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
m
to 10 p
m
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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