Fact Sheets

Residents and members of the Mescalero Apache Tribe and Lincoln County, who have damage from the South Fork and Salt Fires may be eligible for federal disaster assistance from the FEMA Individual Assistance grant program. It may be weeks before everyone can return to their property to assess the damage. You can apply now for federal assistance, before you return home, even without insurance adjustor information.

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FEMA inspections and assistance focuses on the habitability needs of the household. FEMA defines a basement as an area of the home with its floor below ground level on all sides.

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State and local governments, community, and volunteer organizations in Baxter, Benton, Boone, Carroll, Fulton, Madison, Marion, Nevada, Randolph, and Sharp counties affected by the May 24-27 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding may be eligible for Public Assistance Grants through FEMA.

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If you were affected by the May 19-28 storms and tornadoes in Blaine, Caddo, Custer, Delaware, Jackson, Mayes, Muskogee and Rogers counties, you can now apply for FEMA assistance.

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FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance teams will be going door-to-door in neighborhoods throughout Hancock, Hinds, Humphreys, Madison, Neshoba and Scott counties to help residents who want to apply for FEMA.

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Renters in Hancock, Hinds, Humphreys, Madison, Neshoba and Scott counties whose homes and property were damaged by the April 8-11, 2024, severe storms and tornadoes can apply for FEMA disaster assistance.

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Like all natural disasters, tornadoes, severe storms, and floods can end up causing massive destruction to homes, property and infrastructure. Typically, these storms can cause the greatest damage to structures of light construction, including some residential and manufactured homes.

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If you applied for assistance from FEMA, you will receive a letter from FEMA in the mail or via email. The letter will explain your application status and how to respond. It is important to read the letter carefully because it will include the amount of any assistance FEMA may provide and information on the appropriate use of disaster assistance funds.

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Texans who lost access to water through a private well or damaged septic system as a result of the storms and flooding April 26-June 5 may be eligible for FEMA assistance.

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