FEMA inspections begin in Manu’a

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FEMA inspectors are scheduled to begin work on the islands of Manu’a on Monday, April 23.

They will check the damage to homes of survivors who registered for disaster assistance.

The FEMA inspectors  will verify damage to structures and appliances

Monday, April 23 – Thursday, April 26, they will be on Ta’u,

Thursday, April 26 – Wednesday, May 2, Ofu

Inspectors will be properly credentialed and will show a photo ID.

The inspectors will record damage but do not determine the amount of assistance.

A member of the household who is 18 years old or older must be present to meet the inspector.

Meanwhile on Tutuila island residents in the villages listed below, who have not registered with FEMA, are scheduled to register on Monday, April 23.

Survivors from the following villages with a four-digit tag number from the American Samoa Government may register at the Disaster Recovery Center in Pago Pago.

Aoloau, Asili, Fagaima, Fagali’i, Faleniu, Futiga, Happy Valley, Iliili, Kokoland, Leone, Malaeimi, Malaeloa, Mapusaga, Mesepa , Nua, Se’etaga and Nu’uuli – 0770 – 0794

The DRC is located at the Department of Youth and Women Affairs, Pago Pago.

The center will be open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and closed on Sundays.

Only heads of household need to attend.

Additional village registrations will be announced.

For those who have already registered, call (684) 689-2018 if you have questions about your registration.

The deadline for FEMA registrations for disaster assistance is May 1, 2018.