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Hurricane Information
Social Security's Hurricane Information (En Español)
Updated: November 9, 2009 2:57 PM Get email updates when this information changes.
Welcome to Social Security’s hurricane portal, where you’ll find information to assist you in preparing for and handling the challenges that arise when hurricanes and tropical storms strike. Check out the links below for information on safety, preparedness, Social Security office closures, signing up for direct deposit of your benefit payments, and more.
Emergency If you do not receive your regularly scheduled payment from Payments Social Security as a result of a hurricane, you can go to any
open Social Security office and request an immediate payment. To find the nearest open Social Security office, call 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).
Office Closings
As a result of Tropical Storm Ida, the following offices are closed Monday, Novermber 9, 2009:
Florida
Social Security 111B Racetrack Rd., NW Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32547 Social Security 411 W Garden Street Pensacola, FL 32502 If your local Social Security office were to be closed, be If Your Local Office aware that many services are available online. is Closed If you had a scheduled appointment, please call 1-800-772-1213 for assistance.
You can also do business with Social Security over the phone by calling 1-800-772-1213 (TTY number, 1-800-325-0778).
Direct Deposit Information
The threat of a hurricane is one more reason to sign up for Direct Deposit of your monthly benefits. With Direct Deposit, your money is safe in your bank, savings and loan or credit union account no matter what happens to interrupt mail service. For more information or to sign up visit our Direct Deposit site.
If you do not have a bank account you can sign up for the Direct Direct Express® card program. With Direct Express®, Express deposits from federal payments are made directly to the card. Information
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Last reviewed or modified Monday Nov 09, 2009