Madison County Added to Disaster Declaration
Release Date: July 8, 2008
Release Number: 1766-035
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Madison County was added today to the presidential disaster declared on June 8, according to officials from the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Today's announcement brings the total number of counties designated for Individual Assistance in this federal declaration to 40.
This will help eligible individuals and business owners recover from the effects of severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that occurred during the period May 30 June 27.
Affected individuals and business owners may apply for assistance by calling the toll-free registration number, 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), 24 hours a day, seven days a week, until further notice. Those with a speech- or hearing-impairment may call TTY 1-800-462-7585. An application also can be completed online at www.fema.gov.
Officials remind residents who have already filled out damage report forms with the State, or their county emergency managers, or voluntary agencies that they must register with FEMA at the above numbers or Web site to be eligible for federal assistance. The deadline to apply is August 11.
Callers are advised to have the following information available to help speed up the application process:
- Current phone number
- Social Security number, if available
- A general list of damages and losses you suffered
- If insured, insurance policy number, or agent and company name
- General financial information
- The address of and good directions to the damaged property
- A phone number where you can be reached during the daytime and early evening
Federal disaster assistance can include:
- Funding for temporary disaster housing
- Grants to help meet serious disaster-related needs and expenses not covered by insurance or other assistance programs
- U. S. Small Business Administration low-interest loans for homeowners, renters and business owners to repair or replace real property or contents.
All residents also are encouraged to get involved with the recovery by helping spread the word about available assistance. Tell your neighbor.
Other counties previously designated as eligible for Individual Assistance (IA) are: Adams, Bartholomew, Brown, Clay, Daviess, Dearborn, Decatur, Gibson, Grant, Greene, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Henry, Huntington, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Johnson, Knox, Lawrence, Marion, Monroe, Morgan, Owen, Parke, Pike, Posey, Putnam, Randolph, Ripley, Rush, Shelby, Sullivan, Tippecanoe, Vermillion, Vigo, Washington and Wayne counties.
FEMA coordinates the federal government's role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made, including acts of terror.
Last Modified: Monday, 14-Jul-2008 11:37:07