05/03/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/03/2024 11:58
OKLAHOMA CITY - After a disaster, recovering from and dealing with loss can be overwhelming. To ensure survivors can apply for assistance, FEMA sends teams of Disaster Survivor Assistants (DSA) into disaster-affected neighborhoods, often going door-to-door to assist survivors. Teams began visiting neighborhoods in Sulphur on Wednesday.
Assistance teams may help survivors apply for federal assistance, identify potential needs and help make connections with local, state, federal and voluntary agencies.
These teams will be easily recognizable by their official photo identification (ID). If you meet people offering assistance, first ask to see their ID before giving any personal information. They may have FEMA clothing, but that can be easily imitated.
These teams can help survivors in many ways including:
If residents have not already done so and they live in Hughes, Love or Murray counties, they are encouraged to apply for assistance. There are several ways to apply:
Team members will continue visiting neighborhoods damaged by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding that began April 25. Representatives may also attend community events or meetings upon request.
For the latest information visit fema.gov/disaster/4776. Follow FEMA Region 6 at twitter.com/FEMARegion6 or at facebook.com/FEMARegion6/.