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DONATIONS HOTLINE
Run out of MEMA, this office accepts monetary donations for storm victims.
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1.877.868.4954
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FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY - FEMA
Provides payments for some storm-related costs not covered by insurance.
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1.800.621.FEMA (3362)
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MARYLAND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY - MEMA
5401 Rue Saint Lo Drive
Reisterstown MD 21136
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1.877.MEMA.USA
410.515.3600
Fax: 410.517.3610
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MARYLAND HOME IMPROVEMENT COMMISSION
Check to see if a home improvement contractor is licensed, whether there are any complaints against the contractor, etc.
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410.230.6309
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MARYLAND INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION (MIA)
Regulates the insurance industry in the State. Helps adjudicate consumer complaints.
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1.800.492.6116
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MARYLAND STATE BAR ASSOCIATION
Can provide legal assistance to people who cannot afford to pay for legal help.
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1.800.492.1964
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MD DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Can provide information regarding state housing renovation and rebuilding programs.
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1.800.756.0119
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MD DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES (DHR)
DHR is the state's human services agency. The many programs provided are ongoing, temporary, or short-term. All services are delivered through local Department of Social Services; other public agencies; and private, non-profit, community based organizations.
Can also help with FEMA claims, other needs not specific to any other resource or agency.
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1.800.332.6347
1.888.756.7836
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NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM (NFIP)
Underwrites flood insurance policies sold by local insurance companies. Claims are paid under NFIP guidelines through the companies that sold the policies. |
1.800.767.4341
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OFFICE OF PEOPLE'S COUNSEL
Helps locate financial assistance for utility bills for residential customers of electricity, natural gas, telephone and private water services.
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1.800.207.4055
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SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA)
Provides low-interest loans to individuals and businesses to cover property damage costs. |
1.800.659.2955
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...LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCIES...
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HC DIVISION OF EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
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410.638.4900
410.638.3352
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...MOLD REMEDIATION HELP...
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
The Environmental Protection Agency also has mold remediation help on their website. |
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MD DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE
Community Health Administration
Provides information on the hazards of mold, what can be done to remove mold, etc.
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410.767.7438
1.800.735.2258
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...UNMET NEEDS ASSISTANCE...
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INTERFAITH RECOVERY TEAM
Coordinated by the Department of Human Resources, these contacts can help match storm victims with State, County, and private sources of assistance on the Eastern Shore.
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410.228.0800
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MARYLAND INTERFAITH RECOVERY TEAM
Coordinated by the Department of Human Resources, these contacts can help match storm victims with State, County, and private sources of assistance on the Western Shore.
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1.866.513.5663
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Community Services
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