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Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers are now open in Cheatham and Dickson counties to assist Tennesseans who experienced damage or loss from the April 2-24 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding. 

Cheatham County: Kingston Springs City Hall, 396 Spring Street, Kingston Springs, TN 37082
Hours: 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. CT Today; 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. Closed Sunday 

Dickson County: Dickson County Government Building, 303 Henslee Drive, Dickson, TN 37005
Hours: 8 a.m.–6 p.m. CT Tuesday-Friday; Saturday 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Closed Sunday

When the above recovery centers move to a new location or a new recovery center opens, details will be provided to the public. To find a center near you, visit fema.gov/drc.

Homeowners and renters in Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Dyer, Hardeman, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion and Wilson counties can apply for FEMA assistance at a recovery center. FEMA representatives will help with applications for federal assistance and provide information about other disaster recovery resources.  The deadline to apply for assistance is Aug. 19.

FEMA financial assistance may include money for basic home repairs or other uninsured, disaster-related needs, such as childcare, vehicle, medical needs, funeral expenses or the replacement of personal property.

In addition to FEMA personnel, representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration and state agencies will be available to assist survivors.

It is not necessary to go to a center to apply for FEMA assistance. Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA App for mobile devices or call the FEMA

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AUSTIN, Texas – South Texas residents who have been affected by the March severe storms and flooding have two weeks left to apply for disaster assistance.

Homeowners and renters in Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy counties who were displaced or have property damage from the March 26-28 storms have until Tuesday, July 22, 2025, to apply for FEMA Assistance. 

To date, more than $70.5 million in state and federal assistance has been approved for South Texas survivors. This includes: $39.2 million for Housing Assistance and $31.3 million for Other Needs Assistance.

There are many types of assistance available for survivors with uninsured losses. Assistance may include money for rent, home repair or replacement, vehicle damage, medical expenses, moving and storage, and temporary housing.

While FEMA cannot duplicate insurance payments, it may be able to help where insurance did not. File your insurance claim first, then apply for FEMA Assistance.

There are several ways to apply or check the status of your application:

The fastest is by going online to DisasterAssistance.govDownload the FEMA App for mobile devices Call the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362 between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. CT. Help is available in most languages. Visit a Disaster Recovery Center for in person support. To find a center close to you, go online to: DRC Locator, or text DRC along with your Zip Code to 43362 (Ex: DRC 78552). 

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