If You Are Not Insured

Your recovery from a fire loss may be based upon your own resources and help from your community.

Private organizations that may be sources of aid or information: 

• American Red Cross
• Salvation Army
• Religious organizations
• Department of Social Services
• Civic organizations

If your property is not insured or if your insurance will not cover all of your losses, contact your family lawyer or the Internal Revenue Service for directions; you may be eligible for casualty loss. The following links may be helpful:

• "IRS Publication 547, Tax Information on Disasters, Casualty Losses, and Thefts" - Internal Revenue Service
• "About Publication 547, Casualties, Disasters, and Thefts" - Internal Revenue Service

You should also obtain a copy of the fire report for your records and for submission to agencies requesting the report.