If you were affected by Hurricane Beryl, you can still seek aid from FEMA. This assistance can help you recover and get back on your feet.
Have you taken pictures of your storm damage yet? It’s essential to do so! If you have insurance, it’s best to contact your insurance company first before applying for assistance from FEMA. Keep in mind that FEMA only covers damages that go beyond what your insurance policy covers.
If you’re a resident who lacks insurance or has inadequate coverage, you can sign up for aid that may incorporate financing to fix or substitute your home, short-term lodging, access to low-rate loans, or other initiatives to help you get back on your feet.
If you or your family are facing financial hardship, you may qualify for the Serious Needs Assistance program. This program provides a one-time payment of $750 per household to help cover essential items such as food, water, baby formula, breast feeding supplies, medication, and emergency supplies. Don’t hesitate to reach out for help if you need it.
If you’re a survivor who qualifies, you may also be eligible to receive Displacement Assistance, a financial aid that can help you with your housing needs in case you cannot return to your home due to the disaster. This financial aid can be used for various purposes, including staying in a hotel, living with family and friends, or exploring other options while you search for a more permanent housing solution.
If your household meets the eligibility criteria, you can receive up to $750 in disaster assistance. To determine your eligibility, you must complete the application process. FEMA provides helpful resources to guide you through this process.
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- START THE APPLICATION PROCESS
- Find Out If You Can Apply: Click Let’s Get Started on the Home page and we’ll ask you a few questions to find out if you can apply.
- Create an Account on Login.gov: You need to create an account so you can do a few things; save your application to finish later, get your status and respond to messages, and upload documents.
- Gather Your Personal Information: You’ll need to have as much of the following info ready as you can: Home, mailing, and email addresses; phone number; Social Security number (SSN); banking and insurance info.
- Fill Out the Application: Enter as much detail as you can. You can go back to your account later to enter anything you don’t have handy now.
- Review and Send Your Application: Check what you’ve entered, make changes if you need to, and send your application to FEMA. Remember to save and keep your Application ID. You’ll need it anytime you talk with FEMA.
The FEMA Assistance Application Website is now accepting applications since July 12. If you’re interested, you can visit the website for more details on how to apply.