The Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA is offering a wide variety of help to people affected by the June 16 – July 4 severe storms and flooding. Homeowners and renters in Cottonwood, Jackson, Nobles and Rock counties -- along with several other counties in Minnesota -- who suffered damage are encouraged to apply.
FEMA can provide money to eligible applicants for help with serious needs, paying for a temporary place to live, home repairs and other needs not covered by insurance. FEMA assistance is limited to primary homes only, or the place you live more than six months of the year. Second homes, vacation homes or homes used as vacation rentals do not qualify for FEMA assistance.
Money provided by FEMA does not have to be repaid and may include: items pertaining to serious needs such as water, food, first aid, prescriptions, infant formula, breastfeeding supplies, diapers, consumable medical supplies, durable medical equipment, personal hygiene items and fuel for transportation; help with housing needs if you cannot return to your home because of the disaster; help to repair or replace your home damaged by the disaster; rental assistance; help with repair or replacement of appliances, room furnishings, and a personal or family computer damaged by the disaster; child care; repair or replacement of a vehicle damaged by the disaster; and help with moving and storing personal property to prevent additional damage.
If you have 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 disaster expenses, you may be eligible for federal assistance.
To apply for FEMA disaster assistance, go online at DisasterAssistance.gov, download the FEMA App for mobile devices, or call toll-free at 1-800-621-3362.
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