OKLAHOMA CITY –  When you apply for FEMA assistance, FEMA will send you a letter that explains the aid you receive. Read this letter carefully – if it says you’re “ineligible,” it does not mean you’re denied. You may just need to send more information.Your letter will explain what to do if you disagree with FEMA’s decision. You can submit evidence, such as repair estimates or an insurance settlement, to support your claim.If you have any questions, call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362; or, visit a Disaster Recovery Center – for...

OKLAHOMA CITY –  When you apply for FEMA assistance, FEMA will send you a letter that explains the aid you receive. Read this letter carefully – if it says you’re “ineligible,” it does not mean you’re denied. You may just need to send more information.Your letter will explain what to do if you disagree with FEMA’s decision. You can submit evidence, such as repair estimates or an insurance settlement, to support your claim.If you have any questions, call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362; or, visit a Disaster Recovery Center – for...

AUSTIN -- A Disaster Recovery Center in Harris County will close on June 28 and reopen in a new location June 29.The center closing at 7 p.m. June 28 is located at:Spring Branch Community Family Development Center8575 Pitner Rd. Houston, TX 77080The center will reopen at 7 a.m. June 29 in the new location:SpringSpirit8526 Pitner Rd.Houston, TX 77080All centers operate from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day unless otherwise noted. To find the center location nearest you go to fema.gov/drc.For more information about Texas disaster recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4781. Follow FEMA Region 6...

DENTON, Texas -- FEMA and the State of New Mexico will open a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Roswell on Thursday, June 27 to provide one-on-one help to New Mexico residents affected by the South Fork and Salt Fires and flooding that began June 17.The center is located at:Roswell Civic & Convention Center912 N. Main StreetRoswell, NM 88201Hours of operations will be Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. MT.It is important to note that FEMA DRCs are not to be confused with State Disaster Resource...

SANTA FE, New Mexico – FEMA and the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (NMDHSEM) caution residents to be aware of post-disaster fraud and scams. Attempts to scam residents can be made over the phone, by mail or email, through the internet or in person. It is important to remain alert, as con artists are creative and resourceful. If an offer sounds too good to be true, it should be questioned.FEMA does not license or certify contractors. FEMA does recommend using a local contractor, someone who is known in...

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DENTON, Texas – Homeowners and renters in the Mescalero Apache Tribe, Lincoln and Otero counties, that were displaced by the recent South Fork and Salt Fires and flooding that began June 17, may apply for FEMA disaster assistance.Disaster assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.There are several ways to apply: Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA App or call 800-621-3362 from  7 a.m. to 10 p.m. MT daily. Multilingual operators are...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Renters whose home or personal property was damaged in the back-to-back April and May storms, floods and tornadoes may be eligible for FEMA assistance.FEMA’s Individual Assistance grants are available for eligible renters, including students, as well as homeowners. These grants, which do not have to be repaid, can help pay for temporary housing, home repairs and other disaster-related needs, including:Rent while you are displaced – which can be used for a house, apartment, recreational vehicle or manufactured homeMoney to stay in a hotel, with family and friends or other...

OKLAHOMA CITY – Renters whose home or personal property was damaged in the back-to-back April and May storms, floods and tornadoes may be eligible for FEMA assistance.FEMA’s Individual Assistance grants are available for eligible renters, including students, as well as homeowners. These grants, which do not have to be repaid, can help pay for temporary housing, home repairs and other disaster-related needs, including:Rent while you are displaced – which can be used for a house, apartment, recreational vehicle or manufactured homeMoney to stay in a hotel, with family and friends or other...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – FEMA and the State of Arkansas have opened a new Disaster Recovery Center in Fulton County and are adjusting hours for other centers to better provide one-on-one help to Arkansans affected by the May 24-27 severe storms and tornadoes. Residents of Baxter, Benton, Boone, Fulton, Greene, Madison, Marion and Randolph counties can visit any open disaster recovery center to meet with representatives of FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration, along with many Arkansas departments and other community partners.The following locations are open to anyone in the declared counties with...