Fact Sheets
As eligible Arkansas homeowners and renters begin receiving disaster funds from FEMA for rental assistance, home repairs or other categories of assistance, it is important to keep track of your spending. Use the money for the specified reason stated in the FEMA letter.
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If you live in Kanawha, Hancock, Marshall, Ohio, Roane, Wetzel and Wood counties and were affected by April 11-12 storms, flooding, landslides or mudslides read your FEMA eligibility decision letter carefully. If you have questions, visit a Disaster Recovery Center so we can help you with your next steps.
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FEMA, along with our federal partners, are on track to provide approximately $3 billion towards Maui wildfire recovery. This includes more than $1.3 billion in mission assignments to expedite recovery through debris removal and disposal, temporary housing, school construction, and infrastructure repair.
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In the aftermath of a disaster, misconceptions about federal disaster assistance can often prevent survivors from applying for help. A good guideline: apply, even if you’re unsure you’ll be eligible.
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For residents in Blue Earth, Cook, Cottonwood, Faribault, Freeborn, Goodhue, Itasca, Jackson, Lake, Le Sueur, Mower, Nicollet, Nobles, Rice, Rock, St. Louis, Steele, Waseca, and Watonwan counties who report they cannot or may not be able to safely live in their home, FEMA may need to perform an inspection of the damaged dwelling.
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FEMA disaster assistance is intended to meet the basic needs of your household for uninsured or underinsured necessary expenses and serious needs.
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FEMA assistance is limited to basic needs. It will not restore all property lost due to Hurricane Beryl. 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 applied for FEMA disaster assistance and also have homeowners or renters insurance, you may still be eligible for federal grants to cover expenses not covered by your insurance.
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If you received a letter from FEMA saying that the information you provided is incomplete, you are ineligible for disaster assistance, or you disagree with the amount of FEMA assistance determined, you have the right to appeal the decision within 60 days of the date on the letter.
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FEMA reminds Florida residents who have received federal disaster assistance in response to the May 10 severe storms and tornadoes to use the money for its intended purpose and to keep receipts for three years.
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