By Jacque Day
West Tennessee – Residents of Obion, Stewart and Lake counties in Tennessee who lost work due to severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding can be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance. The benefits apply to those who lost work due to inclement weather beginning April 19. Benefit amounts range from $112 to $275 per week and are payable up to 26 weeks. The filing deadline is June 9.
For information on how and where to file, contact the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development at 615-253-0800, extension 7599, or 1-866-331-1271, extension 7599. Information is also available on their website.