2024
Page last updated: 05/06/2024
Severe storms hit the state of Maine from January 9th through 13th, 2024. On March 20, 2023, President Biden declared a major disaster.
People in the following areas are eligible to receive federal disaster assistance:
For the complete whitehouse.gov press release, please click here.
FEMA Application Deadline
Monday, May 20, 2024
Appeal your FEMA decision letter
Within 60 days of the date on the determination letter.
Applications for FEMA Assistance can be submitted by:
Phone: Contact FEMA at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY users can call 1-800-462-7585.
Online: Fill out the application at DisasterAssistance.gov
In-Person: You can also fill out the application at a FEMA Disaster Resource Center (DRC).
Mobile Registration Intake Center: MRICs move around regularly. They will be in an area for a short period of time to help survivors who need registration help. Visit FEMA’s Disaster Declaration page to find more information about the Mobile Registration Intake Center locations and hours.
Disaster Recovery Center: To find a Disaster Recovery Center near you, use the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s DRC locator or text “DRC” and your zip code to 43362 (4FEMA) to locate a Disaster Recovery Center in your area.
Please check your local news and local officials for the latest safety and shelter resources.
Access information on Safety and Shelter assistance through the resources below.
Free legal help is available for Maine Severe Storm and Flooding survivors for issues arising out of recent and ongoing federal disaster declarations. Pine Tree Legal Assistance is available to connect survivors to free legal services in qualifying counties who cannot afford an attorney. Survivors can call (207)774-8211 during the following times:
For more information, please see the full press release here.