Fact Sheets
Applicants who have received federal disaster assistance for the Dec. 17 – 21, 2023 severe storm and flooding are required to use the money for its intended purpose only.
FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program (IHP) provides financial assistance and direct services to eligible individuals and households who have uninsured or under-insured necessary expenses and serious needs because of a Presidentially-declared disaster. The assistance is intended to meet the basic needs of the household, not to restore all personal property items to a pre-disaster condition. Survivors who have uninsured or underinsured damage to their primary residence may be eligible for FEMA assistance and are advised to contact their insurance company to file a claim for disaster-caused damage.
Delayed cleanup of mold caused by flooding can result in several types of health hazards but cleaning up safely is important.
Those who may have lost important documents due to the Jan. 21-23 severe storms and flooding in San Diego County, CA can replace them. Reference the information and links to resources below to learn how.
Anywhere it rains, it can flood. With flood insurance, you’ll be protected in the event of flood damage, whether it’s an inch of water.
Since 1996, flooding has affected 99% of U.S. counties, bringing significant damage and financial costs to homeowners and businesses.
FEMA Individual Assistance helps disaster survivors begin recovery by providing grants for basic, critical needs. FEMA assistance is not a substitute for insurance, nor can it duplicate other sources of assistance.
FEMA home inspectors are working in Eaton, Ingham, Ionia, Kent, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland and Wayne counties to assist with disaster recovery efforts following last August’s severe storms, tornadoes and flooding.
Houses of worship and other private nonprofit organizations impacted by the Maine severe storms and flooding from Dec. 17-21, 2023, may be eligible for FEMA assistance to help pay for emergency protective measures, debris removal and restoration of facilities damaged by the disaster.
FEMA assistance is not taxable. Applying for disaster assistance will not affect other federal benefits you may receive.