Dublin-area residents who suffered uninsured or underinsured damage from August's severe storms can apply for federal aid at a Disaster Recovery Center in Reynoldsburg.

The center, at Reynoldsburg Community Church, 1636 Graham Road, opened Wednesday, Oct. 7, and is scheduled to operate through Nov. 1, according to the Columbus Dispatch. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hours and dates may change depending on attendance.

The Reynoldsburg location serves Franklin and Licking county residents. Two other centers opened the same day in Roseville and Cincinnati, 10TV reported.

The centers follow a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration that President Trump approved for seven Ohio counties, including Franklin County. That declaration covers damage from severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding and landslides between Aug. 10 and Aug. 22, according to FEMA.

Franklin County received several inches of rain and wind gusts around 80 mph on Aug. 10 and Aug. 11, according to the Franklin County Auditor's office. Statewide, preliminary assessments found at least 50 homes and businesses destroyed, 806 with major damage and 475 with minor damage, according to Gov. Mike DeWine's office.

What residents can get

FEMA's Individual Assistance Grant Program, activated by the declaration, covers grants for temporary housing, home repairs, rental assistance and replacement of personal property. The program also provides crisis counseling, disaster unemployment assistance and disaster legal services, according to Gov. DeWine's office.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering disaster loans as well. Homeowners may apply for up to $500,000 to repair or replace a primary residence. Homeowners and renters may qualify for up to $100,000 to replace personal property such as furniture, clothing, cars and appliances, NBC4 reported.

"FEMA offers grants for uninsured losses. Could be a home repair, replacement of household items, furnaces, those kinds of things," FEMA External Affairs Officer Leo Skinner told 10TV.

How to apply

Residents can visit the Reynoldsburg center, apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, call 1-800-621-3362 or use the FEMA app.

FEMA spokesperson Jann Tracey said visitors should bring photos of their damage, even if cleanup has already started. After applying, an inspector will contact the applicant to schedule a damage assessment, according to NBC4. Applicants can also return to the center to check the status of their application.

The center is free to visit.

Property tax relief

Franklin County Auditor Michael Stinziano has reminded homeowners they may qualify for a temporary reduction in property value if a home or structure was damaged. Storm damage that occurred between July and September must be submitted to the auditor's office by Dec. 31.