People in Mississippi who depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and lost benefits because of the recent storms can now get new ones. People who lost power for more than six hours because of bad weather, like tornadoes, can apply for replacement aid from the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS).
The National Weather Service confirmed that on Saturday, 22 tornadoes hit Mississippi and did a lot of damage. Two people died, ten were hurt, and hundreds of buildings were damaged or destroyed all over.
A lot of people in the affected areas lost their power, which is why the state stepped in to help people who depend on SNAP for food security.
How to Apply for Replacement Benefits
SNAP recipients who experienced power outages lasting over six hours can request a replacement of their benefits. To do so, they must submit a request to their local MDHS office within 10 days from the date of the outage.
To facilitate the process, the MDHS has made the replacement request form (MDHS-EA-508) available online. Beneficiaries are encouraged to visit the MDHS website to access the form.
The completed form can be submitted through various methods: by mail, email, or through the MDHS online document upload feature. For those requiring assistance or additional guidance, the Economic Assistance Customer Service Center is available to help at (800) 948-3050.
Deadline and Importance of Timely Submission
Anyone who gets SNAP benefits needs to make sure they apply for replacement benefits within 10 days to make sure they get help. Many households lost power during the storms, so this help will lessen the problems with getting food that the storms caused.
People who are affected should go to the MDHS website or call the Economic Assistance Customer Service Center for more help and information on how to get the resources they need.
Conclusion
As Mississippi continues to recover from the terrible storms over the weekend, the MDHS’s work to replace SNAP benefits is very important for helping those who need it the most. Residents who have been affected can help make sure they have food during this tough time by applying for help within the time limit.
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