Minnesotans affected by flood damage have until October 27 to apply for federal aid – InForum

SF. PAUL — Minnesota homeowners and renters who suffered property damage from last spring’s severe storms and flooding have about a month to apply for federal disaster relief.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has extended the application deadline to October 27.

FEMA funds cover temporary housing and rental assistance, home repairs that include driveways and roads, disaster expenses, moving and storage costs, and even some medical, dental, and child care expenses.

Eligible Minnesotans in 21 counties can apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov. The 21 affected counties – located in southeastern and northeastern Minnesota – include Blue Earth, Cook, Cottonwood, Faribault, Freeborn, Goodhue, Itasca, Jackson, Lake, Le Sueur, Martin, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Rice, Rock, St. Louis, Steele, Waseca and Watonwan counties.

Disaster survivors can also get help at three disaster recovery centers located in Windom, Waseca and Virginia.