Last Day to Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance is August 26

SIKESTON, Mo. - The deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance is Tuesday, August 26 for Scott County residents affected by the May 16 disaster.

If your home or personal property sustained damage not covered by insurance, FEMA may be able to provide money to help you pay for home repairs, a temporary place to live and essential personal property that was destroyed.

The fastest way to apply for Individual Assistance is at DisasterAssistance.gov. You may also apply by calling FEMA at 1-800-621-3362.

If you still need additional assistance after August 26, help is still available at DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling FEMA at 1-800-621-3362. Stay in touch with FEMA for additional financial assistance for home repairs and rent, as well as other needs not covered by insurance.

Helpful Tips:

• Read your letter from FEMA carefully.
• Provide contractor estimates for disaster-related repairs, including contractor contact information.
• To request assistance to help with rent, homeowners and renters need to contact FEMA and let them know.
• If you received rental assistance from FEMA and require further rental assistance while working toward your permanent housing plan, stay in touch with FEMA. Continued Temporary Housing Assistance (CTHA) may be available for those who qualify.
• When contacting FEMA, provide your nine-digit FEMA registration ID number.
• Keep receipts for disaster-related purchases (items to make repairs to home, hotel receipts, etc.).
• Contact FEMA if your current housing situation, phone number, or mailing address have changed.

Residents and businesses in Scott County can also apply for a low-interest disaster loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration to help with recovery. Apply online at sba.gov/disaster or by calling 1-800-659-2955. The deadline to submit your loan application is August 26.