Structural damage can be devastating, with high repair costs (when repairs are possible). Flood vents can help to minimize structural damage. They allow flood waters to flow through, which helps equalize pressure inside and outside your exterior walls. You may sustain some water damage, but the structural integrity of your home is more likely to remain sound.
Flood Solutions manufactures and sells only FEMA compliant flood vents, manufactured in the U.S.A. For more information about our flood vents, give us a call at 800-325-9775 or email info@floodsolutions.com.
