Effective April 30, 2024, FEMA announced that the Presidential Declaration for Disaster Assistance has been approved for three counties related to the severe storms on April 25, 2024 and continuing.
Source: www.fema.gov
ASSISTANCE HAS BEEN DECLARED FOR RESIDENCE OF:
HUGHES COUNTY
LOVE COUNTY
MURRAY COUNTY
Other counties may follow as damage is continuing to be assessed.
WHAT IF I LIVE IN A DIFFERENT COUNTY BUT SUFFERED DAMAGE TO MY HOME?
Oklahomans seeking non-emergency disaster or health and human services can call 2-1-1. Please report damage to property by visiting www.damage.ok.gov.
WHAT ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE TO THOSE IN THE 3 DECLARED COUNTIES?
Individual Assistance
Grants for temporary housing
Grants for home repairs
Low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses
Other disaster-caused expenses and serious needs
Public Assistance
Debris removal from obstructed public roadways/infrastructure
Restoration of buildings and equipment
Restoration of damaged roads and bridges
Repair of public utilities and water systems
Source: www.fema.gov
HOW TO APPLY
Apply for services through the www.DisasterAssistance.gov website.
You can also apply through the FEMA mobile app or by calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362.
Source: www.fema.gov
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
FEMA will review your application. FEMA may request additional information and will determine if an inspection of the damaged home and/or property is needed. If an inspection is required to process your application, FEMA will contact you to set time to do so.
FEMA will then notify you of your application status. The decision letter will tell you:
Whether you are approved for assistance
If approved, how much assistance you will receive
How the assistance must be used
If not approved, how you can appeal the decision
Source: www.fema.gov
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