Damage Reporting Guide
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Delaware 211
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County EMA
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Disaster impacted individuals should report their damages as early as possible. Damage reports can help the state of Delaware apply for federal aid on behalf of its residents.
Here are some tips to follow when filing your damage report.
It is highly encouraged to include photos in your damage report, however it is not mandatory.
Do Not
- DO NOT put yourself in a dangerous situation when taking pictures or filling out the report.
- DO NOT submit multiple reports for the same primary residence.
Do
- Double-check your address and location on the map within the damage report.
- Make sure your photos are clear and include close-ups of specific points of damage and of the entire structure when safe to do so. (see example photos below)
- Take multiple pictures from different angles.
- Describe your photos in the comment fields.
- For flood damages, include photos that show waterlines if possible.
Example Photos
