News and Media: Disaster 4596

The public notice addresses FEMA’s intention to reimburse eligible applicants for costs to repair or replace facilities damaged by the severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes occurring March 25-26, 2021 in Bibb, Calhoun, Clay, Hale, Jefferson, Perry, Randolph and Shelby counties.

Homeowners and renters in Bibb, Calhoun, Clay, Hale, Jefferson, Perry, Randolph and Shelby counties with uninsured damage or losses from the March 25-26, 2021 severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes have only two weeks left to register for disaster assistance with FEMA and apply for a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest loan.

FEMA disaster grants are not taxable income. Accepting a FEMA grant will not affect your Social Security benefits, Medicare, Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or other federal welfare and entitlement programs.

Disaster survivors who registered with FEMA for the March 25-26 severe storms and tornadoes may receive a letter from FEMA stating they are ineligible for assistance. This may not be the final word. If you disagree with FEMA’s decision you can file an appeal with FEMA.

As survivors of the storms move into the long and difficult recovery phase of this disaster, many more volunteers are needed.