The Federal Emergency Management Agency is visiting properties in southern and south central Minnesota as part of their preliminary assessment of flood and rain damage.
FEMA is collecting data by talking to homeowners who have been impacted and the recording the severity of the damage.
If approved, individuals could apply for assistance to help with costs related to the flood damage.
FEMA does not have a timeline for when these assessments will be complete.
When a decision is made, FEMA will alert the state and counties of the verdict and the local officials will post further steps.
It’s recommended that those affected not wait for federal assistance to start to beginning their recovery and file their insurance claim as soon as possible.
FEMA also encourages homeowners to have a list of damages, keep receipts of purchases and take photos for evidence.
Any FEMA representative should be able to provide proper identification when asked and will likely be wearing an identifying shirt or vest. Officials will never enter the home or inspect the property without talking to the homeowner. Suspicious individuals can be reported to local authorities.