Politics & Government

FEMA Extends Proof of Loss Deadline for Irene

FEMA has again extended their timeline for applicants looking for relief from Hurricane Irene.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced a 60-day extension for the proof of loss deadline for flood victims of Hurricane Irene from Nov. 23, 2011 to Jan. 23, 2012 under the National Flood Insurance Program.

The extension goes into effect for flood policyholders in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Delaware, Washington, D.C., Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont and Virginia with dates of loss between Aug. 26 and Sept. 4.

This is the second extension from FEMA, .

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FEMA can be contacted toll-free at 888-379-9531. Lines are open from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m.


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