How Texans affected by severe winter storms can apply for federal disaster assistance – WFAA.com
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If you have insurance and are applying for disaster assistance, you must also file a claim with your insurance company as soon as possible.
FEMA said by law, it can’t duplicate benefits for losses covered by insurance. If insurance does not cover all your damage, you may be eligible for federal assistance. The fastest way to apply is online at www.disasterassistance.gov.
If you don’t have internet access you can register by calling 800-621-3362 or TTY: 800-462-7585. The phone lines operate from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. CDT each day.
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FEMA said disaster assistance may include financial assistance for temporary lodging and home repairs, low-interest loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help people and business owners recover.
Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration are available to businesses, homeowners and renters. To apply call the SBA at 1-800-659-2955 (TTY: 800-877-8339) or visit www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance.
