Evacuees from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita who are living in North Dakota and cannot return home can still have their homes inspected, according to officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Hurricane evacuees who have registered with FEMA will be contacted by inspectors to set up an inspection date and time. If evacuees are unable to return home, they can designate an authorized person to be present during the inspection.
The FEMA-contracted inspector will fax the evacuee a release form that must be signed and returned by fax before the inspection can take place. If the applicant does not have a relative, neighbor or friend that can be the authorized agent, the inspector can offer a FEMA employee to act as an authorized agent and represent the interests of the applicant.
All applicants must provide proof that they occupied the residence to be inspected at the time of the disaster, whether they rented or own the home.
Evacuees must register by calling (800) 462-7585 or applying at www.fema.gov .
