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If you were affected by either of two recent federally declared disasters in Missouri – March 14-15 or May 16 – you may be eligible for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

How to Apply

To apply for FEMA disaster assistance, go online to DisasterAssistance.gov, call toll-free 800-621-3362, or download the FEMA App.

What to Expect After Applying

A FEMA inspector may contact you to schedule a home inspection. To be prepared for the visit, please have the following documents:

Identity: Social Security number, state driver’s license, state ID, or voter registration card.Proof of ownership and occupancy.Receipts of any items purchased prior to inspection.Pictures of any damage that may now be repaired or cleared off the property.

During the appointment, FEMA inspectors will:

Present their official FEMA ID badges.Confirm your FEMA case number.Review structural and personal property damage.

FEMA inspectors will not:

Determine eligibility.Take any money or ask for credit card information.Take the place of an insurance inspection.

If you suspect that someone is not a legitimate FEMA inspector, do not provide your personal information, and contact local law enforcement about your concerns. 

Your Determination Letter
After the inspector’s visit, you will be sent a determination letter from FEMA either by mail or email. FEMA will explain in the letter whether you are eligible for assistance, how much, and how the assistance must be used.

If your letter says your application cannot be approved, it does not mean

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Businesses and residents in seven Oklahoma counties impacted by the March 14-21 wildfires and straight-line winds are eligible to apply for low-interest disaster assistance loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

FEMA partners with other agencies to meet the needs of survivors after a disaster, and SBA loans are the largest source of federal recovery funds. Residents and businesses in Cleveland, Creek, Lincoln, Logan, Oklahoma, Pawnee and Payne counties can apply for these loans if they sustained property damage.

Affected homeowners, renters and businesses do not need to wait for an insurance settlement before submitting an SBA loan application – and are under no obligation to accept an SBA loan if an application is approved.Residents can still apply for an SBA loan if they received assistance from FEMA.

Interest rates can be as low as 4 percent for businesses, 3.25 percent for private nonprofit organizations and 2.688 percent for homeowners and renters with terms up to 30 years. Loan amounts and terms are set by SBA and are based on each applicant’s financial condition.

Interest does not begin to accrue until 12 months from the date of the first disaster loan disbursement. SBA disaster loan repayment begins 12 months from the date of the first disbursement.

Homeowners may be eligible for a disaster loan of up to $500,000 for primary residence repairs or

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AUSTIN – In coordination with the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) have been staffing Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) to offer face-to-face help to residents of the four South Texas counties affected by the severe storms and flooding that occurred March 26-28, 2025.

Starting Saturday, June 21, new weekend hours of operation for all seven DRCs are:

Saturdays: Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sundays: Closed

Weekday hours remain the same: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

All DRCs will be closed for the Juneteenth Holiday (Thursday, June 19); and reopen on Friday, June 20, at 8 a.m.

Homeowners and renters in Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy counties may be eligible for FEMA assistance for losses not covered by insurance.

FEMA and SBA support state-led recovery efforts at the recovery centers. Staff can help survivors apply for federal assistance. They can also identify potential needs and connect survivors with local, state and federal agencies, as well as nonprofits and community groups. 

The list of DRCs by county is as follows:

Cameron County

San Benito Parks and Recreation Building

705 N Bowie St.

San Benito, TX

Harlingen Convention Center

701 Harlingen Heights

Harlingen, TX 78552

Hidalgo County

Las Palmas Community Center

1921 N. 25th St.  

McAllen, TX  

Pharr Development & Research Center  

850 W. Dicker Rd  

Pharr, TX

Weslaco EDC

275 S. Kansas Ave.

Weslaco, TX 78596

Starr County

Starr County Courthouse Annex

100 N FM 3167

Rio Grande City, TX 78582

Willacy County

Sebastian Community Center

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