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I havebeentold thatIcannot stay in my apartment while my landlord makes repairs. Is there any assistance to help me?

Yes, you maybe eligible for temporary housing assistance. Contact FEMA toil-free at 800-462-9029 (TTY: 800-4627585).

Iwasallowed back into my home to pick up someitems, but wheal got there,I found an eviction notice on my home. What cant do? c4 Tenants who receive eviction notices and who need legal advice should call the Disaster Legal Services toll-free hotline at 866-606-0626 Tenants may also be eligible to receive free legal services from Legal Services ofNew York City at 212-4317200. FEMA may be able to provide mortgage and rental assistance.Call 800-462-9029. F AM employees Patricia Bennett (left) and Jose Montljo (right) continue to arsFst victims at the Disaster .assistance Service Center. The center provides information on a wide variety offederal, stare I luearred expenses to rent a room while and voluntary agency disaster assistance programs. the utilities in my home were out. Will FEMA reimburse my expenses?

Disaster housing assistance QozA FEMA may provide assistance if you were displaced due to disaster-related circum- stances. Contact FEMA at 800-462-9029 The following questions and answers may FEMA maintains a list of rental resources in (TTY 500-462.7585) to help determine what help clarify what housing help is available the affected area. Contact the FEMA programs you're eligible for. and where to find it. Helpline at 800-525-0321(TTY: 800-462- 7585) rormore information. lain stilt out of my home because the I heard that the Federal Emergency utilities are out. What can I do? ManagementAgency(FEMA)has a I had to leave my home because of the attack temporary housing program. Can I stay in and I have been staying in a hotel since then. Contact FEMA at 800-062-9029 (TTY: 800- one of these housing units until my home What kind of assistance can I get? 462-7585). Is repaired? You may be eligible for lodging reimburse- FEMA does not have housing units for the ment assistance. Contact FEMA toll-free at New York disaster recovery. However, 800-462-9029 (TTY: 800-462-7585). Make sure disaster aid goes FEMA does provide financial assistance to , to those who deserve it eligible applicants for their temporary Will FEMAgive me money fir my hotel ` • •_ housing needs. Applicants requiring costs, and ifso, how much can I expect to FEMA ~+I"BIItJ H4tIlriti housing assistance as a result of the World receive? 800-323-8603: Trade Center incident can contact FEMA toll-free at 800-462-9029 (TTY: 800462- FEMA may reimburse applicants for tempo- f 7585). rary lodging expenses fora limited time :Disaster recovery assistance is period, based on receipts. •available without I am unable to find a place to live.Where :..rlagarll` to race,colopf ' can Igo to get help in locating some type of Do I have to pay rent onmy aparimentwhile rehjwn, rialuiigl vrrgirtf „t »_ housing? I don'thave access to It? - age dlsabiilit i nf •: a`

First, check with your landlord. Ifyou are Disaster assistance benefits will unable to contact your landlord, or are not affect your eligibility for uncomfortable with the answer you receive, Social Security, food stamps or check with your state or local housing office for laws and policies applicable to your other federal benefits situation. You may also contact Disaster Legal Services toll free at 866-606-0626.

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