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SANTA FE, New Mexico – If you live in Lincoln County and were affected by the severe storms, flooding and landslides that began June 23, 2025, you may be eligible for FEMA assistance for losses not covered by insurance.

If you have already applied, here’s what to expect next. 

Home Inspections

Within 10 days after applying, a FEMA inspector may contact you to schedule an appointment. To be prepared for the visit, please have the following available:

Photo identificationProof that you owned or occupied the house at the time of the disasterReceipts for home repairs or replacement of damaged itemsPictures of any damage that may now be repaired

For an accessible video on FEMA home inspections, go to FEMA Accessible: Home Inspections.

Your FEMA Letter

Within 10 days after the inspector’s visit, you will receive a letter in the mail or via email explaining your application status and how to respond. The letter will explain whether FEMA has approved you for assistance, how much, and how the assistance must be used.

If you are not approved for FEMA assistance, your letter will explain what to do if you disagree with FEMA’s decision.

You may need to submit additional information or supporting documentation. The letter will explain how to appeal the decision if you do not agree with it. For an overview of the appeal process, visit How Do I Appeal the Final Decision? | FEMA.gov

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ST. LOUIS – If you don’t have a safe place to live or if continued temporary housing is still needed because of recent disasters in Missouri, you can contact FEMA to request assistance. 

Get help with rent

To request assistance to help with rent, homeowners and renters need to contact FEMA and let them know. This can be done by:

First applying for FEMA Assistance at DisasterAssistance.gov.Visiting a Disaster Recovery Center. For locations, visit: FEMA.gov/DRC.Calling the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362. If you use a relay service such as VRS, give FEMA your number for that service.Sending your request in writing to FEMA: P.O. Box 10055, Hyattsville, MD 20782-8055.

FEMA will do a home inspection to verify damage reported on your application. 

If approved, you will receive an initial rental award of up to two months of rent. Rental Assistance may help cover your monthly rent amount, which may include a security deposit. It might not cover all rental expenses.

Continued Temporary Housing Assistance

If you received rental assistance from FEMA and require further rental assistance while working toward your permanent housing plan, we encourage you to stay in touch with FEMA. Continued Temporary Housing Assistance (CTHA) may be available for those who qualify. 

Impacted residents can apply for CTHA based on three months of their actual monthly costs for rent and utilities or the Fair Market Rent, whichever is less.

Continued Temporary Housing Assistance eligibility requirements:

Be awarded initial

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FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in Dyer, McNairy and Montgomery counties are closing permanently Friday, Aug. 1. Homeowners and renters in Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Dyer, Hardeman, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion and Wilson counties have until Aug. 19 to apply for FEMA assistance.

Disaster Recovery Centers Closing at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1:

Dyer County: Bogota Community Center, 78 Sandy Lane, Bogota, TN 38007 McNairy County: Latta Theatre, 205 W. Court Ave., Selmer, TN 38375Montgomery County: Montgomery County Library, 350 Pageant Lane, Clarksville, TN 37040Open Recovery CentersHardeman County: Safehaven Storm Shelter, 530 Madison Ave W., Grand Junction, TN 38039Obion County: Obion County Library, 1221 E. Reelfoot Ave., Union City, TN 38261

Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Friday; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; Closed Sunday

How to Apply for FEMA Assistance

Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA App for mobile devices or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. In-person help is available at any Disaster Recovery Center for submitting applications, getting updates and asking questions. Find a center here: DRC Locator (fema.gov).

Video: What to Expect Before Applying for FEMA Assistance | ASL | Spanish

Video: Next Steps After Applying for FEMA Assistance  | ASL | Spanish

Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration are also available. To learn more or apply, visit sba.gov/disaster or call 800-659-2955.

FEMA is committed to providing equal access to federal assistance for Tennesseans who were affected by the April 2-24 severe storms,

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