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FEMA Assistance Available for Shelby County Residents After January Storms
Affected households urged to bring documentation to apply for federal aid
Apr. 19, 2026 at 8:19am
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The January storms that ravaged Shelby County serve as a humbling reminder of the raw, unbridled force of nature.Memphis TodayFEMA staff will be on-site this weekend at First Baptist Broad in Memphis to help Shelby County residents recover from the damaging winter storms that hit in January. Officials are encouraging affected households to bring identification, proof of occupancy and ownership, insurance details, and damage documentation so they can more easily apply for federal assistance.
Why it matters
The January storms caused significant damage across Shelby County, leaving many residents in need of aid to recover. FEMA's in-person assistance provides an important opportunity for affected households to access federal resources and support.
The details
FEMA staff will be available at First Baptist Broad on Broad Avenue in Memphis to help residents apply for federal assistance. Shelby County officials are urging affected households to bring necessary documentation, including identification, proof of occupancy and ownership, insurance details, and evidence of damage from the storms.
- FEMA staff will be on-site this weekend (April 19-20, 2026).
The players
Shelby County
The county in Tennessee that includes the city of Memphis and was impacted by the January storms.
FEMA
The Federal Emergency Management Agency, which is providing in-person assistance to help Shelby County residents recover from the January storms.
What’s next
Affected Shelby County residents should visit the FEMA assistance site at First Baptist Broad this weekend to apply for federal aid.
The takeaway
The FEMA assistance event provides a crucial opportunity for Shelby County residents impacted by the January storms to access the resources and support they need to recover and rebuild.
