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FEMA briefs Simpson County residents on how to request disaster assistance after July 25 declaration
Summary
FEMA representatives told residents how to request damage assessments and potential financial assistance following a Presidential Disaster Declaration on July 25 for Memorial Day weekend straight-line winds; applications can be submitted online, by phone or in person.
FEMA representatives Yvonne Smith and Russell Anderson attended the Simpson County Fiscal Court meeting on Aug. 6, 2024 to brief elected officials and residents on how to seek federal disaster assistance after a Presidential Disaster Declaration issued July 25 for damage from Memorial Day weekend straight-line winds.
Smith and Anderson described that residents with storm damage may request damage assessments and apply for potential financial assistance through FEMA. They said requests may be made online, by telephone or in person at disaster recovery centers and encouraged residents to document damage and keep receipts for cleanup and repair costs.
The county posted the FEMA guidance on its meeting attachments, and court members noted the agency presence so affected residents know how to apply for assistance and where to go for assessments.
No vote was required; the briefing was informational and intended to connect residents with federal resources.
