FEMA Individual Assistance Information and Facts
Sumter, SC has been approved by the federal government to receive Individual Emergency Assistance as a result of the heavy rain and flooding that occurred in our area on October 1, 2015
If you have experienced damages to your home, business or property and they are not covered by any existing insurance you may have, you should apply to FEMA for Individual Assistance. You can apply online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by phone at 1-800-621-3362. It is important that residents write down their confirmation code (unique identifier) supplied by FEMA. Residents should never give that code out. When approached by a contractor, residents should request to see the contractors FEMA issued identification card.
Please download the following fact sheets for your use, which will help you through the process.