Fact Sheets
If you receive a letter from FEMA saying you are ineligible for assistance, FEMA may need more information. You can appeal the decision and provide the information.
Cook County residents who applied for FEMA assistance after the Sept. 17-18 severe storms and flooding will receive a letter from FEMA. Read the letter carefully. Your letter may say you are not currently eligible for assistance, but this is not a denial. There are things you can do that may change that decision.
If you live in Davidson, Dickson, Montgomery or Sumner County and were affected by the Dec. 9 severe storms and tornadoes, FEMA may be able to help with temporary housing expenses, basic home repairs or other essential disaster-related needs that are not covered by insurance.
FEMA is actively seeking owners of rental units suitable for families and individuals displaced by the August wildfires on Maui. The units are offered to survivors for long-term leasing for up to 24 months. Below are answers to some frequently asked questions.
After you apply for FEMA assistance, you may be referred to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). If you’re asked to submit an SBA disaster loan application, there are benefits to filling it out and sending it in right away.
After a disaster like July’s storms, it’s normal to feel stressed, anxious or overwhelmed. Here are some resources that can help.
FEMA is actively seeking owners of rental units suitable for families and individuals displaced by the Maui Wildfires. The units are offered to survivors for long-term leasing for up to 24 months.
FEMA Individual Assistance helps disaster survivors begin recovery by providing grants for basic, critical needs. Answers to questions about the federal assistance process can be found below.
Keep important steps in mind when navigating your FEMA assistance process
Temporary Direct Housing Assistance is available for eligible survivors of Vermont’s July 7-21 severe storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides.