How to spot actual FEMA workers after Elizabethtown residents warned about scammers

COMMUNITY STEPPED UP TO HELP GET THE DOORS BACK OPEN. FIRST, AT 530, A WARNING TONIGHT ABOUT FAKE FEMA WORKERS AROUND PARTS OF KENTUCKY RAVAGED BY NATURAL DISASTERS, FROM TORNADOES TO FLOODING. HUNDREDS OF FEMA EMPLOYEES ARE WORKING AROUND THE STATE TO HELP PEOPLE, BUT THERE HAVE ALSO BEEN REPORTS OF FAKE FEMA WORKERS. ADDIE MEINERS WENT TO HARDIN COUNTY, WHERE POLICE ARE WARNING ABOUT SCAMMERS AND FOUND OUT HOW TO TELL IF WORKERS ASKING YOU QUESTIONS ARE REAL. THE ELIZABETHTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT SAYS TO BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR PEOPLE POSING AS FEMA OFFICIALS. SO TO FIGURE OUT HOW YOU CAN TELL THE DIFFERENCE. WE WENT STRAIGHT TO THE SOURCE. THAT LEAD EVERY TIME THERE IS A DISASTER, THERE IS PEOPLE WHO ARE READY TO TAKE ADVANTAGE. ERENDIRA STREETER WITH FEMA SAYS THEY맥스카지노�VE ALREADY SEEN SCAMMERS GOING DOOR TO DOOR IN KENTUCKY, CLAIMING TO BE WITH THE AGENCY. WE ALL HAVE AN I.D. WITH A PICTURE. MAKE SURE WE SHOW YOU OUR OFFICIAL IDENTIFICATION WHEN WE COME TO YOUR HOUSE. IF WE COME TO YOUR HOUSE. BUT STREETER SAYS FEMA OFFICIALS ARE NO LONGER GOING DOOR TO DOOR UNANNOUNCED. THE ONLY REASON SOMEONE FROM FEMA WOULD COME TO YOUR DOOR IS IF YOU HAD A SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT. IF SOMEBODY IS IN YOUR DOOR, MAKE SURE IF YOU맥스카지노�RE NOT SURE, EVEN IF THEY SHOW YOU AN OFFICIAL IDENTIFICATION, YOU CAN ALWAYS CALL US. OR YOU CAN VISIT ONE OF THE 23 DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS ACROSS THE STATE. THE DOORS ARE OPEN. YOU CAN COME HERE AS MANY TIMES AS YOU NEED, BUT IF YOU맥스카지노�RE UNABLE TO VISIT ONE OF THE CENTERS AND MUST DO YOUR BUSINESS OVER THE PHONE, STREETER WARNS TO BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU APPLY FOR FEMA ASSISTANCE. WE GIVE YOU A PERSONAL NUMBER OF YOUR APPLICATION. MAKE SURE THAT PERSON ON THE OTHER LINE CAN GIVE YOU THAT NUMBER IF THEY CAN맥스카지노�T, STREETER SAYS, JUST HANG UP AND ESPECIALLY DO NOT GIVE THEM ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION OR PAY THEM ANY MONEY. FEMA DOES NOT CHARGE FOR ANY APPLICATION. THERE IS NO FEE FOR HOME INSPECTION. THE BEST WAY TO PROTECT YOURSELF, STREETER SAYS, IS TO EITHER CALL THE FEMA HOTLINE OR VISIT A DISASTER RECOVERY CENTER IN PERSON. IN HARDIN COUNTY, I맥스카지노�M ADDIE MEINERS KEY NEWS.THANK YOU ADDIE AND THERE IS STILL TIME TO APPLY FOR FEMA ASSISTANCE. IF YOU HAVE NOT YET DONE SO. IF YOU ARE AFFECTED BY THE FEBRUARY FLOODING, YOUR DEADLINE TO APPLY IS NEXT SUNDAY, MAY 25TH. IF YOU ARE AFFECTED BY THE APRIL FLOODING OR TORNADOES, YOUR DEADLINE TO APPLY IS JUNE 25TH. YOU CAN APPLY BY EITHER CALLING FEMA DIRECTLY OR APPLYING ONLINE, OR BY VISITING ONE OF THE 23 DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS ACROSS THE STATE. WE맥스카지노�LL HAV

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While there have not been any official reports of scams taken by police in Hardin County, the Elizabethtown Police Department put out a warning on Facebook, urging residents to beware of scammers posing as FEMA agents. Erendira Strittar, a media relations specialist with FEMA, confirmed that it's not uncommon when the Federal Emergency Management Agency is present in a community. "Every time there is a disaster, there is people who are ready to take advantage," said Strittar. So, how can you tell when someone on the phone or at your door is a legitimate FEMA agent? Strittar said there are several telltale signs. "We all have an ID with a picture. Make sure we show you our official identification when we come to your house," said Strittar. "Or, if you receive a phone call from FEMA to do a follow-up on your application, make sure they give you the number of your application."Strittar said to never give someone your application number, but instead make them read it to you to confirm. If something feels off, you can always hang up and call the official FEMA hotline, 1-800-621-3362.Strittar said you can always call that hotline with questions, even if it's regarding someone at your door. However, Strittar said, FEMA is no longer canvasing, or door knocking, unless you have a scheduled appointment. "So when the inspector does show up to your house, the inspector still needs to identify themself with the person's official identification. If you do not have a scheduled appointment with an inspector or somebody from FEMA, and somebody comes to your door, first, make sure they show you an official identification. And then if you're still not sure, please call us," Strittar.Another important thing to note, according to Strittar, is that FEMA money is grant funding, not a loan. So you should not need to pay anyone from FEMA any money."FEMA does not charge for any application. There is no fee for home inspection. All our services are here to help the survivors," said Strittar. "So do not pay any money to anyone who is posing as a FEMA employee, and do not give any personal information to anyone who is saying they are from FEMA, is calling you, or showing up to your house without an appointment."If you have any questions or need assistance, the best thing to do is either call the FEMA hotline at 1-800-621-3362 or visit a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center. There are 23 across the state of Kentucky. To find the one closest to you, click here.If you have not yet filled out an application, you still have time to do so. If you were affected by the February flooding, the deadline to apply is May 25. If you were affected by the April tornadoes and flooding, the deadline to apply is June 25. You can apply over the phone, online, or in person.

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Erendira Strittar, a media relations specialist with FEMA, confirmed that it's not uncommon when the Federal Emergency Management Agency is present in a community.

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"Every time there is a disaster, there is people who are ready to take advantage," said Strittar.

So, how can you tell when someone on the phone or at your door is a legitimate FEMA agent? Strittar said there are several telltale signs.

"We all have an ID with a picture. Make sure we show you our official identification when we come to your house," said Strittar. "Or, if you receive a phone call from FEMA to do a follow-up on your application, make sure they give you the number of your application."

Strittar said to never give someone your application number, but instead make them read it to you to confirm. If something feels off, you can always hang up and call the official FEMA hotline, 1-800-621-3362.

Strittar said you can always call that hotline with questions, even if it's regarding someone at your door.

However, Strittar said, FEMA is no longer canvasing, or door knocking, unless you have a scheduled appointment.

"So when the inspector does show up to your house, the inspector still needs to identify themself with the person's official identification. If you do not have a scheduled appointment with an inspector or somebody from FEMA, and somebody comes to your door, first, make sure they show you an official identification. And then if you're still not sure, please call us," Strittar.

Another important thing to note, according to Strittar, is that FEMA money is grant funding, not a loan. So you should not need to pay anyone from FEMA any money.

"FEMA does not charge for any application. There is no fee for home inspection. All our services are here to help the survivors," said Strittar. "So do not pay any money to anyone who is posing as a FEMA employee, and do not give any personal information to anyone who is saying they are from FEMA, is calling you, or showing up to your house without an appointment."

If you have any questions or need assistance, the best thing to do is either call the FEMA hotline at 1-800-621-3362 or visit a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center. There are 23 across the state of Kentucky. To find the one closest to you, .

If you have not yet filled out an application, you still have time to do so. If you were affected by the February flooding, the deadline to apply is May 25. If you were affected by the April tornadoes and flooding, the deadline to apply is June 25.

You can apply over the phone, online, or in person.

How to spot actual FEMA workers after Elizabethtown residents warned about scammers

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