A Tornado Disaster Recovery Center is open in Licking County. with more opening soon for individuals to get additional support as they navigate the federal assistance process. FEMA may be able to help you with home repairs, temporary housing, or property damage (appliances, furniture, vehicle, etc). You may also qualify for help with child care, medical, lodging, moving, and funeral expenses. Deadline to apply for assistance is July 1, 2024.

Processing centers are assigned based on the last four digits of your social security number. If you have questions please call 877-644-6562 See call center hours below.

Coordinates post-disaster county-wide damage assessments and recovery operations for local jurisdictions. Connects with the state and federal government for additional county-wide resource needs. Advocates for government assistance to Franklin County residents for individual assistance and low interest loans for disaster relief.

Assists veterans and their dependents in filing claims for education, burial, home loan guaranty, pension service connected disability, insurance, discharges, and medical benefits. Also provides emergency financial assistance for veterans and/or their dependents with proven need. May include (but is not limited to) financial assistance with prescriptions, utilities, food, rent, basic necessities, etc.

Provides emergency financial assistance to Montgomery County resident veterans who qualify and establish a bona fide need for the following assistance: utilities (electric, gas and water) food (foodbank) mortgage or rent payment and burial benefits. Veterans may be able to receive up to $1,000 to go towards their insurance deductible for the tornado assistance.