Fact Sheets
FEMA and the State of Texas may provide money to help survivors cover funeral or burial expenses resulting from the severe storms and flooding that began July 2.
Many Oklahomans may have lost important items in the wildfires and straight-line winds that occurred March 14-21, including documents that may be needed when applying for disaster assistance.
FEMA disaster assistance can pay for accessibility improvements to your home if you or a member of your household has a disability. Eligible homeowners may request certain items if your home was damaged by the March or April storms. Below are answers to your frequently asked questions.
Acequias impacted by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire can seek compensation for necessary work performed using their own resources, such as personnel hours, equipment and materials, due to damages resulting from the wildfire and cascading impacts.
As eligible homeowners and renters affected by the March and April storms, tornadoes and flooding in Arkansas begin receiving funds from FEMA, be assured that federal disaster assistance funds are tax free. A FEMA decision letter will spell out the proper use of the funds. FEMA urges you to use the funds as stated in your award letter and only for disaster-related expenses.
Disaster Recovery Centers with FEMA Individual Assistance staff are open to help impacted residents with their disaster assistance applications, answer questions, and upload required documents.
Disaster Recovery Centers with FEMA Individual Assistance staff are open to help impacted residents with their disaster assistance applications, answer questions, and upload required documents.
Survivors who received two months of initial rental assistance from FEMA may be eligible for additional rental funds, known as Continued Temporary Housing Assistance. This assistance is available for survivors who cannot live in their homes because of recent flooding, storms, and tornadoes in Kentucky.
If you receive a letter from FEMA about your disaster assistance eligibility and disagree with FEMA’s decision or award amount, you can appeal the decision. FEMA might need more information to continue processing your application.
You applied for FEMA disaster assistance and received a decision letter explaining what money you are approved for. You believe you should have received more money to help with your recovery. You have 60 days to ask FEMA to reconsider any decision or award amount.