Major Disaster Declaration declared on August 18, 2017
Individual Assistance Applications
Approved: 315
Total Individual & Households Program
Dollars Approved: $1,674,104.22
Designated Counties (Individual Assistance):
Harrison, Marion, Marshall, WetzelFinancial Assistance
Individual Assistance - Dollars Approved
$1,674,104.22
Total Individual & Households Program (IHP) - Dollars Approved*
$1,429,282.92
Total Housing Assistance (HA) - Dollars Approved*
$244,821.30
Total Other Needs Assistance (ONA) - Dollars Approved*
315
Total Individual Assistance (IA) - Applications Approved*
Public Assistance - Dollars Approved
If and when public assistance obligated dollar information is available for this disaster, it will be displayed here. Information is updated every 24 hours.
* Dollars Approved: Assistance dollars approved but not necessarily disbursed.
Learn more about FEMA Disaster definitions. Last Updated: 2017-08-31 10:40
Types of Assistance
If you have questions about types of assistance available to you, the best way to get answers is to contact a FEMA representative who can walk you through your options. Call 800-621-3362 (711 or Video Relay Service). If you use TTY, call 800-462-7585. You can also visit a Disaster Recovery Center to speak with a representative in person.
What To Expect
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<p><strong>What to Expect After You Apply for FEMA Aid</strong></p>
<p><strong>Within 10 days after registering: A FEMA Inspector will call you to schedule an appointment.</strong></p>
<p><strong>During the Inspector's visit</strong><br />
Inspectors will:<br />
• wear official FEMA ID badges.<br />
• confirm your disaster registration number.<br />
• review structural and personal property damages.</p>
<p>Inspectors won't:<br />
• determine eligibility.<br />
• cost any money.<br />
• ask for credit card information.<br />
• take the place of an insurance inspection.</p>
<p><strong>Be ready to...</strong><br />
Keep your scheduled appointment.<br />
• Appointments take 10-20 minutes, and you must be present.<br />
• Contact your insurance agent, if you have insurance.</p>
<p>Present these documents:<br />
• Photo ID: driver’s license or passport<br />
• Proof of occupancy: lease or utility bill<br />
• Proof of ownership: deed, title, mortgage payment book, or tax receipts</p>
<p><strong>Within 10 days after the Inspector's visit: You will be sent a decision letter.</strong><br />
• If eligible for assistance, you will receive a check or an electronic funds transfer.<br />
• A follow-up letter will explain how the money can be used.</p>
<p>Loan Application Info:<br />
• You may receive a low-interest disaster loan application in the packet.<br />
• You do not have to accept a loan but to remain eligible for other types of federal assistance, complete the application and return it.</p> Download Original
Fact Sheets
Individual Assistance Program Fact Sheet
Public Assistance Program Fact Sheets