For continued rental assistance, survivors must re-certify

02/04/2013 09:40 AM EST 

NEW YORK – The Federal Emergency Management Agency understands that some survivors may need additional temporary rental assistance to help them achieve their permanent housing goals.Most eligible applicants initially received four months of rental assistance and may be eligible for additional help, if their damaged residence is still not livable.Applicants with an ongoing need for temporary rental assistance who have signed a valid lease agreement should:

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Applicants should contact FEMA’s Helpline, 800-621-3362 

Peter B. Gudaitis, M.Div.

President, National Disaster Interfaiths Network (NDIN)
Chief Response Officer, New York Disaster Interfaith Services (NYDIS)