The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved more than $5 million in disaster assistance over the past month to Tennesseans affected by severe storms and flooding in April.
But the window for individuals to apply for aid is drawing to a close — homeowners and renters can submit applications for FEMA support until Aug. 19.
The agency is preparing to close three of its Disaster Recovery Centers, which help disaster victims with aid applications and provide connections to other resources. Centers in Dyer, McNairy and Montgomery counties will close at 6 p.m. on Aug. 1, according to FEMA. Centers in Hardeman and Obion counties will remain open until FEMA announces otherwise.
Since President Donald Trump’s administration declared Tennessee’s April storms a federal disaster on June 19, FEMA has approved 728 applications for a total of nearly $5.2 million. This includes $2.8 million in housing assistance and $2.3 million in assistance for other needs, as of July 29.
Housing assistance can help affected individuals cover temporary housing costs and pay for structural home repairs not covered by insurance. Funds may also be available to help replace wells, furnaces and septic systems.