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Residents who applied for FEMA disaster assistance after the April 2-24 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding will receive a letter from FEMA by mail or e-mail. The letter may ask you to submit more information or supporting documents that are needed to continue processing your application. 

It is important to read the letter carefully. It will include the amount of assistance FEMA may provide and information on how you can use your disaster assistance funds. The letter will also explain your application status and it will give you information about how to appeal the decision.

You may be asked to provide one or more of the following:

Proof of insurance coverageSettlement of insurance claims or denial letter from insurance providerProof of identityProof of occupancy  Proof of ownershipProof that the damaged property was your primary residence at the time of the disaster

If you have questions about your letter, call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362.

Homeowners and renters in Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Dyer, Hardeman, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion and Wilson counties can apply for federal assistance until the Aug. 19 application deadline.

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).

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SANTA FE, New Mexico – Homeowners and renters in Lincoln County who suffered losses after severe storms, flooding and landslides are encouraged to apply for FEMA assistance even if they have received help from FEMA after past disasters.

Previous FEMA aid does not affect eligibility for assistance for the severe weather that began June 23. Disaster assistance can include grants for home repairs, personal property loss and other disaster-caused needs.

Lincoln County residents with homeowners or renters insurance are encouraged to file a claim as soon as possible with their insurance carrier. By law, FEMA cannot provide funding for losses covered by your insurance. If your policy does not cover all disaster expenses, you may then be eligible for federal assistance. 

There are several ways to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. The fastest way to apply is at DisasterAssistance.gov.In-person assistance is available at the State Disaster Resource Center located at Eastern New Mexico University – Ruidoso Annex, 709 Mechem Dr., Ruidoso, NM 88345. The location is open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.You can also use the FEMA App for mobile devices or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m. MT. If you use a relay service, captioned telephone or other service, you can give FEMA your number for that service. Helpline specialists speak many languages. Press 2 for Spanish. 

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SANTA FE, New Mexico – In coordination with the state of New Mexico, FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration staff will offer face-to-face help starting Saturday, July 26, for residents affected by the ongoing severe storms, flooding and landslides

Homeowners and renters in Lincoln County may be eligible for FEMA assistance for losses not covered by insurance for the severe weather that began June 23.

FEMA and SBA will support state-led recovery efforts at a state Disaster Resource Center. Staff can help residents apply for federal assistance, including grants from FEMA or low-interest SBA loans. 

Staff will be available starting Saturday, July 26 at the following location:

LINCOLN COUNTY
Eastern New Mexico University-Ruidoso Annex 
709 Mechem Dr.
Ruidoso, N.M. 88345

Hours: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., daily 

SBA provides low-interest disaster loans for homeowners, renters, businesses and nonprofit organizations. For more program and location information, please go to www.sba.gov/disaster. You may also apply online at https:// lending.sba.gov. You may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 or email [email protected] for more information on SBA disaster assistance.

FEMA staff can help residents in several ways including:

Checking the status of an application already in the system and making minor changes to applications.Contacting faith-based organizations, community groups, private sector businesses and public libraries that may have the capability to distribute disaster-related information to residents in the impacted county.Identifying organizations providing disaster-related services and/or resources to the public for long-term

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AUSTIN, Texas – In coordination with the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will permanently close Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) next week in the South Texas counties affected by the severe storms and flooding that occurred March 26-28.

The DRCs are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at these locations. The centers will close Friday, Aug. 1 at 7 p.m.

Cameron:

Harlingen Convention Center

701 Harlingen Heights

Harlingen, TX 78552

San Benito Parks and Recreation Bldg.

705 N. Bowie St.

San Benito, TX. 78586

Hidalgo County

Weslaco EDC

275 S. Kansas Ave.

Weslaco, TX 78596

Pharr Development & Research Center

850 W. Dicker Road

Pharr, TX. 78577

FEMA and SBA are supporting state-led recovery efforts at the recovery centers. Staff can help survivors affected by the storms in Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy counties check the status of their application for disaster assistance. They can also identify potential needs and connect survivors with local, state and federal agencies, as well as nonprofits and community groups. Residents can visit any open center to meet with representatives of FEMA, the state of Texas and the SBA. No appointment is needed.

All centers are accessible to people with disabilities or access and functional needs and are equipped with assistive technology. If you need a reasonable accommodation or sign language interpreter, please call 833-285-7448 (press 2 for Spanish).

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