FEMA ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR SELF- EMPLOYED SURVIVORS
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20240731/fema-assistance-available-self-employed-survivors]


Release Date: 
七月 31, 2024 

FEMA Disaster Assistance is available for self-employed survivors,
including farmers, ranch hands, artists, musicians and
mechanics, affected by the flooding, severe storms and
tornadoes in 27 Iowa counties.

Self-employed survivors in ADAIR, ADAMS, BUENA VISTA, CEDAR, CHEROKEE,
CLARKE, CLAY, DICKINSON, EMMET, HARRISON, HUMBOLDT, JASPER, LYON,
MILLS, MONTGOMERY, O’BRIEN, OSCEOLA, PALO ALTO, PLYMOUTH, POLK,
POTTAWATTAMIE, RINGGOLD, SHELBY, SIOUX, STORY, UNION AND WOODBURY
counties may apply for assistance.

FEMA can help replace tools and equipment required for
self-employment. This includes tools not provided by an employer, but
required for employment, and includes:

	* Computers
	* Equipment such as power tools, art materials, musical instruments,
tractors, utility vehicles, lawnmowers and ladders
	* Uniforms

You may be reimbursed for these items if they were damaged by the
disaster, you do not have another working item, and the loss was not
covered by insurance.

Required Documents

	* Documentation that proves you’re self-employed, such as a tax
return.
	* Insurance documents for all potential coverages and benefits.
	* Itemized receipts or estimates for repairing or replacing the
requested items.
	* A written statement that explains why you need the items for
self-employment.

How to Apply with FEMA

	* Visit DisasterAssistance.gov [https://disasterassistance.gov/]
	* Call FEMA directly at 800-621-FEMA (3362)
	* Download and use the FEMA app
[https://www.fema.gov/about/news-multimedia/mobile-products]
	* FEMA works with every household on a case-by-case basis.

Anyone using a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS),
captioned telephone service or others, can
give FEMA the number for that service. For an accessible video on three ways to apply for FEMA assistance,
visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU7wzRjByhI.

Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race,
color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English
proficiency, or economic status. If you or someone you know has been
discriminated
against, call FEMA toll-free at 833-285-7448. Press 2 for Spanish.