Some good information was provided by State and Federal agencies during a conference call for local elected officials earlier this afternoon. A summary of the information is available from reporter Tom Humphreys on the Knoxville News Sentinnel Website here.
What may be most useful for you to pass on to people in your community is the need to start the recovery process by registering with FEMA. Individuals can register with FEMA online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 800-462-7585 for those with speech and hearing disabilities. The toll-free numbers are staffed seven days a week, 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. CDT until further notice. Help in all languages is available.
"We strongly encourage Tennesseans to register for assistance as soon as possible," said Federal Coordinating Officer Gracia Szczech. "Registration only takes about 30 minutes and once we hear from people, we can help them receive the assistance they may need."
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