Today, May 25, is the Last Day to Apply

MADISON, Miss. – For survivors of the March tornadoes, right now is the final day to use for FEMA catastrophe help. Householders and renters of Carroll, Humphreys, Monroe, Montgomery, Panola or Sharkey counties with uninsured or underinsured storm-related losses could also be eligible. The deadline is 11:59 p.m., Central Time, right now.

To use:

• Name the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 from 6 a.m. to midnight Central Time.
• Log on to DisasterAssistance.gov.
• Obtain the free FEMA mobile app for smartphones.
• Go to a Catastrophe Restoration Middle (DRC). These DRCs are open right now till 5 p.m.
  • Carroll County: North Carrollton Baptist Church, 300 George St., North Carrollton, MS 38947
  • Humphreys County: Humphreys County Library, 105 Hayden St., Belzoni, MS 39038
  • Monroe County: Monroe County Authorities Advanced, 1619 Freeway 25, Amory, MS 38821
  • Montgomery County: Montgomery County Coliseum, 200 Recreation Drive, Winona, MS 38967
  • Panola County: Mississippi State College Extension Middle, 245 Eureka St. Suite C, Batesville, MS 38606
  • Sharkey County: Sharkey Issaquena Nursing House, 431 West Race St., Rolling Fork, MS 39159

FEMA help can’t duplicate insurance coverage advantages. Individuals with home-owner’s or renter’s insurance coverage should file an insurance coverage declare first. But when your coverage doesn’t cowl all harm bills, you might be eligible for federal help.

For the newest data on restoration from Mississippi tornadoes, go to March 24 2023 Severe Weather Disaster Information – MEMA (msema.org) and www.fema.gov/disaster/4697. On Twitter comply with MEMA @MSEMA and FEMA Area 4 @femaregion4.