What to know about applying for FEMA relief in Bell County, Texas [Video]

Bell County residents with storm damage can now apply for assistance from FEMA.

The agency said it may help with expenses like temporary housing and emergency home repairs.

HOW TO APPLY

FEMA said it may help with expenses that aren’t already covered by insurance. If you are uninsured or underinsured, you may have eligible expenses. FEMA will not pay insurance deductibles but could assist in other expenses that were incurred as a result of storm damage.

You can start your application online or through FEMA’s mobile app. FEMA’s telephone helpline, reachable at 800-621-3362, is answered from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

ELIGIBILITY QUESTIONS

FEMA spokesperson Craig Browning said FEMA will ask if at least one person in the home has a Social Security number.

It will also look for verification that the person lived in the declared disaster area. That application checklist can be found here.

FEMA said it typically verifies home occupancythrough an automated public records …