Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency
Headline: Renters, Students, Self-Employed Can Apply for FEMA Assistance
Renters, Students, Self-Employed Can Apply for FEMA Assistance
Tennessee renters, students and self-employed in Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Dyer, Hardeman, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion and Wilson counties may be eligible for money to help with personal losses from the April 2-24 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding
The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance is Aug
19
Money is available to help with rent or temporary housing costs like a hotel
Renters, students and self-employed may also be eligible for money for uninsured essential personal property losses and other disaster-related expenses including:Replacement or repair of necessary personal property, such as clothing, textbooks, school supplies, and furniture and appliances a renter owns
FEMA does not cover furniture or appliances provided by the landlord
Replacement or repair of tools and other job-related equipment required for self-employment
Replacement or repair of a primary vehicle
Disaster-related uninsured medical, dental, childcare, moving and storage expenses
How to Apply for FEMA AssistanceApply online at DisasterAssistance
gov, use the FEMA App for mobile devices or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362
In-person help is available at any Disaster Recovery Center for submitting applications, getting updates and asking questions
Find a center here: DRC Locator (fema
gov)
Video: What to Expect Before Applying for FEMA Assistance | ASL | SpanishVideo: Next Steps After Applying for FEMA Assistance | ASL | SpanishDisaster Recovery CentersHours: 9 a
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to 6 p
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Monday – Friday9 a
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to 2 p
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SaturdayClosed SundayLOCATIONS:Dyer County: Bogota Community Center, 78 Sandy Lane, Bogota, TN 38007Hardeman County: Safehaven Storm Shelter, 530 Madison Ave W
, Grand Junction, TN 38039McNairy County: Latta Theatre, 205 W
Court Ave
, Selmer, TN 38375Montgomery County: Montgomery County Library, 350 Pageant Lane, Clarksville, TN 37040Obion County: Obion County Library, 1221 E
Reelfoot Ave
, Union City, TN 38261
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