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FEMA Assistance Available for Personal Property Losses, Including Musical Instruments

FEMA Assistance Available for Personal Property Losses, Including Musical Instruments Tennesseans love their music! So, it is good news that musicians, and other residents who had damage or losses from Tropical Storm Helene Sept. 26-30, may be eligible for FEMA assistance. Homeowners and renters in Carter, Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, Johnson, Unicoi, or Washington counties are encouraged to apply. FEMA assistance covers basic needs. It will not restore all disaster-related property loss. Insurance coverage is the best means to recover after a natural disaster. However, FEMA assistance may repair or replace disaster-damaged property if conditions meet the eligibility requirements, and
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Still Have Disaster Losses After Insurance Has Paid? FEMA May Be Able to Help

Still Have Disaster Losses After Insurance Has Paid? FEMA May Be Able to Help Cape Girardeau, MO – For Missourians impacted by the May 19-27 severe storms, there still may be some losses or repair costs that insurance did not cover. Think you are out of luck? Maybe not.  Federal disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) may be able to help pay for some losses that your insurance did not cover under a homeowner’s, renter’s or, for those who are self-employed, a business policy.  “We recognize that sometimes insurance settlements aren’t enough to help with disaster-related needs,” said