FEMA opens individual assistance for Mississippi counties after Tropical Storm Arthur

FEMA has made Individual Assistance available to residents of Hancock, Harrison, Pearl River and Stone counties in Mississippi following Tropical Storm Arthur, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said. The aid is provided under disaster declaration DR-4930.

Residents can apply three ways: online at DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling 800-621-FEMA (3362) or by downloading the free FEMA App. Applicants should reference disaster number DR-4930 when applying, Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said in a Facebook post. More information is available at msema.org.

Individual Assistance from FEMA typically helps people with disaster-related needs such as temporary housing, repairs to make homes safe and sanitary, and other essential expenses not covered by insurance. FEMA works with state and local agencies to assess needs and deliver federal aid after storms and other disasters.

The availability of assistance can speed recovery for affected families and individuals, but residents should apply promptly to determine eligibility. For additional details and updates, visit msema.org and DisasterAssistance.gov. We will provide more information as it becomes available.