Disaster relief available for Texas homes and businesses
(KTEN) -- Residents and businesses in Cooke, Fannin and Grayson counties who suffered losses in the wake of last week's winter storms can now apply for federal disaster assistance.
Applicants must provide the following information:
- a phone number
- the address where the damage occurred
- where you are currently staying
- your Social Security number
- a general list of damage and losses
- insurance information, if any
The Federal Emergency Management Agency recommends that anyone seeking assistance apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, but you can also contact FEMA at 800-621-3362 for more information.
FEMA will not pay for abnormally high energy bills or for insurance deductibles.
The Department of Agriculture also offers disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers and the Small Business Administration offers low-interest disaster loans to homeowners and renters; you don't need to own a business to apply for a disaster loan.
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt on Tuesday requested additional winter storm disaster assistance from the federal government. The governor wants help for individuals and businesses in all 77 Oklahoma counties through FEMA's Public Assistance program.
"This request continues my effort to turn over every rock and do everything we can to help Oklahomans recover from this historic storm,” Stitt said in a written statement. “I appreciate President Biden’s initial actions and urge him to act quickly to approve this request as well."
Oklahomans can document damage to homes, businesses and rental properties at damage.ok.gov.
