CLANTON, Ala. – Monday, Feb. 21, 2022, is the last day for survivors of the Oct. 6-7 severe storms and flooding in Jefferson and Shelby Counties to apply for federal disaster assistance. The deadline is 11:59 p.m. Central Time.
You can still apply to FEMA online at DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362, or use the FEMA mobile app. The Helpline is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service. When you apply, you will need to provide:
- A current phone number where you can be contacted.
- Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying.
- Your Social Security Number.
- A general list of damage and losses.
- Banking information if you choose direct deposit.
- If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name.
Apply to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for a low-interest disaster loan online at disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/ela/s/, or call 800-659-2955 (800-877-8339 TTY), or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov.
For more information about Alabama disaster recovery, visit www.fema.gov/disaster/4632. Follow the FEMA Region 4 Twitter account at twitter.com/femaregion4.