If your home was damaged by the Dec. 9 tornadoes but you can live in it safely, FEMA may be able to provide up to $300 in one-time financial assistance to help with cleanup. This assistance is for eligible homeowners and renters.
You may qualify for FEMA Clean and Sanitize Assistance if you meet the following criteria:
- Your pre-disaster primary home must be in Davidson, Dickson, Montgomery or Sumner County.
- A FEMA inspection verifies your home has disaster damage; or if you are a renter, the inspection noted cleanup actions are needed or have already been undertaken.
- If you have already cleaned up, save your receipts for supplies, materials or paid help.
- The damage is not covered by your insurance.
- FEMA determines your disaster-damaged primary residence is safe to occupy.
Survivors who apply with FEMA may also be eligible for additional forms of federal assistance. If you have already applied for FEMA assistance, you do not need to apply again.
How to Apply for FEMA Assistance
Call toll-free 800-621-3362, go online to DisasterAssistance.gov, download the FEMA App or visit a Disaster Recovery Center. The phone line is open daily, and help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service such as VRS, captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service. Deadline for applications is Feb. 12, 2024.