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OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma residents who have been affected by the March wildfires and straight-line winds have seven days left 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 have until Tuesday, July 22, to apply for FEMA assistance. 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 Tuesday, July 15, in Tom Green 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 homeowners’ or renters’ 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:

Concho Valley Transit Annex

510 N. Chadbourne

San Angelo, TX 76903

Hours: noon to 6 p.m. CT Monday to Friday

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).

Survivors may visit any Disaster Recovery Center. No appointment is needed.

Here are the ways to apply for FEMA disaster assistance: 

For the latest information about the Texas recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4879. Follow FEMA

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