Individuals and businesses in need of assistance may contact FEMA at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or apply online by visiting www.disasterassistance.gov
As a result of the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding that occurred from February 29 to March 2, 2012 in Tennessee, disaster assistance has been made available to individuals and households in the following 10 Tennessee Counties: Bradley, Claiborne, Cumberland, DeKalb, Hamilton, Jackson, McMinn, Monroe, Overton, and Polk.
Disaster victims in the 10 counties listed above can call the FEMA registration number, 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). Registration is available online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by phone at 800-621-FEMA (3362). Help is available in many languages. Disaster applicants who use TTY should call 800-462-7585. Those who use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS) should call 800-621-3362.
You will be assigned a registration identification number and a FEMA inspector will make an appointment to visit your damaged home or apartment and assess the damage. FEMA may provide housing assistance, which may include lodging expense reimbursement, repair assistance, and/or temporary rental assistance.
SBA will also send claimants a loan application packet. If the applicant is ineligible for a loan, SBA can refer victims to FEMA to determine eligibility for the Other Needs Assistance (ONA) program, which includes medical, dental, funeral expenses, furniture, clothing, some appliances, vehicle costs (up to state limits), and other eligible expenses. The SBA packet must be completed and returned to be eligible for this assistance.
USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) programs are also available to assist with recovery. FSA administers several important programs that help producers recover from disaster damage and livestock deaths.
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency):
People whose property suffered any storm damage are encouraged to document damage with photographs and to save repair receipts. Damage also should be reported to the insurance company. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures for all of Tennessee.