Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance

You'll need the following to complete your registration:

• Pen and paper
• Social security number
• Insurance information
  • What kinds of insurance you have (e.g. homeowners, flood, automobile)
• Damage information
  • Type of disaster, what was damaged
• Financial information
  • Provide total household income, before taxes, at the time of the tornado
• Contact information
  • Address where the damage occurred, address where you are now, phone number
• Direct deposit information (if possible)
  • Bank name, type of account, routing number, account number

Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. If you use a video relay service, captioned telephone service, or other communication services, please provide FEMA the specific number assigned for that service.

Call (800) 621-3362

After applying for assistance, your request is reviewed to determine if an inspection is needed to verify disaster-related damage. FEMA staff and inspectors may contact you to discuss your disaster-caused damage.

FEMA may also send a letter requesting more information about your needs or your eligibility for assistance.

Once FEMA has fully reviewed your application, you will get a letter explaining:

• whether you are approved for assistance
• how much assistance you will receive
• how the assistance must be used
• how to appeal FEMA’s decision if you do not agree with it

The letter will be sent to you by email or mail based on what you selected when you completed your application.

If you have insurance, file a claim as soon as possible. FEMA cannot provide financial assistance until they have reviewed the insurance settlement/denial. FEMA is not allowed to duplicate insurance. If you have insurance, you must provide your insurance settlement information to FEMA.

More information about FEMA disaster assistance