2020
2020
Page last updated: 06/29/2021
Hurricane Sally hit Alabama on September 14th, 2020. On September 20th, a Major Disaster Declaration was issued for the state of Alabama, making federal funding available to individuals and households who sustained damage as a result of the severe storms and flooding. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.
People in the following Counties are eligible to receive federal disaster assistance:
A legal aid hotline is now available for survivors in Alabama. Survivors may call 1-800-354-6154 between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday (local time) to request assistance.
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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 Alabama Hurricane Sally page 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.
A Legal Aid hotline is now available for survivors in Alabama. Survivors may call 1-800-354-6154 between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday (local time) to request assistance.
Access legal aid organizations and other helpful recovery assistance through the resources below.
Dates and Locations Posted for FEMA Mobile Registration Intake Centers