MIL-OSI USA: How to Apply for FEMA Assistance in Tennessee After Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes and Flooding

Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency

Headline: How to Apply for FEMA Assistance in Tennessee After Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes and Flooding

How to Apply for FEMA Assistance in Tennessee After Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes and Flooding

Tennessee homeowners and renters in nine counties who had uninsured damage or loss caused by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding that occurred April 2-24 may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance

The designated counties include Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Dyer, Hardeman, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion and Wilson

 FEMA may be able to help with serious needs, rental assistance, basic home repair costs, personal property loss or other disaster-caused needs

There are several ways to apply for FEMA disaster assistance

Go to DisasterAssistance

gov, use the FEMA App for mobile devices or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362

Lines are open from 6 a

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to 10 p

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CT seven days a week and specialists speak many languages

 To view an accessible video on how to apply, visit Three Ways to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance – YouTube

FEMA’s disaster assistance offers benefits that provide flexible funding directly to survivors

In addition, simplified processes and expanded eligibility allows Tennesseans access to a wider range of assistance and funds for serious needs

 What You’ll Need When You ApplyA 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

If you have homeowners, renters or flood insurance, you should file a claim as soon as possible

FEMA cannot duplicate benefits for losses covered by insurance

If your policy does not cover all your disaster expenses, you may be eligible for federal assistance

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