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Crittenden, Garland, Mississippi Counties Eligible for FEMA Public Assistance LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Crittenden, Garland and Mississippi counties have been added to the major presidential disaster declaration for the April 2-22 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding, meaning state and local governments and certain nonprofit organizations in those counties may seek funding under FEMA’s Public Assistance program. The three counties are now authorized to recover eligible costs for emergency work including debris removal and emergency protective measures; and permanent work that includes projects to permanently restore community infrastructure affected by the storms.FEMA had previously designated Clark, Clay, Craighead, Cross, Dallas, Desha, Fulton, Greene, Hempstead, Hot Spring, Izard, Jackson, Lafayette, Lawrence, Lee, Little River, Lonoke, Marion, Monroe, Montgomery, Nevada, Newton, Pike, Poinsett, Prairie, Pulaski, Randolph, St. Francis, Saline, Scott, Searcy, Sevier, Sharp, Stone and Woodruff counties for Public Assistance funding for the April storms.The Public Assistance program is FEMA’s largest grant program, providing funding to help communities pay for emergency work to save lives and protect property, for debris removal, and for repairs to roads, bridges, water control facilities, public buildings, public utilities, parks and recreational facilities. The program reimburses eligible costs to local and state government agencies, and certain private nonprofits including houses of worship. Federal funding is typically available on a cost-sharing basis, with FEMA reimbursing Arkansas applicants 75% of eligible costs and the applicant is responsible for the non-federal share, or up to 25%.Learn about Assistance for Governments and Private Non-Profits After a Disaster | FEMA.gov.For the latest information about Arkansas’ recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4873. Follow FEMA Region 6 on social media at x.com/FEMARegion6 and at facebook.com/FEMARegion6 toan.nguyen Fri, 06/27/2025 – 15:51

Crittenden, Garland, Mississippi Counties Eligible for FEMA Public Assistance LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Crittenden, Garland and Mississippi counties have been added to the major presidential disaster declaration for the April 2-22 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding, meaning state and local governments and certain nonprofit organizations in those counties may seek funding under FEMA’s Public Assistance program. The three counties are now authorized to recover eligible costs for emergency work including debris removal and emergency protective measures; and permanent work that includes projects to permanently restore community infrastructure affected by the storms.FEMA had previously designated Clark, Clay, Craighead, Cross, Dallas, Desha, Fulton, Greene, Hempstead, Hot Spring, Izard, Jackson, Lafayette, Lawrence, Lee, Little River, Lonoke, Marion, Monroe, Montgomery, Nevada, Newton, Pike, Poinsett, Prairie, Pulaski, Randolph, St. Francis, Saline, Scott, Searcy, Sevier, Sharp, Stone and Woodruff counties for Public Assistance funding for the April storms.The Public Assistance program is FEMA’s largest grant program, providing funding to help communities pay for emergency work to save lives and protect property, for debris removal, and for repairs to roads, bridges, water control facilities, public buildings, public utilities, parks and recreational facilities. The program reimburses eligible costs to local and state government agencies, and certain private nonprofits including houses of worship. Federal funding is typically available on a cost-sharing basis, with FEMA reimbursing Arkansas applicants 75% of eligible costs and the applicant is responsible for the non-federal share, or up to 25%.Learn about Assistance for Governments and Private Non-Profits After a Disaster | FEMA.gov.For the latest information about Arkansas’ recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4873. Follow FEMA Region 6 on social media at x.com/FEMARegion6 and at facebook.com/FEMARegion6 toan.nguyen Fri, 06/27/2025 – 15:45

Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Hazelwood A Disaster Recovery Center with FEMA Individual Assistance staff is opening in St. Louis County to help people affected by the May 16 tornado and storms.The Disaster Recovery Center opens this Friday, June 27.At all locations, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration will help impacted residents with their disaster assistance applications, answer questions, and upload required documents.An additional location in St. Louis County will be announced in the coming days.Opening Friday, June 27LOCATIONHOURS OF OPERATIONSt. Louis County Library – Prairie Commons Branch915 Utz Ln.Hazelwood, MO 63042Monday-Thursday: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.Friday-Saturday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday: ClosedLocations Currently Open in St. Louis CityLOCATIONSHOURS OF OPERATIONSumner High School — Parking Lot                             4248 Cottage Ave.St. Louis, MO 63113Monday-Saturday: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.Sunday: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.  Union Tabernacle M.B. Church626 N. Newstead Ave.St. Louis, MO 63108Monday-Saturday: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.Sunday: ClosedTo save time, please apply for FEMA assistance before coming to a Disaster Recovery Center. Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362. If you are unable to apply online or by phone, someone at the Disaster Recovery Center can assist you. You may visit any location, no matter where you are staying now.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 replace essential personal property that was destroyed. sara.zuckerman Thu, 06/26/2025 – 22:03

Disaster Recovery Centers Opening in Camden, Iron Counties Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) with FEMA Individual Assistance staff are opening in Camden and Iron Counties to help people affected by the March 14-15 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and wildfires.FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration will help survivors with their disaster assistance applications, answer questions, and upload required documents.The Camden County DRC opens Monday, June 30 for three days.LOCATION HOURS OF OPERATIONCamden CountyCamden County Emergency Management Office12 V F W RoadCamdenton, MO 65020June 30: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.July 1 and 2: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.The Iron County DRC opens Monday, June 30 for four days. LOCATION HOURS OF OPERATIONIron CountyHarvest Full Gospel Church                                   59219 Highway 49Des Arc, MO 63636June 30: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.         July 1-3: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.To save time, please apply for FEMA assistance before coming to a DRC. Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362. If you are unable to apply online or by phone, someone at the DRC can assist you. You may visit any location, no matter where you are staying now.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 replace essential personal property that was destroyed. sara.zuckerman Thu, 06/26/2025 – 19:25

Less Than a Month Left to Apply for FEMA Assistance for South Texas Severe Storms and Flooding AUSTIN, Texas – Texas residents who have been affected by the March severe storms and flooding have less than a month left to apply for FEMA assistance.Homeowners and renters in Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy counties who were displaced or have property damage from the March 26-28 storms have until Tuesday, July 22, 2025, to submit an application for FEMA assistance. After the deadline, survivors can still upload information and submit paperwork to their FEMA account.To date, FEMA has approved more than $59.2 million in federal and state assistance for Texas survivors.There are many types of assistance available for survivors who need help covering costs for things like rental expenses, home repairs, vehicle damage, medical expenses, moving and storage, and reimbursement for temporary housing.There are three ways to apply:Visit a Disaster Recovery Center. To find a center close to you, go online to: DRC Locator, or text DRC along with your Zip Code to 43362 (Ex: DRC 78552). Go online to DisasterAssistance.govDownload the FEMA App for mobile devices Call the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362 between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. CT. Help is available in most languages. To view an accessible video about how to apply visit: Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance – YouTubeResidents and businesses in the four eligible counties can also apply for a low-interest disaster loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to help recover. Texas residents can apply for a disaster loan online at SBA.gov/disaster or by calling 800-659-2955. To find a Texas location for in-person assistance, visit appointment.sba.gov/schedule/. No appointment is necessary.For more information about the loans available and how to apply, visit: SBA Loans Are a Meaningful Option for Texas Storm Survivors.For the latest information about Texas’ recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4871. Follow FEMA Region 6 on social media at x.com/FEMARegion6 and at facebook.com/FEMARegion6/ toan.nguyen Thu, 06/26/2025 – 18:38

FEMA Temporary Housing Units to Be Moved onto Private and Secondary Sites LAHAINA, MAUI – FEMA will begin moving temporary housing units from the staging site in Lahaina to private and secondary sites on June 26, 2025. Movement will take place over the next several weeks and will provide further available housing for wildfire survivors in West Maui. The first unit will be moved to a private site on June 26, 2025, with additional units to follow. Six temporary housing units will be placed onto private sites in Lahaina. Additionally, 40 temporary housing units will be placed on three secondary sites in Lahaina in the weeks to come. The movement of units supports FEMA’s mission to return wildfire survivors to West Maui who indicated that temporary housing closer to their original home is their preference. Unit movement will result in minimal traffic disruptions as the units travel the approximately 2-mile distance to their final destinations. Movement will take place periodically over several weeks and is targeted to finish before the new school year starts to accommodate families with school-aged children. FEMA housing is temporary and will remain available for eligible participants while they continue to seek permanent housing solutions. For the latest information on the Maui wildfire recovery efforts, visit mauicounty.gov, mauirecovers.org, fema.gov/disaster/4724 and Hawaii Wildfires – YouTube. Follow FEMA on social media: @FEMARegion9 and facebook.com/fema. You may also get disaster assistance information and download applications at sba.gov/hawaii-wildfires.  # # #                                         FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters. shannon.carley Thu, 06/26/2025 – 17:25

Be Alert to Fraud After Tennessee’s Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes and Flooding Tennesseans should be aware that con artists and criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud or identity theft after the April 2-24 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding. In some cases, thieves try to apply for FEMA assistance using names, addresses and Social Security numbers they have stolen from people affected by the disaster.If a FEMA inspector comes to your home and you did not submit a FEMA application, your information may have been used without your knowledge to apply for assistance. If this happens, please inform the inspector that you did not apply for FEMA assistance so they can submit a request to stop further processing of the application. If you did not apply for assistance but you received a letter from FEMA, please call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT daily. Helpline specialists will submit a request to stop further processing of that application.If you want to apply for FEMA assistance after stopping an application made in your name without your knowledge, helpline specialists will assist you in creating a new application.ScamsFEMA housing inspectors and other officials will be working in areas impacted by April’s severe weather. They carry official photo identification badges. FEMA representatives never charge for disaster assistance, inspections or help filling out applications — their services are free.Don’t believe anyone who promises a disaster grant in return for payment. Don’t give your banking information to a person claiming to be a FEMA housing inspector. FEMA inspectors are never authorized to collect your personal financial information. If you believe you are the victim of a scam or price gouging, or you want to report a person or company for disaster relief scams or price gouging, contact your local police or sheriff’s department. You may also report it to the Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs by calling 615-741-4737 or go online and file a fraud complaint at TN Division of Consumer Affairs. If you have knowledge of fraud, waste or abuse, you can report these tips – 24 hours a day, seven days a week – to the FEMA Disaster Fraud Hotline at 866-720-5721. You can also email StopFEMAFraud@fema.dhs.gov to report a tip. kwei.nwaogu Thu, 06/26/2025 – 12:58

Deadline Approaching to Apply for FEMA Assistance for April Severe Weather and May Tornadoes FRANKFORT, Ky. – The deadlines are approaching for homeowners and renters to apply for FEMA assistance for damage and losses caused by the April storms and the May tornadoes. July 25 is the deadline for survivors in the 37 Kentucky counties designated under the major federal disaster for April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides.The eligible counties are Anderson, Breckinridge, Bullitt, Butler, Calloway, Carroll, Christian, Clark, Daviess, Franklin, Garrard, Grayson, Hancock, Hardin, Hart, Henderson, Henry, Hopkins, Jefferson, Jessamine, Larue, Lincoln, McCracken, McLean, Meade, Mercer, Muhlenberg, Nelson, Ohio, Oldham, Owen, Pendleton, Powell, Trimble, Warren, Webster and Woodford.July 23 is the deadline to apply for FEMA assistance to help recover from tornadoes that occurred May 16 and 17.  Eligible counties are Caldwell, Laurel, Pulaski, Russell, Trigg and Union.Make Sure You Apply for the Right DisasterYour application needs to include the correct disaster number for your location.If you were affected by the April severe weather disaster and you lived in one of the 37 designated counties, you should apply for the disaster number DR-4864.If you were affected by the May tornadoes and lived in one of the six designated counties, the correct disaster number on your application should be DR-4875.If you already applied and the disaster number was incorrect, you may receive a letter from FEMA stating you were not approved because your home is not located in the declared disaster area. Don’t give up. You may still be eligible for assistance. Contact FEMA immediately or submit another application by the deadline with the correct disaster number. Whether it is by phone or a visit to a Disaster Recovery Center, FEMA representatives can help you. How To Apply for FEMA Assistance and Get Help With Your ApplicationThere are several ways to apply for FEMA assistance or get help with your existing application:Online at DisasterAssistance.gov.Visit any Disaster Recovery Center. To find a center close to you, visit fema.gov/DRC, or text DRC along with your Zip Code to 43362 (Example: “DRC 29169”).Use the FEMA mobile app.Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Help is available in many languages. If you use a relay service, such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service. FEMA works with every household on a case-by-case basis.FEMA representatives can explain available assistance programs, how to apply to FEMA, and help connect survivors with resources for their recovery needs.When you apply, you will need to provide: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. A general list of damage and losses.Banking information if you choose direct deposit. If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name.Survivors should keep their contact information updated with FEMA as the agency may need to call to schedule a home inspection or get additional information. Disaster assistance is not a substitute for insurance and is not intended to compensate for all losses caused by a disaster. The assistance is intended to meet basic needs and supplement disaster recovery efforts. For more information about Kentucky flooding recovery, visit www.fema.gov/disaster/4864 and www.fema.gov/disaster/4875 Follow the FEMA Region 4 X account at x.com/femaregion4.  martyce.allenjr Thu, 06/26/2025 – 12:23

Additional Disaster Recovery Centers Opening in the City of St. Louis Two additional Disaster Recovery Centers with FEMA Individual Assistance staff are opening in the City of St. Louis to help people affected by the May 16 tornado and storms.At all locations, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration will help impacted residents with their disaster assistance applications, answer questions, and upload required documents.Opening Thursday, June 26LOCATIONHOURS OF OPERATIONSumner High School — Parking Lot    4248 Cottage Ave.St. Louis, MO 63113 Monday-Saturday: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.Sunday: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.Opening Monday, June 30LOCATIONHOURS OF OPERATIONUrban League Entrepreneurship and Women’s Business Center 4401 Natural Bridge Ave.St. Louis, MO 63115Monday-Saturday: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.Sunday: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.Currently Opened LocationLOCATIONHOURS OF OPERATIONUnion Tabernacle M.B. Church           626 N. Newstead Ave.St. Louis, MO 63108Monday-Saturday: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.Sunday: ClosedTo save time, please apply for FEMA assistance before coming to a Disaster Recovery Center. Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362. If you are unable to apply online or by phone, someone at the Disaster Recovery Center can assist you. You may visit any location, no matter where you are staying now.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 replace essential personal property that was destroyed. sara.zuckerman Wed, 06/25/2025 – 23:38

FEMA Calls May Come from Unfamiliar Phone Numbers OKLAHOMA CITY – After Oklahoma residents apply for disaster assistance, they may receive a call from FEMA seeking more information to process the application, or to schedule an inspection. Survivors should remember that these calls often come with unfamiliar area codes and phone numbers.It is important for applicants to answer FEMA’s call. For example, an inspection may be required to determine whether a home is safe, functional and accessible, or to verify the current state of the property. Without an inspection, there may be a delay in FEMA’s review of the application.There is no charge for an inspection, and the inspector will have FEMA photo identification and the application number. Remember, FEMA representatives will never ask for money.If you receive a call from someone claiming to be a FEMA representative, you can reach out to the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 to verify the caller’s identity.How to apply for FEMA assistanceHomeowners and renters in Cleveland, Creek, Lincoln, Logan, Oklahoma, Pawnee and Payne counties who experienced losses from the wildfires and straight-line winds that occurred March 14-21, can apply to FEMA in several ways, including going online to DisasterAssistance.gov, downloading the FEMA App for mobile devices or calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Calls are accepted every day from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT and help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service. To view an accessible video about how to apply visit: Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance – YouTube.For the latest information about Oklahoma’s recovery, visit  fema.gov/disaster/4866. Follow FEMA Region 6 on social media at x.com/FEMARegion6 and at facebook.com/FEMARegion6/. thomas.wise Wed, 06/25/2025 – 18:30