NEW BERLIN, Wis.—Only one month remains for homeowners, renters and businesses in Grant and Milwaukee counties who were affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding July 20-24 to register for disaster assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).  The registration deadline is Nov. 17.

To register or to have questions answered about FEMA disaster assistance applications, call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 1-800-462-7585. Registration is also available online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov. Information about U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loan applications is available by calling 1-800-659-2955 or visit the SBA online at www.SBA.gov.

FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.