2021
2021
Page last updated: 06/21/2022
On December 21, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Alabama and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from October 6 to October 7, 2021.
People in the following counties are eligible to receive federal disaster assistance:
Click here for the full White House press release.
A toll-free legal aid hotline is now available for people harmed and affected by flooding and
severe weather that occurred on Oct. 6-7, 2021, for residents of Jefferson County and Shelby
County, Alabama. Low-income individuals facing legal issues as a result of the severe weather and flooding may call 334-517-2250 or 1-800-354-6154 and ask for the Disaster Legal Assistance Line or ext 2250 between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
FEMA Application Deadline
Saturday, February 19, 2022
Appeal your FEMA decision letter
Within 60 days of the date on the determination letter.
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 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.
Due to the COVID-19 nationwide emergency declared by Former President Trump and the need to protect the safety and health of all Americans; FEMA will conduct remote home inspections for disaster survivors until further notice.
This fact sheet provides information about that process. It includes links to PDF and plain text versions.
As of June 1, 2022, FEMA is beginning to transition back to in- home inspections. Remote inspections may still occur if conditions make them necessary again.
Created by FEMA, this handout provides a basic overview what to expect after you have applied for assistance.
Este folleto, creado por FEMA, brinda una descripción general básica de lo que puede esperar después de haber solicitado asistencia.
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 toll-free legal aid hotline is now available for people harmed and affected by flooding and
severe weather that occurred on Oct. 6-7, 2021, for residents of Jefferson County and Shelby
County, Alabama. Low-income individuals facing legal issues as a result of the severe weather and flooding may call 334-517-2250 or 1-800-354-6154 and ask for the Disaster Legal Assistance Line or ext 2250 between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.