NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document
HEPAvacs, Air Purifiers, and Air Conditioners
REIMBURSEMENT Revised AprlH9, 2002
1. Call FEM A to Register 1-800-621-3362
2. Tell them you want to be reimbursed for a HEPAvac,
Air Purifier, and/or Air Conditioner or professional
cleaning of existing air conditioner
3. FEMA will pass this information on to the New York
State Individual & Family Grants (IFG) program
4. You can call the IFG information line 24 hours after
registering with FEMA to see if they have processed
the request IFG phone: 1-866-346-0348
5. The IFG will send you some forms within 2 weeks.
6. Fill out the forms and send 2 other documents:
a. Letter from insurance company denying
coverage (when you call FEMA they will ask if
you have insurance)
b. Original receipt of the item purchased
7. The IFG will send you a check.
REMEMBER: You have to purchase the item first. FEMA &
IFG will not provide funding to purchase these items.
NOTE: Air Conditioners are reimbursable, but there may be a
limit to how much each household will be reimbursed.
Callers should check with the IFG about limits per
household.
New York City Lower Manhattan Air Quaiity Hotiine (212) 221-8635
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