Disaster Recovery

USVI Hurricane Survivors Encouraged To Stay In Touch With FEMA

ST. CROIX -- Hurricane Irma or Maria survivors who have registered for disaster aid should remember that keeping in touch with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) could result in more timely assistance, FEMA said Monday. FEMA recommends survivors make sure they update their address, phone number, and banking and insurance information if there are any changes after they register. Updated banking information is very important after a disaster because assistance grants may be sent via direct deposit and incorrect information could result in funds being returned. By providing current information survivors can make sure they don’t miss important correspondence or phone calls regarding their application for assistance. “Displaced Virgin Islanders may be moving around quite a bit as they work to recover,” said FEMA’s Federal Coordinating Officer William Vogel. “Please let us know each time you change any important information so we get help to you as quickly as possible.” Applicant...