The ADRC of Dane County provides information about resources and support on all aspects of life related to aging or living with a disability and is a one-stop shop for older adults, people with disabilities and their families. ADRC staff are unbiased and knowledgeable professionals who listen to your concerns, help clarify your options and direct you to appropriate resources. The ADRC is also the access point for information about long-term care options and applying for public benefits. Services provided by the ADRC are free and available to all Dane County residents regardless of income or assets.

If you suffered property damage or loss directly caused by a major disaster, you are urged to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and apply for disaster assistance – even if you have insurance. Help may be available for uninsured or underinsured losses or when insurance claims are not promptly settled.

A vast number of people are registering for assistance. FEMA is working to make the process as simple and easy-to-understand as possible. It typically takes FEMA a few days to process an application.

Help from FEMA for homeowners and renters can include grants for rent, temporary housing, home repairs to primary residences as well as other serious disaster-related needs. The assistance FEMA provides is limited and intended to meet survivors’ basic needs and to help them on their way to recovery, not compensate for all their losses.