December 2020
Page last updated: 06/30/2021
Hurricane Zeta struck the state of Alabama on October 28th and 29th of 2020. On December 10, 2020, President Trump declared a major disaster, making federal funding available to individuals and business owners affected.
People in the following counties are eligible to receive federal disaster assistance:
FEMA Application Deadline
Monday, February 8th, 2021
Appeal your FEMA decision letter
Within 60 days of the date on the determination letter.
Deadline for Disaster Unemployment Assistance
Thursday, January 14th, 2021
Applications for FEMA Assistance can be submitted by:
Phone: Contact FEMA at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY users can call 1-800-462-7585.
Online: Fill out the application at DisasterAssistance.gov
In-Person: You can also fill out the application at a FEMA Disaster Resource Center (DRC).
Mobile Registration Intake Center: MRICs move around regularly. They will be in an area for a short period of time to help survivors who need registration help. Visit FEMA’s disaster declaration webpage to find more information about the Mobile Registration Intake Center locations and hours.
Disaster Recovery Center: To find a Disaster Recovery Center near you, use the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s DRC locator or text “DRC” and your zip code to 43362 (4FEMA) to locate a Disaster Recovery Center in your area.
Please check your local news and local officials for the latest safety and shelter resources.
Access information on Safety and Shelter assistance through the resources below.