How to Apply for FEMA Assistance

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After Oklahoma’s tornadoes, you have options. Disaster assistance is available online, over the phone or in person.

Homeowners and renters in Carter, Hughes, Love, Murray, Okmulgee, Osage and Pontotoc counties who were impacted by the April 25-May 9 severe storms and tornadoes may be eligible for FEMA assistance.

FEMA may be able to help you pay for temporary housing, home repairs and other needs caused by the disaster, including:

• Lifesaving and life-sustaining items including water, food, first aid, prescriptions, infant formula, breastfeeding supplies, diapers, medical supplies and equipment, personal hygiene items and fuel for transportation
• Rent if you are displaced because of the disaster, and money to stay in a hotel, with family and friends or other options while you look for a rental unit
• Repair or replacement of a vehicle, appliances, room furnishings and a personal or family computer, as well as books, uniforms, tools, computers and other items required for school or work, including self-employment
• Moving and storage fees, medical expenses, childcare and funeral expenses

There are four ways to apply:

• Visit DisasterAssistance.gov.
• Download the FEMA App.
• Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362.
  • Calls are accepted 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Central Time. Help is available in most languages; if you use a relay service such as video relay service (VRS) or captioned telephone service, give FEMA your number for that service.
  • For locations and hours, visit fema.gov/drc.

  When you apply, you will be asked to provide:

  • A description of the damage
  • Your address at the time of the disaster
  • Your Social Security number
  • Contact information
  • If you have insurance, your policy number, agent or company
  • Annual household income
  • Your bank account information for direct deposit

  If you have insurance, you should file a claim as soon as possible. FEMA can’t pay for losses your insurance will cover.

  For help with any step of the application process, call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 or visit a Disaster Recovery Center.

  For the latest information, visit fema.gov/disaster/4776. Follow the FEMA Region 6 Twitter account at twitter.com/FEMARegion6 or on Facebook at facebook.com/FEMARegion6/.