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February 2021

Oklahoma – Severe Winter Storm

Page last updated: 06/30/2021

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Overview Important Deadlines FEMA Assistance Safety and Shelter Resources Legal Assistance News & Information

Overview

Oklahoma Severe Winter Storm (DR-4587)

A severe winter storm hit Oklahoma between February 8th and February 20th, 2021. On February 24th, President Biden 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:

  • Canadian
  • Carter
  • Cherokee
  • Comanche
  • Cotton
  • Hughes
  • Jefferson
  • Le Flore
  • McIntosh
  • Muskogee*
  • Oklahoma
  • Okmulgee
  • Osage
  • Pittsburg
  • Stephens
  • Tulsa
  • Wagoner

*Muskogee county was added on 5/12/2021

Low-income survivors facing legal issues may call (800) 522-8065 between 9:00am and 12:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, local time. You may also call 2-1-1 during any other time to apply for legal services and get assistance for any other issues related to this disaster.

For more information, you can read the press release here.

Important Deadlines

FEMA Application Deadline

Tuesday, May 25, 2021

* On April 14th, 2021, FEMA approved a 30- day extension. The original deadline had been April 25th.

More Info

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 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.

FEMA Fact Sheet: Remote Inspections

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.
What to Expect After You Apply for FEMA Assistance

Created by FEMA, this handout provides a basic overview what to expect after you have applied for assistance.
also available in:
Español
What to Expect After You Apply for FEMA Assistance (Spanish)

Este folleto, creado por FEMA, brinda una descripción general básica de lo que puede esperar después de haber solicitado asistencia.

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.

Website
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.

Website

The Disaster Legal Services hotline is now available in response to damages by Severe Winter Storms on February 8-20, 2021, in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Bar Young Lawyers Division, the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, is providing free disaster legal assistance to individuals affected by the recent winter storms.

Low-income survivors facing legal issues may call (800) 522-8065 between 9:00am and 12:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, local time. You may also call 2-1-1 during any other time to apply for legal services and get assistance for any other issues related to this disaster.

For more information, you can read the press release here.

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
Oklahoma Bar Association

(405) 416-7000

Professional association of lawyers.

Organization
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc.

1-888-534-5243
(405) 557-0020

3800 N. Classen Blvd.
Suite 230
Oklahoma City, OK 73118

Provides free civil legal services to low-income people.

Organization
Oklahoma Indian Legal Services, Inc.

(405) 943-6457

4200 Perimeter Center Drive
Suite 222
Oklahoma City, OK 73112

Provides free civil legal services to low-income people.

Organization
ABA Free Legal Answers

Free Legal Answers is a virtual legal advice clinic. Qualifying users post their civil legal question to their state’s website. Users will then be emailed when their question receives a response. There is no fee for the use of the system or for the advice and information provided by the attorney. Volunteer attorneys will not answer criminal law questions.

ABA Free Legal Answers is a website operated by the American Bar Association (ABA) and by an entity or entities in the state where the client lives.

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