FEMA cautions disaster survivors to be aware of post-disaster fraud and scams. Attempts to scam residents can be made over the phone, by mail or email, through the internet or in person. It is important to remain alert, as con artists are creative and resourceful. If an offer sounds too good to be true, it should be questioned.
News and Media: Disaster 4684
- English
- Español
More About This Disaster
Press Releases & Fact Sheets
59
PRATTVILLE, Ala. – Three months after President Joe Biden declared a major disaster for the state of Alabama following the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes, more than $16.6 million in federal assistance has been approved by FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to support the disaster recovery in Alabama.
Press Release |
While the March 16, 2023, disaster assistance application deadline has passed, there is still help available for survivors of Alabama’s Jan. 12 severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes.
Fact Sheets |
PRATTVILLE, Ala. – FEMA urges residents in the state of Alabama to stay alert for weather risks from today into the weekend. The National Weather Service is predicting intense and widespread severe thunderstorms including tornadoes in some areas.
Fact Sheets |
PRATTVILLE, Ala. – Survivors of the Jan. 12 severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes who have already applied for FEMA disaster assistance are encouraged to let FEMA know about any insurance settlements or denials you receive.
Press Release |
PDFs, Graphics & Multimedia
View the Disaster Multimedia Toolkit for social media and video content to help communicate about general disaster recovery.
blog-Volunteers package supplies for survivors
Volunteers package supplies for survivors at CSUMC – Alabama.
Group of people stand around table with supplies on it.
blog-Team Rubicon helps clean up after tornadoes in Alabama
Team Rubicon helps clean up after tornadoes in Alabama.
Woman standing using large tool to cut fallen trees.
blog - Survivors send thank you notes to Team Rubicon members
Survivors send thank you notes to Team Rubicon members.
pieces of paper with notes on them.
Alabama; FEMA-4684-DR
Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for FEMA-4684-DR; Alabama as a result of severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes on January 12, 2023.
