THREE DAYS LEFT TO APPLY FOR DISASTER ASSISTANCE
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20231026/three-days-left-apply-disaster-assistance]


Release Date: 
October 9, 2023 

MADISON, MISS. Renters and homeowners in Jackson and Jasper counties
who were affected by the June 14-19 tornadoes and severe storms have
three days left to apply for assistance. OCT. 11 IS THE LAST DAY TO
APPLY.

HOW TO APPLY

	* Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov.
[http://www.disasterassistance.gov/]
	* Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362, which is open 7 a.m. to 10
p.m. Central Time, seven days a week, in most languages. If you use a
relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone
or other service, give FEMA your number for that service.
	* COLUMBUS DAY IS A FEDERAL HOLIDAY, BUT THE FEMA HELPLINE IS OPEN.

HOW TO APPLY FOR DISASTER LOANS

	* Oct. 11 also is the last day to apply for low-interest, physical
property disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration
(SBA).
	* Go online to SBA’s secure website
at https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/ela/s/
	* Call the SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955. For
individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech
disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay
services.

REASONS TO APPLY

	* FEMA grants may cover uninsured losses.
	* Low interest disaster loans can help with long-term recovery.

For the latest information on recovery from the June tornadoes,
visit msema.org [https://www.msema.org] and
www.fema.gov/disaster/4727 [https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4727].