State and federal disaster officials urge residents and business owners in these counties to apply for assistance if they sustained damages or losses from the severe storms, which hit the area between July 4 to August 2.
Individuals have less than a month to apply for assistance.
The deadline is September 25. The application process begins with just one toll-free phone call that takes about 15 to 20 minutes. Application specialists are available from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. This initial assistance program covers temporary rental assistance or essential home repairs to make a residence livable until more extensive repair or reconstruction can be completed. FEMA provides 75 percent of the funding and the State covers the remaining 25 percent.