With a Thursday deadline to apply for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, senior advocates say even those who don’t think they need aid should apply or they face being unable to qualify for a number of benefits, like a sales tax rebate on new appliances. Call FEMA at 800-621-3362 or apply online at http://www.fema.gov
There is also a statewide helpline that flood victims can use to find local nonprofits and churches offering assistance. Call 211 or look online at http://www.211tn.org.