Combined Missouri Disaster Assistance Tops $2 Million
Release Date: April 21, 2006
Release Number: 1631-044
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COLUMBIA, Mo. -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the State of Missouri Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) officials continue response and recovery efforts for those affected by the recent severe storms, tornadoes and flooding of March 11-13, 2006, and March 30- April 3, 2006.
To date, $2,037,502 has been disbursed for Housing Assistance which may include lodging expense reimbursement, repair assistance and temporary rental assistance.
$810,611 has been disbursed for Other Needs Assistance which may include grants for disaster related medical, dental
and funeral expenses, moving and storage expenses and other expenses related to serious needs.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved low-interest disaster loans totaling more than $3 million
for homeowners, renters and businesses of all sizes.
A total of 3,170 Missourians have applied for disaster assistance under both of President Bush’s Missouri disaster declarations dated March 16, 2006, and April 5, 2006.
More than 1,562 individuals have visited Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) opened for Missouri residents who have applied for disaster assistance. DRCs are designed to provide applicants with an opportunity to discuss their needs with personnel from state, federal and voluntary organizations that can answer questions and provide recovery information about various programs available to individuals and business owners.
Locations of the DRCs currently open are:
- Boone County, Adjacent to Johnson Pittsburg Paint Company, 607 East Ash, Columbia, Mo.
- Iron County, 250 South Main, Ironton, Mo.
- Pettis County, 2001 Clarendon (Armory at the Fairground), Sedalia, Mo.
- Pemiscot County, American Legion Hall, 716 Truman Boulevard, Caruthersville, Mo.
Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. CDT
Location of the DRC closing at the end of business today, Friday April 21, 2006
- Wright County, 2229 Highway M, Grovespring, Mo.
Before coming to a Disaster Recovery Center, residents and business owners in all Missouri declared counties are encouraged to apply immediately by calling the toll-free number 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). For people who are speech or hearing-impaired, the TTY number is 1-800-462-7585. Telephone lines are open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CDT, seven days a week. People may also apply online at www.fema.gov.
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 (NFIP). FEMA became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on March 1, 2003.
Last Modified: Friday, 21-Apr-2006 14:27:54