re: FEMA gave my friend $500

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Got my generator and chain saw money deposited into my account this morning g

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What did they reimburse you for the generator, what you paid or $800? Heard they would only reimburse up to $800 but I paid $900 for mine.

Thanks

I got approved $1000 for rental assistance and the $500 misc.

Waiting to see if I get the generator and chainsaw reimbursement

Rental assistance for temporary housing until utilities are restored or house livable

Mine still says pending but if you go to correspondence link it shows me 2 acceptance letters that tells me what they are giving me and that it will be deposited in my checking account

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I was able to upload the receipt. It’s hidden. You have to click the tab at the top and find the upload option, then look for miscellaneous receipt. I don’t know if it will get approved, but I was able to upload the receipt that way.

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Did uploading a receipt allow you to get reimbursed for your generator?

I already had applied and have an account now, so I am trying to figure out how to get the generator reimbursement. Everywhere I check says to apply online, but I did that before I knew about the generator. Do I just upload the receipt now and hope it gets approved?

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Waiting to see if I get the generator and chainsaw reimbursement

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Did you do anything specifically to apply for the generator reimbursement? I don't remember any questions about generators when I was doing the application over a week ago. Thanks

Most of the questions are listed on fema.gov that keep getting asked over and over

Hurricane Ida Survivors May be Eligible for Generator and Chainsaw Reimbursement

Applicants who purchase or rent a generator and/or chainsaw between Aug. 26, 2021 and Sept. 25, 2021, may be eligible to receive financial assistance for reimbursement if:

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Proof-of-purchase or rental receipts for the items are submitted by the applicant

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FEMA may reimburse applicants up to $800 for generators and up to $250 for chainsaws

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Most of the questions are listed on fema.gov that keep getting asked over and over

Hurricane Ida Survivors May be Eligible for Generator and Chainsaw Reimbursement

Applicants who purchase or rent a generator and/or chainsaw between Aug. 26, 2021 and Sept. 25, 2021, may be eligible to receive financial assistance for reimbursement if:

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Proof-of-purchase or rental receipts for the items are submitted by the applicant

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FEMA may reimburse applicants up to $800 for generators and up to $250 for chainsaws

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Ah, I see now. Thanks, I should have looked harder.

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Yeah but they keep saying "may" be reimbursed. What the people are asking is what qualifies which they are being vague about.

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This is a good point. I guess no harm in uploading my receipt though.

Now, should someone go buy a generator this week with the hope of it being reimbursed? That could be risky.

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money...for...assissting...renters...

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But even if you dont rent anything thats what you have to check to get approved because it covers the gas and stuff to keep your current house going.

So I clicked no, because I wasnt renting anything, but I did have costs in keeping my house going trying to save food and some.

I did the same thing. Wish I would have just clicked "yes I need everything"