FEMA advises patience when teleregistering

The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Commonwealth government advise those who sustained damage as a result of Supertyphoon Chaba to be patient when attempting to register for assistance.

The agency said that teleregistration is still the best and quickest way to register but due to the many disasters in the U.S. mainland, “the wait may be longer than normal, but we will get to you.”

FEMA recommended that those affected by the typhoon should call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) and TTY 1-800-462-7585 between 5pm and 8pm local time to register for assistance.

Attempting to register at the Disaster Recovery Centers will result in a longer waiting period and less efficient service. Registrants may still call between 7am and 8pm, seven days a week.