Thread: FEMA says illegal immigrants can benefit from assistance

FEMA Aid for Undocumented Immigrants with U.S. born children
By Melissa Cabral, WINK News

Story Created: Sep 7, 2008 at 6:33 PM EDT

Story Updated: Sep 7, 2008 at 6:33 PM EDT

A Call for Action from our viewers: Tropical Storm Fay flooded parts of Southwest Florida forcing hundreds of people out of their homes and into shelters.

Since then, many viewers have called our newsroom or sent e-mails asking if undocumented immigrants will receive federal aid.

WINK News has learned the answer is yes, sometimes.

A FEMA Spokesman tells WINK News undocumented immigrants can receive federal aid if a child is a U.S. citizen.

It's been agency policy for a number of years.

FEMA Spokesperson William Lindsey says, "If there's someone who lives there like a child who has a social security number the parent can file under the child's social security number."

An undocumented who asked not to be identified says many will not apply out of fear, "They feel afraid because they have to give personal information out they're more at risk for getting caught by immigration and getting deported."

The idea of idea of undocumented immigrants receiving federal aid is sparking mixed emotions in Southwest Florida.

Sandra Berkshire says,"I couldn't possibly say not to let a child have the benefits of it."

Mary Clutz disagrees saying, "I feel sorry for people like that but what are you going to do when so many of our people are legal don't get help."

There are other misconceptions about FEMA aid. If you have insurance you should still apply for FEMA Aid because it could help pay for what insurance doesn't cover. You need to apply as soon as possible. You may be eligible for aid if you're a renter. You don't need to wait to clean up before an inspector comes to your home.

To apply, call 1-800-621-FEMA. Expect the call to take about 20 minutes.


http://www.winknews.com/news/local/27975999.html

"We have to provide avenues to help anyone who will fall through the cracks of FEMA," said Richard Garza, a developer with Padre Island Health Specialists, during a meeting at Brownsville's Mexican Consulate on Friday




Oh here we go........another attempt to petition the government for additional funds funneled to ethnocentric interests. Just cry about how they are too afraid to go get FEMA help so our organizations need to provide it because the illegals trust us.

You know what? If they're so afraid of going to seek help through FEMA just like everybody else, then to hell with them. Let them pack up their bags and leave.

I'm getting fed up with the demands for special treatment and "avenues" to help criminals, who do not even belong here, which is just funneling more of our tax money into the bank accounts of those responsible for undermining us.

According to FEMA officials, undocumented immigrants homeowners can receive non-cash assistance like food, medical services, temporary emergency housing and Crisis Counseling, regardless of documentation status.

If a member of their household is a legal resident, or if they have a child who is a legal resident, then they can file for cash assistance through that relative.

Documents proving that the home belongs to the individual applying for assistance at that point - such as a deed, tax statement or insurance policy - as well as the Social Security number of the resident applicant, will be necessary for individuals to receive aid.

Gee, and who is going to check on the SSN in an emergency? FEMA? Like there aren't enough stolen IDs going around. Then those aiding and abetting illegals by allowing them to buy homes should end up in some sort of incarceration, especially if they hold the mortgages.

Originally Posted by vortex

According to FEMA officials, undocumented immigrants homeowners can receive non-cash assistance like food, medical services, temporary emergency housing and Crisis Counseling, regardless of documentation status.

If a member of their household is a legal resident, or if they have a child who is a legal resident, then they can file for cash assistance through that relative.

Documents proving that the home belongs to the individual applying for assistance at that point - such as a deed, tax statement or insurance policy - as well as the Social Security number of the resident applicant, will be necessary for individuals to receive aid.

Gee, and who is going to check on the SSN in an emergency? FEMA? Like there aren't enough stolen IDs going around. Then those aiding and abetting illegals by allowing them to buy homes should end up in some sort of incarceration, especially if they hold the mortgages.

Great point Vortex. But, I think this may just be the answer as to WHY these adovcacy groups are talking about IAs being fearful of going for assistance through the same channels as everyone else.

How many of them are holding forged documents or stolen information? How many purchased or rented homes, purchased their furniture, established utilities, etc. using those forged documents and that stolen information?

In the past they would have gotten away with it but things have changed.....drastically......and for the first time they are truly in fear of being caught.

And this is precisely WHY their advocacy groups want to provide "avenues" for IAs to receive assistance. It has nothing to do with people who might fall through cracks. It's got everything to do with allowing these people to avoid having to deal with agencies which will scrutinize their documents and claims, and instead allow them to receive assistance through agencies which will do no such thing.

And, quite frankly, that illegals are afraid, is a good sign. A very good sign, indeed. It indicates that we are on the right track.

feduphispanic you've seen this first hand, if I remember correctly, AND you were offered a deal by a woman to pay for your food if you paid her $1 for every $2 she put on her Lone Star Card.