03/27/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/28/2024 08:31
LANSING, Mich. - At the request of the state of Michigan, FEMA has extended the deadline to apply for federal assistance. Homeowners and renters in Eaton, Ingham, Ionia, Kent, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland and Wayne counties who were affected by the Aug. 24-26, 2023, severe storms, tornadoes and flooding now have until May 8, 2024, to apply.
The deadline to apply with FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration is now Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
There are several ways to apply for FEMA assistance:
Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov.
Use the FEMA mobile app.
Call the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362 between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. Multilingual operators are available. If you use video relay service, captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service.
For needs not covered by insurance or other sources, FEMA may be able to provide Individual Assistance grant money that does not have to be repaid for:
In addition to the assistance listed, survivors should be aware:
When you apply with FEMA, have the following information ready:
If you have homeowners' or renter's insurance, you should file a claim as soon as possible. FEMA cannot duplicate benefits for losses covered by insurance. If your policy does not cover all your damage expenses, you may be eligible for federal assistance.
Remember to keep receipts from all your purchases related to the cleanup and repair.
For an accessible video on how to apply for assistance go to youtube.com/watch?v=WZGpWI2RCNw.
For more information about the disaster recovery operation in Michigan, visit www.fema.gov/disaster/4757.