By The Numbers: Mississippi Recovery Update For Hurricane Katrina
Release Date: January 21, 2006
Release Number: 1604-225
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Mississippi Individual Public Assistance Data (34KB)
JACKSON , Miss. -- Federal and state disaster officials provided the following summary of the ongoing assistance effort as of close of business Jan. 18, 2006. Please see attached spreadsheet for county-specific information .
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At the height of devastation on Sept. 5, 2005 the American Red Cross was operating more than 129 shelters, housing 15,000 evacuees. With the success of transitional housing programs, the Red Cross closed its last shelter the week of Nov. 28, 2005 and only three shelters remain open in Mississippi , housing approximately 193 families. Two of the shelters are run by independent organizations and the third shelter includes the cruise ship docked in Pascagoula .
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Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) operate throughout Mississippi to assist people affected by Hurricane Katrina. More than 375,000 Mississippians have visited DRCs since the first one opened Sept. 6, 2005, just days after Hurricane Katrina made landfall.
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Mississippi counties affected by Hurricane Katrina have received recovery workshops and community self-help guides from FEMA's Long-Term Community Recovery division. These workshops provide guidance to local governments on recovering from and planning for stronger communities following disasters.
175 MPH
Hurricane Katrina intensified to a Category 5 storm with 175 mph winds. It was the fifth most intense Atlantic Basin hurricane on record.
711
Temporary public buildings-- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has delivered, installed and released for occupancy 711 temporary public buildings including 485 temporary classrooms and 226 office buildings to various local governments across Mississippi .
2,700
FEMA Community Relations and Human Services Strike Teams have interviewed more than 2,700 displaced individuals and families in hotels or motels to assist them in finding solutions to their long-term housing needs.
88,952
There are approximately 88,952 people temporarily housed in nearly 33,000 FEMA-provided emergency travel trailers and mobile homes including 384 units that are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
400,500
To date, FEMA has completed more than 400,500 housing inspections. The inspection process includes a complete overview for structural damage. The inspector will record all disaster-related damages and a survey of damaged personal property, clothing and vehicles may be conducted.
514,000
More than 514,000 Mississippians have registered for assistance through the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 1-800-462-7585 for the speech- or hearing-impaired or online at www.fema.gov .
$6 Million
More than $6 million has been allocated to Mississippi for the "A Safe Place to Go" program which will reimburse up to 75 percent of eligible costs to property owners for the construction of safe rooms or storm shelters to protect residents during severe weather. Since 2001, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency's program has installed more than 2,100 safe rooms and 180 community shelters.
29 Million
Nearly 29 million cubic yards of debris has been removed from public and private property so far. FEMA continues to reimburse Mississippi 100 percent for this expense and will do so until Mar. 15, 2006.
$104 Million
Approximately $104.5 million has been disbursed throughout Mississippi in the form of Community Disaster Loans which provide general operating funds for essential services to local governments. For example, funds may be used for salaries for police and fire departments that assisted with response during the hurricane and continue to provide critical services in recovery.
$308 Million
To date, more than $308 million has been disbursed in Other Needs Assistance to nearly 116,000 applicants. Other Needs Assistance may be provided for uninsured or under-insured disaster-related necessary expenses. This assistance may include medical, dental, funeral, personal property, transportation, moving and storage, and other expenses that are authorized by law.
$680 Million
The Public Assistance program has obligated nearly $680 million for infrastructure repair. This includes $377 million for debris removal, $33 million to repair public facilities, $200 million for emergency protective measures, $3 million to repair roads and bridges and $46 million to restore public utilities
$757 Million
More than $757 million in Housing Assistance funds has been disbursed to nearly 350,000 Mississippians who have registered through FEMA's Individuals and Households Program. Housing Assistance may be provided to address an eligible applicant's disaster-related housing needs.
$1.2 Billion
The U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance Program has approved more than $1.2 billion in low-interest loans for homeowners, renters and business owners throughout Mississippi .
$1.6 Billion
FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has paid more than $1.6 billion in flood insurance claims to nearly 13,000 National Flood Insurance policyholders in Mississippi . The NFIP has played a critical role in encouraging communities to adopt, implement and enforce broader floodplain-management regulations and programs.
$4.3 Billion
To date, FEMA has approved nearly $4.3 billion in federal funding for various Individual and Public Assistance programs, as well as mission assignments, which FEMA tasked to other federal agencies to aid Mississippians on the road to recovery .
Federal and state disaster recovery officials urge those who have not done so to apply for disaster assistance as soon as possible by calling the toll-free application number at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or (TTY) 1-800-462-7585 for speech- or hearing-impaired. Individuals may also register online at www.fema.gov . The deadline for new applications for Individual Assistance is Mar. 11, 2006.
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: Monday, 23-Jan-2006 08:44:09