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FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky homeowners and renters who experienced damage or loss caused by the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides have less than one week left to apply for federal disaster assistance. The deadline to apply is July 25.

How To Apply for FEMA Assistance

There are several ways to apply for FEMA assistance:

Online at DisasterAssistance.gov.Visit any Disaster Recovery Center. To find a center close to you, visit fema.gov/DRC, or text DRC along with your Zip Code to 43362 (Example: “DRC 29169”).Use the FEMA mobile app.Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Help is available in many languages. If you use a relay service, such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service. FEMA works with every household on a case-by-case basis.

FEMA representatives can explain available assistance programs, how to apply to FEMA, and help connect survivors with resources for their recovery needs.

When you apply, you will need to provide:A current phone number where you can be contacted.Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying.Your Social Security Number. A general list of damage and losses.Banking information if you choose direct deposit.  If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name.

Survivors should keep their contact information updated with FEMA as the agency may need to call to schedule

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Middle and Western Tennesseans who experienced damage from the April 2-24 severe storms can get in-person assistance at FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers. The deadline to apply for assistance is Aug. 19.

Money is available for survivors who need help covering uninsured costs for things like rental expenses, home repairs, vehicle damage, medical expenses, moving and storage, and reimbursement for temporary housing. Homeowners, renters, students, self-employed, ranchers and farmers in Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Dyer, Hardeman, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion and Wilson counties can apply for FEMA assistance.

Disaster Recovery CenterHours: 

Beginning Monday, July 21 centers are open:
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Friday
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday
Closed Sunday

LOCATIONS:

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

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

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Tomorrow, Tuesday July 22 is the final day for Oklahoma residents who have been affected by the March wildfires and straight-line winds to apply for FEMA assistance.

Homeowners and renters in Cleveland, Creek, Lincoln, Logan, Oklahoma, Pawnee, and Payne counties who were displaced or have property damage from the March 14-21 wildfires can apply for FEMA assistance until 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22. After the deadline, survivors can still upload information and submit paperwork to their FEMA account. 

There are many types of assistance available for survivors who need help covering costs for things like rental expenses, home repairs, vehicle damage, medical expenses, moving and storage, and reimbursement for temporary housing.

There are three ways to apply:

To view an accessible video about how to apply visit: Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance – YouTube

Residents and businesses in the seven eligible counties can also apply for a low-interest disaster loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to help recover from the March wildfires and straight-line winds. For more information about the loans available and how to apply, visit: Oklahoma Survivors Can Apply for SBA Loans.

For the latest information about Oklahoma’s recovery, visit  fema.gov/disaster/4866. Follow FEMA Region 6 on social media at x.com/FEMARegion6 and at facebook.com/FEMARegion6

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AUSTIN, Texas – A Disaster Recovery Center will open Sunday, July 20, in Burnet County to offer face-to-face help to survivors who had damage or losses from the severe storms and flooding in Central Texas.

Homeowners, renters and eligible non-residents may receive FEMA assistance for losses not covered by insurance. Survivors with homeowner’s or renter’s insurance should first file a claim with their insurance company as soon as possible. If your policy does not cover all your damage expenses, you may be eligible for federal assistance.

The Disaster Recovery Center is located at:

Burnet Community Center
401 E. Jackson St.
Burnet, TX 78611
Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily

FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration are supporting the Texas Division of Emergency Management, which is leading efforts to help survivors apply for federal disaster assistance. Center specialists can also identify potential needs and connect survivors with local, state and federal agencies as well as nonprofit organizations and community groups. 

Disaster Recovery Centers are accessible to people with disabilities and those with access and functional needs. They are also equipped with assistive technology. If you need a reasonable accommodation or an American Sign Language interpreter, call 833-285-7448 (press 2 for Spanish).

You have until Thursday, Sept. 4, to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. Here’s how:

The fastest way to apply is online at DisasterAssistance.govYou may also use the FEMA mobile appCall the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Lines are open from

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