Have storm damages? Here's what you need to know and do!
The State of Alaska Individual Assistance provides disaster recovery grants to those impacted by the 2022 September West Coast Storm (Typhoon Merbok). Individuals and families can now apply for state disaster recovery grants.
You can register for assistance two ways:
- Telephone registration by calling 1-844-445-7131
- Online registration at www.Ready.Alaska.Gov
Be ready to provide documents, photos, video, insurance information, proof of ownership, and ID.
The registration deadline is November 17, 2022.
The State of Alaska IA program has three parts; Temporary Housing grants; Housing Assistance grants; Other Needs Assistance grants.
Temporary Housing can provide funds to secure lodging while applicants pursue permanent housing solutions. Financial assistance may be available for up to 18 months for owners and three months for renters.
Housing Assistance grants can provide funds for damages to primary residences not covered by insurance. The residence must be owner-occupied at the time of the event. The IA program does not help with secondary homes, recreational properties or homes lived in fewer than six months a year. Damages must be serious and negatively impact the essential living spaces in the home, and damages must be from the declared event.
Other Needs Assistance can provide funds for losses to essential personal property not covered by insurance such as clothing, appliances and furniture. It may also reimburse for costs such as clean up and some storage expenses. This assistance may also help with disaster-caused medical/funeral expenses not covered by insurance.
Based on damages and eligibility, the maximum grant amount an applicant can receive through Housing Assistance is $18,950, and separately, an additional $18,950 for Other Needs Assistance.
Temporary Housing is calculated separately based on family size and local rates of stay.
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