I’m pretty sure there was no FEMA back in 1971, but I was a young mother, and a horrid earthquake struck in the early morning hours. My house tilted and fell off of it’s foundations. I lost most everything. We were broke.
I cannot tell you how grateful I was to be told I could register for Federal relief, and the federal government paid my rent for 2 months. Just enough time to get it back together.
It felt like a gift from heaven. I’m sure these folks are going to be very appreciative as well.
I have heard a few advertisements on TV and radio from insurance companies - call us at xxx-xxxx if you lost your home and were insured by us. We’re here to help you.
That means a lot.
You are correct. There was no FEMA in 1971. It was the peanut farmer from Georgia who brought us FEMA. One of the many disasters from the worst president this country has ever had