Additional Federal Assistance Available For Texas
Release Date: July 6, 2007
Release Number: 1709-005
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that a Presidential disaster declaration that made six counties eligible for assistance has been amended, adding more days to the incident period for eligibility.
FEMA Administrator David Paulison said that the June 29 Presidential declaration made FEMA's Individual Assistance programs available in Cooke, Coryell, Denton, Grayson, Lampasas, and Tarrant counties. But damage from the severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding had to have occurred between June 16-18, 2007. The amended declaration extends the date of eligibility from June 16, 2007, to include continuing damage from ongoing circumstances. Preliminary damage assessments are ongoing in affected counties and that information will be essential in determining if additional counties will be added to the disaster declaration under the new incident period extension.
The state of Texas requested the declaration adjustment for Individual Assistance due to additional damage occurring following the June 18 date. The change to the incident period is the result of a request from the Governor of Texas and the determination of damage in the affected area.
Those who suffered damage from the severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding are encouraged to register online at www.fema.gov or call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 1-800-462-7585 for the hearing-and speech-impaired. The toll-free numbers are available from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (local time) Monday thru Sunday.
Applicants should be prepared to provide basic information about themselves (name, permanent address, phone number), insurance coverage and any other information to help substantiate losses. Also, applicants should save pertinent receipts to support claims. FEMA provides assistance to victims who have eligible disaster-related expenses and serious needs that are not covered by insurance.
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: Saturday, 07-Jul-2007 20:19:49