FEMA Flood and Tornado Assistance Information for Michigan

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) sent this bulletin at 04/06/2024 10:49 AM EDT
FEMA

Flood and Tornado Assistance Information

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is working in Michigan to help residents who experienced severe storms, flooding, and tornados between August 24-26, 2023. The federal disaster was declared February 8, 2024. Learn more at fema.gov/disaster/4757.

Individuals and households in these designated counties are eligible to apply for financial and direct services: Eaton, Ingham, Ionia, Kent, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, and Wayne.

April 2024

Apply for Assistance

Apply for FEMA Assistance

Find answers to common questions about FEMA Assistance.

Time is limited. The deadline to apply for assistance is May 8, 2024. Submit your application before it is too late!

To apply for assistance or follow
up on your application, login to
disasterassistance.gov, download the FEMA app, or call the FEMA Helpline at
800-621-FEMA (800-621-3362)

Applications may also be submitted in-person at a Disaster Recovery Center. Find a location near you.

SBA

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

FEMA strongly encourages applying for low-interest disaster loans from the SBA. These loans offer critical financial assistance that can aid recovery, rebuilding, and mitigation efforts.

If offered, loan terms are not required to be accepted. If denied, FEMA may grant additional assistance. Learn more.

For questions regarding SBA loans, call 800-659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov.

Apply for Assistance | fema.gov

Find the help you need to support your disaster recovery.
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Hazard Mitigation helps you prepare for and recover from weather events.

Hazard Mitigation Specialists are in Michigan to provide one-on-one support to individuals. We have resources for everyone from renters to homeowners and non-profits to small businesses.
Mitigation

How can mitigation help you recover?

Hazard Mitigation protects lives and reduces the loss of property in weather events. Take action now to reduce future risk. Learn more.
Contact Hazard Mitigation

Contact Hazard Mitigation

If you have additional questions regarding Hazard Mitigation or Flood Insurance, call 833-FEMA-4-US (833-336-2487) or email FEMA-MIMIT@fema.dhs.gov. Specialists are also available in-person at Disaster Recovery Centers. Find a location near you.

Additional Resources

Ready.gov

Disasters don't plan ahead but you can. Visit Ready.gov for people, pet, and plant preparedness including how to Be Prepared for a Flood and Be Prepared for a Tornado. Additional resources may be found on MIREADY | michigan.gov.
NFIP

Anywhere it rains, it can flood. Federally backed flood insurance is available to anyone in an NFIP-participating community regardless of flood zone. For everything insurance related, talk to your insurance agent, visit The National Flood Insurance Program | floodsmart.gov or the Department of Insurance and Financial Services | michigan.gov.
Building Science

Rebuild safer and stronger. Visit the Building Science Resource Library | FEMA.gov for additional guidance and Find and Verify a Licensed Contractor | michigan.gov.
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Find help with needs that FEMA is not authorized to provide. Check with your local officials, voluntary agencies or dial Michigan 2-1-1 (844-875-9211). The FEMA Helpline (800-621-3362) may be able to provide additional referrals.