COVINGTON, Tenn. — On Sunday, a site dedicated to help Covington residents who were affected by tornadoes and storms will be opening at Dyersburg State Community College.
Those who wish to update their existing (Federal Emergency Management Agency) FEMA applications or learn about other available assistance are encouraged to stop by.
The school's public library will open at 1 p.m. and close at 7 p.m. on Sundays. It will continue hours Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
After a major disaster declaration, 10 Tennessee counties were designated for FEMA "Individual Assistance." This means that residents who had uninsured or underinsured damage or losses from March 31 to April 1 can apply for FEMA assistance.
Designated counties include Cannon, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Lewis, Macon, McNairy, Rutherford, Tipton and Wayne County.
It's not necessary to visit a disaster recovery center to apply for FEMA, but FEMA suggests people file a claim with their insurance company or agent before applying for assistance from FEMA.
FEMA lists ways that those affected by storms can apply for assistance:
- Using the FEMA app
- Visiting DistasterAssistance.gov
Call the Disaster Assistance Helpline at 800-621-3362. If you use a relay service such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service when you apply. Helpline operators are available from 6 a.m. to midnight Central Daylight Time daily. Press 2 for Spanish. Press 3 for an interpreter who speaks your language.
For an American Sign Language video on how to apply, click here.
As Disaster Recovery Centers open across western Tennessee, you may decide to visit any recovery center to get help. To find one near you, click here.
For the latest information on Tennessee’s recovery from the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes, visit FEMA.gov/Disaster/4701. You may also follow TN.gov/TEMA; Twitter.com/TEMA, Facebook.com/TNDisasterInfo, @FEMARegion4/Twitter and Facebook.com/FEMA.
