FEMA AWARDS WON’T AFFECT OTHER BENEFITS
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20220817/fema-awards-wont-affect-other-benefits]


HELENA, MONT. – Social Security and other government benefits are
not affected by any FEMA disaster assistance an applicant may receive.
FEMA disaster assistance is 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, social safety nets, or entitlement programs.

Federal disaster grants help you pay for temporary housing, essential
home repairs, personal property replacement and other serious
disaster-related needs not covered by your insurance or other sources.

The deadline to apply for disaster assistance is AUGUST 29, 2022. We
strongly encourage survivors to apply as soon as possible.

If you have not yet applied for FEMA help, visit
DisasterAssistance.gov, call 800-621-3362, or use the FEMA mobile app.
If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS),
captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that
service.

Applicants should mention any access or functional needs they may have
when applying. FEMA can provide interpreters, real-time captioning,
and information in alternate formats such as Braille, large-print,
audio, and electronic versions. The agency also provides free services
to help survivors communicate with its staff and understand FEMA
programs, including:

 	* Information available in accessible electronic formats on FEMA’s
website and social media.
 	* Qualified American Sign Language interpreters.
 	* Qualified multilingual interpreters.
 	* Information written in multiple languages.

For an accessible video on how to apply for FEMA assistance, go to
youtube.com/watch?v=WZGpWI2RCNw
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZGpWI2RCNw].

If you have additional questions, contact the disaster assistance
helpline at 800-621-3362 to speak with a representative or visit a
disaster recovery center. To find a location near you, visit
FEMA.gov/DRC [https://egateway.fema.gov/ESF6/DRCLocator].

Contact the FEMA Mitigation Helpline at 833-FEMA-4-US (833-336-2487)
for information on resilient building practices. Mitigation
specialists are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. MDT. You can also email the team at FEMA-R8-Hmhelp@fema.dhs.gov.

For more information about FEMA’s support to Montana’s flooding
and severe storms recovery, visit www.fema.gov/disaster/4655
[https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4655]. Follow the FEMA Region 8 Twitter
account at _https://twitter.com/femaregion8_
[https://twitter.com/femaregion8]._ _