By The Numbers
Release Date: September 6, 2006
Release Number: 1649-063
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HARRISBURG, Pa. -- State and federal agencies continue to provide assistance and work towards recovery for the counties affected by the storms and floods that impacted the Commonwealth in late June.
22 | 22 counties have been designated to receive Individual Assistance (IA). IA designation allows for federal funds to aid disaster-affected households in the forms of grants and loans. Berks, Bradford, Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Columbia, Dauphin, Franklin, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lebanon, Luzerne, Monroe, Montgomery, Montour, Northampton, Northumberland, Pike, Schuylkill, Susquehanna, Wayne, and Wyoming counties have been designated. |
25 | 25 counties have been approved for Public Assistance (PA) funds. The program provides assistance for work including debris removal, emergency protective measures, and the restoration of infrastructure to pre-disaster conditions. Adams, Armstrong, Berks, Bradford, Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Columbia, Franklin, Indiana, Lackawanna, Lebanon, Luzerne, Monroe, Montour, Northampton, Northumberland, Perry, Pike, Schuylkill, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Wayne, and Wyoming counties are eligible for the program. |
27 | There are 27 days left to register for Individual Assistance (IA). October 3 is the deadline for residents living in disaster-designated counties to apply for federal disaster assistance by calling the FEMA toll-free number 1-800-621-FEMA (3362); TTY 1-800-462-7585. Online registration is also available at www.fema.gov. |
4,264 | 4,264 Pennsylvanians have sought information at Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) throughout the affected areas. No DRCs are open. |
10,051 | FEMA has completed 10,051 housing inspections. Inspectors record all disaster-related structural damages to homes and document damages to personal property. |
11,715 | More than 11,715 Pennsylvanians have registered for disaster assistance by calling the FEMA toll-free registration number at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362); TTY 1-800-462-7585. |
$67,302 | $67,302 in Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) has been approved for 172 eligible victims of the storms and floods. Although the deadlines to apply for DUA have passed, information is available by visiting or calling your county's Pennsylvania CareerLink Office. |
$228,273 | FEMA has approved a $228,273 Crisis Counseling grant for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Flood victims living in disaster-designated counties can call their county mental health number for assistance. Crisis Counseling helps disaster victims recognize normal stress reactions and emotions caused or aggravated by a disaster, and regain control over themselves and their environment. |
$8.7 million | $8.7 million in federal dollars has been obligated for Public Assistance (PA) projects. FEMA awards grants to assist state and local governments and certain private non-profit entities with their response to, and recovery from, the disaster. FEMA pays seventy-five percent of the costs for PA projects while the commonwealth has committed to pay the non-federal share, which is the remaining twenty-five percent. |
$18.6 million |
FEMA has provided more than $18.6 million directly to Pennsylvania flood victims for housing and other needs assistance through the Individuals and Households Program (IHP).
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$37.1 million |
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved more than 1,032 disaster assistance loans to homeowners, renters, and businesses totaling more than $37.1 million.
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PENNSYLVANIA DISASTER ASSISTANCE BY COUNTY AS OF 09-05-06
Designated Counties | Total Applicants | Housing Assistance | Other Needs Assistance | Individuals and Households Program (IHP) Total * | |
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Berks | 482 | $687,126 | $75,649 | $762,775 | |
Bradford | 108 | 174,875 | 13,896 | 188,771 | |
Bucks | 458 | 355,083 | 44,856 | 389,939 | |
Carbon | 261 | 430,602 | 27,015 | 457,617 | |
Chester | 316 | 347,259 | 56,687 | 403,946 | |
Columbia | 1,214 | 1,579,505 | 338,434 | 1,917,939 | |
Dauphin | 142 | 141,249 | 11,113 | 152,362 | |
Franklin | 439 | 657,623 | 28,779 | 686,402 | |
Lackawanna | 485 | 676,589 | 72,731 | 749,320 | |
Lancaster | 222 | 308,816 | 18,595 | 327,411 | |
Lebanon | 256 | 443,333 | 73,819 | 517,152 | |
Luzerne | 1,794 | 2,276,279 | 192,418 | 2,468,697 | |
Monroe | 504 | 906,325 | 119,180 | 1,025,505 | |
Montgomery | 263 | 255,434 | 108,986 | 364,420 | |
Montour | 66 | 74,201 | 1,996 | 76,197 | |
Northampton | 250 | 248,297 | 64,894 | 313,191 | |
Northumberland | 263 | 325,274 | 40,637 | 365,911 | |
Pike | 215 | 318,368 | 34,085 | 352,453 | |
Schuylkill | 1,601 | 1,985,245 | 351,405 | 2,336,650 | |
Susquehanna | 1,155 | 1,913,312 | 524,709 | 2,438,021 | |
Wayne | 456 | 617,176 | 73,739 | 690,915 | |
Wyoming | 765 | 1,451,292 | 161,148 | 1,612,440 | |
Totals | 11,715 | $16,173,263 | $2,434,771 | $18,608,034 |
FEMA's temporary housing assistance and grants for public transportation expenses, medical and dental expenses, and funeral and burial expenses do not require individuals to apply for an SBA loan. However, an applicant must complete an SBA loan application to be eligible for assistance that covers personal property, vehicle repair or replacement, and moving and storage expenses.
FEMA manages federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates mitigation activities, works with state and local emergency managers, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program. FEMA became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on March 1, 2003.
Last Modified: Thursday, 07-Sep-2006 08:10:07