In response to federal disaster declarations stemming from severe storms that hit Missouri in March and April, the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) will host a series of applicant briefings June 4–6 for local governments and eligible nonprofit organizations seeking federal Public Assistance funding.
The briefings are intended for entities in counties declared eligible under FEMA Disaster Declarations DR-4867 (March 14–15) and DR-4872 (March 30–April 8). Attendees will receive vital guidance on the application process, eligibility rules, reimbursement procedures, and documentation requirements related to federal disaster relief funding.
The Public Assistance program reimburses for repairs to damaged public infrastructure—such as roads, bridges, and utilities—as well as emergency response costs. Briefings will be held in several locations across the state, including Rolla, Ava, West Plains, Cape Girardeau, Union, Nevada, and Sikeston.
To be eligible for assistance, applicants must submit a Request for Public Assistance (RPA) to FEMA by June 20, 2025, following processing by SEMA. An authorized representative from each organization must attend a briefing to initiate registration and should bring their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and federal Employer Identification Number (EIN).
A recorded version of the briefing and additional information will be available online at sema.dps.mo.gov.
For more information, contact SEMA’s Public Assistance program office at (573) 526-9378 or visit recovery.mo.gov.
