Disaster Aid Totals $96.5 Million At Close Of Registration
Release Date: September 19, 2008
Release Number: 1768-157
MADISON, Wis. -- At the close of the registration period for disaster assistance on Sept. 15, $96.5 million in state and federal disaster assistance has been approved, emergency managers announced today.
Although the registration deadline has passed, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will continue to process applications, award grants, and approve low-interest loans. However, applications received after the Sept. 15 deadline will be required to submit a letter explaining why they were unable to apply before the deadline. Late applications may be considered if the deadline was missed due to circumstances beyond the applicant's control.
"Grants and loans will continue to be made available until all qualifying needs are met," said Dolph Diemont, federal coordinating officer for Wisconsin disaster. "Also, the FEMA Helpline will continue to be available to answer applicants' questions and allow them to update their application information.
"Applicants can call the toll-free Helpline 1-800-621-3362 or (TTY) 1-800-462-7585 for those with speech or hearing impairments 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. CDT. Residents also can obtain information online 24 hours a day at www.fema.gov.
"Rental assistance will continue to be available to those who need it on a monthly basis," said Wisconsin Emergency Management Administrator Johnnie Smith. "To qualify for an extension of their rental assistance, applicants need only fill out and return their declaration form.
Declaration of Continuing Need for Rental Assistance forms are mailed to all applicants who receive rental assistance about two weeks after rental assistance begins. For more information about the FEMA rental assistance program, call the FEMA Helpline.
Following is a summary of disaster assistance at the of close of business Sept. 18:
- $45.5 million in Individual Assistance has been distributed in FEMA grants for repair and replacement of storm-damaged housing and for temporary housing (see Attachment for county-by-county breakdown).
- $6.3 million in FEMA grants has been distributed for Other Needs Assistance such as transportation, medical and dental expenses, moving and storage fees, and replacement or repair of personal property.
- $38.5 million has been approved by The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in low-interest disaster loans to homeowners, renters and business owners
- $6.3 million in FEMA Public Assistance grants has been obligated to date for 512 Project Worksheets from public entities. Public Assistance grants fund repair and restoration of storm-damaged facilities and services provided by counties, cities, and private non-profit organizations that deliver essential public services.
- 40,693 residents have registered for assistance in the 30 Wisconsin counties declared eligible for individual disaster aid.
- 36,850 home inspections have been completed.
Although the registration deadline has passed, homeowners, renters and business owners still can apply for SBA disaster loans, although additional documentation may be required to justify late submission of the loan application.
Disaster loan application can be made at SBA's secure website, https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/. Information and help with the application process are also available by calling the SBA at 1-800-659-2955 or TTY 1-800-877-8339, by visiting the SBA Web site at www.sba.gov, or by visiting one of the combined Disaster Loan Outreach/Business Recovery Centers below:
Fond du Lac County
UW Fond du Lac
400 University Ave.
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
Hours: Mon Fri: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Closing: Friday, Sept 26, 6 p.m.Milwaukee County
Milwaukee County Rehab Center, City Campus
2711 Wells St.
Milwaukee, WI 53208
Hours: Mon Fri: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Closing: Friday, Sept 26, 6 p.m
Attachment: Wisconsin Individuals and Households Program (IHP), Eligible Applicants and Disaster Assistance Approved by Counties
(Information current as of close of business Sept. 18, 2008)
| County | IHP Eligible | IHP Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adams (County) | 27 | $151,587.01 |
| Calumet (County) | 56 | $100,588.30 |
| Columbia (County) | 899 | $1,962,808.72 |
| Crawford (County) | 79 | $257,983.94 |
| Dane (County) | 968 | $1,636,965.00 |
| Dodge (County) | 807 | $1,791,459.24 |
| Fond du Lac (County) | 2,111 | $5,847,492.46 |
| Grant (County) | 393 | $966,860.38 |
| Green (County) | 113 | $216,148.53 |
| Green Lake (County) | 126 | $268,423.54 |
| Iowa (County) | 223 | $930,562.13 |
| Jefferson (County) | 697 | $3,269,407.24 |
| Juneau (County) | 284 | $866,652.16 |
| Kenosha (County) | 56 | $194,639.75 |
| La Crosse (County) | 39 | $88,051.58 |
| Lafayette (County) | 0 | $0.00 |
| Manitowoc (County) | 95 | $200,807.38 |
| Marquette (County) | 63 | $116,807.33 |
| Milwaukee (County) | 9,966 | $14,913,953.65 |
| Monroe (County) | 74 | $195,748.94 |
| Ozaukee (County) | 111 | $294,807.41 |
| Racine (County) | 312 | $753,772.37 |
| Richland (County) | 283 | $834,274.67 |
| Rock (County) | 496 | $1,400,133.34 |
| Sauk (County) | 1,058 | $3,998,172.34 |
| Sheboygan (County) | 99 | $136,967.12 |
| Vernon (County) | 500 | $1,719,481.32 |
| Walworth (County) | 157 | $332,172.21 |
| Washington (County) | 171 | $445,020.47 |
| Waukesha (County) | 1,388 | $3,589,264.78 |
| Winnebago (County) | 1,641 | $4,011,201.69 |
| Totals | 23,292 | $51,492,215.00 |
Last Modified: Friday, 19-Sep-2008 17:44:13