FEMA assistance approved for 20 Missouri counties
Ryan Shiner
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
FEMA individual assistance was approved for 20 Missouri counties that were damaged in storms that took place from March 30-April 8, according to a Friday press release from SEMA.
Assistance is available to residents in Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Cooper, Dunklin, Howell, Iron, Mississippi, New Madrid, Oregon, Ozark, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard, Vernon, Washington and Wayne counties
Residents can ask for assistance “for qualifying disaster-related expenses – including housing repairs, temporary housing, rental assistance, medical and funeral costs not covered by insurance or other aid programs, and replacement of damaged belongings and vehicles,” the release says.
Individuals can apply online at disasterassistance.gov or by calling at 1-800-621-3362.