Fact Sheets

In an effort to keep FEMA.gov current, please see the content archive for information prior to January 20, 2025.

FEMA Public Assistance provides grants to state, local, tribal and territorial governments, and certain types of private nonprofits such as houses of worship, hospitals and academic institutions so communities can quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies.

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Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire claimants may be eligible for reimbursement for reasonable efforts taken to reduce the risks of future wildfires, flooding or other cascading impacts.

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FEMA may be able to pay you back for money you already spent on your recovery. Keep receipts for all the repairs you make and items you replace and provide them when applying for assistance.

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A letter from FEMA saying you are not approved for disaster assistance after the March wildfires and straight-line winds may not be a denial or final decision. Sometimes, FEMA just needs more information or supporting documentation from you.

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Texas renters with losses not covered by insurance can apply for federal disaster assistance after the severe storms and flooding that occurred March 26-28, 2025. FEMA Individual Assistance and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loans are available to homeowners and renters, including students.

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Arkansas homeowners and renters with losses after the March and April severe storms, tornadoes and flooding may want more information about their eligibility for FEMA disaster assistance. Here are answers to your frequently asked questions.

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The first step for Mississippi homeowners and renters in the 11 counties approved for FEMA assistance who had uninsured damage or loss caused by the March 14-15 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding is to apply for FEMA disaster assistance.

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A letter from FEMA saying you are not approved for disaster assistance after the March and April severe storms, tornadoes and flooding may not be a denial or final decision. Sometimes, FEMA just needs more information or supporting documentation from you.

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If you are self-employed, FEMA may provide funds to repair or replace disaster-damaged tools and equipment required for your work. Funding is also available if you are an employee and lost tools or equipment required for your job but your employer cannot cover the losses.

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If you applied to FEMA for assistance, a FEMA inspector will contact you to set up a home inspection to review damages from the Kentucky severe storms and tornadoes to determine whether your home is safe, sanitary and habitable. Here is what to expect from the home inspection process.

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