Apply for Federal Assistance
Federal Assistance Criteria
The deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance is November 24, 2008. Due to high volume, FEMA has added an additional 14 day grace period and will accept applications until December 8th. To apply with FEMA and have please call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) between the hours of 8a.m. and 6p.m. (Eastern time) or apply online at http://www.fema.gov/. Those with speech or hearing impairments may call TTY 1-800-462-7585.
Counties currently designated for individual assistance include:
- Clark
- Crawford
- Dearborn
- Floyd
- Franklin
- Gibson
- Harrison
- Jackson
- Jasper
- Jefferson
- Jennings
- Knox
- Lawrence
- Martin
- Ohio
- Orange
- Perry
- Pike
- Posey
- Ripley
- Scott
- Spencer
- St. Joseph
- Switzerland
- Vanderburgh
- Warrick
- Washington
If you have been referred to the Small Business Administration (SBA) by FEMA
If you have been "denied" by FEMA, this may mean you have been referred to the Small Business Administration. The SBA gives low-interest loans to qualifying disaster victims. It is important that you fill out any paperwork with the SBA if you desire further assistance. Not everyone who applies with the SBA receives a loan. However, if you apply with the SBA, you may also be referred back to FEMA’s Other Needs Assistance program and receive additional financial assistance. If you apply with the SBA and are approved for a loan, you do not have to accept the loan, however it is in your best interest to apply.
If you have questions, please see the FAQ page.
