2021
Page last updated: 09/20/2021
Tennessee was struck by powerful storms from March 25th thru April 3rd, 2021. On May 8th, President Biden declared a major disaster.
People in the following counties are eligible to receive federal disaster assistance:
A toll-free legal assistance hotline is now available to support survivors. This service is a partnership between the Tennessee Bar Association (TBA), the Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services (TALS), the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division (ABA YLD), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and other local organizations. Low-income individuals facing legal issues as a result of these severe storms and flooding may cal l1-844-HELP4TN (1-844-435-7486).
You can find the entire press release here (PDF download).
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.
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 assistance hotline is now available to support survivors. This service is a partnership between the Tennessee Bar Association (TBA), the Tennessee Alliance for Legal Services (TALS), the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division (ABA YLD), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and other local organizations. Low-income individuals facing legal issues as a result of these severe storms and flooding may cal l1-844-HELP4TN (1-844-435-7486).
You can find the entire press release here (PDF download).