Nowata, Osage and Washington counties have all been approved to get disaster assistance from FEMA. Once they get in touch with applicants, it is important to have the proper documentation including address, social security number, condition of damaged home, insurance information if available, phone number, and directions to the property.

It's also important to provide banking information to FEMA because disaster assistance funds can be sent directly to a bank account. After registering with FEMA, a registration number is provided. That number needs to be saved for reference when contacting FEMA.

To register for disaster assistance, call 1-800-621-3362 or go online to disasterassistance.gov.