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Page last updated: 06/30/2021

Overview

Michigan Severe Storms and Flooding (DR-4547-MI)

On July 9, 2020, FEMA announced a Major Disaster Declaration in the state of Michigan making federal funding available to individuals and business owners who sustained damage as a result of the severe storms and flooding.

People in the following Counties are eligible to receive federal disaster assistance:

Arenac
Gladwin
Iosco
Midland
Saginaw

A toll-free legal assistance hotline is available to people affected by the severe storms and flooding. Survivors facing legal issues who are unable to afford a lawyer may call 1-866-418-8315 between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Thursday and 9:00 am and 1:00 pm on Friday, to request assistance.

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Important Deadlines

FEMA Application Deadline

Monday, September 7, 2020

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Appeal your FEMA decision letter

Within 60 days of the date on the determination letter.

Disaster Unemployment

Friday, August 28, 2020

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FEMA Assistance

Applying for Assistance

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 Michigan Severe Storms and Flooding 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.

Resources

Safety and Shelter Resources

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.

American Red Cross Disaster Relief & Recovery Services

Explore resources from the American Red Cross on how to stay safe and recover from a disaster.

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Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) Locator

FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) are accessible facilities and mobile offices you can visit to learn more about FEMA and other disaster assistance programs. You may also visit to ask questions about your case. The DRC Locator helps you find the hours, services, and locations of DRCs near you.

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Legal Assistance

A toll-free legal assistance hotline is available to people affected by the severe storms and flooding. Survivors facing legal issues may call 1-866-418-8315 between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Thursday and 9:00 am and 1:00 pm on Friday, to request assistance.

Access legal aid organizations and other helpful recovery assistance through the resources below.

ABA YLD Disaster Legal Services Hotline

(888) 743-5749

To help meet the growing legal needs caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division has teamed up with RingCentral Inc. to create a national hotline to connect the Disaster Legal Services Program (DLS) with those seeking civil legal services.

Organization

Legal Services of Eastern Michigan

1-888-783-8190

436 S. Saginaw Street
Flint, Michigan 48502

Provides free civil legal services to low-income people.

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Legal Services of Northern Michigan, Inc.

1-888-645-9993

806 Ludington St.
Escabana, MI 49829

Provides free civil legal services to low-income people.

Organization

Legal Aid of Western Michigan