Dac Message 5419

<b>Identify the Assistance and Document Types</b></p>

<p><b>Before you begin, please be sure that none of your files are locked or password-protected.</b> The system will reject these files if you upload them. We can only process unprotected files. Filenames must also be unique and 50 characters or less.</p>

<p>To start the upload process, you must first select the <b>Assistance Type</b> from the list provided.</p>

<p>Once an Assistance Type has been selected, make a selection from the <b>Document Type</b> list. If you are unable to locate the name of the document type you are uploading, please select an item that is similar to your document.</p>

<b>Verify the Document and the Document Fields</b></p><p>

Once a document type has been selected, text will appear in the <b>Help for the Document Chosen</b> window. This information is provided to assist you in understanding what and how FEMA may use the document you uploaded. A list is also displayed below the <b>Help for the Document Chosen</b> window; you must include all the information in the list. This list is provided to assist you with ensuring that the document you are uploading contains all of the FEMA required information to validate the accuracy of the document. Failure to include this information could result in a delay processing your case.</p>

<b>Click &quot;Next&quot;</b></p><p>

After you have checked the box, click <b>Next</b> to continue with the upload process. If you are not ready to upload your document, you may click <b>Back</b> to return to the <b>Upload Center</b>.</p><p>

Any documents you have uploaded while logged into your account will display in the <b>Files Uploaded During This Login</b> area for your tracking purposes. After you log off all uploaded documents will be removed from this area on the screen and stored on the <b>Upload History</b> screen.</p>