Change of address needed from people displaced by disaster

WKOW - TV

When many Wisconsin residents and business owners in disaster-affected areas left their damaged homes or businesses, their mail became undeliverable. Residents and business owners displaced by the disaster need to notify the post office of their new mailing addresses. Without an updated change of address, mail cannot be forwarded and may cause important information or checks to be returned.

"Some federally-issued checks must be mailed directly to the recipient and cannot be forwarded," said Federal Coordinating Officer (FCO) Dolph Diemont. "Those displaced by the disaster are encouraged to contact any agencies from whom they expect to receive checks and provide them with an updated mailing address." FCOs lead the federal side of joint federal/state disaster operations.

Each time applicants move, they need to notify the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) of their new addresses so any mail sent by friends, family and the federal or state governments can be delivered.

To update their address with FEMA, applicants can call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 1-800-462-7585 for those with speech or hearing impairment, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily, or submit changes online.

To put in a change of address with USPS, persons may visit any U.S. Post Office or use the postal services telephone or internet change of address options. Change of addresses can be filed online or by calling 1-800-ASK-USPS (800-275-8777).