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FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE and BASIC NEEDS
American
Red Cross
218-233-8040 (local) or 1-800-252-6746
Providing assistance for those with disaster caused needs.
Cass
County Social Services
241-5761
Financial assistance may be available through financial services
if eligible.
FEMA
North Dakota/Minnesota 1-800-462-9029
For Speech/Hearing Impaired: 1-800-462-7585
Homeowners and businesses that have suffered losses may begin registering
their damage. Everyone who has suffered losses needs to apply.
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Internal
Revenue Service
IRS 1-800-829-1040 or (TTY
1-800-829-4059)
North Dakota State Tax Department 1-800-638-2901
May allow losses that were suffered on home, personal property,
and household goods to be deducted on the income tax return if they
are not covered by insurance. Taxpayers also file an amended return
to receive in an early tax return. County tax assessors may provide
information and assistance on possible tax relief.
What
should you know about Federal Flood Insurance?
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) was created to provide
flood insurance to home and business owners in communities that
adopt and enforce floodplain management ordinances to reduce future
flood damage.
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How do you know if flood insurance is right for you?
- What
is the typical cost and how much should you spend?
- Can
you afford it and when should you get it?
- Once
you buy insurance, how do you pay for it?
The
National Flood Insurance Program www.fema.gov/nfip/infocon.htm
can answer those questions and much more.
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