Montana Severe Storm and Straight-line Winds

Page last updated: 11/25/2024

All disasters declared after March 22, 2024, fall under new Individual Assistance (IA) rules. For more information, please see FEMA’s press release here.

Montana Severe Storm and Straight-line Winds (DR- 4847)

A powerful storm brought damaging straight- line winds to the state of Montana on August 6, 2024. On November 14, 2024, President Biden declared a major disaster.

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

  • Crow Indian Reservation

For the complete whitehouse.gov press release, please click here.

Important Deadlines

FEMA Application Deadline

Extended to Friday, January 31, 2025

Online applications are closed, but survivors can still apply in person or at a DRC.

Appeal your FEMA decision letter

Within 60 days of the date on the determination letter.

FEMA 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 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.

Safety & 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.

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

If a free legal aid hotline is established for your area, we will post about it here. Make sure to check back regularly!