Okmulgee County Emergency Management, in conjunction with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), announced the commencement of in-person registrations for disaster assistance on Wednesday. This initiative is part of the response efforts following the major disaster declaration for Oklahomans affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornados and flooding that commenced on April 25.

Residents of Okmulgee County and surrounding areas may be eligible for various forms of disaster assistance under FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program. This assistance includes provisions for rental assistance, basic home repairs, personal property losses, and other eligible expenses related to storm damage. Furthermore, residents residing in Carter, Hughes, Love, or Murray counties may also qualify for disaster assistance. Additional counties may be added to the list as the situation unfolds.

To facilitate the application process, FEMA will deploy a Mobile Vehicle for registration purposes and begin going house to house. The location of this vehicle will be announced shortly. Additionally, residents are encouraged to follow the Okmulgee County Emergency Management Facebook page for timely announcements and updates regarding registration and assistance efforts. Residents can apply for FEMA assistance through multiple channels, including:

• Online at DisasterAssistance.gov

• Downloading the FEMA App for mobile devices

• Calling the FEMA Helpline at 800621-3362 The FEMA Helpline operates every day from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. CDT and provides assistance in most languages. For those utilizing relay services such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone, or similar services, it is advised to provide FEMA with the relevant service number for seamless communication.

For a comprehensive guide on how to apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance, residents can view an accessible video tutorial on YouTube titled “Three Ways to Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance.”

Okmulgee County Emergency Management remains committed to providing support and assistance to affected residents during this challenging time.

“By working together, we can rebuild and recover stronger than ever before,” OCEM Director Jeff Moore said.