Renters in Bradley and Hamilton counties whose homes and property were damaged by the tornadoes and severe storms April 12-13 can apply for federal disaster assistance.
FEMA Individual Assistance is available to renters, including students and homeowners, and can help pay for temporary housing. The initial rental grant is for a 60-day period and can be reviewed for further assistance. The registration deadline is June 24.
Renters may also qualify for a grant under FEMA’s Other Needs Assistance program for essential personal property and other disaster-related expenses. These may include:
• Replacement or repair of necessary personal property, such as furniture, appliances, clothing, text books or school supplies
• Replacement or repair of tools and other job-related equipment required by the self-employed
• Primary vehicles
• Medical and dental bills
The U.S. Small Business Administration offers low-interest disaster loans to help Tennessee renters repair or replace disaster-damaged personal property, including automobiles. Loan rates are as low as 1.563%, terms can be as long as 30 years, and survivors may be eligible for up to $40,000, depending on their losses.
Survivors in Bradley and Hamilton counties can register with FEMA in the following ways:
• Visit DisasterAssistance.gov
• Download the FEMA App
• Call 800-621-3362 from 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
information about SBA disaster loans and the loan application process
Applicants may also call SBA’s customer service center at 800 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance.
Individuals who are deaf or hardofhearing may call 800 877-8339.
Source: FEMA