News and Media: Disaster 4676

The December 22 deadline to apply for FEMA disaster assistance has passed, but help is still available for people affected by the July 25 - 28 flooding in St. Clair County. FEMA continues working with other federal, local and non-governmental agencies to support families and communities affected by the July 25-28 floods.

El Programa de Individuos y Familias (IHP, por sus siglas en inglés) de FEMA brinda asistencia económica a personas y hogares elegibles afectados por un desastre que tienen gastos relacionados con desastres sin seguro o con seguro insuficiente. FEMA no puede duplicar pérdidas cubiertas por el seguro. Si su seguro no cubre todas sus pérdidas, o se retrasa, usted puede ser elegible para recibir asistencia para sus necesidades no satisfechas. La asistencia de IHP de FEMA no es un sustituto del seguro y no puede pagar todas las pérdidas causadas por un desastre; su objetivo es satisfacer las necesidades básicas y complementar los esfuerzos de recuperación por desastre.

Today, December 22, is the last day to apply for FEMA disaster assistance for homeowners and renters in St. Clair County. If you had property damage or losses caused by the July 25-28 severe storms and flooding, or if you had to relocate because your apartment complex was damaged, you may be eligible for federal disaster assistance.

The Disaster Recovery Center in St. Clair County, located at the Clyde Jordan Senior Citizen Center, 6755 State St. in East St. Louis, will be closing permanently one day early due to inclement weather.

Homeowners and renters affected by the July 25-28 flooding in St. Clair County have until December 22 to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. If you had property damage or losses caused by the flooding, or if you had to relocate because your apartment complex was damaged, you may be eligible for federal disaster assistance.