As part of the disaster assistance process, FEMA must determine ownership and occupancy of damaged primary residences. FEMA has taken steps to make it easier for disaster survivors in Baxter, Benton, Boone and Marion counties to verify ownership and occupancy after experiencing loss from the May 24-27 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding.
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Mississippi homeowners and renters in Hancock, Hinds, Humphreys, Madison, Neshoba and Scott counties who were affected by the April 8-11, 2024, severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding may apply for FEMA disaster assistance.
FEMA may be able to provide financial assistance to help survivors whose vehicles were damaged as a result of the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and mudslides that occurred on April 2.
Today, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced that Arkansas and Massachusetts are each eligible for up to $20 million in funding to reduce flood risks and Texas is eligible for up to another $40 million. The funding is available through the fiscal year 2023 Swift Current funding opportunity, made possible by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
After Texans apply for FEMA assistance, a home inspection may be necessary to help determine whether the home is safe, sanitary, and livable.
FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Mississippi to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding that occurred April 8-11, 2024.
State, federal and local agencies, in conjunction with farming industry groups, will host a one-day Agriculture Recovery Center in Pottawattamie County noon to 8 p.m. June 13 to help Iowans recover from spring tornado and storm damage.
Massachusetts residents who applied for assistance from FEMA for the storms and flooding that took place Sept. 11-13, 2023, will receive a determination letter online or by mail (or both, depending on your request).
The Disaster Recovery Center in Cordell will close Tuesday, June 11, at 7 p.m.
FEMA expands assistance to more Arkansans after the May 24-27 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding. FEMA will send Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) crews to disaster-affected neighborhoods in Baxter County, often going door-to-door to help residents.