Fact Sheets

FEMA is committed to helping all eligible disaster survivors recover from the back-to-back severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes which struck Oklahoma April 25 to May 9 and May 19 to 28, including U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals and qualified non-citizens.

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If you are self-employed, FEMA may be able to provide funds to repair or replace disaster-damaged tools and equipment required for your work. This help is available to a wide range of applicants, including farmers, artists, musicians, mechanics and many other occupations. FEMA may also be able to help if you are an employee and you lost tools or equipment required for your job and not reimbursable by your employer.

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FEMA assistance is limited to basic needs; it will not restore all property lost due to the May 10 severe storms and tornadoes. Insurance coverage is the best means to recover after a natural disaster. However, FEMA and State of Florida assistance may be available if you are uninsured or underinsured.

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If you receive a letter from FEMA and you disagree with FEMA’s decision about your eligibility, you can appeal the decision. FEMA might need more information to continue processing your application.

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When determining the amount of federal disaster assistance an applicant may be eligible for, FEMA will verify there are no “duplication of benefits,” sometimes called double-dipping.

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Survivors of the May 10 severe storms and tornadoes in the designated county could be eligible for rental assistance for temporary housing through FEMA’s Individual and Households Program.

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FEMA can help eligible New Mexico residents repair or replace appliances, clothing, furniture, computers, essential tools, and accessibility-related items damaged by a disaster. Insurance coverage is the best way to recover after a disaster. However, FEMA assistance for personal property may be available if you are uninsured or underinsured.

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If you had funeral or burial expenses because of the severe storms that struck Baxter, Benton, Boone, Fulton, Greene, Madison, Marion and Randolph counties May 24-27, funeral assistance may be available from FEMA.

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Information on FEMA assistance requirements.

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FEMA assistance can help people who are self-employed, including farmers, ranch hands, artists, musicians, and mechanics.

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