APPLY NOW: Homeowners and renters in Winnebago County affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding on July 13 - 16, 2024, may now call or go online to apply for disaster assistance from FEMA.
If you have insurance coverage for the damage to your property, first file a claim. If you have uninsured or underinsured losses, apply for FEMA assistance by going online to DisasterAssistance.gov, downloading the FEMA app or calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. If you use video relay service, captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA your number for that service. When calling the FEMA Helpline, multilingual operators are available (press 2 for Spanish and 3 for other languages).
FEMA can provide money to eligible applicants for help with serious needs, paying for a temporary place to live, home repairs and other needs not covered by insurance.
Residents should have the following information ready when applying with FEMA:
▪ A current phone number where you can be contacted,
▪ Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying,
▪ Your social security number (or the social security number of a minor child in your household, if you're applying on their behalf),
▪ A general list of damage and losses,
▪ Banking information if you choose direct deposit, and
▪ If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name.
We'll continue to provide updates as we learn more from FEMA.