About 68,000 people are anticipated to apply to receive federal aid money from FEMA after major flooding in June devastated parts of Metro Detroit, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell said, Fox 2 News reported.

President Joe Biden recently approved a disaster declaration last week (with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s urging), to tap into the federal funds. Although it’s only available for people touched by flooding June 25 and 26; flooding in July is not covered.

Dingell said in the article that in Dearborn alone, there are over 12,000 homes that have flood damage.

A Detroit basement flooded after the city received over inches of rain in one night on June 25, the article added.

If your home was damaged, it is imperative that you keep notes, take pictures, and let your city know about the damage.

Residents and business owners who sustained losses in those counties can begin applying for assistance by registering online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA(3362) or 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired.

The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. seven days a week until further notice.