FEDERAL AID PROGRAMS FOR THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20210318/federal-aid-programs-state-mississippi]


Release Date: 
January 25, 2017 

Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can
be made available _as needed and warranted_ under President Trump's
disaster declaration issued for the State of Mississippi.

ASSISTANCE FOR AFFECTED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES CAN INCLUDE _AS
REQUIRED_:

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Rental payments for temporary housing for those whose homes are
unlivable.  Initial assistance may be provided for up to three months
for homeowners and at least one month for renters.  Assistance may be
extended if requested after the initial period based on a review of
individual applicant requirements.  _(Source: FEMA funded and
administered.)_

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Grants for home repairs and replacement of essential household items
not covered by insurance to make damaged dwellings safe, sanitary and
functional.  _(Source: FEMA funded and administered.)_

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Grants to replace personal property and help meet medical, dental,
funeral, transportation and other serious disaster-related needs not
covered by insurance or other federal, state and charitable aid
programs.   _(Source: FEMA funded at 75 percent of total eligible
costs; 25 percent funded by the state.)_

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Unemployment payments up to 26 weeks for workers who temporarily lost
jobs because of the disaster and who do not qualify for state
benefits, such as self-employed individuals.  _(Source: FEMA funded;
state administered.)_

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Low-interest loans to cover residential losses not fully compensated
by insurance.  Loans available up to $200,000 for primary residence;
$40,000 for personal property, including renter losses.  Loans
available up to $2 million for business property losses not fully
compensated by insurance.  _(Source: U.S. Small Business
Administration.)_

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Loans up to $2 million for small businesses, small agricultural
cooperatives and most private, non-profit organizations of all sizes
that have suffered disaster-related cash flow problems and need funds
for working capital to recover from the disaster's adverse economic
impact.  This loan in combination with a property loss loan cannot
exceed a total of $2 million. (_Source: U.S. Small Business
Administration.)_

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Loans up to $500,000 for farmers, ranchers and aquaculture operators
to cover production and property losses, excluding primary
residence.  _(Source: Farm Service Agency, U.S. Dept. of
Agriculture.)_

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Other relief programs: Crisis counseling for those traumatized by the
disaster; income tax assistance for filing casualty losses; advisory
assistance for legal, veterans’ benefits and social security
matters.

HOW TO APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE:

Individuals and business owners who sustained losses in the designated
area can begin applying for assistance by registering online at
www.DisasterAssistance.gov [http://www.disasterassistance.gov/] or by
calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362).  Disaster assistance applicants, who
have a speech disability or hearing loss and use TTY, should call
1-800-462-7585 directly; for those who use 711 or Video Relay Service
(VRS), call 1-800-621-3362. The toll-free telephone numbers will
operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (local time) seven days a week until
further notice. 

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_FEMA's mission is to support our citizens and first responders to
ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and
improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to,
recover from, and mitigate all hazards_

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