Missouri homeowners, renters and businesses that sustained property damage or loss caused by the flooding and storms between April 28 and May 11in Texas County have one week left to register and apply for federal disaster assistance.
The deadline to register for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and to apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is Monday.
One week before the deadline, FEMA has already approved more than $11.8 million for eligible households in the state. The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has paid more than $61 million to 1,134 policyholders, of which more than $19 million was paid out before the disaster declaration.
•FEMA grants have been approved for 1,882 individuals and families in 35 counties for emergency home repairs, rental assistance, replacement of essential personal property, and help with medical, dental, legal and other disaster-related expenses.
More than $15 million in SBA low-interest disaster loans have been approved to homeowners, renters and businesses.
Survivors should register even if they have insurance. FEMA cannot duplicate insurance payments. Eligible homeowners and renters may be able to receive money from FEMA for losses not covered by insurance to help pay for basic home repairs, temporary rental assistance and other needs such as replacing personal property. FEMA Individual Assistance is grant money that does not have to be repaid.
There are three ways to register:
•Call the FEMA Helpline, 800-621-3362. Those who use 711 or Video Relay Services may call 800-621-3362.
•Operators will be available from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. CST seven days a week until further notice.
•Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov.
•Use the FEMA app for smartphones.