Homeowners, renters and business owners in Daviess and Hardin counties are now eligible for federal assistance to help recover from the effects of the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that struck the Commonweath from April 22 to May 20.
Homeowners, renters and business owners in Daviess and Hardin counties are now eligible for federal assistance to help recover from the effects of the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that struck the Commonweath from April 22 to May 20.
Individuals in these counties who suffered damages are strongly encouraged to register with FEMA today. They can apply for aid three ways: calling FEMA at (800) 621-3362 or TTY (800) 462-7585 for those who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired; online at www.disasterassistance.gov; or directly on their mobile phones at m.fema.gov.
Whether you go online or talk with a teleregistration representative from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, have the following information ready:
• Name and Social Security number • Address of the damaged property • Current address and telephone number • Insurance information • Total household annual income • Bank account information for direct deposit • Description of your damages
FEMA's Individual Assistance program can help eligible applicants with temporary housing assistance, uninsured personal property losses and medical, dental, and funeral expenses caused by the disaster, along with other disaster-related expenses and serious needs. Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration also will be available to cover residential and business losses not covered by insurance.
Joint damage assessments continue in other counties and additional counties may be added for IA. Residents that suffered storm and flood related damage are encouraged to document and photo the damage and keep any repair receipts. Please report any damage to your local emergency management.
