Presidential Declaration - State of Alabama

Contact: John S. Robison
334-241-4166

11/21/2002

The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced today that President George W. Bush has declared Alabama a federal disaster making 28 counties eligible for federal assistance following numerous tornadoes which struck the state November 5th and 10th.

People needing assistance from the Alabama Department of Insurance (ALDOI) regarding insurance claims may contact the Property/Casualty Division by calling 1-800-433-3966.

Those needing assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency may contact FEMA by calling their help line 1-800-621-FEMA (3362).