People with Flood Damage in St. Clair County, Illinois Can Apply for FEMA Help

Renters and homeowners in St. Clair County, IL who were affected by severe storms and flooding from July 25-28, 2022, may apply for FEMA disaster assistance.

Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling 800-621-3362 or by using the FEMA mobile app.

If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service.

If you have homeowners, renter’s or flood insurance, you should file an insurance claim as soon as possible. FEMA cannot duplicate benefits for losses covered by insurance.

For needs not covered by insurance or other sources, FEMA may be able provide Individual Assistance grant money that does not have to be repaid for:

• Rental Assistance if you need to relocate because of flood damage
• Personal Property that was damaged or destroyed by flooding
• Lodging Reimbursement if you’ve had to stay in a hotel temporarily
• Basic Home Repairs for homeowners whose primary residence was damaged by flooding
• Other Serious Needs caused by recent flooding

In addition to the assistance listed, please note the following:

• Only one application per household
• FEMA does not pay for lost or spoiled food
• By law, FEMA is not allowed to duplicate insurance payments, or assistance provided by other sources

When you apply with FEMA, have the following information ready:

• Phone number where you can be contacted
• Address at the time of the flooding
• Address where you are staying now
• Social Security Number of one member of the household
• Basic list of damage and losses
• Bank information if you choose direct deposit for FEMA money
• Insurance information if you have insurance, including the policy number

Take photos to document damage and begin cleanup and repairs to prevent further damage. Remember to keep receipts from all purchases related to the cleanup and repair.

For an accessible video on how to apply for assistance, visit youtube.com/watch?v=WZGpWI2RCNw.

For disaster updates from FEMA, follow @FEMAregion5 on Twitter, and turn on mobile notifications. Visit the disaster webpage at fema.gov/disaster/4676.

For disaster updates from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), follow @ReadyIllinois on Twitter, and turn on mobile notifications. Recovery - Recovery (illinois.gov) continues to be a go-to, single source to help Illinoisans easily find information and disaster-related resources.

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