FEMA Disaster Recovery Updates
FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Rumford and Skowhegan
PORTLAND, Maine – Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) are now open in Rumford and Skowhegan. The joint DRCs are a temporary facility established in partnership between Maine and FEMA that will help survivors from the severe storms and flooding from Dec. 17-21, 2023, apply for FEMA assistance, upload documents needed for their application and answer questions in person.
Centers are accessible to people with disabilities and access and functional needs. The facilities are equipped with assistive technology equipment that allows disaster survivors to interact with staff. If you need a reasonable accommodation or a sign language interpreter to communicate with FEMA, please call 1-833-285-7448, press 2 for Spanish.
FEMA Resources: Disaster Recovery Center OPEN & Registering for Individual Assistance
- Disaster Recovery Center open in Rumford and Skowhegan
- Disaster Assistance Registration
- FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Crews Support Maine Communities
- How to Apply for FEMA Assistance After Severe Storms and Flooding from Dec. 17-21, 2023
- Post Flood Information
- Governor Mills announces disaster declaration December storm
- Individuals and business owners who sustained a loss in the designated areas can begin applying for assistance by registering online or calling 1-800-621-3362
- USDA Rural Development PBS news article
- USDA news release
- I Applied for Assistance. What’s Next?
- Small Business Administration Fact Sheet: Disaster Loans for businesses, homeowners and economic injury
- Disaster Unemployment Assistance Information
- Envision Rumford Disaster Relief Information Meeting – Tuesday, February 27, 2024
- Disaster Recovery Center Change of Hours Media Advisory – February 23, 2024
- Group Flood Insurance Policy