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In addition to the physical and emotional impact of a disaster, you may also face financial challenges in the days, weeks and even months or years ahead. Of course, ensuring your family’s physical safety is your first priority. Afterward, you can begin to take these practical steps to recover your financial well-being.
Department of Motor Vehicles
Contact the issuing authority
Your insurance agent or company
Department of Veterans Affairs, Papers 1-800-827-1000 or TDD/TTY 1-800-829-4833
Visit State Department website
Bureau of Records in the appropriate state
Local Social Security office
1-800-772-1213 or TDD/TTY 1-800-325-0778
The issuing financial institution, as soon as possible
Records department of the area in which the property is located
Issuing company or your broker
Your attorney
The IRS center where filed, your accountant or 1-800-829-1040
Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services, 1-800-375-5283
Lending Institution
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