States need a major disaster declaration to access federal aid, but the wait time ranges from a few days to a few months.

Applicants who have received denial letters by mail or email have 60 days to appeal the decision. In cases where documents ...

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Last month, a 1000-year flood devastated Milwaukee and surrounding counties. The flooding left at least two people dead, tens of thousands without power, and caused over $52 million in damages. Last ...

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - FEMA has extended the Individual Assistance application deadline for those impacted by the May 16 tornado in the City of St. Louis and St. Louis County. The ...

The deadline for counties included in the recent Major Disaster Declaration to submit a Request for Public Assistance has been extended to March 25, 2026.

The deadline to submit a request form is March 25, 2026, according to officials from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency.

HILL FOR US TONIGHT. THANK YOU. JACKIE. HERE AT HOME, IF YOU WERE IMPACTED BY THE MAY TORNADOES OR STRAIGHT LINE WINDS, THE DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR HELP FROM FEMA IS BEING EXTENDED. INSTEAD OF BEING ...

City officials are under growing pressure to find safe housing for families displaced by the spring tornado. Photo courtesy of Kwame Building Group Credit: Photo courtesy of Kwame Building Group ...