Keep Your Recovery on Track - Stay in Touch with FEMA

ST. LOUIS – The deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance is Tuesday, August 26 for St. Louis City and St. Louis County residents affected by the May 16 disaster.

If your home or personal property sustained damage not covered by insurance, FEMA may be able to provide money to help you pay for home repairs, a temporary place to live and essential personal property that was destroyed.

The fastest way to apply for Individual Assistance is at DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling FEMA at 1-800-621-3362. If you are unable to apply online or by phone, someone at a Disaster Recovery Center can assist you.

Visit a Disaster Recovery Center

If you still need additional assistance after August 26, help is still available at DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling FEMA at 1-800-621-3362. Stay in touch with FEMA about your on-going recovery needs.

Helpful Tips: 

• Read your letter from FEMA carefully.
• Provide contractor estimates for disaster-related repairs, including contractor contact information.
• To request assistance to help with rent, homeowners and renters need to contact FEMA and let them know.
• If you received rental assistance from FEMA and require further rental assistance while working toward your permanent housing plan, stay in touch with FEMA. Continued Temporary Housing Assistance (CTHA) may be available for those who qualify.
• When contacting FEMA, provide your nine-digit FEMA registration ID number and include that registration ID number on any documents you send to FEMA.
• Keep receipts for disaster-related purchases (items to make repairs to home, hotel receipts, etc.).
• Contact FEMA if your current housing situation, phone number, or mailing address have changed. 

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Centers

If you do not qualify for FEMA assistance or if you have additional damage not covered by FEMA assistance or your insurance, a disaster loan from the Small Business Administration (SBA) may be available. SBA’s Business Recovery Centers (BRCs) and Disaster Loan Outreach Centers (DLOCs) serve as a one-stop shop for disaster assistance. 

These centers provide in-person support with SBA disaster loan applications, help applicants check their loan status, and offer guidance on funds available to businesses, nonprofits, homeowners, and renters impacted in a declared disaster area. The deadline to submit your loan application is August 26.