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FEMA disaster assistance does not affect other federal benefits that Tennesseans may receive. Survivors who had uninsured damage to homes or property from the April 2-24 severe storms may apply.
Accepting FEMA money will not affect your eligibility for Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and other federal programs. In addition, any assistance you receive from FEMA is not considered taxable income.
Residents in Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Dyer, Hardeman, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion and Wilson counties are eligible to apply for FEMA disaster assistance from the April 2-24 severe storms. The application deadline is August 19.
Disaster grants help you pay for temporary housing, essential home repairs, essential personal property replacement and other serious disaster-related needs not covered by insurance or other sources.
Housing Assistance covers repairs to structural parts of your primary residence. This includes windows, doors, floors, walls, ceilings, cabinets, heating, ventilation, air-conditioning systems (HVACs), utilities (electrical, plumbing and gas systems) and entrance/exit ways. FEMA may also reimburse you for repairing or replacing your furnace, well and septic system.Other Needs Assistance may reimburse both homeowners and renters for uninsured out-of-pocket expenses, such as:Medical and dental expenses; funeral and burial costs; cleaning, or replacement of clothing, household furniture and appliances; specialized tools used for your occupation; childcare, educational materials, moving, storage and other necessary expenses related to the storms.Your personally owned and registered disaster-damaged
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