Oklahomans with uninsured losses from Febrary’s winter storms should apply for FEMA Individual Assistance as soon as possible.

Residents whose homes are insured should file their insurance claims prior to applying with FEMA, City-County Emergency Manager Steve Loftis said Thursday

The fastest and easiest way to apply is at www. disasterassistance.gov and then select “Apply Online.”

During the application process, please select the cause of damage as snow/ ice. If you have insurance and are applying for disaster assistance, you must file a claim with your insurance company as soon as possible.

By law, FEMA cannot duplicate benefits for losses covered by insurance. If insurance does not cover all your damage, you may be eligible for federal assistance.

FEMA’s Individual and Household Assistance program is not a substitute for insurance and may not pay for all losses caused by a disaster.

If it is not possible to register online, call 800-621-3362 (TTY 800462-7585). The toll-free telephone lines operate from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. CDT daily. Those who use a relay service such as a videophone, Innocaption or CapTel should update FEMA with their specific number assigned to that service.

When you apply for assistance, have the following information readily available:

A current phone number where you can be contacted.

Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying.

Your Social Security number, if available.

A general list of damage and losses, and

If insured, the insurance policy number, and the agent Or company name

Disaster assistance may include financial assistance for temporary lodging and home repairs, low-interest loans from the Small Business Administration to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.