FEMA went door to door at a manufactured home community in Naples Thursday.
“Everyone in the declared county has the right to register,” said FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Specialist Lucas Kohler. “Part of that right is accessibility. Not everyone will catch the news that FEMA is in an area or know how to use a computer to register themselves.”
Victoria ScottSo, disaster assistance survivor specialists, or DSAs, went door to door to make sure residents knew they were there to help them.
Naples resident Linda Kloman told FOX 4’s Victoria Scott she didn’t register Thursday.
You can watch Victoria’s full report here:
FEMA puts boots on the ground in Naples
However, Kloman said she appreciates the face-to-face interaction.
“I thought it was really nice that they’re actually in the neighborhood coming to individuals ‘ homes,” Kloman said. “It’s a complicated process, and it’s helpful when they’re helpful.”