FEMA extends deadline for storm damage grants
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has extended its application deadline for home and business owners in nine Michigan counties impacted by severe weather last summer.
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Residents now have until May 8 to apply. Previously, the deadline was April 8.
President Joe Biden approved a major disaster declaration for nine counties in February to help people impacted by the storms that swept through between Aug. 24 and 26.
A tornado touched down Aug. 24 north of Grand Rapids, downing trees and damaging homes. Straight-line winds and flooding also caused widespread damage. The covered counties are Eaton, Ingham, Ionia, Kent, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland and Wayne.
FEMA: More than $100 million already approved to cover storm damage in Michigan
FEMA assistance is available to cover things that are not covered by insurance, including rental assistance, damaged or destroyed property, lodging reimbursement and basic home repairs.
As of last week, FEMA had already approved more than $103 million in grants. The agency has temporarily opened 15 Disaster Recovery Centers across the state where people can get one-on-one help walking through the application process.
Residents do not need to visit a recovery center to apply for assistance. People can also call the FEMA helpline at 800.621.3362 or apply through FEMA’s website or the agency’s mobile app.
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