FEMA: Deadline's Passed but Assistance for Spring Storms and Floods Ongoing
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 | 04:59am
NASHVILLE – Even though registration for federal disaster aid for the May storms and floods has ended the assistance picture hasn’t faded to black. Federal and state government agencies aren’t powering down anytime soon.
Persons registered for assistance are strongly encouraged to remain in touch with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Call FEMA’s toll-free Helpline at 800-621-FEMA (3362) or (TTY) 800-462-7585 for the speech and hearing impaired. Staff is available every day from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Questions can be answered; you can file an appeal and update information on your application.
As individuals affected by the flood move forward, resources listed below remain available.
FEMA may offer rental assistance to eligible applicants for up to 18 months following the declaration of a disaster. If a person still has need for help call FEMA’s toll-free HELPLINE at 800-621-FEMA (3362) or (TTY) 800-462-7585 for the speech and hearing impaired.
Small Business Administration (SBA) will maintain two loan outreach centers in Nashville until further notice. The center in Millington (Shelby County) will cease operation at close of business Aug. 12.
Bellevue Church of Christ
7401 Highway 70 So.
Bellevue, TN
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fifty Forward Bldg.
174 Rains Rd.
Nashville, TN
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Civic Center
8077 Wilkinsville Rd.
Millington, TN
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
SBA Appeals
Anyone who applied for an SBA loan and was denied, or withdrew their application, has six months to request a review or have their application reopened. Anyone with questions related to the SBA can call 800-659-2955.
FEMA Appeals
Applicants who are not satisfied with FEMA’s decision on assistance or have been denied, can call 800-621-FEMA (3362) or (TTY) 800-462-7585 for the speech and hearing impaired. Registered applicants can receive answers to questions and instructions for filing an appeal.
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The social media links provided are for reference only. FEMA and TEMA do not endorse any non-government websites, companies or applications.
FEMA’s temporary housing assistance and grants for public transportation expenses, medical and dental expenses, and funeral and burial expenses do not require individuals to apply for an SBA loan. However, applicants who receive SBA loan applications must submit them to SBA loan officers to be eligible for assistance that covers personal property, vehicle repair or replacement, and moving and storage expenses.
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 800-621-FEMA (3362). For TTY call 800-462-7585.