MISSOURIANS IMPACTED BY MAY SEVERE STORMS HAVE UNTIL SEPT. 23 TO
REGISTER WITH FEMA
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20240910/missourians-impacted-may-severe-storms-have-until-sept-23-register-fema]


Release Date: 
9월 10, 2024 

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO – Missourians in 10 counties impacted by the
severe weather and flooding from May 19 – May 27 have until Sept.
23, to apply with FEMA for assistance to help support their disaster
recovery. It’s free, and as easy as a 20-minute phone call or a
click online. 

The 10 designated counties are: Barry, Butler, Carter, Howell, New
Madrid, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard, and Texas. 

The assistance, under FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program, is
available to eligible homeowners, renters and self-employed business
owners. Even if you have homeowner’s or renter’s
insurance, you still may be eligible for federal grant funding to
cover your uninsured losses. 

HERE’S HOW TO APPLY: 

	* Online: www.disasterassistance.gov
[http://www.disasterassistance.gov] OR 
	* Phone: 800-621-3362 (FEMA) OR 
	* Download and use the FEMA app 

Anyone using a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS),
captioned telephone service or others, can give FEMA the number for
that service. For an accessible video on three ways to apply for FEMA
assistance, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU7wzRjByhI

When you apply for assistance, please have the following information
on hand: 

	* A current phone number where you can be contacted. 
	* Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you
are now staying. 
	* Your Social Security number, if available 
	*  A general list of damage and losses 
	* If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company
name. 

TYPES OF FEMA ASSISTANCE 

FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program offers a range of grants
to those affected by disasters who are uninsured or have unmet needs
not covered by insurance and determined to be eligible for federal aid
based on the type of damage sustained. 

FEMA works with each household on a case-by-case basis so it’s
likely that even neighboring houses will not get the same type or
level of assistance because of one or more variables. FEMA recommends
that impacted residents apply directly with the agency and let
disaster recovery specialists determine what assistance might be
available. 

Accepting a FEMA grant will not affect eligibility for Social
Security, Medicare, Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Program (SNAP) benefits or other federal benefit programs. 

	* SERIOUS NEEDS ASSISTANCE: Money for lifesaving and life-sustaining
items, including water, food, first aid, prescriptions, infant
formula, breastfeeding supplies, diapers, consumable medical supplies,
durable medical equipment, personal hygiene items and fuel for
transportation. 
	* DISPLACEMENT ASSISTANCE: Money to help with housing needs if you
cannot return to your home because of the disaster. The money can be
used to stay in a hotel, with family and friends or other options
while you look for a rental unit. 
	* HOME REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT: Money to help repair or replace a
primary residence damaged by the disaster. The money also can help
with pre-existing damage to parts of your house where the disaster
caused more damage. 
	* RENTAL ASSISTANCE: Money that can be used to rent housing if you
are displaced from your home because of the disaster. 
	* PERSONAL PROPERTY: Money to help you repair or replace appliances,
room furnishings, and a personal or family computer damaged by the
disaster. This also can include money for books, uniforms, tools,
medical equipment and other items required for school or work,
including self-employment. 
	* CHILD CARE: Money to help pay for increased or childcare expenses
caused by the disaster. 
	* TRANSPORTATION: Money to help repair or replace a vehicle damaged
by the disaster when you don’t have another vehicle to use. 
	* MOVING AND STORAGE EXPENSES: Money to help move and store personal
property from your home to prevent additional damage. 

To learn more about disaster assistance for individuals and
households, go online to: www.fema.gov/assistance/individual
[http://www.fema.gov/assistance/individual]. For more disaster-related
information, visit the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency
online at www.sema.dps.mo.gov [http://www.sema.dps.mo.gov] or FEMA at
www.fema.gov [http://www.fema.gov] and www.fema.gov/disaster/4803
[http://www.fema.gov/disaster/4803].