FEMA urged people affected by Tropical Storm Arthur (DR-4930) to follow several steps before submitting an application for assistance, officials said.
FEMA said applicants whose assistance is denied may be able to appeal and should read their full FEMA letter carefully for next steps.
FEMA said filing an insurance claim will not affect FEMA assistance and advised applicants to contact their insurance company to report damage.
Officials said applicants should answer calls from FEMA, which may come from unfamiliar area codes and may require additional information, and should gather important documents to speed the application process.
FEMA warned that reporting damage through Crisis Track is not the same as applying for FEMA assistance. Applicants must still complete a formal FEMA application, the agency said.
Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
