One Week Remaining to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance in Umatilla County and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation

Salem, Oregon – June 23, 2020 – The deadline to register for FEMA disaster assistance is July 2, 2020.

Residents of Umatilla County and the Umatilla Indian Reservation who sustained uninsured damage from the flooding that occurred Feb. 5-9 are encouraged to register for disaster assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

It’s important to note that financial assistance from FEMA for flood loss/damage does not affect unemployment, Social Security or Medicaid benefits.

The attached Frequently Asked Questions provides additional information about eligibility.

There are multiple ways to apply for FEMA assistance:

  • Call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362)
  • Online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov
  • FEMA disaster app for smartphones, which can be accessed at www.fema.gov/mobile-app
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