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Missourians affected by May 16 tornado can now apply for FEMA
MISSOURI — On Monday, President Donald Trump approved a major disaster declaration request for the affected Missouri counties during the May 16 tornado, opening applications for federal assistance.
The city of St. Louis estimates nearly 10,000 buildings were damaged, with $9 million in state funding already secured for urgent demolitions.
Those impacted by the tornado can now apply for Federal Disaster Assistance, or FEMA. Federal assistance is available to eligible homeowners and renters across the three areas.
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Applicants must provide the following when applying:
A current phone number
Address at the time of the tornado and current address
Social Security number, if available
General list of damage and losses
If insured, the policy number or the agent
Bank account and routing number for direct deposit of funds
Applications can be submitted online, by phone at 800-621-3362, or through the FEMA app.
FEMA grants can include funds for temporary housing, home repairs, replacement of lost essential personal property, and more to assist individuals and business owners in the area. FEMA grants do not have to be repaid.
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