AFA
Disaster Relief FundTo All
AFA Members and Retirees:
We know that disaster has changed your
lives in so many ways. While we can’t stop destructive events from
happening, we can, as a Union, assist you in your recovery effort. AFA
established a disaster fund after September 11th to aid our
members who were placed in harms way. AFA members and retirees, whose
primary residence is in a federally-declared disaster area, and who have
suffered damage and/or dislocation, are eligible for $200.00 from the AFA
Disaster Relief Fund. It is a gift made possible by the generosity of you
fellow union sisters and brothers with AFA..
This recovery packet lists other resources
available to you, as well as provides a description of how to access AFA
Disaster Relief Funds, if they are available. If you have any questions
about how to apply for this fund, please call the international EAP office
at 1-800-424-2406.
We extend our heartfelt sympathy to you and
your family during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Patricia A. Friend
International President
Disaster Recovery Resources
AFA Disaster Relief Fund (AFA-DRF)
www.afanet.org
AFA members and retirees, whose primary
residence is located in a federally-declared disaster area and who have
suffered damage and/or dislocation, are eligible for $200.00 from the AFA-DRF,
if they are available. To apply, fax the attached form to 202-434-1411 or
send the information via email to
eapassist@afanet.org.
Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) www.fema.gov
This Federal agency distributes money and
services to individuals in designated disaster areas whose property has been
damaged or destroyed and whose losses are not covered by insurance.
Assistance may include cash grants up to $26,000. Register for the
Individual Assistance Program at 1-800-621-FEMA or link to:
FEMA’s Guide to the
Application Process
www.fema.gov/about/process.
Register for the
Individual Assistance Program www.fema.gov/assistance/index.shtm
The Union Plus Credit Card-DRF
www.unionprivilege.org/hurricane.cfm
Cardholders experiencing financial
hardships due to a disaster may be eligible for Union Plus Disaster Relief
Fund grants which are available from $500 to $2000 and do not need to be
repaid. To apply for a DRF grant, cardholders should call the Credit Card
Disaster Relief Helpline at 1-877-761-5028. Other special assistance for
cardholders includes lower rates and fee waivers for cardholders.
Other Union Plus programs are
available disaster victims. Call or link to:
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) www.irs.gov
The IRS offers Special Tax Considerations
for taxpayers experiencing loss in declared disaster areas. Visit their
website to find out more.
AFA-CWA EAP
If you are in need of other
assistance, including mental health referrals or a fellow flight attendant
who will listen, contact your local AFA EAP committee. Your committee
members can be found at
www.afanet.org or call the International EAP Department for their names
and numbers. Your calls are confidential and help is just a phone call
away. 1-800-424-2406
Association of Flight
Attendants-CWA
Application for
Disaster Relief Fund
Name________________________________________
Carrier_________________________________
Active Flight
Attendant_____ Retiree_____ Domicile____________________________
Primary residence
address affected by disaster:
Street____________________________________________________________
City_____________________________
State______________
Zip code________
Telephone
number
where you can be reached now
________________________
Alternate telephone
number
_______________________
Are you currently
living in the residence? Yes
_____
No
_____
If no, identify
an alternate mailing address below where a check from the Disaster Fund can
mailed if you are eligible and if funds are available:
Street____________________________________________________________
City_____________________________
State______________
Zip code________
E-mail address
______________________How often are you able to check E-mail?__________
Send application
to:
Association of
Flight Attendants-CWA EAP
501 Third St. NW, 2nd Floor
Washington DC, 20001
Voice: (800) 424-2406
Fax: (202) 434-1411
E-mail: eapassist@afanet.org
USA MEC EAP Chariperson
Deborah A McCormick
401-225-1459
"Flight Attendants
Helping Flight Attendants"
