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FEMA Individual Assistance

FEMA
4.8

Financial assistance for disaster survivors to help with essential needs like housing, other-than-housing needs, and hazard mitigation.

Category:
Financial Aid
Deadline:60 days after disaster declaration
Processing:7-10 business days
1-800-621-3362
Disaster survivors in declared disaster areas

SBA Disaster Loans

Small Business Administration
4.6

Low-interest loans for homeowners, renters, and businesses to repair or replace damaged property.

Category:
Financial Aid
Deadline:120 days after disaster declaration
Processing:2-3 weeks
1-800-659-2955
Property owners and renters in declared disaster areas

Red Cross Emergency Shelter

American Red Cross
4.7

Temporary housing and basic needs for displaced families including food, water, and medical care.

Category:
Housing
Deadline:Available during disaster response
Processing:Immediate
1-800-733-2767
Anyone displaced by disaster

Salvation Army Disaster Relief

Salvation Army
4.5

Emergency assistance including food, shelter, and emotional support for disaster survivors.

Category:
Emergency Services
Deadline:Available during disaster response
Processing:Immediate
1-800-728-7825
Disaster survivors in need

Crisis Counseling Program

SAMHSA
4.4

Free mental health services for disaster survivors including crisis counseling and support groups.

Category:
Mental Health
Deadline:Available during disaster response
Processing:Immediate
1-800-985-5990
Disaster survivors and first responders

Disaster Legal Services

Young Lawyers Division
4.3

Free legal advice for disaster-related issues including insurance claims and government benefits.

Category:
Legal Aid
Deadline:Available during disaster response
Processing:2-5 business days
1-800-925-3752
Low-income disaster survivors

SNAP Disaster Benefits

USDA
4.2

Emergency food assistance for households affected by disasters.

Category:
Food Assistance
Deadline:Varies by state
Processing:3-5 business days
1-800-221-5689
Households in disaster-affected areas

Disaster Unemployment Assistance

Department of Labor
4.1

Temporary financial assistance for workers unemployed due to disasters.

Category:
Financial Aid
Deadline:30 days after disaster declaration
Processing:1-2 weeks
1-877-872-5627
Workers unemployed due to disaster