FEMA to visit Nebraska neighborhoods to assist tornado survivors [Video]

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – FEMA will begin canvassing neighborhoods affected by recent tornadoes starting Sunday, May 5, in coordination with state and county emergency management.

FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance teams will be working in Douglas and Washington counties in Nebraska.

DSA personnel visit communities designated as federal disaster areas to help homeowners and renters apply with FEMA and quickly identify and address immediate and emerging needs. They also can provide application status updates and referrals to additional community resources.

On May 3, President Joe Biden approved Gov. Jim Pillen’s request for FEMA Individual Assistance for devastating tornadoes that struck Nebraska April 25 through April 27. FEMA can provide money to eligible applicants for help with serious needs, paying for a temporary place to live, home repairs and other needs not covered by insurance.

FEMA DSA staff can easily be identified by their federal photo identification and FEMA clothing. Nebraska residents are reminded to ask for official …