Public Assistance To Eight Counties Expanded For Frances
Release Date: September 27, 2004
Release Number: 1545-061
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ORLANDO, Fla. -- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials announced today that disaster assistance has been expanded to make eight Florida counties eligible for federal funds to rebuild or restore essential public facilities damaged by Hurricane Frances.
The counties are Gadsden, Glades, Hamilton, Hendry, Leon, Madison, Union and Wakulla.
Under FEMA’s public assistance program, state and local agencies and certain non-profit organizations in these counties can now apply for funds to help with debris removal, emergency services related to the storm, and repairing or rebuilding damaged facilities such as roads, bridges and public recreation areas. FEMA pays 75 percent of the cost of projects under the public assistance program.
These counties previously were designated eligible to seek federal help with debris removal and emergency services. Of these counties, only Glades, Hendry and Union are currently eligible for assistance under the individuals and households program for victims of Hurricane Frances.
The State Emergency Response Team is a collaboration of Florida’s emergency management agencies led by the state coordinating officer. SERT’S mission is to ensure that Florida is prepared to respond to emergencies, recover from them, and mitigate their impact. Visit http://www.floridadisaster.org for the latest information on the hurricane relief effort.
On March 1, 2003, FEMA became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. FEMA's continuing mission within the new department is to lead the effort to prepare the nation for all hazards and effectively manage federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates proactive mitigation activities, trains first responders, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program and the U.S. Fire Administration.
Last Modified: Tuesday, 28-Sep-2004 13:20:24