News and Media: Disaster 4878

Local governments and certain nonprofit organizations in Crockett, Henderson, Humphreys, Lewis, Montgomery and Shelby counties are now eligible for FEMA Public Assistance grants for debris removal, emergency protective measures and permanent work to repair public facilities that were damaged by the April 2-24 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding.

You applied for FEMA disaster assistance and received a decision letter. You’re not sure what the letter means, but you are worried the letter may be saying you are not approved for assistance. You have the right to appeal any decision or award amount.

FEMA disaster assistance does not affect other federal benefits that Tennesseans may receive. Survivors who had uninsured damage to homes or property from the April 2-24 severe storms may apply.

FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in Dyer, McNairy and Montgomery counties are closing permanently Friday, Aug. 1. Homeowners and renters in Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Dyer, Hardeman, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion and Wilson counties have until Aug. 19 to apply for FEMA assistance.

Residents who applied for FEMA disaster assistance after the April 2-24 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding will receive a letter from FEMA by mail or e-mail. The letter may ask you to submit more information or supporting documents that are needed to continue processing your application.