FEMA Assistance Deadlines Near in Tennessee, St. Louis After Severe Storms

Tennessee residents affected by severe storms in April 2025 have until August 19 to apply for FEMA disaster relief, which covers rental expenses, home repairs, personal property replacement, and other uninsured costs. Eligible applicants include homeowners, renters, students, self-employed individuals, ranchers, and farmers in specified counties such as Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Dyer, and Obion. Applications can be submitted via the FEMA app, online, or by phone, with assistance available at local disaster recovery centers. Meanwhile, St. Louis City has requested an extension of the disaster assistance application deadline from August 11 to October 10 due to ongoing recovery needs, with over 6,700 residents already approved for assistance and $31 million disbursed. City leaders are actively identifying households yet to apply and encouraging them to start the application process, noting that applications can be updated later. FEMA has granted extensions in the past for areas with widespread severe impacts and will announce a decision soon regarding St. Louis's request.