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4. Representatives in charge of military benefits and social and disability services5. Assistive technology or medical equipment providers

7. Financial advisors8. Banking institutions9. Neighborhood, civic, and house of worship contacts

“Make sure you store important phone numbers somewhere besides just your cell phone,” FEMA advises.When you apply for disaster assistance, you may need to show proof of ID or income. You may also need to re-establish financial accounts if checks are destroyed or if online access is down.

Other records can help you prove the identity of household members, maintain or re-establish contact with family and friends, maintain contact with employers, and apply for other forms of assistance.

If you don’t have an original version of a document listed above, contact the appropriate company or agency to request a copy. If you receive paper checks for any federal benefits, consider enrolling in automatic benefits, and if you receive paper checks from an employer, consider requesting direct deposit or prepaid debit cards.2. Doctors, dentists, or other health care providers

4. Representatives in charge of military benefits and social and disability services5. Assistive technology or medical equipment providers

7. Financial advisors8. Banking institutions