Deadline soon for applying for FEMA storm damage assistance in Barry County Missouri

Last month, Missouri Governor Mike Parson announced that President Biden had declared a major disaster in 10 counties that were hit with severe weather back May 19th through 27th.  

Barry County was included in the declaration.   

Southwest Missouri FEMA Response team member, Paul Corah told Newstalk KZRG :  

“Right now, we’re encouraging people to get registered, because there’s been a lot of damage throughout those 10 counties, and so we’re trying to help the survivors throughout the state as much as we possibly can.”

The deadline for most Individual Assistance programs is 60 days following the President’s major disaster declaration.

Individuals who sustained damage or losses due to severe weather between May 19 and 27 may now apply for FEMA disaster assistance online at www.disasterassistance.gov or by calling FEMA’s toll-free application line at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week. Affected individuals are encouraged to document losses, photograph damage, and retain receipts. The faster Missourians register with FEMA, the faster they may be able to receive assistance.