When disaster strikes, the state of Tennessee is here to help. The Tennessee Public Assistance Program is a state-funded program that provides financial assistance to eligible individuals and families who have been affected by a disaster.
The program is designed to help cover the cost of necessary expenses such as food, shelter, and clothing. It can also help with the cost of repairs to your home or business.
To be eligible for assistance, you must be a Tennessee resident who has been affected by a declared disaster. You must also have suffered a financial loss as a result of the disaster.
If you think you may be eligible for assistance, the first step is to contact your local disaster relief office. You can find contact information for your local office by visiting the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency website.
Once you have contacted your local office, a disaster relief worker will help you determine if you are eligible for assistance. If you are eligible, the worker will help you fill out an application for assistance.
Once your application has been approved, you will receive a determination letter in the mail. This letter will outline the amount of assistance you are eligible for and how you can receive it.
If you have any questions about the Tennessee Public Assistance Program, or if you need help filling out your application, please contact your local disaster relief office.