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Reimbursement for generator purchased post-disaster

In order to be considered for reimbursement for generator purchased after federally declared disaster, there must be an existing medical condition which requires you to have medical equipment/appliance for medical purposes. In addition to the eligibility requirements for the Individuals and Households program, the following criteria will apply to generators: Generator is purchased or rented to power medically-required appliance or piece of equipment Generator is purchased or rented on or after the Governor's Declaration of State of Emergency up to the end of the incident period or the date power is restored to the applicant's home, whichever occurs first Applicants will need to send FEMA: copy of the proof-of-purchase or rental receipts for the generator Proof that the appliance or equipment is required for medical purposes (e.g. letter from physician on letterhead that the applicant/occupant has medical need for the appliance or equipment). You may fax your documents to 1-800-827-8112, upload to your online account,  or physically mail correspondence to: FEMA Individuals Households Program National Processing Service Center P.O. Box 10055 Hyattsville, MD 20782-8055 Please write your name ast four digits of your social security number disaster number and registration number on all pages of your correspondence and keep copy for your records.

Last Updated: 08/28/2019

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