FEMA offering $300 to eligible residents impacted by August 2023 storms in Metro Detroit

(CBS DETROIT) - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is offering $300 to eligible residents impacted by the August 2023 storms in Metro Detroit, causing flooding and storm damage.

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Homeowners and renters can apply for the Clean and Sanitize assistance if they meet the following qualifications:

• Primary residence was damaged by the storms and living there when it happened.
• Residence needed to be cleaned after the storms.
• Damage was not covered by insurance or don't have insurance.
• Primary residence is safe to live in.

Residence has until April 8 to apply.

How to apply

• Visit the Disaster Assistance page.
• Use the FEMA mobile app.
• Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 between 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Multilingual operators are available. If using a video relay service, captioned telephone service, or other accessibility service, give FEMA your number for that service when you call.
• Visit any Disaster Recovery Center. Visit FEMA's website for locations and hours.

In:
• Federal Emergency Management Agency
• Metro Detroit