Today Is Deadline To Apply For FEMA Flood Assistance

July 21, 2014

For individuals impacted by the storm and flooding from April 28-May 6, the deadline to apply for disaster assistance with FEMA and Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loans is today.

Individuals impacted in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties are eligible to apply for disaster assistance that may include money to help pay for temporary housing, essential home repairs or other serious disaster-related expenses.

Those who had damage from the storms and flooding from April 28 to May 6 can apply for assistance online at DisasterAssistance.gov or using a smartphone at m.fema.gov/ until midnight Monday. Survivors may also apply by phone at (800) 621-3362 or TTY  (800) 462-7585 until 10 p.m. Monday. Recovery specialists remain available from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (CDT) daily.

People living in the designated counties should register with FEMA even if they have insurance. FEMA cannot duplicate insurance payments, but under-insured applicants may receive help after their insurance claims have been settled.

Monday is also the deadline to submit loan applications to the U.S. Small Business Administration for low-interest disaster loans. These loans are the primary source of federal funds for long-term recovery. The quickest way to apply for an SBA disaster home or business loan is filling out an online application at DisasterLoan.SBA.gov/ela.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive